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more about #lawsuits BallPtPenTheif: So I guess I'm not getting an iphone version of Fallout anytime soon. Thanks Bethesda. #fallout more » Odin: Activision is probably in the right (legally anyway) here. The contract likely stipulates their usage but the band probably just didn't read it and th... more » Clive Bavels: I hope Activision get thoroughly raped by No Doubt, the remaining members of Nirvana, and any other bands who want to jump on this bandwagon. I sincer... more » Pretty Sneaky Sis: As much as I love it when Bobby Kotick gets an aneurysm, this is No Doubt's way of getting money they weren't getting from album sales. Seriously, wh... more » plankton88: Waaaa, get over yourself rich egotistical semi-rock stars. #bandhero more » gordiehowe5: The response by Activision seems to be a long means of saying "Fuck You, No Doubt." #bandhero more » TRT-X: *reads update* Once again, Activision provides evidence that they did in fact get No Doubt's permission to use their likeness. But, once again, nobo... more » Gyaruson: Always, always, always read the fine print, people! Activision probably had their own legal department who is skilled at manipulating what appears to ... more » Sustenance: ". . . . an agreement signed by No Doubt after extensive negotiations with its representatives, who collectively have decades of experience in the ent... more » Fuelie79: Rack another one up for Activision! Harmonix doesn't need to spend money on exclusives cause Activision is taking care of the work for them! Harmonix ... more » Paul_Is_Drunk: People seem to be under the impression that no company ever has voilated or stretched the terms of a contract to do what they wanted. I bet the signe... more » Decoy_Doctorpus: Civ 4 has Gandhi launching nuclear strikes. Seriously, people need to shut the fuck up. #bandhero more » animeman59: I know exactly how to solve this problem for Activision. Don't hire any more celebrities. You'll save money and won't have to deal with their BS. #b... more » Noodle-Works: i wouldn't want my band playing music i don't really approve of, so i can see their point. but once you sell out, you sell out, right?? #bandhero more » (Starman) NONAME: Can I have a look at that contract, please? I'm being serious, I want to see if there were any loopholes that Activision could have taken advantage o... more » Kitsune Sniper: Dear musicians, READ THE FREAKING CONTRACTS BEFORE SIGNING THEM, YOU IDIOTS! Signed, Me. #bandhero more » TRT-X: Does anybody else get the feeling these things keep happening because Activision is churning out games too quickly to get the message about agreements... more » che-che: if that's gwen stefani in that image up there, then i am...well. you get the point. and when is guitar hero gonna learn about one point perspective o... more » darkphoenix87: I'm surprised no one mentioned Jimi Hendrix in Guitar Hero 4. His estate only allowed him to be put in the game if his avatar would sing his songs and... more » rorkimaru: It looks like the details of the contract are being misrepresented. This is the second occurance of a person signing a contract and then discovering t... more » -
#lawsuits
No Doubt Sues Activision Over Band Hero Likeness [Update]
Activision is catching legal heat from band No Doubt over the group's appearance in the recently released Band Hero. No Doubt is suing Activision, seeking damages for turning the act into "virtual karaoke players." Sound familiar? More » -
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Bethesda Sues Interplay Over Fallout Trademark Infringement
Bethesda Softworks has filed suit against Interplay, the company it purchased rights to the Fallout franchise from in 2007, citing trademark infringement and attempting to terminate its right to make a Fallout-themed MMO. More » -
#payday
Microsoft Settles Its $90 Million Halo Suit
Someone at sue-happy company PalTalk just got paid. Microsoft has settled with the company that filed suit against the Xbox 360 maker over patent infringement claims related to Halo multiplayer. Make it rain, PalTalk! More » -
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Worlds.com Targets World of Warcraft, Second Life For Patent Suit
Virtual world patent holder Worlds.com filed suit against NCSoft in December, claiming its games, including City of Heroes and Guild Wars, were violating its patent for multiplayer virtual environments. And it won't stop there. More » -
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Microsoft Sued For $90 Million Over Halo Patent Infringement Claim
New York based PalTalk Holdings filed suit against Microsoft over two years ago, claiming that the company violated two patents with its Xbox Live service, singling out the multiplayer infrastructure of its Halo games. More » -
#guitarhero
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 » -
#bostonlegal
Harmonix Sues Konami Over Rock Revolution
Rock Band developer Harmonix is turning the legal tables on Konami, slapping the publisher-developer with a lawsuit of its own. No, not for pain and suffering caused by Rock Revolution, but for patent infringement. More » -
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Who's Konami Suing Now?
Pentavision! Who's that? Why, the Korean developer of the DJ Max and DJ Max Portable series of rhythm games, of course! At issue was that Pentavision made a music game without Konami's permission. More » -
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#midway
Midway Cleared Of Psi-Ops Copyright Infringement
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Midway in a copyright infringement case over its 2004 game Psi-Ops. A California screenwriter sued the publisher last year, claiming Midway swiped elements from his movie script, also titled Psi-Ops.
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#lawsuits
THQ Sues Activision Over Baja Box Art Rip
Seems that someone at THQ — most likely someone in the legal department — thinks the box art for Activision's upcoming off-road racer SCORE International Baja 1000: The Official Game looks a teensy bit too much like the box art for Baja: Edge of Control. This may be due to that someone at THQ having properly functioning eyeballs. The two multi-platform racers are planned for release just a month apart — THQ's Baja effort shipped end of September — leading THQ to file suit. More » -
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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 »
