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Activision asks judge to strike Uvalde parents' Call of Duty lawsuit, citing protections for 'creative expression'

Activision Blizzard has requested a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by parents of a victim from the Uvalde school shooting, who claim that the company's video game, Call of Duty, played a role in radicalizing the shooter. The lawsuit argues that the game's realistic depiction of violence and weapons training contributed to the tragedy. However, Activision contends that their game is protected under the First Amendment as a form of creative expression. They argue that video games, like other forms of media, do not cause violence and that the shooter's actions were influenced by numerous factors beyond their control. The company also points out that similar legal challenges against video games have historically been unsuccessful, emphasizing that games are not liable for the actions of individuals.

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