inFAMOUS: Second Son protagonist Delsin Rowe may be a bit of a wild child, but even he understands the importance of keeping his appendages covered when things get a little hotter than his smoke superpowers. And in order to spread that message, GameStop Italy is giving away a pack of glow-in-the-dark condoms when you pre-order the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive from the store.
The promotional package – originally spotted by All Games Beta – also comes with a couple of cans of Red Bull, providing you with the oomph to work through all of your luminous sex shields in a single night. “A fill of energy for an explosion of pleasure,” reads the translated pre-order kit packaging. “Enjoy your power.” Alternatively, you could just put these on your head and make out like you’re some kind of fluorescent alien, but that would be a bit silly, wouldn’t it?
[source twitter.com, via eurogamer.net]
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Is this just random? With their usual teen rating, sucker punch wouldn't throw in a scene like that...right?
No, you're supposed to wear the condoms while playing the game, that way you protect your pants. And the red bull is so you can play all night.
@ztpayne7 Haha, I doubt there'll be a sex scene in the game - this is just a pre-order bonus.
Glow in the dark condoms. Taking that neon power to a whole new level!
Quite funny in a catholic country, I wonder if there was any ridiculous protests/complaints
I'm not going to pretend to know a lot about Italy's culture, but isn't this a strange thing to put in a 16 rated game? Espcially one that's rated T in the US. I'm also struggling to see how bundling condoms with this game makes any sense.
will we see this in the US seems really hillarious would love it for collection
@cruches24 I doubt, it wouldn't mix with the Teen rating. Condoms can't help a game that has a T rating in the US.
Honestly, I don't really want to get condoms for my pre-order, it's just so wrong
@Jaz007 u right it is wrong but its just hillarious tho you get home and ta-da
I don't like this at all- they'll do anything for attention nowadays. Why not throw in a few needles too and preach against sharing? Keep that junk separate from video games.
"But if you pre order this game we'll throw in 3 morning-after pills and a condom! Have fun kids!"
Is this a Sucker Punch thing or a Gamestop Italy thing? Was this ad in the same store as that PS4 fake Wii U game? Giving away condoms in Italy just doesnt seem legit to me. And why Italy but no where else? Are these real condoms? Ive had a few glow-in-the-dark condoms in my life and theyve all said - Novelty item: not for use during sexual intercourse - or some such on the wrapper.
Red Bull makes sense though.
Yes, I hope this particular strangeness doesn't get picked up by the mainstream press because it doesn't show either the game or the ps4 in a non-perverted family-friendly light. After the porn on the Playroom perhaps some extra care needs to be taken with things like this.
Ummm lewd. Thanks, Italy, for the Roman Empire, FIATs, Mussolini, and 18+ prophylactics packaged-in with games made for kids. Anyone wanna move there with me?........
Second Son and preservatives.... Good hint =).
Best bonus ever?
@Bliquid Maybe the good message would be to not need condoms like this? Especially for kids.
@Bliquid just a joke. People make fun of America all the time, and I don't get offended. Why would you? I join in, I make fun of 'America all all the time, they're jokes.
Guys lets please watch the jokes. Its one thing to make jokes and such but remember we do get users from around the world so what seems an innocent joke in one culture might not be the case in another.
Anyway lets do like Bliquid said and end it here and keep the comments focused on the article at hand here.
Which I will add this is indeed a strange gift for preorder I wonder what board member said Hey I know lets include a box of condoms as a preorder gift. Further more I wonder who okayed it.
-Haha, @get2sammyb trust you.
Getting offended offends me.
I admit i dont know much about the infamous series but I cant see any connection between the game and condoms. Am i missing something?? Seems like a very very peculiar decision.
I've actually heard about people suffocating to death because they put a condom over their heads, how about another clever **** joke pushsquare?
I don't think glow in the dark condoms are good for protection... D:
@Bliquid Including condoms is tongue-in-cheek to you, but my post on the internet you take seriously? Ferraris and lasagna and the Mario Bros are also from Italy and I've got nothing but good things to say about them! (srsly no offense, dude)
I think it's a fine idea. Very strange, but fine. Safe sex is nothing but a positive message. They aren't including free sex with the game. The game is rated 16+ in Italy and that's a terrific time to send this message. Education is our friend.
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