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THQ sues Jakks Pacific over WWE contract photo

Things just got real (again) between THQ and Jakks Pacific. The publisher of Red Faction: Guerrilla and Legends of Wrestlemania recently sued the toymaker over a decision to extend their joint deal with the WWE for an additional five years. Apparently, Jakks Pacific inked the binding contract with the WWE without THQ’s permission. That’s a no-no, we believe.

THQ’s argument is that Jakks shouldn’t have the ability to make a decision for both parties. THQ also doesn't like a term in the new contract that keeps the publisher from publishing a WWE game a year after the contract is toast. Jakks Pacific is all like, “Nu-uh. I do what I want; unilateral decisions not excluded." Ultimately a judge -- not a Hell in a Cell match as we didn't previously report -- will decide this thing. 

[via Gamasutra]


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Zantetsuken's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 09:44
Zantetsuken
This needs to be settled in the ring.
Kris S's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 09:49
Kris S
Fuck hell in a cell, get them in a barbed wire tables, ladder and chairs match!
CypherVR's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 09:49
CypherVR
*sees header pic*

it's so hard NOT to made a Chet joke XD XD XD
Shane86's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 10:07
Shane86
Hulk Hogan's right arm is ridiculous
Phantom Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 10:14
Phantom Spaceman
Hulk is ready to take on the Cole-Train.
mr showtime's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 10:15
mr showtime
Hulk Hogan's hair line is ridiculous
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 10:19
GoldenGamerXero
@Shane86 and mr showtime

No guys... Hulk Hogan's JUST ridiculous.
Kris S's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 10:24
Kris S
Whoah whoah whoah, Hogan may not have been the best wrestler but lets not go taking shots at a legend. He changed an industry so give him some due.

Besides I'm pretty sure he thinks people sitting at a PC's trying to put the world to rights are ridiculous :P
fozzyozzy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 10:45
fozzyozzy
Mr. Nanny was a ridiculous movie. There.
Kris S's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 10:51
Kris S
Lol so was Suburban Commando and No Holds Barred but I loved them at the time :)
Dimly's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 14:48
Dimly
That's a pretty generous effing hairline they gave the Hulkster there.
Ace Flibble's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 15:44
Ace Flibble
The thing is, WWE has been trying to part ways with THQ for quite a long time as they've been less than happy with the games THQ has produced and there was an issue with THQ publishing WWE games in Japan without the specific license to do so. THQ want to hang on because of course it generates a lot of money for them, but both Jakks and WWE can't wait to get out of there.

It's basically a large case of sour grapes for all.
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