We contacted EA to get to the bottom of this, to which an EA spokesperson commented the rumored impending lawsuit is "nonsense." So, there you have it: EA is not suing over the episode. Nothing else to see here -- move along.
EA: Rumors of lawsuit over South Park episode are 'nonsense'
by David Hinkle 
on Mar 22nd 2010 2:00PM
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We contacted EA to get to the bottom of this, to which an EA spokesperson commented the rumored impending lawsuit is "nonsense." So, there you have it: EA is not suing over the episode. Nothing else to see here -- move along.
Reader Comments (61)
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:03PM Shauk said
They should mock Activision. :D
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:04PM koehler83 said
I was pretty sure it was nonsense. The original rumour was completely unsubstantiated by a 'source' of some basement blog.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:09PM Temidien said
EA already gets enough bad press without going after the South Park crowd. That would be akin to corporate suicide considering their target demographics.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:13PM Shimmy said
What a nice none story. hahaha
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:13PM Haikiba said
Is that Okami on the right?
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:21PM Jon Anderson said
I'm sorry, you're mad because they are going to make something for you to play and they want you to pay for it? Yeah dude, I am so pissed right now.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:21PM FernandoRocker said
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:21PM Soundwave said
South Park being sued is not newsworthy. South Park not being sued is newsworthy.
I have to admit, that's pretty awesome.
I have to admit, that's pretty awesome.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 4:14PM Soundwave said
It's about South Park not being sued, which is apparently newsworthy.
South Park is sued every other week, and we never hear about that. It's not newsworthy.
My comment points out how that this is different from what one would normally expect and is therefore humorous.
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South Park is sued every other week, and we never hear about that. It's not newsworthy.
My comment points out how that this is different from what one would normally expect and is therefore humorous.
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Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:22PM rTwelve said
This is good news. I was afraid we were going to have a turd in the punch bowl.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 3:14PM (Unverified) said
Lmao!! I saw it on the show now you're saying it xD
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Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:24PM ch3burashka said
I thought the episode was fairly dumb. Ever since the 10/11th season, they've been relying on exaggerated logical conclusions to guide their episodes. Sometimes it makes for a great show; more often than not though, it's just immature and juvenile.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 5:47PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
", they've been relying on exaggerated logical conclusions to guide their episodes"
That's...kinda the point of South Park.
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That's...kinda the point of South Park.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 6:13PM (Unverified) said
I can agree that every other ep. has been about some sort of wacky conspiracy (which discredits those who point out the REAL conspiracies), but they're still consistently funny.
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Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 3:25PM (Unverified) said
Tiger Uppercut!
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:27PM BigD145 said
This. On Fark. With 'Obvious' tag.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:39PM (Unverified) said
Why is South Park still on the air? I can't remember a time where that show was actually funny.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:47PM Granger said
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Nickelback
Because not everyone agrees with you. Some people out there actually like Nickelback, just as some people actually dislike South Park. It's the nature of subjectivity, and as such, not one opinion can be representative of the whole (rather, there is no whole, there's just the n amount of individuals, their individual opinions, and the one object they are formed around). Ultimately, the majority deems it should still be on the air (I count myself among that majority, to disclose any bias) . . . or still recording albums (I exclude myself from that majority, to further disclose any bias).
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Because not everyone agrees with you. Some people out there actually like Nickelback, just as some people actually dislike South Park. It's the nature of subjectivity, and as such, not one opinion can be representative of the whole (rather, there is no whole, there's just the n amount of individuals, their individual opinions, and the one object they are formed around). Ultimately, the majority deems it should still be on the air (I count myself among that majority, to disclose any bias) . . . or still recording albums (I exclude myself from that majority, to further disclose any bias).
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 10:27PM mithhunter55 said
@Agent York
I think you confused South Park with family guy.
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I think you confused South Park with family guy.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:40PM Neowyrm said
I'm pretty stoked that people have come to realize that South Park DOES that.
Non-caring EA is non-caring.
Non-caring EA is non-caring.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:41PM Temidien said
I'm missing the part where they're holding a gun to your head...
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:43PM Edix said
Did you ask EA what color the handkerchief was?
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:43PM jasonkburden said
I would love to play that game...
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:45PM Jon Anderson said
I think they are doing things more along the lines of Battlefield 1943 and the upcoming Dead Rising Zero (or whatever it's called). You get different content that acts as a demo or preview of this larger product. Like the appetizer sized order of ribs.
And like Temidien said, if you don't like it, speak with your wallet.
And like Temidien said, if you don't like it, speak with your wallet.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:49PM Rather Dashing said
I wouldn't have been surprised if EA had PAID for that kind of brand recognition.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:49PM Yeah TB said
I wish I could upvote Temidien more than once.
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 2:50PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
I could have swore I was on Joystiq and not TMZ.
;)
;)
Posted: Mar 22nd 2010 3:46PM benheck said
South Park is one of my favorite shows but it's really gone downhill in the past 2-3 years. From 2000-2005 almost every episode per season was pure gold, now I only find 1 or 2 amusing (such as "The Coon").
Let it die. Make Team America 2 or something.
Let it die. Make Team America 2 or something.
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