By Rob Bricken in
Video Games
Wednesday, Nov. 25 2009 @ 4:03PM
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People are people, and sometimes they sue video game manufacturers for causing them alienation. GameSpot reports that a San Jose gamer named Erik Estavillo is suing Activision Blizzard, makers of the online multiplayer game World of Warcraft, for a whole mess of poorly thought-out reasons. Estavillo believes that the game's monthly subscription fee is too high and that its various other charges are too numerous, and he also believes that the game contributes to his sense of alienation. To that end, Estavillo has subpoenaed Depeche Mode multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Martin Gore, who, to hear Estavillo tell it, is an expert in alienation (via Slicing Up Eyeballs).Holy shit. I love this crazy bastard. Gore and Winona Ryder are experts in sadness? That's so stupid it's brilliant. I doubt any judge without a crippling heroin addiction would approve of this, but I hope someone does do I can hear their testimony on alienation. I also want to see the Cure's Robert Smith get utterly pissed that Depeche Mode's bassist was called to testify before he was.
Estavillo's reasoning: He's subpoenaing Gore "since he himself has been known to be sad, lonely, and alienated, as can be seen in the songs he writes." Which raises the question: When Gore wrote "Home", did he foresee a day when some chump would hear his eloquent evocation of longing and attempt to use him in a deeply questionable lawsuit against the people who make a fantasy video game? Maybe Gore should take this subpoena as a compliment.
Estavillo is also subpoenaing actress Winona Ryder, reasoning that her love of the book The Catcher in the Rye qualifies her to speak on "how alienation in the book can tie to alienation in real live [sic] / video games such as World of Warcraft." I'm actually surprised that Estavillo didn't also try to subpoena J.D. Salinger.
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Brannigan said:
He also is bringing or brought sony to court over the fact that he got banned from psn for being a giant dick. Believe he's got other shit going on as well.
Kenshiro said:
It's world of warcraft!! I think the article title should include .....so far.
OnanRulz said:
Bassist yes. But more importantly, lead songwriter.
Indil replied to OnanRulz:
Technically... he's the lead songwriter, lead guitarist and lead keyboardist. He's the lead musician period. If anyone is the bassist, it's Andy Fletcher...
I should know. They're my favoritist.
Clarence said:
Wow, this whole post is the perfect storm of nerdery for OnanRulz.
herewego said:
oh well, people are people... try walking in his shoes...
Bug replied to herewego:
Yea, walking in shoes that are 2 years old and still aren't broken in must be tough... just think of the blisters...
erik said:
Of all the people who can talk about the themes in Catcher in the Rye, why did this dude single out Winona Ryder? It seems like at least part of this lawsuit was motivated by his desire to meet her and Martin Gore.
Kris replied to erik:
Or, you know, he's mentally ill and suffering paranoid delusions, which rarely make any sense.
Tally said:
This brought the biggest smile to my face today. I'm with Rob, I really want to see those "expert" testimonies.
Hmmm... said:
I'd rather see this guy forcibly sterilized in the interests of the Human Race...
longbowhunter said:
Anytime anyone anywhere brings "Catcher in the Rye" into the conversation,its usually a safe bet that they're 110% crazy-pants batshit insane. And I'd bet even money that this dude has written a fanfiction where he and Winnona Ryder fall in love through the magic of WoW and then go on a cross-country shoplifting spree to the strains of Depeche Mode.
TheJediPirate said:
This is the same guy who tried to sue Sony and was thrown out of court. He is also currently bringing up lawsuits against Nintendo and Microsoft.
This is just beyond belief.
tvtastegood said:
What a sorry excuse for a human being! Its douche cocks like this that are ruining america!
There is no need to sterilize this guy he prolly can't even pay for sex
Thatcher said:
Seriously, where the fuck are Robert Smith and Trent Reznor? They're like the PB&J of sadness and self-loathing.
Orangutan replied to Thatcher:
And Morrissey, let's not forget Morrissey!
Marsten said:
Would anyone object if I went and sued the Fox network because I'm under six-foot tall? I could have Steven King as an expert.
Xanthippas said:
I also want to see the Cure's Robert Smith get utterly pissed that Depeche Mode's bassist was called to testify before he was.
That part might actually happen.
FuryOfFirestorm said:
Depeche Mode and Catcher in the Rye? This guy may be crazy, but he's got excellent taste!
Seriously, go buy The Singles: 81-85 and 86-98, then work your way to Black Celebration, Music for the Masses and Violator. You can thank me later.
Shel said:
Soooo when is this guy going to finally to his new home, full of padded walls?
SpiderHyphenMan said:
This guy is an idiot. I fall asleep every night with a crushing sense of loneliness gnawing away at my soul, and I've never played World of Warcraft. Also, I believe Rob should now be allowed to sue Heroes for making him an alcoholic.
demoncat said:
has this guy ever thought that his isolation is due to how much time he plays world of warcraft instead of maybe learning when to stop playing and get some real life. would love to be in the court room when that case proalby winds up dis missed by the judge who no doubt will wonder wtf is with this guy to sue over a video game because he does not like the price of a sub and is isolated
Enigma_2099 said:
Sonavabitch... HIM AGAIN?!?!?!?
Hey, fellas? He's also suing Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony!!!
Anonymous said:
You shouldn't love him, Ron. He has tried suing Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo for utterly stupid reasons. In fact this douche has a ton of mental disorders as well.
He has had a ton of articles on The Escapist which pretty much explains why this idiot should be punched out and gotten help. i will link them bellow:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/93314-Agoraphobic-PS3-Owner-Sues-Sony-over-PSN-Ban
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/96240-Agoraphobic-PS3-Owner-Sues-Microsoft-Nintendo
Basically, he is an utter douchebag with no clue how anything works. he probably just wants publicity.
Kayla said:
I haven't read the comments so I don't know if this was said but there is a guy suing Sony over its' Online playing... He's legally blind and feels alienated because there are no vocal instructions/nav/anything.
ddddddddd said:
Depeche Mode sucks and i also think that sony law suit might pass in court
Mount_Prion said:
How about I sue you for alienating me? Eh?
You see, he's left me without a T-Shirt, and I additionally thought (from the name of the blog) that it would be cool to be topless, so I've been going everywhere without a shirt.
And I'm hairy. So people stay away. So I'm alienated.
So I'm suing you.
Bug said:
Yea, walking in shoes that are 2 years old and still aren't broken in must be tough... just think of the blisters...
Motorthing said:
Wouldn't it make more sense to just sue Depeche Fucking Useless Mode? For, like , ever having to hear them. I'd allow that if I were the Judge......and I'm only two jobs away from that so it's looking good for frivilous Anti-DM lawsuits after about 2012.
Only in America.
Anonymous said:
Wow this guy is just sad.
Asat said:
He can't have Winona! I'm suing my state's mental health care system and I need to depose her because she's read "Girl, Interrupted"!
