15 Most Ridiculous Video Game Marketing Campaigns of All Time

Advertising is a fun, creative way to spread the word on all the newest games. But these...not so much.

Posted By | On 05th, Feb. 2016

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Red Faction: Guerilla: Car Stunt

When Red Faction: Guerilla was about to release, the marketing department at THQ decided it would be a great idea to lock up about 100 copies of the new game in cars on a London street, chain a sledgehammer to it and let people come by and have at the car until it was busted open and the copies were retrieved. Those looking to blow off some steam could do so by blasting away at a car and possibly get a free game at the same time. Unfortunately, it was parked at a busy street. So, half good idea, half bad?


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