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[[ | [[Image:Dew.png|thumb|200px|The first picture of Game Fuel on March 23, 2007<ref>http://kotaku.com/246746/master-chief-flavored-mountain-dew</ref> long before it was even announced.]] | ||
'''Mountain Dew Game Fuel''', produced by Pepsi Cola Inc., was a new version of [[wikipedia:Mountain Dew|Mountain Dew soda]] which was released on August 13th, 2007 and was available for only 12 weeks in stores. It was subsequently brought back for future game promotions, including one for ''[[Halo 4]]'' in 2012, which was itself promoted with a phone game, ''[[Halo 4: King of the Hill Fueled by Mountain Dew]]''. | '''Mountain Dew Game Fuel''', produced by Pepsi Cola Inc., was a new version of [[wikipedia:Mountain Dew|Mountain Dew soda]] which was released on August 13th, 2007 and was available for only 12 weeks in stores. It was subsequently brought back for future game promotions, including one for ''[[Halo 4]]'' in 2012, which was itself promoted with a phone game, ''[[Halo 4 : King of the Hill Fueled by Mountain Dew]]''. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[ | [[Image:Mt Dew Game Fuel 20oz Bottle (Final).jpg|thumb|left|110px|Halo 3 Mountain Dew Game Fuel]] | ||
This version of the drink is designed specifically to target gamers, providing them with the boost "they need to play for several hours". It was expected to aid in marketing ''[[Halo 3]]''. | This version of the drink is designed specifically to target gamers, providing them with the boost "they need to play for several hours". It was expected to aid in marketing ''[[Halo 3]]''. <ref>[http://adage.com/article?article_id=116107]</ref> | ||
Game Fuel is a cherry-citrus flavor dyed red. The bottles features the ''Halo 3'' logo and a picture of the [[John-117|Master Chief]] along with the words "Game Fuel" and "Limited Edition". People who have tasted the drink have compared the taste of game fuel to the previously released "Code Red" which has a cherry flavor, and "Livewire" which has a citrus orange flavor, some have been surprised to find it tastes like a blend of the two. However some have pointed out that the flavor is similar to a liquid gummy bear; while people who dislike the drink have claimed that it tastes like cherry cough syrup. | Game Fuel is a cherry-citrus flavor dyed red. The bottles features the ''Halo 3'' logo and a picture of the [[John-117|Master Chief]] along with the words "Game Fuel" and "Limited Edition". People who have tasted the drink have compared the taste of game fuel to the previously released "Code Red" which has a cherry flavor, and "Livewire" which has a citrus orange flavor, some have been surprised to find it tastes like a blend of the two. However some have pointed out that the flavor is similar to a liquid gummy bear; while people who dislike the drink have claimed that it tastes like cherry cough syrup. | ||
[[File:Halo4GameFuel.jpeg|thumb|100px|Halo 4 Mountain Dew Game Fuel]] | [[File:Halo4GameFuel.jpeg|thumb|100px|right|Halo 4 Mountain Dew Game Fuel]] | ||
Each bottle of Game Fuel contains about 120 mg of caffeine or 73 mg per can. This is 30% more caffeine than normal Mountain Dew, which, as the label claims, is the reason why the product is the perfect "Game Fuel". | Each bottle of Game Fuel contains about 120 mg of caffeine or 73 mg per can. This is 30% more caffeine than normal Mountain Dew, which, as the label claims, is the reason why the product is the perfect "Game Fuel". | ||
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Game Fuel returned in Fall of 2012, featuring a ''[[Halo 4]]'' promotion called [[Unlock & Load Double XP]], which allows players to earn double XP for ''Halo 4''. The promotion extends to most Mountain Dew products, as well as Doritos chips.{{clear}} | Game Fuel returned in Fall of 2012, featuring a ''[[Halo 4]]'' promotion called [[Unlock & Load Double XP]], which allows players to earn double XP for ''Halo 4''. The promotion extends to most Mountain Dew products, as well as Doritos chips.{{clear}} | ||
== Commercial == | |||
A Commercial was released along with the drink with footage from ''Halo 3'' and John-117. | A Commercial was released along with the drink with footage from ''Halo 3'' and John-117. | ||
The commercial shows people of different nationalities playing ''Halo 3'' on [[Xbox | The commercial shows people of different nationalities playing ''Halo 3'' on [[Xbox Live]] and screaming "NOOOOOOOOOOO!" in their native tongues when they die. At the end it shows one American man saying "Yes!" (he was probably winning) as he takes a sip of Mountain Dew Game Fuel. Then the narrator says "New Mountain Dew Game Fuel, cranked up for ''[[Halo 3]]''!" | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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**In 2011, Game Fuel returned to promote ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3''. It included the original citrus-cherry flavor and a green tropical flavor. | **In 2011, Game Fuel returned to promote ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3''. It included the original citrus-cherry flavor and a green tropical flavor. | ||
**In 2012, Game Fuel was brought back to promote ''Halo 4''. | **In 2012, Game Fuel was brought back to promote ''Halo 4''. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Halo 3]] | [[Category:Halo 3]] | ||
[[Category:Products]] | [[Category:Products]] | ||
