Video game ads are something of a treat for both gamers and advertising fanatics. The usual expectations of gaming ads include astonishing graphics, unbelievably creative concepts and spine-tingling scripting.
The following video game ads definitely deliver the goods, from celebrity cameos to insanely interactive campaigns.
Implications - The video game market is soaring and will continue its epic rise into the future. Advertisements that demonstrate how lifelike a game can be attracts users that want to escape into a world of realistic fantasy. Having a great advertisement is the key to drawing the consumer in and amping up their excitement for the release of the game. The advertisement for a game can either make it or break it.
20 Awesome Video Game Ads
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Geeky Guy Bedroom Sets
The Fanboy Bedroom Set is for Messy Geeks and Gamers
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Haunted Online Advergames
Frito-Lay Uses 'Hotel 626' Interactive Game to Promote Doritos
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Minimalist Video Game Posters
These Ads Prove that Less is More Even When it Comes to Gaming
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Video Games as Prescription Drug Marketing
Viagra's 'Viva Cruiser' Axed by FDA
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Wiidiculous Racing Ads
The Blur 'Race Like a Big Boy' Commercial Pokes Fun at Nintendo
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Macho Manfomercials
Electronic Arts Promotes New Game Without Mentioning It
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Celebrity Gamer Commercials
The 'Call of Duty' Kobe Bryant Ad Spotlights Celebrity Gamers
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Bizarre Gamer Films
Will 'Tekken' the Movie Sink or Swim?
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Provocative Video Game Trailers
World Premiere of Batman 'Arkham Asylum'
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Spiky Road Crossings
Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog Helps Britain's Endangered Hedgehogs
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Video Game Short Films
John Hillcoat Directs the Red Dead Redemption Movie
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Timely Video Game Marketing
Brett Favre In Jets Jersey on Madden '09
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Automotive Video Game Marketing
The 'Call of Duty' Jeep is an Epic and Expensive Tie-In
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Forceful Gamer Ads
Playstation MoveMen Commercials are Eeerie
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Interactive Movie Previews
The 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' Trailer is a Classic Video Game
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Nostalgic Gamer Ads
The Chevy Cruze Pac-Man Commercial is Perfect for Gamer Gearheads
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In-Game Ads to Boost Revenue
Yahoo! Games Now Ad Supported
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Rapping Reptiles
The TMNT Mashups Prove That Hip Hop Makes the Ninja Turtles Even Cooler
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Hip-Hop Gamer Fusion
Animated Snoop Dogg Avatar Infiltrates War Video Games
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AI-Generated Sports Campaigns
Paris Saint-Germain Launched a Fully AI-Generated Campaign
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Celebrity-Fronted Mobile Game Commercials
Supercell Debuts Squad Busters with an Exciting Campaign
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Experimental Film Motels
The Mountain Dew Borderlands Motel Brings the Video Game to Life
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
AI Banner Creation Tools
BannerBot Creates Customizable AI Banners and Videos for Promotions
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana's 'Il Pranzo' Campaign is Dramatic and Bold
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Emotional Poeticized Motorsport Campaigns
Honda Debuts the 'Unstoppable Dreams' Campaign
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out an AI Ad to Spotlight its Fries
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Youth Metaverse Advertising Initiatives
Roblox Announced an Advertising Partnership with PubMatic
Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
Cinematic GenAI Campaigns
The Know-It Alls by Perplexity is a Movie-Style Trailer
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Horror Media Creation Games
In 'Content Warning,' Players Aim to Create Viral Horror Videos
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Fan-Inspired Mini-Films
Battle For Heinz is a 20-Second Blockbuster Based on a Fan Tweet
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Quirky Athlete-Centric Mayo Campaigns
Hellmann's New 'Mayotivations Campaign' Features Will Levis
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Extreme Plumping Glosses
The First-Ever NYX Big Game Ad is Dropping with an Exclusive Lip Shade
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Collaboration Cosmetic Video Games
The Revlon x Redecor Fire & Ice Campaign is Interactive
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Visually Appealing Food Campaigns
Celestial Seasonings Launches the Taste Our World Campaign
Pay-What-You-Want Gaming Platforms
Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
Singer-Collaborated Game Campaigns
Nintendo and Raye Join Forces on a Series of Advertisements
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Political Campaign Game Maps
Fortnite Develops Freedom Town for Harris/Walz Campaign
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Emotive AI Actors
CreatorKit Helps Businesses Create Video Ads with Hyper-Realistic AI People
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
AI Email Marketing Campaigns
Emotsy Creates Personalized Campaigns for Stronger Digital Connection
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Cheeky Series Star Campaigns
MTN DEW Debuts a New Superbowl Ad with Aubrey Plaza
Ad-Free Gaming Platforms
Subscrible's Latest Gaming Platform is Available on Mobile Devices
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Robot Character Digital Games
Sony Introduces the New Astro Bot Adventure Game
Ice Cream-Inspired Superbowl Campaigns
Häagen-Dazs Aims to Connect with Younger Consumers
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
AI-Generated Video Showcases
Sora Videos Offers Realistic and Imaginative Scene Creation
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Large-Screen Sports Campaigns
Hisense Debuted Its Big Game, Big Screen Initiative
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
Lay's Flavor for Days Campaign Taps into Groundhog Day
Superhero-Inspired PC Games
Sony Announced the PC Launch of the Spider-Man 2 Game
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
Mentally Stimulating Game Collections
Fresh Words: Word Game Boasts Engaging and Challenging Games
Video Game Merchandise Events
The King of Games Tokyo Pop-Up Store is Nintendo Approved
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie