A few months ago, Burger King was considering doing some Xbox games and eventually confirmed the decision. November saw the launch of three titles, titles which apparently only sold until the 24th of December.
The three titles are Sneak King, PocketBike Racer and Big Bumpin' and were sold for 3.99$ each, with a Value Meal. Despair not though, apparently, copies of the games can still be found through eBay. Not sure about the Value Meals. All three have an ESRB rating of E (Everyone) although I daresay, sneaking up on people and surprising them with burgers is not for everyone. Not my cup of tea, anyway.
Yes, that's what Sneak King is about and while the game has been compared to Metal Solid Gear, Manhunt or even Halo, I cannot help but say it reminds me of the Commandos series. Mhm, Commandos with burgers. I don't know why.
Big Bumpin' - well, bumper cars. I'll say, these are much more fun to ride in real life (although my girlfriend keeps saying I'm embarrassing her). My favorite moment though is when one of the cars drops in a pit (I suspect that the same thing happening in real life would be my girlfriend's favorite moment). At any rate, I'll take some Mario Kart instead any day.
PocketBike Racer - the most fun of the three games (for your ten years old cousin anyway). And the best part - remember Burger King's Subservient Chicken? He's back (yes!) and the blasted critter's riding his pocket bike through the scenario like there's no tomorrow. Crikey!
Well, all in all, you have to keep in mind that these are 4 dollars games. But would the campaign be complete without some tournaments with prizes? Of course not. The games have a website of their own with tops, info, tournaments, the works. Not to sound sarcastic but I wonder if the Subservient Chicken comes to your house to beat you up if you finish last in one of the tournaments. Now, that's passionate marketing! I kid, of course, although worse ideas might include said chicken delivering your prize if you win the tournament. I'm losing it so I will wrap this. Images courtesy of BKGamer.com and if you wish to share your experiences with these fast-food games, the comments box is just below.
Related entries:
http://gamevertising.futurelab.net/blog/2006/10/burger_king_games_for_xbox_con.php
http://gamevertising.futurelab.net/blog/2006/04/burger_king_considers_xbox_gam.php
Yes, that's what Sneak King is about and while the game has been compared to Metal Solid Gear, Manhunt or even Halo, I cannot help but say it reminds me of the Commandos series. Mhm, Commandos with burgers. I don't know why.
Big Bumpin' - well, bumper cars. I'll say, these are much more fun to ride in real life (although my girlfriend keeps saying I'm embarrassing her). My favorite moment though is when one of the cars drops in a pit (I suspect that the same thing happening in real life would be my girlfriend's favorite moment). At any rate, I'll take some Mario Kart instead any day.
PocketBike Racer - the most fun of the three games (for your ten years old cousin anyway). And the best part - remember Burger King's Subservient Chicken? He's back (yes!) and the blasted critter's riding his pocket bike through the scenario like there's no tomorrow. Crikey!
Well, all in all, you have to keep in mind that these are 4 dollars games. But would the campaign be complete without some tournaments with prizes? Of course not. The games have a website of their own with tops, info, tournaments, the works. Not to sound sarcastic but I wonder if the Subservient Chicken comes to your house to beat you up if you finish last in one of the tournaments. Now, that's passionate marketing! I kid, of course, although worse ideas might include said chicken delivering your prize if you win the tournament. I'm losing it so I will wrap this. Images courtesy of BKGamer.com and if you wish to share your experiences with these fast-food games, the comments box is just below.
Related entries:
http://gamevertising.futurelab.net/blog/2006/10/burger_king_games_for_xbox_con.php
http://gamevertising.futurelab.net/blog/2006/04/burger_king_considers_xbox_gam.php
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