Author Topic: Microsoft trying hard to attract Japanese gamers (Read 10902 times)

BlackNMild2k1 · « **on:** May 25, 2004, 12:35:36 PM »

According to GamesIndustry.biz M$ is starting a new television show in Japan that showcases nothing but the Xbox and Xbox LIVE enabled gamed hosted by a popular Japnese Porn Star

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Latest effort to make Japan love the Xbox hits the airwaves

After price cuts, special edition packs, software bundles and even "hugging pillows" featuring Kasumi from Dead or Alive, the latest attempt to make Japanese gamers interested in Microsoft's Xbox has emerged - a satellite TV show dedicated to the console, co-hosted by a soft porn starlet.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2004, 01:17:30 PM »

Porn and Xbox together? How could this possibly fail?

I think next gen MS shouldn't even release a system in Japan. They're just not going to go anywhere over there so they should concentrate on making the ultimate console for the North American market. Sure they would lose Japanese devs but nearly all Japanese Xbox games don't sell with the userbase anyway.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2004, 02:55:20 PM »

True since when have you heard of the masses of Xbox users buying Sega,Capcom,Konami games in general

thecubedcanuck · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2004, 03:30:03 PM »

"I think next gen MS shouldn't even release a system in Japan. They're just not going to go anywhere over there so they should concentrate on making the ultimate console for the North American market. Sure they would lose Japanese devs but nearly all Japanese Xbox games don't sell with the userbase anyway."

I agree 100%

Renny · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2004, 03:52:45 PM »

So they're going to syndicate G4TV over there?

...Swish. ;¬]

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2004, 06:15:39 PM »

I wanted Shenmue II on Dreamcast. Or at least GameCube.

Smashman · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2004, 12:04:13 PM »

Jesus. Get over it to all who haven't- X-Box is failing. Seriously, Microsoft is doing all they can to distract new gamers, but they can't.

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2004, 03:54:24 PM »

hahahahaha, I applaud MS for using more sex to try and make their console more popular.
First DOA3/XBV/Ultimate, and now porn star-hosted Xbox TV shows - with contestants playing DOA no doubt. And jacking off to them. Or something. I can see the marketing campaign now:

"Buy an Xbox, and you will no longer be a virgin! It's THAT good!"
Spoken in engrish, of course

Good work, MS

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2004, 05:17:28 PM »

"Onrine" bouncy fun?

Chongman · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2004, 05:52:58 PM »

The thing that upsets me though is that at least the xbox is at least, all things considering, a mild success in the North American market, whereas the GC's userbase is far far more spread out. That is both a good and bad things because overall GC appeal goes down while Xbox is at least "cool" in the gigantic American market.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2004, 07:01:04 AM »

Whats next Japanese porn streaming on Xbox Live as a japanese region exclusive?

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #11 on:** May 30, 2004, 02:48:00 PM »

"TIME FOR XBOX LIVE SHOW-A-THON!"
"THIS WEEK, HALO 2! HALO 2!!"

....

"Sir nobody is watching the show"
"OH"

*Shiggy magically appears to rock out the place with his hair extensions*

Uncle Rich AiAi · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2004, 04:59:00 PM »

I am speechless. Never did I expect MS to drop themselves that low.

And I agree with Ian post.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2004, 04:58:49 AM »

Sex sells. But so would Shiggy rocking out. Halo doesn't sell in Japan. Neither did the 3DO. So sad! Short sentences a go-go!

Uglydot · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2004, 09:42:03 AM »

"Buy Xbox and this pron star will have sex with you!"

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2004, 10:22:50 AM »

I did some research. This starlet doesn't have that too big of a resume. I think she'll benefit more from this gig than Xbox will.

Draygaia · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2004, 10:48:49 AM »

Using a pornstar? Obviously.......... Didn't IGN say MS used Donald Trump and Jenny McCarthy to help them? If they really wanted to do something about this problem then THEY should do something about it. It would help if they were more like Sony and Nintendo. They actually talked about the hardware and games instead of wasting time and money using celebrities to sex up the Xbox. I don't hate Xbox or MS I just hate how they are presented, but I do hate Ed Fries. Lv up! Ignorance 80% increase!

Smashman · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2004, 12:07:29 PM »

I, too, do not hate the system, but Microsoft is going THIS far into the mediocre mainstream to sell their system- you know their desperate!

Uncle Rich AiAi · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2004, 10:34:36 PM »

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Originally posted by: Professional 666
I did some research.

What kind of research?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2004, 11:28:29 PM »

Professional, enlightening, serious, enjoyable, physically strenuous research.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #20 on:** June 05, 2004, 06:21:18 AM »

Whoa, that's the best way of saying "searching for pr0n" I've ever heard.

)Dark-LInk( · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2004, 08:50:05 AM »

This will probably affect them more than it will Help, Parents will probably get mad at MS for using Porno and games together.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #22 on:** June 10, 2004, 02:17:43 PM »

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Whoa, that's the best way of saying "searching for pr0n" I've ever heard.

BANZAI!

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2004, 08:05:47 PM »

Wouldnt MS try to do this kinda scheme in America first to attract horny teens and such??

NintendoSoldier · « **Reply #24 on:** July 02, 2004, 08:06:25 PM »

xbox rox my sox

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