For denouncing all of the violence in the video game, they sure showed a lot of the violent game footage. Of course, that is how they get their viewers. Sex Violence, Drugs. Maybe Dan Rather can come back on and do a report on how to make a fully functional Meth Lab again.
This report is not unbalanced. They only mentioned the Wii version for 90% of the report because that is currently the most recognized gaming system in the media. They don't mention the PS2 and PSP versions until the end. There are at least 3 times as many PS2 systems out there than Wii's. They want to make it seem like R* is passing this game out to little kids. They make no mention that R* toned down the killing scenes.
The 20 Something’s "enjoyed playing but re-coiled at the violent imagery." Did they? RE-COILED? In addition, they go to the female of the group who may or may not be (I'll go with 'may not be') an avid gamer and get the "they made it violent on purpose" rationale. Of course, they made it violent on purpose!
Why, WHY, why is Katie Couric giving commentary on the game? "Why anyone would want to play that creepy, disturbing game is beyond me, but....." I don't take my queues from Katie. Only subjugated, depressed Midwestern housewives turn to Katie Couric for inspiration. Now all of these housewives will run around blaming Nintendo for their child's problems.
Parents should have more interaction with their kids. If their 15-year-old wants this game or any game, rent it for them, sit down with them, and play their games with them. You can sit with your child and determine what is appropriate for them. Don't let mainstream media tell you what is best for your children.
Wooden mouse / keyboard for the budget-minded set
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Mainstream TV news covers Manhunt 2
Oct 31st 2007 10:03AM (Joystiq)This report is not unbalanced. They only mentioned the Wii version for 90% of the report because that is currently the most recognized gaming system in the media. They don't mention the PS2 and PSP versions until the end. There are at least 3 times as many PS2 systems out there than Wii's. They want to make it seem like R* is passing this game out to little kids. They make no mention that R* toned down the killing scenes.
The 20 Something’s "enjoyed playing but re-coiled at the violent imagery." Did they? RE-COILED? In addition, they go to the female of the group who may or may not be (I'll go with 'may not be') an avid gamer and get the "they made it violent on purpose" rationale. Of course, they made it violent on purpose!
Why, WHY, why is Katie Couric giving commentary on the game? "Why anyone would want to play that creepy, disturbing game is beyond me, but....." I don't take my queues from Katie. Only subjugated, depressed Midwestern housewives turn to Katie Couric for inspiration. Now all of these housewives will run around blaming Nintendo for their child's problems.
Parents should have more interaction with their kids. If their 15-year-old wants this game or any game, rent it for them, sit down with them, and play their games with them. You can sit with your child and determine what is appropriate for them. Don't let mainstream media tell you what is best for your children.
Katie Couric is the Anti-Cronkite