Game Ads of Yesteryear
60 bits of olde tyme game propaganda we dug out of our closets
Above: We get it, X is a letter. And why, Konami, do we need your full address in this ad?
Above: Shhh! Don’t tell them the game is unbeatable
Above: These two refuse to end their feud unless they can do it wire-free
Above: “This infrared light is SO versatile!”
Above: A wireless controller so liberating, both you and your hat will float
Above: Firstly this has great sound effects, “BTING! POW!” Secondly, reading this guide will drive you insane
Above: Thanks for the warning ad, but it came far too late
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Above: This isn’t a basketball game, it’s a lynching
Above: You see kids, in the early 90s it was very important for us to know what sport Bo Jackson liked the most, don’t ask us why
Above: It’s a shame that kids today, with their iPods and tiny cell phones, will never know the pleasure of these garish monstrosities
Above: “This book will help me defeat the Accordion Lizard!” Bonus joke: this dungeon has good taste in book ends
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Henry Gilbert is a former 12DOVE Editor, having spent seven years at the site helping to navigate our readers through the PS3 and Xbox 360 generation. Henry is now following another passion of his besides video games, working as the producer and podcast cohost of the popular Talking Simpsons and What a Cartoon podcasts.