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Gears Of War’s Imulsion Canned, Available On Earth

By Luke Plunkett on September 1, 2009 at 11:00 PM

Imulsion, the glowy resource at the heart of all things Gears of War, has been canned, laced with sugar and preservatives, and put on sale in the United States for $US2.99 a pop.

The drinks—of which, sadly, we have no nutritional information—are put out by Boston America, who are also the guys behind the Street Fighter energy drinks you may have seen doing the rounds.

Kotaku’s Night Desk would gladly chug these down by the case in an attempt to stave off naptime, were it not for the fact we’ve seen what happens to those exposed to too much Imulsion, and to be honest, glowing yellow veins clash with the colour of our sneakers.

Bonus treat: check out the drink’s Amazon page, which is able to sum up the Gears of War fanbase better than words could ever hope.

Gears of War [Boston America]

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Comments (AU Comments | US Comments)

SgtXDNX

September 2, 2009 at 7:44 AM

You can also get it at a shop called Minotaur in the Melbourne CBD, but it’s something like $7 a can.

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- chuloopa
  
  September 2, 2009 at 9:08 AM
  
  God i love that shop… so overpriced though…
  
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Devastator

September 2, 2009 at 12:43 PM

You can buy this also in the Adelaide CDB in Shin Tokoyo. I am a HUGE Gow fan but I think I will stick to Jolt Cola.

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Jay

September 2, 2009 at 1:54 PM

They do realize there isn’t a new Gears game out. Doesn’t this crap usually come out during a games launch. Idiots

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RC

November 10, 2009 at 10:22 PM

anyone know if you can get this in NSW…want to get some for sure

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TheFamous1

September 03, 2009 at 7:40 AM

@NoobKitten: Actually, there are no proven studies that show creatine causes negative effects. You're body stores creatine from foods you eat everyday. Supplementing creatine is not harmful, as long as water intake is consistent. Nice try though
NoobKitten

September 02, 2009 at 11:20 AM

@TheFamous1: Just because it is an amino acid, doesn't mean it's necessarily good for you. Creatine is an organic acid and it is known to cause considerable negative effects.
Gargus

September 02, 2009 at 11:08 AM

This has been out for months around me. This little arcade near me you pay 10 bucks and can go in and play all you want all day sells them at the counter where you pay and get your hand stamped for 3 bucks. I got one to go with my street fighter 2, mega man, resident evil, super mario, donkey kong and pac man cans.
Phanta

September 02, 2009 at 10:18 AM

Can i fuel up my car with it?
K1NG EV1L

September 02, 2009 at 8:12 AM

I'd rather have have Grains of War.

K1NG EV1L
andrew2696

September 02, 2009 at 7:53 AM

Didn't Carmine say the locust eat imulsion. I don't wanna be on the side of the enemy.

andrew2696
TheFamous1

September 02, 2009 at 7:41 AM

@Norellicus: Taurine is an amino acid you tard
projectleet

September 02, 2009 at 7:02 AM

If I grow to be a thousand times larger and more pissed off glowing imulsion. Needing to be destroyed by some odd dozen of hammer of dawns. Can I blame dudehuge?

projectleet
Razner

September 02, 2009 at 6:07 AM

That combo would make me hardcore! My GoW friends will be jealous.

Razner
PkChris

September 02, 2009 at 4:04 AM

@Norellicus: Taurine hasn't been proven to cause any negative health effects.
Scaraba

September 02, 2009 at 4:01 AM

Inb4 DAMN, LOOK AT ALL DAT Juice.

Scaraba
Norellicus

September 02, 2009 at 3:28 AM

@TheFamous1: If your drink has any quantity of taurine in it you'll probably die faster from that than you would the sugar intake.

Norellicus
TheFamous1

September 02, 2009 at 3:13 AM

I'll stick with the zero sugar energy drinks kthxbye not trying2die
freakservo

September 02, 2009 at 2:51 AM

@Yossarian: Doc Louis's "Remedy" bar!

Oh wait...
GearBoxClock

September 02, 2009 at 2:50 AM

I've seen these in candy shops before. There seems to be a large market for video game themed soda and energy drinks. 1-Up soda, Power Pellet soda, ect. The list goes on and on.
SigmundTheSeaMonster

September 02, 2009 at 2:22 AM

So if I drink Immulsion, I pee Expulsion!
( I see it's sold by...ToyWiz. How appropriate)

SigmundTheSeaMonster
CoatedTrout

September 02, 2009 at 1:46 AM

@hot_heart: Oh shut up about the juice already, cole.
Yossarian

September 02, 2009 at 1:37 AM

@NESWizard: Hammer of Dawn

Mix equal parts Imulsion and cheap Champagne in a chilled flute.

Serve with a breakfast burrito from McDonalds for a hearty brunch that will wash away the hangover.
Bogulmon

September 02, 2009 at 1:32 AM

@Yossarian: BREWtal Legend? Nights at the Old RePUBlic? Cocktails of Symphonia? Call of BREWty? MEADal of Honor?

God I'm bad at this.

Bogulmon
digipen89

September 02, 2009 at 1:20 AM

Ordered a can. On the way in 3-5 business days. Can't wait to see if it has the same effects as the Imulsion in the game.

digipen89
NESWizard

September 02, 2009 at 1:12 AM

@Piccoroz: No, a "Hammer of Dawn" needs to be the morning cure, not the poison. Use it as a back and call it a "BoomShot".

NESWizard
originalsteven

September 02, 2009 at 1:11 AM

@Piccoroz: Wow, if I was at a bar, I would definitely buy a 'Hammer of Dawn'. Amazing!
dracosummoner

September 02, 2009 at 1:10 AM

@Yossarian:

"Barley Quinn" Excellent, excellent.

Anyway, at $3/pop, this thing had better be good.
GrYnder

September 02, 2009 at 1:02 AM

I saw these a few weeks ago in a store... Didn't want to blow 3 bucks on it though :o
ChickenPawks

September 02, 2009 at 12:55 AM

@Senecal: FINE I'LL RETURN IT!!
ChickenPawks

September 02, 2009 at 12:39 AM

@AncientUnknown1: Drinking coffee while dropping the kids off at the pool? My mind is blown.

However, you neglect lots of other delicious branded food items. Cereals, fruit snacks, etc.
Mechalon

September 02, 2009 at 12:37 AM

I'd be a little more worried about the Rust Lung.

Mechalon
Yossarian

September 02, 2009 at 12:32 AM

Hrm, how about we start a game where we come up with a list of other gaming drink (or food) ideas that are even better than this?

A few to get us started:

Sam Adams: Guns of the Patriots - a dark and bitter brew with a slight hint of cigarette smoke.

Diablo III Unicorn Tears - a pink ambrosia that will brighten your day.

Barley Quinn - a complex and tart brew that you really want to try, but know you shouldn't. Also, the old label on the bottle was way better.
Raziel66

September 02, 2009 at 12:30 AM

@hardcache: Let's not forget the movie. I'm sure that will bring a torrent of plasticy goodness for me to max out my credit card on.

Raziel66
Raziel66

September 02, 2009 at 12:29 AM

@AncientUnknown1: Get some "Ranger Coffee" and you're good to go. Tasty coffee loaded with extra caffeine.

I love that stuff.

Raziel66
Raziel66

September 02, 2009 at 12:28 AM

@Aldo Araujo: I'll save you time. She's on the corner of 5th street and Parker Avenue. Prices start at $120 per hour.

Raziel66
Yossarian

September 02, 2009 at 12:21 AM

@KnightsofRound: If you give this to your 3 year old, Child Protective Services should be called.

This could be worse for them than locking in a hot car in the mall parking lot. ;)
jb_1987

September 02, 2009 at 12:14 AM

@pnilz:

yeah, and i'd buy a can in a heartbeat at least once, sorta like gamer fuel, warcraft dew (horde only), and . . . um . . . every other video game novelty drink i can find. i'm a whore like that . . .

jb_1987
TheVegetarianBurgerKing

September 02, 2009 at 12:10 AM

@Draco_2k: Why do you think 360 fanboys are always angry?

TheVegetarianBurgerKing
Skyburnbright

September 02, 2009 at 12:08 AM

@pnilz: Pretty sure it's supposed to be some kind of energy drink, in which case $3 is a fairly average price.

Skyburnbright
(Plant) soulsiphon

September 02, 2009 at 12:08 AM

@Piccoroz: pure win.
Piccoroz

September 02, 2009 at 12:03 AM

Now I can be a complete kantus, passing some imulsion to my teammates when they are down.

We only need to create a coctail with this, maybe a "hammer of dawn".
hardcache

September 02, 2009 at 12:01 AM

@Southrncomfortjm: they will be out when Gears of War 3 drops next year.

hardcache
Draco_2k

September 01, 2009 at 11:58 PM

Hold on... Isn't Emulsion technically just gasoline? Who'd drink that?
pnilz

September 01, 2009 at 11:57 PM

Haha $3 per can, expensive soda.

pnilz
KnightsofRound

September 01, 2009 at 11:54 PM

Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up!
wheelis

September 01, 2009 at 11:51 PM

The only thing missing from the Amazon deal is a wifebeater.
Senecal

September 01, 2009 at 11:51 PM

@Numanoid: FINE I WON'T BUY IT!!
Rectangle

September 01, 2009 at 11:48 PM

Great. That's all we need. Lambent gamers!

Rectangle
OoiSaru

September 01, 2009 at 11:47 PM

@PAULINK: *gasp*
TheVegetarianBurgerKing

September 01, 2009 at 11:45 PM

@yantelope(pirate): I was looking for my cat yesterday and still haven't found him. But I did find some glowing, slightly furry carcus.

TheVegetarianBurgerKing
Aldo Araujo

September 01, 2009 at 11:43 PM

So if I drink this Imulsion, will I too, be able to find my "Maria"?

Aldo Araujo
AncientUnknown1

September 01, 2009 at 11:40 PM

Why do they always make energy drinks for gamers? How about coffee? I could go for some Call of Duty coffee in the morning, right as I head into the bathroom for my morning constitution.

AncientUnknown1
DemonicGamerWolf

September 01, 2009 at 11:37 PM

Now for the million dollar question, this drink or Mario's Mushroom drink o.O. Mario has been around longer...

DemonicGamerWolf
PAULINK

September 01, 2009 at 11:35 PM

@Zolbrod: ALL ABOARD THE COLE TRAIN
hardcache

September 01, 2009 at 11:31 PM

I didn't see the image of the "bought together" before clicking the Amazon link, and I thought this phrase was supposed to sum up the fanbase:
"recommended age: 3 years and up "

hardcache
Numanoid

September 01, 2009 at 11:27 PM

@GunFlame: Whoever buys that skull cap is an actual retard.
GunFlame

September 01, 2009 at 11:19 PM

Man, im going to miss out now.

I've always wanted to sit around my place in a Gears skull cap paired with a Gears energy drink.

I would look so awesome.

GunFlame
zixaphir

September 01, 2009 at 11:12 PM

Cool! A new energy drink to try out!

I haven't even PLAYED Gears of War and I am pumped about this!

*twitches*
*pours down another cup of game fuel (mentally noting to himself he hates WOW)*
*twitches*

YEAAAAAH
yantelope(pirate)

September 01, 2009 at 11:10 PM

Introducing Immulsion! Ever wanted to glow in the dark? Now you can! Ever wanted to explode at the slightest bump or jarring? Now you can! Order today and become the first lambent on the block!
Zolbrod

September 01, 2009 at 11:09 PM

I heard drinking this gives you the same kind of physique the Gears have.

And then your torso EXPLODES.
Southrncomfortjm

September 01, 2009 at 11:03 PM

Where are my Gears bobble heads, toilet paper and tin lunch boxes? Honestly, you guys have no idea how to merchandise. OOOO and lapel pins, those would be nice too.
hot_heart

September 01, 2009 at 11:03 PM

DAAAAAMN, THAT'S A LOTTA JUICE!
torrseph

September 01, 2009 at 11:03 PM

Steroids in a can.
uglyteradon

September 01, 2009 at 11:03 PM

They have these at Ohio Arcade Legends, not bad but I prefer the T-Virus Cure.

uglyteradon
LatinMessiah

September 04, 2009 at 4:51 AM

So it's basically Mountian Dew with the Gears of War logo. BFD.

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