AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2004 Source: CNN-Netscape Bare-Breast Teen in Video Game Sues to Stop It By Mark Babineck HOUSTON (Reuters) - A Texas teenager shown bare-breasted on "The Guy Game" video game has sued its designer and distributor and manufacturers of the machines on which it is played in an attempt to halt further sales. A state judge agreed, at least temporarily, and issued a restraining order this week to block further distribution by game designer Topheavy Studios. Also affected by the order were distributor Gathering of Developers Inc., a unit of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (TTWO), and console makers Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Sony Computer Entertainment America (a unit of Sony Corp. (6758.T)). The plaintiff, whose name was not revealed in the Austin, Texas, lawsuit, says she was 17 when she consented to a revealing appearance before Topheavy's cameras as part of spring-break revelry at South Padre Island, Texas. She says in the suit she was promoted as one of more than 60 "actual Spring Break Hotties" who posed for game developers at South Padre Island, Texas' top beach destination for college-age fun-seekers. Under state law, attorney Jim McClendon said, the girl could not legally consent to her appearance because she was a minor. She seeks monetary damages and a stop to game sales. "We're just trying to nip it where it is now," McClendon said. "We don't want anything else distributed with her image on it." Topheavy did not return telephone calls seeking comment. Take-Two and PlayStation 2 maker Sony declined to comment. Sean Marshall, spokesman for Microsoft's Xbox gaming platform, said in an e-mail, "Given that we are not the developer of this game, we suggest that you speak to the company that did create the game for comment." The lawsuit says the girl appears topless in the game as a reward for successful answers to trivia questions. Her breasts are exposed in a manner that is "sexually suggestive, lewd and lascivious," the petition said. Her voice also is heard on the game, and her photo and real first name -- which was not listed in the suit -- appear on the game's Web site, her lawsuit said. McClendon said he is open to resolving the matter without a trial. "We are trying to reach an expeditious settlement of the matter now that we know what's going on," he said. The game was rated M for "mature." The Entertainment Software Ratings Board reserves its strictest rating AO, "adults only," for more sexually explicit fare. I'm appalled those vicious game developers took advantage of this poor young girl when she didn't know any better!! I hope she sues the pants off them and they can never make games again!!... Well, I was joking about part of that, anyway. The funniest part is trying to sue the manufacturers of the systems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2004 This is comedy on MANY levels. 1) she illegally consented to show off her body to cameras (since she was a minor and did technically "give consent") 2) if the developers did not know of her age (or if she lied) then while they do have to take the game out of circulation and edit it up, they are not really the ones at fault, as they believed that the person they were putting into the game was actually 18+. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUTT 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2004 I'm all for suing the makers of incredibly shitty games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2004 I'm all for suing the makers of incredibly shitty games. Normally I'd agree, but I don't think the game actually made all that much money and it's rewarding a stupid greedy bitch, so I'm a bit torn. Rando: probably, assuming that's precedent on an issue like this. I'm curious how the idiot game makers let this happen, though. Fake id? Hopefully somebody sues the makers of Playboy: The Mansion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2004 OMG, she's a well developed seventeen year old! We must put a stop to this at once! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2004 Reporter: So, you just won a few thousand dollars against Topheavy Games...what are you gonna do now? Girl: I'm gonna show my tits at Disney World!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2004 "We're just trying to nip it where it is now," McClendon said. "We don't want anything else distributed with her image on it." Heh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 23, 2004 Leisure Suit Larry could not be reached for comments at this time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigSwigg 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2004 I know I'm asking for it, here, but what exactly is the point of this game? Is it as retarded as it sounds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golgo 13 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2004 It is that retarded. Imagine that game show Street Smarts combined with Girls Gone Wild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigSwigg 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2004 I thought nothing would be THAT bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2004 And you don't even see titties until you spend a lot of time with the game. The reviews I read said at first the game's logo covers the good stuff, then after a while they are blurred, and THEN there is nudity. Talk about artificially extending the gameplay. The Playboy game actually doesn't sound bad. It's pretty much like the console version of the Sims, with goal-oriented gameplay, and being able to shoot your own pictorals sounds decent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ced 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2004 If they go to court, there'd be a bitch that sues others to cover for her own stupidity, some developers of a bad video game, and some bloodsucking lawyers under one roof at the same time. Is it too horrible for me to hope the court building just happens to collapse during that particular hearing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2004 Why the hell did she wait 6 months to file a suit against Topheavy? Did she just sober up and find out she was in the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2004 The Playboy game actually doesn't sound bad. It's pretty much like the console version of the Sims, with goal-oriented gameplay, and being able to shoot your own pictorals sounds decent. Except: a) There are already plenty of Sims games out there. b) The nudity is the main selling point, and it's only bare breasts anyway. c) The developers expect the players to have the attention spans to do the Sims stuff to see the nudity. Yeah, right. d) You're going to pay anywhere from $30-$50 bucks and invest gameplay time to see b00bs when you can buy an actual Playboy and see b00bs for...I don't know, 5 bucks right? Fucking retarded. e) I think it's actually polygon b00bs anyway. It's going to be 3rd-rate version of the Sims. Whoop. What loser would buy that piece of shit? There *are* console versions of the Sims out already. If they go to court, there'd be a bitch that sues others to cover for her own stupidity, some developers of a bad video game, and some bloodsucking lawyers under one roof at the same time. Is it too horrible for me to hope the court building just happens to collapse during that particular hearing? I'll ditto you on that sentiment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2004 The Playboy game actually doesn't sound bad. It's pretty much like the console version of the Sims, with goal-oriented gameplay, and being able to shoot your own pictorals sounds decent. Except: a) There are already plenty of Sims games out there. b) The nudity is the main selling point, and it's only bare breasts anyway. c) The developers expect the players to have the attention spans to do the Sims stuff to see the nudity. Yeah, right. d) You're going to pay anywhere from $30-$50 bucks and invest gameplay time to see b00bs when you can buy an actual Playboy and see b00bs for...I don't know, 5 bucks right? Fucking retarded. e) I think it's actually polygon b00bs anyway. It's going to be 3rd-rate version of the Sims. Whoop. What loser would buy that piece of shit? There *are* console versions of the Sims out already. Well...if you want to play the sims, but say "Hey, this game could use a lil more tit" then you go for the Playboy Game. Just consider it a add-on pack for the Sims. Sims - Tig Ol' Bitties! I see about as much sense as buying the Sims does IMO... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mister foozel 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2005 Why the hell did she wait 6 months to file a suit against Topheavy? Did she just sober up and find out she was in the game? yeah, she probably ran out of cash after her binge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LooneyTune Report post Posted January 2, 2005 Unknown Bitch: I suck hobo dick and ride old men cock all night long, but I refuse to let people see my tits! It's an invasion of privacy! (coughs up semen) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUTT 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 Unknown Bitch: I suck hobo dick and ride old men cock all night long, but I refuse to let people see my tits! It's an invasion of privacy! (coughs up semen) Oh, this thread went out on a high note. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousBroccoli 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 An odd bump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vigo 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 The Playboy game actually doesn't sound bad. It's pretty much like the console version of the Sims, with goal-oriented gameplay, and being able to shoot your own pictorals sounds decent. Except: a) There are already plenty of Sims games out there. b) The nudity is the main selling point, and it's only bare breasts anyway. c) The developers expect the players to have the attention spans to do the Sims stuff to see the nudity. Yeah, right. d) You're going to pay anywhere from $30-$50 bucks and invest gameplay time to see b00bs when you can buy an actual Playboy and see b00bs for...I don't know, 5 bucks right? Fucking retarded. e) I think it's actually polygon b00bs anyway. It's going to be 3rd-rate version of the Sims. Whoop. What loser would buy that piece of shit? There *are* console versions of the Sims out already. Well...if you want to play the sims, but say "Hey, this game could use a lil more tit" then you go for the Playboy Game. Just consider it a add-on pack for the Sims. Sims - Tig Ol' Bitties! I see about as much sense as buying the Sims does IMO... If you play the Sims on the PC then you can already do all that. There are many skins that show boobs, pussies, and cocks without being blurred. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideburnious 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 ... Pics plz? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vigo 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 ... Pics plz? SIMS 1 Nudey Sims Nudey Sims 2 SIMS 2 Nudey Sims 1 Nudey Sims 2 Couldn't find one without the blur removed but you get the picture. Nudey Sims 3 The Sims, a game for pedophiles. Oh, noes. Penis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Next saturday night, this girl from The Sims is having a birthday party at her Sims house. Her best Sim friend is my girlfriend on The Sims, Shelby. Me and Shelby have been together for 5 weeks on The Sims, and I know it's the perfect time to "do it" in The Sims. I mean, we're both goin to upgrade The Sims soon and the girl's parents won't be online for the party. I already tlaked to Shelby and we're gonna do it in The Sims next Saturday night, only 11 1/2 days!!! Yes, me and Shelby will both lose our Sims virginty on Saurday October 18 2008!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thoth 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Next saturday night, this girl from The Sims is having a birthday party at her Sims house. Her best Sim friend is my girlfriend on The Sims, Shelby. Me and Shelby have been together for 5 weeks on The Sims, and I know it's the perfect time to "do it" in The Sims. I mean, we're both goin to upgrade The Sims soon and the girl's parents won't be online for the party. I already tlaked to Shelby and we're gonna do it in The Sims next Saturday night, only 11 1/2 days!!! Yes, me and Shelby will both lose our Sims virginty on Saurday October 18 2008!!! What thread is this post parodying? I can't remember. And did that story ever resolve itself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 "Next Saturday" in Classic Threads. I don't remember the ending, just that we were constantly getting updates from the party. This was before RSS feeds were the in-thing, so it was a big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jingus 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 All the bashing of the chick was kinda weird. I don't see any mention of her asking for money, just seemed like she wanted to stop the game from being distributed. Although it's a bitch move to show her tirts and only complain about it months later, that doesn't change the fact that the game developers are the ones who are legally responsible to make sure that their game doesn't inadvertently feature child pornography. I mean, talk about an oopsie. Girls Gone Wild got cockslapped over the same thing, after all. Anyone know how this suit ended up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maztinho 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Topless teen wins trivia game ban Track this topic Print story Only 17 when software's 'hotties' video taken, plaintiff alleges By Tony Smith • Get more from this author Posted in Consoles, 22nd December 2004 13:17 GMT A PC, PS2 and Xbox-based trivia game has been banned in the US after a teenager alleged that the title contains topless video pictures of her, used not only without her permission but filmed when she was a minor. Called The Guy Game, the software poses the player with a range of trivia questions. Answer them successfully and you're shown shots of young women cavorting on beaches, usually in a state of undress. The plaintiff, who remains unnamed, took the game's developer, Austin-based Top Heavy Studios, and its publisher, Take-Two subsidiary Gathering of Developers, to court on the back of her allegations, and this week was granted an temporary injunction banning the game from sale. The teenager claims to have suffered humiliation, embarrassment and shame as a result of her alleged appearance in the game, which went on sale in the US in the summer, offering piccies of "over 60 smokin' coeds" and "real video of actual Spring Break hotties". Women "proudly show off their 'assets' for your personal enjoyment", runs the game's spiel. Unfortunately, the footage of the plaintiff was taken when she was 17 years old, she claims. That not only renders the content illegal, but her status as a minor negates any consent she may have given to the game's developers to take and/or use the material. "The plaintiff is still a teenager and wishes to attend college, develop her career and be active in her community and church," the lawsuit said. ® Closest thing to a resolution that I could find in a half-assed Google search. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/12/22/to..._teen_game_ban/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copper Feel 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 I remember LooneyToon very vaguely (by his avatar, and being the first ban I can recall) from when I first started posting here. He had a Big Bossman avatar, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 I believe LooneyToon was one of the post-banning names used by BBCW, who eventually quit posting here and took root for a time at the green board before disappearing altogether Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
