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Thompson Stifled by Take Two Suit
Take Two has done something that many gamers have probably dreamed of: they've managed to make Jack Thompson shut up. In return for dismissing their suit against Thompson (and the dismissal of Thompson's counter-suit), Thompson has agreed to limit communication with Take-Two Entertainment. He's also barred for the time being from filing suit against games made by the company, ensuring we'll see a minimum of court drama around the release of GTA IV later this year. Ars Technica's Opposable Thumbs blog reports: "It appears that his once mighty roar is now to be temporarily quieted, as the well-documented case--which included numerous bold claims, outrageous scandals, and even a counter-suit--between Thompson and publisher Take-Two has reached a settlement ... Any statements or concerns that Thompson wishes to voice will now have to first go through Take-Two's lawyers."
He certainly isn't silenced beyond some limited Take-Two criticism.
Despite several folks, including dorm mates, saying the Cho never played computers game (he spent most of his time writing)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weG7A4lTGtg
Jack wife is also a lawyer and she works for what is aparently a pretty well known firm in Miami. In is book Jack wrote that when his son was born he gave up actively practicing law to take care of his son because he was making less money. Now that his son is getting older Jack has more time to pursue his enemies. He is basically a house husband with a lot of free time on his hands.
http://www.popularculturegaming.com -- my blog about the culture of videogame players
He's been giving (well, helping give) Florida a bad name since at least 1990.
This is not my sandwich.
> Jack wife is also a lawyer and she works for what is aparently a pretty well known firm in Miami.
That must make conversations around the water cooler a bit awkward.
"So, I heard your nutjob husband's legal theories were ruled unconstitutional and cost [US state] $[legal bill]..."
Log in or piss off.
I also noticed that they quoted Isaiah Triforce Johnson in the fine article linked by parent.
An when he says, "according to the news," he really means, "according to me, on the news..." I know of no other nutjob who uses the phrase "killing simulator."
Apparently he settled out right before a contempt hearing was set in the state court. He was apparently about to get his ass slapped pretty hard for something. Since I don't have access to the state court file, I can't tell you what it is. I'll see what I can find out and let everyone know.