This PlayStation All-Stars Commercial Is Really Weird

What?

by Sammy Barker Tue 27th Nov 2012

If you thought the European advertisement for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale was strange, then wait until you watch this North American alternative. It’s been produced by the Robot Chicken team, and shows some of the game’s characters chilling out in a company break room.

Unfortunately, while it tries really hard, it isn't even remotely funny. Sony’s done a terrible job of promoting this game, which is a shame, because it’s excellent.

[source blog.us.playstation.com]

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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LukeNI
Tue 27th Nov 2012

I think you're being a little harsh to be honest. I quite liked it!

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Epic
Tue 27th Nov 2012

Made me chuckle once but well I hope to get this game soon got addicted to it after the Open Beta.=3

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get2sammyb
Tue 27th Nov 2012

@Epic You'll really enjoy it, man! It's great!

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Papa_Godzilla
Tue 27th Nov 2012

iguess it represents well the humour of the game. bland

at least all-star is playing pretty well. just leave aside the story and ugly menus and youre up for some neat gaming time

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get2sammyb
Tue 27th Nov 2012

@Samholy I think there's humour in the game's actual gameplay, and I think the rival cut-scenes are very funny. But I agree, some of the presentation — the menus especially — is awful.

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Hokori
Tue 27th Nov 2012

I didn't find this commercial weird one bit

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Stuffgamer1
Tue 27th Nov 2012

Sammy, you're crazy, and this ad is quite funny. I guess Robot Chicken can't possibly appeal to everybody, though...and it IS a thoroughly American creation, to boot.