Today's future-of-advertising-video: Yaris game

by Zack Stern { Oct 9th 2007 at 1:30AM }

Remember that Yaris XBLA game to be released free on Wednesday? Gametrailers user, warchiefgrim, uploaded a clip. We hope this video convinces you to save the precious bandwidth of the internet and pass on the game; even "free" costs too much.

Things we learned:

The 4-Door Sedan Yaris comes in such focus-group-approved colors as "Jade Sea Metallic," and "Flint Mica."
Northbound on 101 goes straight up (and straight down) as often as it goes north.
The Yaris is powered by the constant desire to catch a cat toy mounted on its roof. Sadly, the toy is always just out of reach.

See the video, and add your own observations after the break.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

phattie @ Oct 9th 2007 1:41AM

Why one Earth would anyone want to download that?

RoboJoel @ Oct 9th 2007 1:45AM

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=446

teh achievements... Mark my words: You will be booted from my friends list if I catch you playing this game!

Evan @ Oct 9th 2007 8:50AM

"Arachnosplat!: Successfully finish track 4 by killing the Giant Spider boss."

A realistic reflection of what it's like to own a Yaris?

"Plays Well with Others: Win or lose, finish a race with another player online."

Yeah, it'll be quite an achievement to find someone online to play this game.

Evan @ Oct 9th 2007 8:59AM

Game Artist @ Oct 9th 2007 1:49AM

What the heck are you shooting at?

remythelebeau @ Oct 9th 2007 1:50AM

Remember Beetle Adventure Racing? That was quite a game. In fact, I was so inspired that I submitted to Taco Bell at the time the blueprints (close carbon copy of BAR) for "Yo Quero Chihuahua Kart". You had a choice of like six different dogs, and you'd speed up by eating double-deckers (the popular taco at the time). It was tight- a shame it never was made.

Garrett @ Oct 9th 2007 1:52AM

BAR was a fun and underrated game on N64, I've been looking for another game in that vein (ridiculous physics, focus on exploring/shortcuts) for a long time

Splinter @ Nov 17th 2007 8:19PM

That game was great.

Tons of unlockables, multi-player battle and race, amazing environments, and great graphics.

That game should never be dissed, especially when comparing it to something similar such as Mario Kart 64.

Sean @ Oct 9th 2007 1:59AM

So,when you buy a Yaris, does the roof mounted War of the World's gun come as standard equipment?

Mr Slavio @ Oct 9th 2007 2:00AM

Ok, I'll say it: I'm not sure I want to waste hard drive space on this thing.

Vexorg @ Oct 9th 2007 2:06AM

Coming in 2008: Prius, the sequel to 2007's XBLA smash hit Yaris! collect carbon offsets and self-righteous bumper stickers as you race to rescue drowning polar bears and foil the plans the fiendish plans of Karl Rove!

Mr Slavio @ Oct 9th 2007 9:43AM

Yeah, fuel economy...feh...who needs it...

blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Oct 9th 2007 2:15AM

btw, what does this have to do with advertising?

Grant @ Oct 9th 2007 2:31AM

i was psyched for anything free.
but after watching that, i don't need free smelly shit.

Sean @ Oct 9th 2007 2:36AM

I think that this game is GT5 prologue.

mietha CAG @ Oct 9th 2007 4:16AM

...OOHHH, so it's a REALLY shitty version of a crappy clone of S.T.U.N. Runner. Hell, even the original barely holds up at this point.

is @ Oct 9th 2007 4:37AM

If its free, i see little reason not to try it. Are joystiq against product related games in general, or is it just bad ones?

Keef @ Oct 9th 2007 4:51AM

reminds me of the Sonic 2 special stages where you collect the rings to progress..... just the was the car moves side to side..... but other than that it looks shit lol

waynski1457 @ Oct 9th 2007 5:25AM

as a gamer, ill try anything once. and if its free and the acievements are pretty damn easy, ill shoot for some. but it doesnt mean ill like it, man does that look like crap! i mean, i like aegis wing and i only got around to getting 2 of those achievements... good thing sweet sweet puzzle quest is coming out this week!!!!!