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."

Can I get a hell yeah!

[Captain Splendid]

About time somebody got that idiot to quiet down. Wonder if he can sit on his hands like a good boy or if he's just going to harass somebody else in the meantime. I'm not holding my breath.

Indeed.

[Shadow Wrought]

For such a narcissistic egomaniac as him to agree to this, he must have realized just how hosed he was. Good for Take-Two.

Re:Jack Thompson is likely an Industry insider any

[Perseid]

Jack Thompson's insanity is far older than TakeTwo. Remember the outrage about Body Count's Cop Killer song? That was Thompson.

Re:Why'd they stop?

[OldeTimeGeek]

Take 2 Games (TTWO, NASDAQ) is a publicly traded company. Most investors aren't terribly happy with lawsuits to put the smackdown on someone that's bothering them or "just to prove a point"

Re:He is already blaming video games for VT massac

[Jaysyn]

And this my friends, is how an evil, evil man uses a tragedy to advance his agenda.