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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> | 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 | 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. | ||
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". | ||
[[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]] | [[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]] | ||
For the release of [[Halo: Reach]] Mountain Dew has teamed up with Xbox to promote the release of Reach. The promotional campaign is set to start September 5th, 2010. Game Fuel WILL NOT be part of the promotion. | For the release of [[Halo: Reach]] Mountain Dew has teamed up with Xbox to promote the release of Reach. The promotional campaign is set to start September 5th, 2010. Game Fuel WILL NOT be part of the promotion. | ||
== Commercial == | == Commercial == | ||