A couple nights ago, we told you about a crazy XBOX 360 advertisement that wasn't going to hit the airwaves anytime soon, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Todd Bishop. Well, it appears he was right, it's not going to make television. At least not through an ad buy. I've gotta say, this ad is definitely all it's cracked up to be, and I certainly am bummed that it didn't get its 90 seconds of fame on television. Though the props it's getting through this manner of distribution are better than it would have in the first place...The ad, entitled "Stand Off," can be found here at the MSN Video site, but works only if you aren't located in the UK (or so it seems), and are using Internet Explorer. In any case, check it out
[Thanks to xboxcircle for the tip, and *huge* props to vodkafish for snagging it]
[Update 11/23] Due to the huge amount of hotlinks to the WMV file, we've pulled it offline temporarily and will be replacing it shortly. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
[Update #2] Here's a mirror of the file (thx to Josh Owens!). This server has an hourly cap so if you can't get the file, check back periodically. We'll have a torrent ready soon -- thanks!
[Update #3] Viva la torrent -- thanks to Randall Bennett and Mike P!
1. Oh it works in the UK! What a superb advert.
Posted at 6:14PM on Nov 22nd 2005 by Andrew