Sat, Apr 11, 2009 | 18:23 BST
EA sends out brass knuckles with Godfather II, wants them back
EA has sent out a press kit for Godfather II to US journos, including a set of brass knuckles as a promo stunt. Hilariously, brass knuckles are a first-degree misdemeanor in many states.
When asked for comment, an EA rep told GamePolitics that hopefully the folks over there were enjoying the game/ EA wants the weapons back, and is even sending out a prepaid envelope just to make sure the offensive material is disposed of properly.
When pushed, the rep clammed: “I can’t discuss this any further.”
No word yet on whether or not EA could face charges for sending illegal contraband through the mail service.
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Posted in: Action, EA, Legalities, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: brass knuckles, godfather ii, illegal contraband, The Godfather II
6 comments
#1
crippledhooba
11/04/09, 7:40 pm
Are they mad??!!
#2
jnms
11/04/09, 8:32 pm
What a missed opportunity!! Rockstar should have sent out guns with GTA IV!
#3
Gamoc
11/04/09, 8:41 pm
Oh, the brilliance of such a stupid mistake can not be ignored. Just wonderful. Who thinks GTA V will come with a flamethrower?
#4
JonFE
12/04/09, 10:48 am
Could be worse. They could be sending some goons along with those brass knuckles, to make sure the offensive reviews are disposed of properly.
#5
anasui
13/04/09, 4:04 am
that made me remember about Tiger Mask, what an awesome gory cartoon
#6
Omroth
16/04/09, 10:56 am
EA clearly want to beat Sony in the “unbelievably stupid PR” stakes. Unfortunately, this stuff gets reported so the PR has worked. Still – how much are these going to be going for on ebay?
We talked about this this week on the games-and-industry podcast Visiting The Village