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Why Robin Makes Batman Better CBS Corporation just announced an agreement to buy CNET for $US 1.8 billion dollars. Through the deal, all of CNET’s network sites, including GameSpot, TV.com mp3.com, CNET news.com, UrbanBaby, CHOW, Search.com, BNET, MySimon and TechRepublic all become property of CBS.
CBS’ existing online network already includes CBS.com, CBSSports.com, CBSCollegeSports.com, MaxPreps.com, CBSNews.com, last.fm, Wallstrip, MobLogic, and the CBS Radio and CBS Television Stations digital media platforms. CBS says its distribution net, the Audience Network, comprises 300 partner sites and reaches 82% of U.S. web users.
“CNET Networks operates some of the most important premium online brands, serving the most sought after online audiences,” said CNET CEO Neil Ashe. “Today’s announcement brings together two organisations that complement each other and working with Leslie, Quincy and the talented people at CBS, we look forward to taking our business and our brands to the next level.”
Full announcement follows the jump.
Last night’s coverage of the recently released Manhunt 2 on CBS News is now online for anyone who missed it. It’s a fairly straightforward look at the game, featuring a focus on the ultra-violent content, the ESRB’s rating and plenty of gameplay from writer Scott Steinberg. CBS News focuses mostly on the Wii version of the game, largely due to its motion controls. Correspondent Daniel Sieberg takes time to illustrate the Wii’s parental restrictions, a move that hopefully educates some Wii-owning parents.
The morning follow up to last night’s report features Steinberg again with level-headed commentary from psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw on Manhunt 2. Both pieces are generally non-alarmist, but serve as a warning to parents that a game with the title Manhunt 2 might not be appropriate for young kids.
Outcry Over Violent Video Games and Ultra-Violent Manhunt [CBS News]
East coasters may have already watched CBS News’ report on the release of Manhunt 2, but those stuck in other time zones still have time to fiddle with their DVR plans to see how the Katie Couric hosted news program handles the topic. A preview of the coverage from CBS newsman Daniel Sieberg provides an early look at the flavor of the piece, as does a brief commentary from Couric.
Sieberg promises discussion with Rockstar Games reps, advocacy groups, gaming industry professionals and child behavioral psychologists. According to the CBS News web site Manhunt 2 “has many kids waiting in anticipation.” We certainly look forward to the mainstream news coverage in light of this revelation about the kids.
Thanks for the tips, Brandon, Michael and Andrew.
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