Microsoft has never had the kind of kitten-smashing success in Japan that it has enjoyed here in America, but with the release of its Xbox 360, and the system’s mega-smash-hitGears of War, the company is looking to reach out to the Japanese gamer with the oldest trick in the book: viral ads propagated via Youtube featuring an adorable female lead, and unlikely, yet endearing situations!
The above video is the first inthe seriesof girl-meets-monster, girl-befriends-monster, girl-and-monster-hump-like-bunnies videos that Microsoft has thrust upon an unwitting (and all too used to monster-on-girl action) Japanese public.
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[Mad love toSiliconerafor bringing this insanity to my attention.]
Ok, so, here’s the recap; Yunnie, Microsoft’s adorable, Japanese tentacle-target, talks cheerily into the camera (possibly aboutTotoro) before hearing eerie noises. Glancing around nervously, one begins to wonder just what lurkson Channel Xin her closet. Once the initial sense of dread has passed, she relaxes for a moment, only to have a green, scaly hand pull her off-camera.Pro Tip: There is no shame in admitting you have wet yourself at this point.
Heartwarming, no?
