Serious Sam 3 “Warfighter-fighter” promo shoots military FPSs

In a marketing stunt that’s sure to appeal to those gamers who spend more time shouting about how much better one game is than another without actually playing it, Serious Sam 3: BFE publisher Devolver Digital is giving away free copies of the game to people who share their “concerns about the stagnant modern military shooter”. Or, basically, diss the competition.

The totally subtle “Warfighter-fighter” promo is punting 100 Serious Sam 3: BFE XBLA download codes on Twitter and Facebook. According to the official blurb:

During this busy season of video game releases the team at Devolver Digital realize that not every game will live up to expectations. One such game has been Medal of Honor: Warfighter – yet another military shooter where cover is king and most folks spend their time peeking out form behind a wall or a strategically placed concrete barrier.

That sh** is weak.

That’s why we’re pleased to announce the Serious Sam3: BFE “Warfighter-fighter” program. Over the next week we will be offering 100 free Xbox LIVE Arcade downloads for Serious Sam 3: BFE to some of those affected so they can get up from behind that wall and get back to the unleashing heavy ordinance upon a horde of brutal aliens just like our forefathers.

Stand up and make your voice heard by simply tweeting your concerns about the stagnant modern military shooter with the hashtag #SeriousSam3XBLA and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a Serious Sam 3 download – the perfect remedy for mundane, cover-based shooters.

OH, I SEE WHAT THEY DID THERE.