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Robert Crais, a novelist I've never heard of, is suing Activision to prevent release of True Crime: Streets of L.A. barred from publication and sale. It is exceptionally unlikely that Crais has played the game, as it has not demo available, and it's planned release date is next month.
"Those who've read Crais' novels and seen footage of True Crime will notice Kang and Cole also share an affinity for mirrored sunglasses and beating criminals senseless." Damn, there go my plans to include a hard-boiled, tough-as-nails, crime-hating police officer in the next game we make. Good grief, what a desparate, attention-craving ass-hat.

Stop me before I hyphenate again.

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