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Game Developers Sue 'Iron' Mike Tyson
LAS VEGAS, NV (The Ref) - In what is being called the most bizarre trademark infringement case of all time, Midway Games, id Software, and Blizzard Entertainment have filed a joint suit against former heavyweight boxing champion of the world. 'Iron' Mike Tyson. Both companies claim Tyson stole the idea for the famous "champ chomp" scene in his recent rematch with Evander 'The Real Deal' Holyfield.
In a press statement from Samantha Collins, spokesperson for Midway: "We feel we just can't sit by and watch our innovations being ripped like this. We introduced disgustingly severed body parts to the world with Mortal Kombat and now it seems that everyone wants a piece of the action. . . so to speak."
Todd Hollenshead, CEO for id Software, had this to say:
"As I have stated over and over, we have absolutely no problem with people building on our ideas, so long as they are not sold for profit. Tyson should not have made any money over biting Evander Holyfield's ear, as stated in our license agreement. Gibs are our creation, and they remain our intellectual property."
Blizzard Entertainment could not be reached for comment at this time. However, it is rumored that Tyson, though not known for his computer skills, is an avid fan of the game Diablo and has been seen killing other Diablo players on battle.net and collecting their ears as trophies.
Tyson is expected to issue a formal apology from within his mental institution to both companies with the promise of returning his $30 million purse (which was frozen by boxing authorities) as well as regurgitating the remains of Holyfield's ear.
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