The gear of L.A. Noire (photos)

This slideshow shows off some of the unusual promo items used to promote the new video game L.A. Noire.

First up, a T-shirt wrapped in a plain brown envelope sealed with official-looking red "evidence" tape.

A classic vintage-looking flashlight, similar to one used in the game, with a small game logo etched into it.

If this can of potato leek soup pertains to a case in the game, we haven't gotten that far yet. Packed inside, instead of delicious soup, was a vacuum-packed T-shirt.

A real-world version of the detective's notebook used in the game.

Good for leaving an anonymous ransom note on your refrigerator.