Darth Avlectus Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Fwo-ho-ho. Check it out! http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/publisher-please-give-us-back-our-illegal-weapons/1304911 Apparently they really want to give journalists, covering the releases of their "Mafioso" themed games, a tasty introduction. A little TOO tasty. Brass Knucks, anyone? For more info: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/04/06/godfather-ii-swag-kit-packs-brass-knuckles ...Impressions my mafia loving LF'er friends? I understand there is some kind of family biz going on. You, and anyone following EA games might enjoy the newsflash. Rich indeed. Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astor Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 If they really wanted to create a Cosa Nostra feel they should have sworn the Journos to an Omerta, and threatened them with a Lupara if they said anything about the game - but I don't suppose that would have generated enough buzz for what looks like an 'average' game. I would have thought that a company as large as EA would have used a little more foresight on the contents of their press packs, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrotoy7 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Why bother with the brass-knucks. For an authentic mafia experience, you actually need a bouffant hairdo, large sideburns, a gold chain/medallion and the odd 'forgetaboutit' thrown into a sentence. badabing-badaboom. Never understood the fascination with largely uneducated dullards who turn to violence crimes of gain to make their way in the world. Even the cleverest crims end up in a bad way mtfbwya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aash Li Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hilarious. Thats all I have to say on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lion54 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Even the cleverest crims end up in a bad way So did the clever detective. Only the rabid throngs of angry fans saved his life on that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Ell Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Another case study in marketing gone amuck. Now, to be clear, it is the marketing folks' responsibility to brainstorm and come up with creative ways to promote their product. It's just that sometimes they get a tad bit carried away and need someone else to step in and bring them back to earth. Apparently nobody outside of EA marketing stepped in to say "wait a sec, let's consider the legal ramifications" before this brass knuckles idea became reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Avlectus Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 LAWL: ---------------------------------------------------->>>>>> Brass knuckles jewelry ad. (EDIT: BAWWWW! They are changing it around to screw with me.) Uhh, yeah. I kinda wish I were a recipient, myself. In all seriousness though. I agree that there SIMPLY ARE BETTER WAYS TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION. Seriously what's lacking in all facets of every aspect of our lives: And I'd say it's showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 This would be unbelievable, but there it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jae Onasi Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 The marketers needed to stop smoking the illegal weed long before sending out the illegal brass knuckles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Avlectus Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Uhh, no. Weed tames them down to a less violent state. You're thinking of something else, Jae. EDIT: unless their chemistry just "happens" to differ which I would not bet on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Buttercrust Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Never understood the fascination with largely uneducated dullards who turn to violence crimes of gain to make their way in the world. mtfbwya Hey, it's a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommycat Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Wait... can I get a set free with pre-purchase of the game... My old set is kinda dinged up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jae Onasi Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Uhh, no. Weed tames them down to a less violent state. You're thinking of something else, Jae. EDIT: unless their chemistry just "happens" to differ which I would not bet on. Well, I was meaning to say they must have been high to have come up with an idea that stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Avlectus Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Oh...my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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