A few days ago
FOX News did a report on Mass Effect.
Needless to say, they were not positive about the game, claiming it had numerous scenes involving "nudity", "sex scenes" and "objectifying of women", and as a result should not be marketed towards children.
Well
EA was not happy about FOX's misrepresentation of their game, and have demanded FOX News set the record straight and correct their "serious errors" in regards to their report.
Good for you,
EA. Let's hope they get a result.
(go to source for full article)
"As the parent company of BioWare, the studio which created the game, EA would like you to set the record straight on a number of errors and misstatements which incorrectly characterise the story and character interactions in Mass Effect." The letter starts and then proceeds to outline their very strong case.
Your headline above the televised story read: "New videogame shows full digital nudity and sex." Fact: Mass Effect does not include explicit or frontal nudity. Love scenes in non-interactive sequences include side and profile shots - a vantage frequently used in many prime-time television shows. It's also worth noting that the game requires players to develop complex relationships before characters can become intimate and players can chose to avoid the love scenes altogether.
FNC voice-over reporter says: "You'll see full digital nudity and the ability for players to engage in graphic sex."
Fact: Sex scenes in Mass Effect are not graphic. These scenes are very similar to sex sequences frequently seen on network television in prime time.
FNC reporter says: "Critics say Mass Effect is being marketed to kids and teenagers."
Fact: That is flat out false. Mass Effect and all related marketing has been reviewed by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and rated Mature - appropriate for players 17-years and older.
The resulting coverage was insulting to the men and women who spent years creating a game which is acclaimed by critics for its high creative standards.
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there wont be a lawsuit
Fox News, which claims to be "fair and balanced" obviously aren't being fair to video games, as one could easily expect from a channel dominated by "conservative" values, which for the most part need to be flushed down the nearest toilet. I'm glad someone is standing up to the fakest news network on Earth.
But, I feel like we're getting way off-topic. Point is, Fox News made yet another mistake and if Bill O'Reilly wasn't reason enough to avoid that channel at all costs, this misinformation simply adds to it. glad EA took a stand.
Best thing EA has ever done.