# Nazi Gamer Retreats Nazi PS3 Ad Offends Enough to Cause PR Statement By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nazi-ps3-ad References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/01/sony-says-nazi-ps3-ad-is-a-mock-campaign-and-not-real/) & [us.playstation](http://www.us.playstation.com/) The Nazi PS3 Ad featured here has caused [PlayStation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonys-celebrates-30th-anniversary) to issue a PR statement covering their gamer behinds. [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-anniversary-update) has said that the “mock campaign” was developed by [BBDO Chile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowfall) staff, not Sony. Basically, all you need to know is that legally Sony had nothing to do with it. The Nazi PS3 Ad is a bit offensive, and you definitely never want to make anyone from the ‘Greatest Generation’ mad, but come on, who hasn’t seen worse? You can read more about the ad and judge for yourself by clicking the the link below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Offensive Advertisement:** Opportunity for companies to create guidelines and ethical standards to avoid offensive advertisements. - **Brand Reputation Management:** Potential for businesses to develop strategies and tools for protecting their brand image and managing PR crises. - **Outsourcing Advertising Campaigns:** Possibility for companies to outsource their advertising campaigns to specialized agencies to minimize the risk of controversial content. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing & Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can offer services for creating socially responsible and non-offensive campaigns. - **Public Relations:** PR firms can assist companies in managing their brand reputation and addressing public controversies. - **Content Moderation:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop advanced content moderation solutions to prevent offensive or harmful content from being published. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-snacks.md) - [Downloadable Game Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-beer-au-naturel.md) - [Game Console Anniversary Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonys-celebrates-30th-anniversary.md) - [Nostalgic Anniversary Console Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-anniversary-update.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-30th-anniversary-collection.md) - [Snacking Gamer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-hidden-spots.md) - [Connected Gamer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-another-night-out.md) - [Game Subscription Service Compensations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-ps-plus.md) - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md)