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[neojubei]

Wait! MS isn't even allowed to mention that Destiny is coming to their systems? How far do these exclusive co-marketing partnerships go?

Look up who is advertising for madden and call of duty this year.

 

[simplythebest]

Microsoft being 'cheeky' about a rival's co-marketing deal when they're just as guilty for doing it with more games? Hmm.

Oh?

 

[JaggedSac]

Wow, there is a Destiny and MCC bundle. How much does the console cost over there without any games?

 

[Kssio_Aug]

That was creative and quite clever. 10/10

 

[TheTux]

Pff... Square Enix doesn't need Microsoft's help to make fragrances...

 

[BibiMaghoo]

my wife bought this for me..

But did she smell it first? Is it good?

That is kind of the only thing that actually matters, with a fragrance. Unless of course you have now become Bruce Willis.

 

[le.phat]

smells pretty salty lol

 

[Hanmik]

Your wife didn't buy that for you because of the bottle, she bought that for you because you're not Bruce Willis and she'd be happier if you were.

then you should be happy to know I bought her all 3 "Fifty Shades of Grey" books..! ;o)

 

[T.O.P]

smells pretty salty lol

you or the perfume?

 

[Radec]

That's amazing lol

 

[JP]

A short videoresponse from Sony in this style would be hilarious. Just like the short 'how do you share a PS4 game' video they did E3 2013.

But most probably they will just ignore it.

There's no reason to do anything really, this perfume thing is little more than an in joke that only means anything on places like Gaf where people already know exactly wha is going on with Deatiny.

It won't sell games and it's not been done to fswll games, it's more of a "Yeah, we're still cool thing".

 

[Rand6]

Ehh... I don't get it. They're not allowed to advertise the game, so they made a website advertising the game? I mean, I know it's not a real fragrance, but you get real marketing campaigns that are more obscure than this.

Yep, they can do that??
Anyway, good move Microsoft lol.

 

[gaming_noob]

Those MS lawyers found a loophole to that Activation contract lol.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

Very impressed with the idea. Smart way of getting X1 and Destiny back into some sort of mindshare.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

Hah, that's hilarious.


Also lol at the spinning in this thread.

It's pretty ridiculous. People take this console war bullshit way too seriously.

 

[Lucifon]

Microsoft being 'cheeky' about a rival's co-marketing deal when they're just as guilty for doing it with more games? Hmm.

And? That doesn't prevent them from doing marketing. And this is an example of great marketing, bold and cheeky. Credit where credit's due.

 

[Heysoos]

Clever hehe

 

[Son of Sam]

smells pretty salty lol

you or the perfume?

Zing!

 

[Spottiettiedop]

+1 for MS

+1000 for Zoba

 

[Hanmik]

But did she smell it first? Is it good?

That is kind of the only thing that actually matters, with a fragrance. Unless of course you have now become Bruce Willis.

She smelled it first.. because we were both sales-persons for LR.
And no I did not become more like Bruce Willis..

and oh my god.. what did I do.. ? sites are catching up to this..

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/micr...unofficial-destiny-marketing-campaign/0137966

http://www.vg247.com/2014/09/05/destiny-fragrance-xbox-one-ps4-ad/

lol

 

[Ray Wonder]

This is a genius way to battle not being able to advertise Destiny. I think this is going to move through the internet quickly. I love it. Funny, and lighthearted.

 

[hohoXD123]

Lol, advertising done right. Smart move MS.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

Wait, are people actually upset about this? Why?

 

[JP]

then you should be happy to know I bought her all 3 "Fifty Shades of Grey" books..! ;o)

Good to hear that AND even better to hear you took it in the manner it was intended. I did hover over the submit button for a while thinking that it could be taken the wrong way!

 

[BruiserBear]

This is one of the better industry jokes I've seen.

 

[JaggedSac]

+1 for MS

+1000 for Zoba

Yeah, people are fucking clever on this board. Never ceases to amaze me.

 

[clay_ghost]

It works , i thought Destiny is a PS exclusive.



Still not buying the game

 

[ParityBit]

That is really cleaver.

 

[jem0208]

Wait, are people actually upset about this? Why?

CoNSoLE waRZ!!!111!!!!1111!




I think it's genuinely ridiculous that people can be upset by this.

 

[Lucifon]

Wait, are people actually upset about this? Why?

Because it's related to Xbox.

 

[lpchrys]

So Microsoft can't advertise that Destiny is on their platforms because of Sony? That's ridiculous.

 

[JoJo UK]

smells pretty salty lol

you or the perfume?

This thread in general.

nofunallowed.jpg :/

CoNSoLE waRZ!!!111!!!!1111!




I think it's genuinely ridiculous that people can be upset by this.

GOT IT IN

Spoiler

xbox?

ONE.

 

[T.O.P]

Wait, are people actually upset about this? Why?

because MS did it

 

[ViviOggi]

Wait, are people actually upset about this? Why?

Console wars

 

[Steroyd]

Haha that was good, that was damn good... But where the fuck is this clever advertising for anything not in the UK/US.

 

[Diablohead]

Smell like a legend.

More like 'Smell Legend' am I right?

 

[BibiMaghoo]

She smelled it first.. because we were both sales-persons for LR.
And no I did not become more like Bruce Willis..

and oh my god.. what did I do.. ? sites are catching up to this..

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/micr...unofficial-destiny-marketing-campaign/0137966

http://www.vg247.com/2014/09/05/destiny-fragrance-xbox-one-ps4-ad/

lol

False advertising. Take it back and demand to become more Bruce Willis.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Fuck sake people need to lighten up

 

[Zomba13]

So Microsoft can't advertise that Destiny is on their platforms because of Sony? That's ridiculous.

Apparently Sony can't advertise Call of Duty or Madden because of Microsoft.

 

[Dinda]

That's pretty funny, and also a free ticket for Sony to do similar things in the future for all the exclusive Xbox marketing deals.

 

[GunslingerVit]

I hope this triggers an ad war.

Would be pretty sweet to see them going back and forth on games the other has exclusive marketing rights to.

That actually would be quite entertaining for everyone. I hope that, too.

 

[Alx]

She smelled it first.. because we were both sales-persons for LR.
And no I did not become more like Bruce Willis..

and oh my god.. what did I do.. ? sites are catching up to this..

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/micr...unofficial-destiny-marketing-campaign/0137966

http://www.vg247.com/2014/09/05/destiny-fragrance-xbox-one-ps4-ad/

lol

All according to keikaku...

It will be intersting to see if it catches up. I wouldn't have bet on it since the site itself is tame, but you never know...

 

[SgtCobra]

So Microsoft can't advertise that Destiny is on their platforms because of Sony? That's ridiculous.

Microsoft does this too with CoD for example, it's a childish way to cockblock the competition. But I guess it works.
Nintendo is the only one who doesn't do this... But I can kinda understand that haha...

 

[flipswitch]

It's quite a large bottle at 900mls.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

CoNSoLE waRZ!!!111!!!!1111!
I think it's genuinely ridiculous that people can be upset by this.

Because it's related to Xbox.

because MS did it

Console wars

But it's funny, and doesn't harm anyone. I don't understand.

 

[Occam]

Fun fact: Microsoft started this exclusive marketing BS. Being underhanded is their game.

 

[ViviOggi]

Apparently Sony can't advertise Call of Duty or Madden because of Microsoft.

#MSToo

 

[JP]

It's quite a large bottle at 900mls.

Pfft only 900mls, the PS4 bottle is probably 1080mls.

 

[Steroyd]

So Microsoft can't advertise that Destiny is on their platforms because of Sony? That's ridiculous.

It became a more prominent thing last gen, I believe Sony did the same for Assassin's Creed last gen, as did MS with COD.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Fuck sake people need to lighten up

*ding ding ding*