In all honesty, I actually kind of like this commercial. It's not enough to make me recommend the product, but there's something about its cheesiness that brings a smile to my face. Also, am I the only one that thinks that the name "Inindo" sounds like a young kid trying to say "Nintendo"?? Oh, what am I doing, I hate kids ... that should be enough for me to hate this advert. Maybe I'm finally growing up. Oh Inindo, you're starting to make me feel sick.

Let's forget that name and focus on every other aspect of the commercial. The subtitle is the "Way of the Ninja," which is certainly a good thing by all accounts. Unless you have big cartoon-y bubbles over your head with words like "Hi-Ya!" It's bad enough that this commercial features those silly bubbles, but "Bam"?? What is this, Emeril: Way of the Ninja?? Not enough room for "kick it up a notch"?? And is it a good sign that the last word seems to be "Ouch"? I thought Ninjas were only supposed to jump in fights they know they can win. Or at least hide emotion. Either way, "Ouch" seems strangely out of place.

To make matters worse Koei has decided to pair this ninja game up with ... an airline simulator?? I know companies like to save money and advertise more than one game on a page, but shouldn't the games be a little similar?? Do Inindo and Aerobiz have anything in common? You might as well pair up Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas with Nintendogs. And while the ripped page effect is well done, it's the only thing in this commercial that stands out. Perhaps that's the reason nobody owns this game ... oh wait, that was Mario's Time Machine. Sorry.

FROM: In the Heat of the Bad Advertising