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Gwen Stefani’s Band Is Still Angry About Guitar Hero, Still Plans To Sue Activision
Activision may have dusted its hands of Guitar Hero, Band Hero and everything else from that played-out lead mine, but lawsuits from upset pop stars continue. No Doubt, featured in Band Hero, still plans on taking Activision to trial, saying the publisher has illegitimately delayed the lawsuit and made insulting settlement offers.
Activision Is Getting Sued Over A Music Game. Again.
Tasmania’s Premier Rocks – At Band Hero
Over at the JustOneMoreGame blog, Gabe McGrath has an interview with Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett. A child of the Atari 2600, Bartlett recounts his gaming experiences and isn’t afraid to say he plugs in a bit of Band Hero on the Wii now & then. He’s also a strong supporter of the NBN, and drops a minor hint on the R18+ issue.
Bargain Hunter: Are These Deals Music To Your Ears?
There’s some heavy discounting going on in the music genre right now, with various retailers offering a range of Hero and Rock Band deals.
Objection! Activision Now Suing No Doubt
No Doubt suing Activision was one of the feel-good stories of 2009. Mostly because it involved somebody suing Activision. Activision, however, are now counter-suing No Doubt. And things are probably going to get messy.
Band Hero Offers New Ways To Torment Kurt Cobain
Maybe Kurt Cobain and Johnny Cash’s respective wills demanded that their spirits live on in the form of a digital Village People cover band, meaning the option to export Band Hero songs into Guitar Hero 5 isn’t totally bad.
Expect Fewer “Hero” Games From Activision In 2010
Activision plans on shipping less product into the crowded music-game genre next year, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be getting new Guitar Hero, Band Hero and DJ Hero titles in 2010.
Band Hero Track Edits Are Ridiculous
If you are planning on picking up Band Hero because it contains some of your favourite songs, be warned that some of the tunes have been edited beyond enjoyment.
