• guitar hero

    Court Denies Gibson's Guitar Hero Lawsuit

    Guitar manufacturer Gibson's grand plans to sue Activision over its Guitar Hero series have been dashed, as the District Court for the Central District of California has ruled against Gibson, denying its patent infringement claims. More »
    03/02/09
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    Comment by HyeVoltage: Why sue? You could have a beautiful, mutually profitable relationship together. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • parody

    The Onion Settles Gibson Vs. Guitar Hero

    It's difficult to see Gibson and Harmonix/MTV fight over patents—like watching your once ice-cream-loving parents argue about the financial merits of eating in—the fun has been sucked from dessert and nothing that Bryers can say will fix it. More »
    03/26/08
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    Comment by Shoot2thrill: The Onion rocks on so many levels more » | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Harmonix Respond To Sue Happy Gibson

    Gibson's first lawsuit against Activision was stupid enough, but subsequent filings against retailers and now Harmonix and MTV show they're clearly suffering from a particularly acute case of STUPID LAWSUIT FEVER. Harmonix are having none of it, and have issued a statement claiming Gibson's suit is "completely without merit".
    It is unfortunate that Gibson unfairly desires to share in the tremendous success enjoyed by the developers of Rock Band and Guitar Hero. This lawsuit is completely without merit and we intend to defend it vigorously.
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    03/21/08
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    Comment by mjpm: @kotakumea: Guitar Hero 7? Since when? (yeah, I know you forgot to hold shift). more » | Other threads

  • legal

    Gibson Goes Sue Happy On MTV And EA

    After slapping retailers selling Guitar Hero with a lawsuit, Gibson today said it has also filed suit against EA and MTV, publisher of Rock Band and parent company of Harmonix, respectively. While the Reuters report doesn't mention Rock Band by name, which happens to use Fender brand guitars and controllers, the suit may implicate clearly implicates the EA/MTV Games title as violating Gibson's patent for "simulating an on screen musical performance." It is, after all, simply a better Guitar Hero. Let's hope Guitar Center has a big Gibson blow out sale this weekend, setting the manufacturer up with some obviously much needed cash. More »
    03/21/08
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    Comment by ddrussianinja: Gibson just got pissed that Activision wants to see other guitar companies, dug out some old patent, sued them, and... more » | Other threads

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    Gibson Sues Guitar Hero Retailers "Reluctantly"

    The feud between Guitar Hero publisher Activision and guitar manufacturer Gibson raged on today, with Gibson responding to Activision's statement from earlier today. Activision implied that Gibson cried patent violation only after the marketing agreement between the two fully dissolved, and that it believes "Gibson's claims are disingenuous and lack any justification." More »
    03/20/08
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    Comment by NineTentsDojo: So, does no one else think it's strange that the last half of Gibson's "statement...in Regards to Guitar Hero Retailer... more » | Other threads

  • legal

    Activision Responds to Gibson Suit

    Activision, beleaguered of late with Guitar Hero related lawsuits, went on the offensive today responding to claims by Gibson that Guitar Hero infringes on a nine year old patent for technology to simulate a musical performance. More »
    03/20/08
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    Comment by GOLD5: Oh well, guess Guitar Hero 4 will have to come with a Rickenbacher or an Ibanez now.. I vote for... more » | Other threads

  • rumor

    Did Konami Inspire Gibson's Patent Suit?

    Last week, Guitar Hero III came out in Japan. The game sold something like 3,000 copies fore both the PS3 and the PS2. Ouch. Not surprising as guitar-based music games were popular in Japan nine years ago. Nine years ago? As game site Next Generation points out, that's the same number that guitar manufacturer Gibson pulled out for its legal suit. As Next Gen points out: More »
    03/14/08
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    Comment by Haphtoo: Well, I'm going to say that Konami did not inspire the patent as it was filed on July 8 of... more » | Other threads

  • lawsuits

    Gibson Adds To Activision's Legal Troubles

    It would appear that Harmonix isn't the only Activision partner who has is in a legal tiff with the publisher. More »
    03/12/08
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    Comment by Dragoonkin: @kunio: The Aussie edition is done by Allure Media, not by the "normal" Kotaku team. I'm assuming there's some sort of... more » | Other threads

  • guitar hero

    Guitar Hero Hero Gallery Full Of Crazies

    Speaking of air Guitar Heros and that Gibson contest, check out the Be A Guitar Hero gallery and leave your comments on the wackiest Guitar Hero air thrashers out there. We particularly like these two guitarists caught seconds before a Gene Simmons style tongue kiss.FLORIAN ECKHARDT More »
    05/27/06
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    Comment by William Sun: http://www.beaguitar link posted in the article seems to just go to one category of the gallery instead of the index.... more » | Other threads

  • ps2

    Gibson's Guitar Hero Air-Off!

    If Guitar Hero air thrashing skills vaporized undergarments, my digital acumen in teasing the frets would transform the world into a pre-Fall Eden. Or so I dream — in actuality, you would be hard pressed to find a clumsier Guitar Hero player even if you smashed all of his fingers with a ball peen hammer and electrified the controller. More »
  • art

    I Am 8-Bit Interview

    I interviewed Jon M. Gibson, the man behind the I am 8-bit art show and recently released video game art book, for the Rocky Mountain News. More »
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    Comment by Aaron: That Duck Hunter image is too perfect. more » | Other threads

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