Politician comments on Oblivion re-rating; beta patch available

[Igiss]

California Assemblyman Leland Yee, author of last year's notorious game bill that was eventually blocked by a California judge, issued a press release accusing Take-Two and ESRB of decieving parents. According to Yee, "the ESRB again has failed our parents and clearly has shown they cannot police themselves. Plain and simply, the current rating system is drastically flawed and here is yet another reason why we need legislation to assist parents and protect children". Seems that politicians will succeed in using Oblivion re-rating story for their own purposes even before each unsold copy of TES IV will get a 'Mature' sticker.

Something I missed during all this re-rating mess: several days ago Bethesda released first beta patch for Oblivion featuring quite a lot of useful improvements. Read patch notes on this page and download the file here (file size is 1,22 Mb). Release date for final version of the patch was not announced yet. Current version of the patch is compatible with any English version of Oblivion, except for copies purchased from Direct2Drive.

[The Illusionist]

Sad indeed.

Without trying to inflame any opinions, does anyone seem to think that this smells like a Popularity Stunt?

[Misere]

Sad indeed.

Without trying to inflame any opinions, does anyone seem to think that this smells like a Popularity Stunt?

  Of-course it is, Its yet another case of a politician using sensationalist propoganda to dupe ignorant people into voting for him.  America is the root of evil stupidity in my opinion and the sad thing is the UK is increasingly adopting American attitudes. Make no mistake Anglo American relations are based on economy and not common sense.  I don't intend this post to offend any Americans but when I see the Jerry Springer life style being adopted over here it winds me up.  Im sure the majority the American people are sensible, upstanding citizens but sadly its the nut cases that make it into the news and public offices.