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Jack Thompson EXPAND STORY TEXTSSubscribe to this tag SGC 09: Jack Thompson keeps his clothes on 48 Yesterday, I had the pleasure of watching Jack Thompson take questions from a surprisingly respectable and and open-minded crowd at the ScrewAttack Gaming Convention. I have to say that, after al... Thompson: GTA is as bad an epidemic as polio 38 By now we normally ignore whatever Jack Thompson says, but since this is also a chance to advertise Penn & Teller's Bullshit! we will jump right on the chance, thank you very much. If you're ... Jack Thompson threatens to prosecute entire Utah legislature 37 I don't even know wha Jack-o is doing anymore. It's so hard to follow all the stupid things he does and says, so I've kind lost track. Thankfully, GamePolitics is keeping track, and now they poin... Jack Thompson to appear at ScrewAttack Convention 28 Jack. Jackie. Wacko Jack-o. Jackie Boy. I haven't decided what I'll call him when I hang out with him in Dallas this summer. J-dogg? Oh, what? You didn't know we were tight? Okay, we're not reall... Thompson's Utah bill vetoed: Another win for intelligence! 11 The poorly written and rather pointless HB 353, a videogame/movie bill intended for Utah by Jack Thompson, has been vetoed by Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, thanks to the sloppy writing of the bill its... Jack Thompson's secret Veggie Tales twin discovered! 26 Ever since Jack Thompson lost his job, I resolved to stop covering the man's antics until he did something supremely stupid. That said, I could not resist following up on the suspicions that had ... Jack Thompson targets Utah as his next victim 30 Good villains never really die, and Jack Thompson is showing respect for that tradition in his latest attempts to bring gaming down to its figurative knees. GamePolitics was lucky enough to get a... Jack Thompson believes God struck down Take-Two, doesn't say it subtly 57 Jack Thompson recently cited God’s wrath as the reason Take-Two’s stocks have been plummeting. In a conversation with Game Politics Thompson created his own headline by saying “... How excited are you about Jack Thompson's disbarment? Want a timer for it? 17 I'm not much for celebrating anyone's hard times, but let's face it, Jack Thompson has incited a lot of rage in the hearts of happy gamers who felt their favorite pastime could be threatened by h... Jack Thompson: Were we wrong to feed the troll? 72 Jack Thompson was one of the gaming community's most hated villains. The man waged a one man war on videogames with lies, half-truths and social misconceptions as his only weapons, and he receive... OBJECTION! Jack Thompson has been disbarred 106 It's been a long time coming, but silver-haired game hater Jack Thompson has been permanently disbarred. That's right folks, in thirty days time, the man who once so proudly flaunted his lawyer c... BREAKING NEWS: Jack Thompson finds sense of humor! 47 Jack Thompson is famous for being too serious about everything, especially videogames. What a surprise, then, to see this picture posted on GamesPolitics, as a part of a cryptic email he sent the... Jack Thompson is a pretty funny guy 66 I may not like Jack Thompson's methods but, from the first time I viewed candid conversation with him, I knew he was a charming dude. The man has a sense of humor that we don't often get the chan... GP editorial: 'Jack Thompson a curious choice for freedom award' 55 Just in case you missed all the fun, GamePolitics (a site run by perhaps the only guy who could ever claim to be a "games journalist" seriously) recently ran an editorial questioning ... Employing Jack Thompson 55 As you may or may not know by now, it seems likely that Jack Thompson is to lose his career as a defense attorney. The Florida Bar seems to have gotten the strange impression that he's a lying, m... Jack Thompson gets a visit from the feds 51 Jack Thompson has very recently been paid a friendly visit by a pair of U.S Marshals following one of the silver-maned crusader's madcap letters. In writing to Chief Judge Federico Moreno, the no... Jack Thompson walks out of hearing, court recommends disbarment 76 The jaws of karma continue to clamp ever tighter around Jack Thompson's jugular as the prospect of disbarment becomes more and more real. Today, the silver-haired crusader walked out on his disci... Jack Thompson, guilty man: 27 of 31 misconduct charges recommended by judge 87 Jack Thompson, controversial attorney and hater of Grand Theft Auto has been recommended guilty in twenty-seven of his thirty-one misconduct charges by Judge Dava Tunis. Last year, the madcap def... Jack Thompson, guilty man: 27 of 31 misconduct charges recommended by judge 87 Jack Thompson, controversial attorney and hater of Grand Theft Auto has been recommended guilty in twenty-seven of his thirty-one misconduct charges by Judge Dava Tunis. Last year, the madcap def... The Podcastle episode 11: When Sterling met Thompson 155 What happens when two of the biggest egos in games media sit back and discuss arguably the biggest release in videogame history? We'll let you be the judge of that, as we welcome controversial de... The Podcastle episode 11 records tomorrow: Sterling versus Thompson 101 What happens when two of the biggest egos in games media lock horns in a head-on debate over Grand Theft Auto? Two of the most outspoken men in the games violence hysteria will draw their lines a... Jack Thompson is OVERRULED! Florida Supreme Court lays down the sanction! 106 GamePolitics has just released some breaking news about game hating attorney Jack Thompson. Following the Florida Supreme Court's complaint about Jack's frivolous and time wasting suit filings, i... Jack Thompson tells me to rape a child: Advocating molestation is not cool 117 Jack Thompson is my best friend in the whole wide world. I know some of you don't like the guy and are sick of hearing of him, so by all means go read one of our many other stories, but for those... Manhunt 2 UK ban is lifted! Let the controversy begin anew 28 As you should know, we have been covering the BBFC's ban of Manhunt 2 for the past year, from the original decision, to Rockstar's appeal, and the BBFC's counter. Well, it seems that freedom of e... 'Reality vs Fantasy': The Jack Thompson music video 42 I don't know about you, but I really am sick and tired of hearing about Jack Thompson. Usually, I try to stay the hell away from his idiotic campaigns. Thanks to Geoff over at the always hilariou... Thompson: Gamers don't care about dead people 139 The Destructoid community is abuzz with the arrival of its newest member (and avid Destructoid reader) Jack Thompson. Thompson, a man who still clings to the obsolete belief that gamers are socio... Games as murder simulators = laughable 158 Crack-a-Jack Thompson has been out in full force since the NIU shooting, going so far as to send tips to Destructoid and even join its community. It's very clear that the murders of youngsters ex... Jack Thompson is a scum sucking parasite: We can say that, right? 125 Another school shooting, another chance for Jack Thompson to slither onto Fox News with his "informed" opinion. In the above video, Thompson uses the Northern Illinois University rampag... Jack Thompson versus The Unholy Alliance: Madman targets Defense Department 42 It's been a while since we poked fun at the silver-haired maniac known as Jack Thompson, but the videogame-obsessed protectobot of chilluns everywhere is making sure he's not forgotten. His plans... Hey Mr. Thompson: Sarcastic Gamer goes for the satirical jugular once more 25 If there's one thing you can rely on Sarcastic Gamer to do, it's create an absolutely merciless satire of something or someone in the form of a well spoofed song. Hey Mr. Thompson is the latest o... GDC: We didn't invite Jack Thompson 19 Yesterday we told you that GamePolitics found news that Jack Thompson might be attending the Game Developers Conference as a keynote speaker, but it turns out that the GDC knew nothing of this. ... Jack Thompson to debate at the Game Developer's Conference? 25 It's possible that our favorite attorney will be making an appearance at the GDC to reprise his recent debate at this year's VGXPO, where he had it out with Lorne Lanning. GamePolitics found this... They're letting Jack Thompson on TV again: Halo 3 + churches + Thompson = ??? 33 Here's a curious one. Last week I posted (rather controversially) a story about church ministers using Halo to lure children like Gary Glitter into the waiting arms of Baby Jesus. I do believe it... The Jack Attack continues, this time he sues the Alabama Bar 41 Our favorite sue-happy, one-man train wreck of an attorney Jack Thompson has already hit up the Florida Bar and Florida Supreme Court, Crecente's Hair Palace, other people that poke fun at him wi... Destructoid reader warns Jack Thompson about the true evil in America 39 This letter was shared with us by Destructoid reader Steve Menegozzi AKA kariomart, where he made a shocking and terrible discovery about the true source of corruption in America's youth. Usually... Jack puts Target in his sights: sting, or aiding in child delinquency? 45 GamePolitics is reporting that the man everybody loves to hate is at it yet again. This time he fell for the hype, and sent his underage son on a mission to secure a copy of Halo 3 from Target --... Jack Thompson sends gay porn to judge, doesn't even buy dinner first 90 My friends, it's almost time to start popping champagne corks, for the glorious day must surely be soon upon us when Jack Thompson's legal career is curb-stomped savagely into a fine red mist. Fo... Mad Jack Thompson serves fake cease and desist to webcomic artist 40 Tipster Pablo sent an email in to us regarding an amusing, if somewhat sad new adventure in the chronicles of crazy Jack Thompson. Scott Johnson, the creator of My Extra Life, has been served an ... Halo 3 versus Jack Thompson: The unstoppable force meets the immovable idiot 53 We all know that Jack Thompson's ideas aren't exactly the most sensible or intelligent. Maybe his plan is to continue spouting the most insane babble on Earth to keep himself in the news, but hey... Jack Thompson whines about possible GTAIV spoof 55 It seems that Jack Thompson, my favorite person in the whole wide world, is an avid Game Informer reader. After recently reading an article printed in the magazine, Thompson is worried that he's ... Man in China dies after three day MMO session 41 Ludicrous is not the word to describe this news, but I'm going to go ahead and tell it to you anyway. A man in southern China died after a three day stint at a Cybercafe playing an MMO, per the r... Jack Thompson sends his son to buy BioShock because he is tough 66 Jack Thompson, the whimsical and lovable old kook that enjoys discussing videogames has recently and proudly announced that he sent his own 15-year old son into a Best Buy so that he could purcha... Jack Thompson to subpoena ... the president!? 54 The craziest man to ever be declared sane, Jack Thompson, has pulled one of his wackiest moves yet as he has filed to subpoena George W. Bush for a deposition in his bid to keep his law license. ... Did Sonic The Hedgehog cause the Virginia Tech shooting? 53 When Seung Hui Cho went on his murderous killing spree at Virginia Tech, one man got giddy with perverse, possibly erotic, excitement. It's because this latest insanity meant that he could be on ... Shrink says Jack Thompson is sane? That's crazy! 76 Jim told us last month that famed attorney and anti-violence crusader Jack Thompson was ordered to undergo psychological testing, but now it looks like video gaming's very own "Whacko Jack-o... Shrink says Jack Thompson is sane? That's crazy! 76 Jim told us last month that famed attorney and anti-violence crusader Jack Thompson was ordered to undergo psychological testing, but now it looks like video gaming's very own "Whacko Jack-o... Jack Thompson DESTROYS BioShock ... oh wait ... no he doesn't 101 Last week, Jack Thompson promised "big trouble" for the eagerly awaited BioShock. While I felt dirty that such a beautiful game was being uttered from the filthy mouth of the silver hai... China's Jack Thompson: online gaming is a major cause of stupidity and crime 31 Jack Thompson may be the one most of us associate with the anti-videogame stance, but he's hardly cornered the market with his view on the subject. Hailing out of China is a 61-year-old Sociologi... Karma's a bitch: Jack Thompson has heart trouble 66 You know what karma is; it's that concept by which if you live a good life, you're reborn as a golden cow, and if you're bad, you're liable to spend your next incarnation trapped in the body of a... Study claims you all have friends, but none of you can read 15 Ars Technica has a piece up today regarding a study published in the June edition of Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine with enough science to choke Thomas Dolby. According to a surve... Jack Thompson ordered to take a psychological test & faces a suspension 62 It's been a good week so far for those of us who want better treatment of videogames, and the great news isn't about to stop. Jack Thompson, the slightly more insane Joker to the videogam... Jack Thompson ordered to take a psychological test & faces a suspension 62 It's been a good week so far for those of us who want better treatment of videogames, and the great news isn't about to stop. Jack Thompson, the slightly more insane Joker to the videogam... The Non-Newsround #5: A bit like that fairy going "listen" for nothing special 31 I hate that fairy so much. I'd pull its wings off and throw it to the spiders, that's what I'd do. Hello and welcome, of course, to the Non-Newsround, your weekly round up of the news... S.A.P.S: Sony foretold the coming of Jack Thompson 16 I showed this fantastic commercial for the original Sony PlayStation to the rest of the Destructoid crew and sadly, being a European-only advertisment, none of my American colleagues were at all ... ESRB: We love smaller retailers too! 12 In a move to show that not just the big retailers deserve proper backing from a self-regulated organization that enforces video game ratings, the ESRB announced yesterday that it is partnering wi... [Cease and Desist] is coming to the Xbox 360! [Updated for Internet Matlockery] 1133 I have been waiting for many months to finally say this, and today is the day. [Cease and Desist] will not be a [Rhymes with "Bony"] exclusive. It has been confirmed that... Failure of governance: The regulation of video games 19 Look, I rarely drink. Being the happy go lucky lad that I am, I also don't usually pay much attention to polititicans, lawyers, or even public service announcements for that matter. However, ... Blizzard Entertainment: Making EA look like Hitler since 1991! 39 Earlier today, I was told I had no soul. By a nun. A dying nun.Thinking that to be true (after all, that's a pretty damning source), I was all ready to forfeit my earthly corpus to Baal in ex... Jack Thompson goes after Halo 3 now 105 Well it doesn't take him long, does it? The Halo 3 beta was released only last week and that pathetic scavenger Jack Thompson has already leapt upon Microsoft, penis erect with rage, in an at... HMV's box art for Manhunt 2 is stuffed with Vitamin Win 24 Hoo boy, slow news day today, huh? On a dull and lifeless Sunday such as this, what better way can we spend our overly abundant sabbath time than by laughing at the expense of that pudstick, Jack... « NEXT « next - expanded blog view		Save cash!   See "Black Friday" video game deals New on Destructoid.TV play all videos Loading Destructoid Videos Win this! 24 hour contest time GO: For the Glory (PC) Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com Reviews & Previews Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles review Left 4 Dead 2 review Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex review Arkedo Series - 02 SWAP! review EyePet review New Super Mario Bros. 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