No screenshots. No sumptuous photographs of glistening hardware. No gamer dorks who appear to be having orgasms while they fake-play a game. This ad features ? words. Yes, words. Worth noting: the expression "woody-inducing." Also take note of the trademark rampant hyperbole. This so-called "most advanced gaming system on the planet" now can be found at a flea market for less than the cost of a Pizzone. As for the company: 1991-2003. R.I.P. 3DO.

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