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"A new type of energy drink is being marketed as a secret sauce for gamers"
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Duxxy3
Member
Need to stay awake if you wanna be number 1!
LiegeWaffle
Member
I feel like I'm missing the reference; what does Arthur Gies have to do with "gamer fuel"?
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Remember Gamer Grub? Yeesh, dark times.
This article is about 5 years late, so it fits.
styl3s
Member
Because it's yum yum
Had no idea Bawls was still a thing but then again the only store that carried Bawls in case form was like Compuserve and they shut down here in like 2003-2004. Target sold the can version in like 4 packs or something but they stopped carrying here around the same time.I always thought that was Bawls' thing
Disaster Nebraska
Banned
The energy drinks are simply a response to conditions that already exist within certain "hardcore" gaming communities - there's high value placed on many hours sunk into a game, twitch-reflexes, going the extra mile to get better gear to compete, an atmosphere of very hgih competition across the board, etc.
Nah, I'm not crying "kids play too many games these days" but it's worth keeping in mind. Some of the behavior isn't exactly healthy, and the body will start fighting back eventually. Makes sense that these sort of gamers would gravitate towards healthy (read: anything potent that isn't considered an illegal drug in their area) substances to give them a quick, cheap, effective edge.
Nah, I'm not crying "kids play too many games these days" but it's worth keeping in mind. Some of the behavior isn't exactly healthy, and the body will start fighting back eventually. Makes sense that these sort of gamers would gravitate towards healthy (read: anything potent that isn't considered an illegal drug in their area) substances to give them a quick, cheap, effective edge.
Suzushiiro
Banned
"Forged by dwarven artistans," haha
Anyone remember The Christmas Tinner?
travisbickle
Member
looks about 3-4 feet to me.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
NeoCaf.
But coffee is not scientifically formulated to help you pawn noobs.
DirgeExtinction
Member
Finally! An energy drink that goes perfectly with slaying beasts in Bloodborne.
meltingparappa
Member
These sound like marketing ideas from the lady who teaches CCD in the church basement to try and connect with the hip youth and their clashing clans.
Glass Shark
Banned
Saw this stuff advertised on a Twitch stream the other day: http://cognitivelimits.com/gamer/
"Increased altertness"
"Improves reaction speed"
"Perform under pressure"
"Increased altertness"
"Improves reaction speed"
"Perform under pressure"
Poimandres
Member
Caffeine... in a drink?! This revolutionary idea will change the world!
dangerskew
Member
Omg, they did not just say "natural Adderall". Sigh.
SliceSabre
Banned
As I read this I cringed and rolled my eyes so hard they fell out their sockets and I am currently still looking for one of them.
Those seem likely oddly falsifiable claims for this sort of product
Sorry, gramps, I need to fuel my K/D ratio with something a little stronger than what some crusty old office worker uses to keep from falling asleep while sending faxes.
20cent
Banned
Hero of Legend
Member
GungHo? Caffeine & Dragons?
jhmtehgamr20xx
Banned
Nope. Fuck you, Mr. Drink. I enjoy my money, thank you.
Jesus with all of this gamer-themed food and beverages that are glorified Red Bull.
You want to stay up all night and drastically improve your ability to maintain focus? Gamer drinks and food won't do it. There's already a product for that, it's called cocaine.
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You want to stay up all night and drastically improve your ability to maintain focus? Gamer drinks and food won't do it. There's already a product for that, it's called cocaine.
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THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT
Storm Raider
Banned
I was like 'yikes' when I read that.
lol this is much less to do with staying awake as it is increasing reaction time to gain a competitive edge.
But this is lightweight shit in the highly competitive gaming community where people use taurine energy shots to wash down their extended release adderall pills. One time at an MLG event a guy was selling Vyvanse in a bathroom stall and there was a line out the door. I wish I were kidding!
But this is lightweight shit in the highly competitive gaming community where people use taurine energy shots to wash down their extended release adderall pills. One time at an MLG event a guy was selling Vyvanse in a bathroom stall and there was a line out the door. I wish I were kidding!
SwarfegaHead
Neo Member
whatever happened to pairing gaming with gratuitous amounts of underage drinking? thats how i was introduced to Halo, and Im damned sure thats how I always played it.
Really though, this whole energy drink, "gamer fuel" stuff fills me with embarrassment for whatever marketing monkey came up with the idea. Pwn n00bs wit Mtn Dew and Doritos, only on XBone, etc.
Really though, this whole energy drink, "gamer fuel" stuff fills me with embarrassment for whatever marketing monkey came up with the idea. Pwn n00bs wit Mtn Dew and Doritos, only on XBone, etc.
Clearing this up a little, G Fuel is a healthier(compared to redbull/monster) energy drink mostly marketed for serious gamers that plan on playing tournaments and such. Iv had some for free and bought my own before and its actually really nice and a good alternative to coffee or energy drinks but that's all it is. Also it is not marketed as adderall that is a lie.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Tried that drink once and mother of God it was awful.I always thought that was Bawls' thing
