Over at GamePolitics the writers compiled a list of the reactions to the FTC report that came out earlier this week on retail and marketing practices to children. Obviously the gaming industry was holding it's breath, and was relieved when the report was generally positive about the self-regulation efforts shown, while pointing out some areas for improvement. In other words, a varied and balanced result.
Now read what various media outlets headlined - and tell us if they read the same report...:
- FTC says content curbs fall short - L.A. Times
- Report says the young buy violent games and movies - NY Times
- FTC: self-regulation of violent content working - Beta News
- Children still see ads for violent content - Advertising Age
- FTC scolds marketers about violent content - AdWeek
- FTC: violence still marketed to youths - Hollywood Reporter
- Report: Violence still aimed at kids - Variety
- FTC violence marketing report show general compliance - Broadcasting & Cable
- FTC Report: Violence Still a Problem in Marketing - TV Week
- FTC: game industry self-policing improving - GameSpot
- FTC: M-rated games still marketed to minors - Next Generation
- FTC: games are better regulated than music, movies - Ars Technica
- FTC report: mixed reviews on industry's ability to self-regulate - Joystiq
- FTC: game industry stricter than movies, music - Kotaku
- FTC report praises, spanks video game industry - GamePolitics
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