You are excited about a new video game that is coming out because your brother worked on it as a voice-over actor. Coincidentally, your editor at the local news channel asks you to do a report on video-game releases that week. Is it ethical for you to prepare a report that makes the game look good in order to support your brother?

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anonymous · Answer

I'm guessing no?

anonymous · Answer

If you really do think it is good, then by all means

anonymous · Answer

I would make the video game look good

anonymous · Answer

what is it?

anonymous · Answer

It depends on whether the game is good or not. You probably should look at the game before and see if it's good or not.

anonymous · Answer

yeah...

anonymous · Answer

now give me an award

anonymous · Answer

Tell the editor your connection to the game.
You will likely be taken off the project.
If you are kept on, tell the readers your connection, then
try to be fair = objective.