The oft unreported legal battle between Madcatz and Tecmo got a lot more serious today when Tecmo's legal team stated that they wouldn't be satisfied with anything less than punitive damages (see the claim in full here) [http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/legalpost/archive/tags/Legal+News/default.aspx].
This drawn out case began in 2007 when Madcatz announced it's latest entry into the 3rd part peripherals market, the madcatz Irrigator. The Irrigator (pictured here] [http://www.uniquecontemporarysolutions.com/catalog/BoomChair_3_4.jpg], which was originally reported by sites such as Kotaku [http://kotaku.com/] an elaborate hoax but which later turned out to be a real product with a hefty $300 (US) price tag, is, as described by Madcatz a 'self contained, gamer orientated, colonic irrigation device'. The Irrigator boasts compatability with the ps3, 360 and PC via a standard USB port and performed a twenty minute long colonic irrigation, filling and flushing the user's bowel system with a cycle that matched the rumble output of their game of choice.
IGN Reviewer Hillary F. Rogmouth was one of the first members of the press to try the Irrigator. He gave it 8.56/10
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An unnamed Madcatz rep had this to say.
"I think the problem is that Tecmo's higher ups have really high stress levels caused by a waste build up in their bowel system. I'm sure a good flush or two would clear this problem right up"
Tecmo representatives refused to comment on the matter.
Note: It's worth noting that Nintedo did not take legal action after Madcatz launched it's controversial 'the princess is in another asshole' advertisment line which apparently illegally used Super Mario land assets.
The Madcatz 'Irrigator' is available for purchase here [http://www.uniquecontemporarysolutions.com/servlet/the-167/boomchair-P3.2,-boom-chair/Detail]
This drawn out case began in 2007 when Madcatz announced it's latest entry into the 3rd part peripherals market, the madcatz Irrigator. The Irrigator (pictured here] [http://www.uniquecontemporarysolutions.com/catalog/BoomChair_3_4.jpg], which was originally reported by sites such as Kotaku [http://kotaku.com/] an elaborate hoax but which later turned out to be a real product with a hefty $300 (US) price tag, is, as described by Madcatz a 'self contained, gamer orientated, colonic irrigation device'. The Irrigator boasts compatability with the ps3, 360 and PC via a standard USB port and performed a twenty minute long colonic irrigation, filling and flushing the user's bowel system with a cycle that matched the rumble output of their game of choice.
IGN Reviewer Hillary F. Rogmouth was one of the first members of the press to try the Irrigator. He gave it 8.56/10
Although gamer reception warmed as the Irrigator came closer to release (the world of warcraft user base was particularly excited) Madcatz fell foul of Tecmo's legal department when the the following ad was displayed on a two page spread in Official Xbox Magazine.
Tecmo immediately filed a breach of copyright and illegal advertising complaint against Madcatz which continues to this day.
An unnamed Madcatz rep had this to say.
"I think the problem is that Tecmo's higher ups have really high stress levels caused by a waste build up in their bowel system. I'm sure a good flush or two would clear this problem right up"
Tecmo representatives refused to comment on the matter.
Note: It's worth noting that Nintedo did not take legal action after Madcatz launched it's controversial 'the princess is in another asshole' advertisment line which apparently illegally used Super Mario land assets.
The Madcatz 'Irrigator' is available for purchase here [http://www.uniquecontemporarysolutions.com/servlet/the-167/boomchair-P3.2,-boom-chair/Detail]
