No Doubt Sues Activision Over Band Hero Likeness [Update] [Lawsuits]

Wed, Nov 4 | from Kotaku
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?

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Sun, Nov 8 | from Joystiq

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Fri, Nov 6 | from Ripten Video Game

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We're of course watching this very carefully and paying attention to it, but we're not overly concerned about it," Activision believes the new direction they're going with multiplayer on PC will give a better overall experience and if dedicated servers won't be supported due to that, t...
Fri, Nov 6 | from Fragland.net

Activision Scores High in Q3 Financial Results

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Fri, Nov 6 | from NintendoDS Advanced

DJ Hero sales 'modest,' analyst says; Activision refuses to comment

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Tue, Nov 3 | from Joystiq

Media: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer

And now, because you people clearly don't want this game badly enough, Activision and Infinity Ward have unveiled a new launch trailer for Modern Warfare 2 in the hopes that some of you might take interest and decide to purchase their game. With any luck, this last desperate gambit of a mark...
Wed, Nov 4 | from NintendoDS Advanced

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Wed, Nov 4 | from Next Generation

LGJ: Read the fine print!

Well, after the incident with Courtney Love and Kurt, it looks like the whole issue of famous musicians in games is back in the press with No Doubt suing Activision over Band Hero. A one time event is an anomaly, but twice in just a few months suggests something else. Of course, both of these all...
Fri, Nov 6 | from Joystiq

New Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 DLC Available Now: Five New Characters and Civil War Storyline

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Thu, Nov 5 | from Ripten Video Game

Band Hero For DS: This Is Just Silly Now

In its race to continue churning out Guitar Hero games at as high a rate as possible, nothing that Activision has done has been sillier than Band Hero for Nintendo DS. After three Guitar Hero On Tour games for the DS in one year, the fourth arrives today, bearing the branding of Activision’s n...
Tue, Nov 3 | from Wired

News: No dedicated servers for RAGE?

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Fri, Nov 6 | from Fragland.net

No Doubt About It: Gwen Stefani and Company Suing Activision for Band Hero Likenesses

It looks like Activision might start screening their phone calls, as No Doubt is now suing Activision and seeking damages for their portrayal in Band Hero. Much like the Cobain controversy Courtney Love slurred at Guitar Hero 5, the group says they gave consent for their avatars to perfor...
Thu, Nov 5 | from NintendoDS Advanced

Guitar Hero, Call of Duty franchises lead Activision's 'better-than-expected' Q3 2009

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Thu, Nov 5 | from Joystiq

How Many Hours People Play EA And Activision's Wii Games

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Wed, Nov 4 | from Kotaku

Activision CEO Says Modern Warfare 2 Could Be "Biggest Entertainment Launch" of All Time

Modern Warfare 2 is shaping up to be quite the big release. Really big. Extremely big. Perhaps even absurdly big. So big that when it is released, all the real wars in the world will be put on hold so everyone can play the game. Okay, maybe not that big. But close, at least in the eyes of one Mr. Robert "Bo...
Fri, Nov 6 | from NintendoDS Advanced

Killing innocents: a soldier's take on Modern Warfare 2 leak

Last week, some footage leaked from the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Though it has since been taken down—with Activision claiming "copyright infringement"—the short video left a lasting impression. It depicted Russian terrorists gunning down what appeared to be innocent c...
Wed, Nov 4 | from Ars Technica

Modern Warfare 2: Record GameStop Preorders & $500 Million Week One Sales Predictions

In addition to that, analyst Michael Pachter made some hefty sales predictions as a part of his Q3 Activision Blizzard financial preview: Modern Warfare 2 will be available in stores on Tuesday, November 10th for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
Tue, Nov 3 | from Ripten Video Game

News: No more World of Warcraft for China

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Tue, Nov 3 | from Fragland.net

New Five Minute Modern Warfare 2 Video Montage Reveals Airport Terrorist Level Cinematic?

Though mostly a five minute long rehash of previously seen footage, it seems to also confirm the existence of cinematic version of the terrorist airport level. If true, this’s a great move by Infinity Ward, as it would allow those gamers who choose pass on the opportunity of playing it out f...
Wed, Nov 4 | from Ripten Video Game

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Whether Activision has a studio like Treyarch do a Wii port of Modern Warfare 2 remains to be seen, but developer Infinity Ward doesn't seem interested in putting out Wii titles for future titles. Infinity Ward: Wii can't deliver on our goals [Develop]
Tue, Nov 3 | from Kotaku

Activision catches both pirates and thieves in Modern Warfare 2 investigation

While it might be tempting to go straight to Craigslist with those Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundles you stole, it turns out that Activision notices exciting, high-profile offers just like your potential customers might. VentureBeat reports that when Activision noticed a listing for o...
Fri, Nov 6 | from Joystiq

Risky Business Set Dismantled in New Taylor Swift Band Hero Commercial

Fans of the underwear sliding Risky Business inspired Guitar Hero set may be shocked to hear that after countless Activision milking, the developer is finally transitioning (litterally) into a larger arena. I say literally, because the set that we’ve all become so re-familiar with wil...
Mon, Nov 2 | from Ripten Video Game

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Wed, Nov 4 | from Kotaku

Been Caught Stealing: Facebook Helps Put Modern Warfare 2 Cyber-Thieves Behind Bars

According to Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat, a Craigslist post offering a Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundle perked the interest of Activision and prompted them to hire Dallas based IPCybercrime, a private investigation firm specializing in internet crime.
Fri, Nov 6 | from Ripten Video Game

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