EA Calls Fox Out on "Insulting" Mass Effect Inaccuracies

Here's the show if you're curious: Keighley Sets Mass Effect Record Straight... Or Tries To

Specifically, I like that in his letter Jeff Brown, V.P. of Communications at Electronic Arts, asks Fox to correct the factual errors in the show versus a demand or legal threat. Pretty classy. And regarding the show...give me a break, other than the last guy that speaks, Cooper Lawrence [the psychology specialist] and the panel members are completely clueless.

Here's my take....

First of all, the ESRB ratings are there for a reason. Parents, use them.

Secondly, the scene that I found on YouTube [search it yourself if you really want to see it] was more mild than stuff I've seen on primetime TV which gets a much, much broader audience.

Thirdly, I've played Mass Effect for 35+ hours and haven't seen even the side of an alien boob, let alone "full digital nudity" or sex.

Finally, the game is a role-playing game. That means the choices you make affect the things that happen. You might never even get the chance to view the scene in question.

~tod

PS: I like Penny Arcade's take on it [their article].