This whole Redbull strategy for TTK has to have Red Bull execs as gitty as ticks on a hog now that you've help promote the sale of their high energy, heart exploding, growth stunting-family values beverage to an even younger and more impressionable demographic.
Did anyone do any research on the effects energy drinks have on kids?
(Specifically between the ages of 13-16.)
Funny that (13-16) is also energy drinks weakest revenue generating demographic. Yet they got attached to a Teen rated game, WOOHOO!!
At least Halo (Doritos/Mntn. Dew) was rated Mature, there was some measure of culpability.
I know Activision has a hold on you Bungie, but please realize this stuff has KILLED kids!!, so be careful, because when that ship goes up in flames, whether BUNGIE had involvement or not, you will go down with it.
Edit: The difference is kids don't need parental permission to walk into 7-11 and grab one. I'm not saying drinking one of these is going to cause health problems. (Note: Red Bull was steeped in controversy for a reason.)
But the practice of targeting kids to buy a highly caffeinated synthetic stimulant (poison) deserves a moment of pause and consideration.
Then to reward this whole system with exclusive game rewards?
What kid is going to resist?
•Tell your Marketing department, they missed another opportunity. They should have gone with water, H2O, the 'Drink of Guardians'.
Parents would have loved you (easing the sting of that price tag), kids would have been healthier, and social media and the press would have rallied and cheered you on!! (Talking National Exposure- BungiVison, 'Beat the Heat Guardians!', 'Summer is here and we need our Guardians in peak condition, Stay Hydrated!!')
"Guardians of Liquid Light!", -- WATER!!
Edit 2: Great support guys. The positive feedback is refreshing. And it's absolutely fantastic to see so many ppl actively aware and making healthy choices as to what they're choosing to put into their bodies.
-Cheers!
Edit 3: Well here is how it's going so far. People who legitimately purchased RB for the codes are now locked out because you were outwitted, AGAIN!
http://www.vg247.com/2015/07/03/destiny-red-bull-promotion-code-generator-scam/
Curious to see how you handle this one.
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Yeah dude I thought the same. Red bull? Really? It's sickening. These guys are seriously lowest of the low. I'm not going out to buy that crap but you know who is? The 13 year old neighbor kid. He bragged about how he had 3 in one day. Way to go Bungie. What in the holy eff is seriously going on in their marketing dept? Like what dumbass thought this would be a great idea? There are good people at Bungie. I've met a few. Not sure who they've got driving the ship right now but these dumbasses probably have an ear to ear grin about all the money they're gonna make. Meanwhile, this thing has all the earmarks of a sinking ship. It'll probably sell for many years to come but not ever be the amazing piece of art it had the potential to be. I foresaw playing this thing as an evolving world for the entire current generation lifespan and beyond. Pretty sad how in a few months they've completely derailed. If you think the reaction is bad here, you should see how bad it is outside of this site. It's become the laughing stock. Sucks it'll end up one of those "could've been" games.
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Poison peddlers.
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Very very good, your exactly right!
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Bump'd for RB scam notice. Check out the link I just added. Yet again no foresight. Just $$$$.
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Edited by Reaper: 7/4/2015 1:54:25 PMRedBull is slightly addictive, RNG is based on poker machines and the stimuli they induce. Hmmmm seems like Bungivision is helping every kid over 12 they can, to connect with their inner crack addicts......
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Its a -blam!-ing video game company. Not a group of parents trying to keep their kids healthy. Get your head out of yor ass.
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I like Redbull....
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Tying redcrap with destiny shocked and honestly disgusted me. Stuff is liquid chit
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[quote]But the practice of targeting kids to buy a highly caffeinated synthetic stimulant deserves a moment of pause and consideration. [/quote] Ahem. https://youtu.be/NAExoSozc2c That is all.
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[quote]Best way to actually bring change is not to buy it. Don't preorder. Don't give them a single penny. Guarantee you once they see that no one is buying their product they will change prices and flush out updates. But you know no one is going to listen lol[/quote]
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Now we need chips. Then we will have our own MLG. Pringles and RedBull?
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Just another tactic to get kids hooked, on caffeine and energy boost in this case.
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Edited by HIGH0NEPIC: 7/4/2015 12:15:00 PMI despise energy drinks, mostly things like monster and red bull. I don't mind lucozade or powerade so much because they specifically target sports players, and that is the only reason I'd drink any. But I agree with you completely, they could've gone with milk as well, which I think is the nicest drink, and is super healthy.
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Lol. Too bad it's the customer service department at red bull doing all the heavy lifting for this promotion. Players are guessing the codes without buying a single can. So support has to handle the complaints. # commercialjustice # yesitsstillstealing #dontpartnerwithpoisondistributors
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Edited by DharmaJunkie: 6/30/2015 11:26:53 PMLols, just trolling myself, since IB won't work properly.
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Bump. Give everyone the rewards for free! Or make the codes available on something [i]healthy[/i]
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Edited by FMJforFreedom: 6/30/2015 3:57:26 AMWell if anyone needs a code I'll send it to someone. Preferably someone from out of country. Just message me. All gone for tonight I will have more tomorrow
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Well I'm gonna drink like 8 red bull/vodkas and then play skolas solo.
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You don't even get destiny red bulls in my country lol, I had to buy a code on ebay.
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Wow... I'm boycotting Redbull too now.
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Hail hydrate!
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I'll probably just buy 1 can for the code and trow the can out .
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Bungie/Activision preying on the youth, all concerned about health or profit? How low can you go.
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I don't wish to shorten y life span with stupid drinks, but my step father dose not care so I have my drink to him and loaded the codes.