http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQx7Fpv-Q10
Apparently that's the web version. A 30 second edit will air on Japanese TV.
Apparently that's the web version. A 30 second edit will air on Japanese TV.
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First Japanese PS4 commercial
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I mean, shit! Splice a little Isshin or something in there, goddam.
Sir British
Banned
Wonder if the Japanese feel hyped about the ps4 or insulted that the rest of the world got a Japan-based console before them?
But anyway, excellent advert.
But anyway, excellent advert.
TheRealTalker
Banned
a commercial putting salt to the wounds of Japanese gamers
lol
I would never try to hold knack.... maybe is little form could be somewhat grabble
lol
I would never try to hold knack.... maybe is little form could be somewhat grabble
That's exactly what I said. How is this commercial going to get Japanese gamers hyped?
Hey man, Knack and The Playroom bots are difficult to hold.
iamshadowlark
Banned
I don't know how the Japanese will respond but I don't know if I would appreciate them demonstrating how we went from first to last.
The Main Event
Member
Same feeling here. The ad doesn't feel like it's catering to the Japanese market at all.
it isn't. why would you advertise a console to gamers when you know they will buy it anyway.its not like hardcore Japanese gamers have any other options
Yeah, holding a shit is a bitter pill to swallow.
That doesn't explain why this commercial exists. Unless you're saying this commercial isn't to advertise the PS4.
That's the thing, I feel like the commercial does a better job getting everyone else excited about their own launches (and Japan joining in), than getting the Japanese excited about its release. Not even a whisper of FFXIV, Dynasty Warriors or Nobunaga's Ambition in there. Just a couple guaranteed flops like Knack, Playroom, Infamous and Killzone.
Sinfamy
Member
You know what, I think it may work.
Maybe the Japanese are tired of having everyone try to cater to them as an alien species.
No need for obscure J-Pop, Vocaloid or abstract ad.
Everyone expects something weird simply because its Japan, those aren't successful.
Look at the impact Apple had over the hundreds of local manufacturers.
Maybe the Japanese are tired of having everyone try to cater to them as an alien species.
No need for obscure J-Pop, Vocaloid or abstract ad.
Everyone expects something weird simply because its Japan, those aren't successful.
Look at the impact Apple had over the hundreds of local manufacturers.
The Omega Man
Member
What constitute a Japanese ad for you? More wackiness perhaps? Some animu threw in the mix?
Really? I didn't get the "fuck you Japan", but I am not an expert in Japanese culture like some of the people that are starting to show in this thread.
Edit:
Yep, the Japanese experts are already here, by the tone of their posts they seem, dare I say... Mad?
Principate
Saint Titanfall
That's a terrible approach to have, There's already been a mass exodus from console gaming to mobile in Japan already. Treating them like is just going to push them anyway even further and may even make it bomb like the Vita did.
Playroom is on every console... it's not sold to people, it's pre-installed software. And they get Knack for free in Japan for the delay...
TheRealTalker
Banned
did anyone notice the big whirling hurricane right beside japan....
just saying never meant any harm
Captain Tuttle
Member
haha, yeah, that was my first impression. They can't really spin it though, I guess they're just embracing it.
I'm just listing the games shown. Whatever will show up at retail, will flop. Whatever is packed in, is packed in and doesn't come into play.
Steiner_Zi
Member
The Japanese text at the end, "Sekai ga, asobi de hitotsu ni naru", what does it mean?
djplaeskool
Member
I dunno. The commercial was pretty cool to me.
Like an invitation to go beyond the velvet rope.
The party just started, everyone's got a drink in 'em.
Come on in Japan, show the world how to make it hype.
Or they could have a commercial with the quick cuts of the jp launch window games, then cut to Ground Zeroes Snake, "Kept you waiting, huh?"
PS4.
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Like an invitation to go beyond the velvet rope.
The party just started, everyone's got a drink in 'em.
Come on in Japan, show the world how to make it hype.
Or they could have a commercial with the quick cuts of the jp launch window games, then cut to Ground Zeroes Snake, "Kept you waiting, huh?"
PS4.
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killertofu
Member
What's the song?
Valkyr Junkie
Member
Hmmm, so just phonetically "Playstation" after all?
That was a terrible advert that seem to be geared toward Western market rather than the Japanese market.
Why would anyone hold crap?
Why would anyone hold crap?
twentytwo22
Member
The world will become one through play.
But they get to consume all of the world's hype.
Japan is a hype monster!
I think it is attempting to get them hyped by showing how the rest of the world got hyped.
So what games are they going to try to sell them? The fact that this commercial is light on games makes it obvious that they won't focus on Japanese games for now.
Dengeki reports that this ad will only run for a week. So I'd expect to see more commercials with a focus on Yakuza Ishinn, Deep Down, Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends, etc as we get closer to launch.
They intended to delay the system in order to get more Japanese-centric games out for launch, but choose to exclude them from the first trailer.
You just need to purchase an accessory that is equivalent priced as a game.
So close to first post. So close.
Awww, I loved "Pureesuteshon" from PS3 campaigns
1. It doesn't highlight any Japanese games. Why not at least put in something like the Mosou game they're getting?
2. It doesn't have any Japanese people in it.
3. The music in the background is not Japanese.
4. All of the quick cuts is really a very Western-style of editing.
It doesn't have to be wacky or animu in order to be catering to the Japanese audience. But this looks more like a post-launch brag reel for the international audience up until the very end. Hell you could still edit this commercial and use it for the US or Europe.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
Awww, I loved "Pureesuteshon" from PS3 campaigns
That and I meant "just" "Playstation" as opposed to "Playstation 4/shi." Not really surprised though.
Marc
Member
"Even Gaijin love this shit! Get on board and play Knack, its better than Mario."
Weird advert, not crazy enough and too western... needed more dragons, robots and monsters destroying stuff. *watches 'hologram' dragon in Rome, robots in playroom and giant knack stomping on crap all godzilla like* Hmm... wait.
Weird advert, not crazy enough and too western... needed more dragons, robots and monsters destroying stuff. *watches 'hologram' dragon in Rome, robots in playroom and giant knack stomping on crap all godzilla like* Hmm... wait.