News: Newsnight covers Wii and PS3 launch

November 21, 2006, 07:57 AM

by ollie, via BBC -
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For those that don't live in the UK, we have a current affairs TV program by the name of Newsnight. Towards the end of some shows they have Newsnight Review, which normally consists of various culture pundits desperately trying to sound clever. Over the weekend they cast their gaze towards the release of the Wii and the PlayStation 3.

As you'd expect, the hosts are mostly dismissive but remain begrudgingly positive about gaming (to the point they actually admit having fun, quite a large step for the stuffy British media). It is amusing to see egotistical critics out of their depth though, especially on national televison.

Someone was kind enough to upload the terrifying spectacle to YouTube and I thought it worth sharing. Enjoy!