Game Ads of Yesteryear

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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


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

Feb 4, 2009


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Henry Gilbert
Henry Gilbert

Henry Gilbert is a former GamesRadar+ 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.