New Take-Two Interactive Game Has Boys Kissing — Bully
The video game maker that sparked uproar over a hidden sex scene in “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” is courting new controversy with its latest schoolyard title “Bully”–featuring boys kissing. That sexual twist came to light only after Take-Two Interactive Software released the “Teen”-rated game on Oct. 17, having weathered protests from antiviolence advocates who tried unsuccessfully to block its sale to minors.
“Bully” stars 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins, who must navigate cliques, fights and young love at his new boarding school, along the way winning brawls, completing missions and plying girls with candy and flowers in exchange for kisses. But Jimmy can also use the same approach with boys. When Jimmy approaches a tall, blond boy with some flowers, the boy replies, “I’m hot. You’re hot. Let’s make out.” Gay video game enthusiasts have embraced “Bully,” which was was the U.S.’s third top-selling game in the week ending Oct. 27, according to figures from UBS.
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