Millions of gamers have been entertained by fictitious Sony executive Kevin Butler. The character has been used in dozens of fantastic PlayStation commercials and viral videos. It looks like the hilarious reign of Butler is over and will end in a legal squabble. Sony Computer Entertainment America has filed suit against Bridgestone Americas and Wildcat … Continue reading “Sony Computer Entertainment America Sues Kevin Butler”
It’s Kevin Butler. He’s on a horse. Of course you’re going to watch this video!
Here’s another excellent Sony PlayStation commercial featuring Kevin Butler. This time around he’s kicking off Sony’s “Long Live Play” ad campaign. The spot has Butler working at a company called Economy Flooring when he’s called back to the Sony Defense Force by Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton. As expected, it’s a cute and … Continue reading “Kevin Butler Kicks Off “Long Live Play” Ad Campaign”
The excellent Kevin Butler returns in a commercial plugging LittleBigPlanet 2. It’s not a sharp as some of his previous spots, but it’s a cute commercial that clearly communicates one of the game’s key selling points. Bask in Kevin’s awesomeness and let me know what you think (please)!
Sony pitchman Kevin Butler is back and this time he’s hocking Sony Bravia televisions bundled with PlayStation 3 consoles at Best Buy. The commercial gets major points for using the music from CHiPs. Along with the New York Yankees’ Reggie Jackson and Starbuck from the original Battlestar Galactica, CHiPs’ Francis “Ponch” Poncherello was one of … Continue reading “Sony’s Kevin Butler Pitches PS3 Best Buy Bundles”
Watch. Learn. Love. And imagine how different this round of console wars would have been if Sony’s marketing didn’t suck for the first two years of the PlayStation 3.
I love Kevin Butler commercials. I love Canada (well, Vancouver and Montreal anyway). When Kevin Butler does a commercial promoting PlayStation Network’s Canadian efforts…well, that’s just magic. Check it out!
The fantastic Kevin Butler is back and this time around he’s selling Sony’s upcoming Playstation Move. To paraphrase Michael Cole (who still sucks), these commercials are “Vintage Butler!”. Check ’em out and let me know what you think (please).
This PlayStation 4 meme that pokes fun at the Xbox One’s vaunted television features should be a real advertisement. It’s a simple message that has an element of truth, has a witty edge, and will get the fanboys riled up. While Microsoft is looking to control the entire living room, Sony appears more focused on games. … Continue reading “Snarky PlayStation 4 Meme Should Be a Real Sony Ad”
Here’s my favorite videogame commercial of 2011. Surprisingly, it does not star Kevin Butler. I’m a huge fan of the ads starring Sony’s fictitious vice president, but the “Michael” spot outdoes them all. It’s just awesome to see so many different characters from so many different games hanging out in the same room. Worlds collide…and … Continue reading “The Best Videogame Commercial of 2011”
