Joe Sounds Off
Joe will provide insights and opinions to happenings in the entertainment world. Whether it's music, movies, video games, or Internet culture, he'll find something to say. Any other adventures that Joe joins may also be covered here.
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November 2009
Activision Screws Up Again with Guitar Hero Franchise
11/24/09 11:22 AM
Activision is currently being sued by ska/rock band No Doubt over the use of virtual avatars in their image for Band Hero. The latest installment of the Guitar Hero franchise allows players to use digital representations of the band on more than just the three No Doubt songs they gave permissions for. Instead, it’s available to use them for every song in the game. For example, you can have Gwen Stefani’s avatar singing “Honky Tonk Woman,” sounding and dancing like Mick Jagger. This supposedly goes against the contract the band signed. Activision is denying any wrongdoing on their part. I personally believe that Activision is up to something here. This is the second time this issue has come up in their music games. The last one, Guitar Hero 5, allowed gamers to...
