Videogame Ad Sets New Low for Objectifying Women

Thank the Japanese for this one

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So, here's an early contender for least subtle sexualized ad of the year. Apparently this is an English translation of a Japanese print ad for the videogame Soul Calibur V, a fighting series that's as famous for its copious cleavage as for its cutlery. British lad mag Nuts says the ad was banned in the U.K., but that's likely just a tactic to generate buzz because obviously an ad like this needs help getting attention.

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