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Daikatana’s infamous ad threatened players

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In an attempt to seem edgy, an infamous print ad boldly declared that the lead designer was going to make you his personal plaything. The game then launched years late, completely riddled with awful companions and terrible design, turning the aggressive threat into a legendary industry punchline.

Daikatana’s infamous ad threatened players
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