Why a ridiculous lawsuit, and a grandstanding defense, may do some good for video games

Rudy Giuliani — "America's Mayor!" — is the celebrity lawyer representing Activision in a weird lawsuit brought by a former banana republic dictator. Few expect the guy — Manuel Noriega — to succeed, and litigating it gives Call of Duty a great publicity vehicle, fighting in real life against the kind of villain frequently depicted in the game. "If creative rights have to be sacrificed, they shouldn't be sacrificed for someone like Noriega," Giuliani said.

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