Hot flask: GTA IV's Lost, Damned and Unexpectedly Naked

[wraggster]

Contextually appropriate character idiosyncrasy, or questionably shaped carrot dangled in front of the gaming press? Either way, Rockstar's latest addition to the Grand Theft Auto franchise -- one of controversy's more intimate acquaintances -- roasts yet another wiener on the fiery debate over mature content in games. Though we're certain most players were expecting a fair amount of $#@!s in The Lost and Damned's cast, the presence of a penis may come as a surprise.

The folks at 1UP (NSFW) have captured the scene between protagonist Johnny Klebitz and massage-loving exhibitionist Mr. Stubbs in all its full frontal glory. If you're going to watch it, be prepared to have an important thought rushing to your head: Is Rockstar cheekily pushing our beloved medium forward, or simply erecting another financially beneficial controversy trap?

We're inclined to think that IT'S A TRAP.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/17/ho...ectedly-naked/

[lmtlmt]

It doesn't even look like a penis, theres no detail at all, it just like a sausage. but on to the point isnt this exclusive xbox content?

[lmtlmt]

is everyone so insecure about their sexuality that they are too scared to reply to this thread!

[Darksaviour69]

yes it exclusive to the xbox (i'm not gay! )

[lmtlmt]

that begs the question "WHY IS THIS IN THE PS3 SECTION?"

[Ultima Chocochu]

See it's not that anyone is insecure about their sexuality, I just don't think most people wanna see digital wangs XD

And yeah, why is this in PS3 forum?
The add-on is exclusive >.>
FAIL ON YOU!

[F9zDark]

This begs the question:

Is it now unacceptable to have nude women in games, yet acceptable to have nude men?

Did Rockstar truly feel the need to put this in their game on merits of artistic expression (much like movies using nudity to portray a love scene) or are they simply adding this to stir up sales?

Quite frankly I am more inclined to the latter; since this game is only avaible for the 360 their sales won't be as grand as they were for GTAIV on both PS3 and 360. Stir up a media frenzy and people will be buying this game left and right (for those few who live under a rock, would have now heard about it)