RSS
Kotaku
There's a supposedly "banned" Xbox 360 ad doing the Internet rounds at the moment. Apparently, the edgy ad hasn't been banned by anyone, but instead hasn't been yet aired by gun-shy Microsoft due to possible controversy it could cause. The company has every reason to be weary. Three years ago, an Xbox advert was banned from British TV. The Independent Television Commission, having the power to ban unsuitable television spots, reported receiving a whopping 136-complaints (and what's the population of the UK again?) about the commercial. The ad portrayed a baby being born before fast-forwarding through adult life and slamming into the grave. In their ruling, the ITC said, "The man's screams throughout his life's journey suggested a traumatic experience, which, together with the remind that life is short, made the final scene more shocking." Msoft pulled the ad in Britain, but continued to play it in the country's cinemas. "The ad was supposed to symbolize that life is short and life is precious," replied a Microserf. Crecente just told me that this ad didn't offend him at all. And well, you know what they say, if it don't offend Crecente, then there's no need for British do-gooders to get their knickers in a bind.
Watch the ad here.
More Info Here [Wired News]
Full Story Here [ZD Net UK]
