I turn on my TV this morning to check out the news. BBC News was the first thing I switched too and there were four people sat on a sofa talking about GTA4. Oh god! Before I had time to start panicking it was a very fair debate.
There was a young male (probably between his 20-30's) who got some good, non interrupted air time to say his piece - which was basically how he's been playing violent games for years and plays rugby, which is considered a violent sport too. He feels unaffected. The other guy sat next to him only felt worried about kids getting hold of the game and that people might see the violence and copy it - but he wasn't an arrogant prick about it Then text messages were read out and they all pointed to "don't blame the game. blame the parents".
And by some freaking miracle the female caster said "I find it very hard to talk about something I haven't played. I'd rather play it and talk about it first" then they all laughed and the casters bantered about how difficult the controller was.
So yeah! Not all news channels are ran by idiots! Genuine concerns were made and they discussed it and it ended on a positive note /hi5 for BBC.
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(# 0) on 04/29/2008 02:06
Hooray BBC! :O)
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Plus an outlook from other's viewpoints, extra brownie points right there.
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I hate the One Show. Tellin me how to take care of hedgehogs.
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I'm shocked and amazed, but dont expect the good publicity to last...
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Anyway it's still good to hear unbiased news :-D I heard them talking about it on the Radio1 with Chris Moyles but it was mostly to do with sales I think but then again I was pretty much half dead and trying to fall back asleep :-P
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We pay them more than we should - Blue Peter phone-in scandal anyone?
I just laughed at that story - poor children.
(# 33) on 04/29/2008 17:21
Who knew?
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I'm actually surprised BBC said anything. They normally don't talk a lot on games, due to all the murders etc. and things that happen.
Global warming more important than gaming? It's a myth! LIES!
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Hah, I kid, I kid. But seriously though....
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Jim must be so torn on shit like this...