... ’ and would jeopardize their revenue,” according to the complaint. Activision has responded that the suit is without merit, adding in a statement ... 8217;s Adam Levine. Read No Doubt and Activision’s statements below: No Doubt statement: “ ... refused claiming the necessary fix would be too expensive.” Activision statement: Some of the world’s most popular and iconic ...

Famous rock band No Doubt has sued Activision over the use of its avatars in the game Guitar Hero 5. ... avatars to be used when playing No Doubt songs. The problem is that Activision has it set up that you can play any song in the game with the No Doubt ... 60 additional songs by other musical groups. Meanwhile, Activision said: Some of the world’s most popular and iconic artists have been featured ...

... recently released Band Hero. No Doubt is suing Activision, seeking damages for turning the act into "virtual ... an injunction and damages in the suit. We've contacted Activision to get its side of the story and will update with comment, should it provide ... band members in the game and that this lawsuit is without merit. Activision is exploring its own legal options with respect to No Doubt' ...

... experience in the entertainment industry. Pursuant to that agreement, Activision worked with No Doubt and the band’s management in developing ... band members in the game, and that this lawsuit is without merit. Activision is exploring its own legal options with respect to No Doubt ... situation very similar to Courtney Love’s. As Activision told Kotaku, it could not have inserted Cobain into Guitar ...

... and Square Enix all released their most recent earnings reports. Today, it was Activision Blizzard's turn. Guitar Hero 5 brought in cash, ... The Beatles: Rock Band, with the latter outselling the former but still managing to be unprofitable. In the official Activision earnings release, Kotick was bullish on his company's slate for ...

... the suit alleges No Doubt's contract with Activision only allowed the band's likeness to be used in three of its own songs, but ... a lot of back and forth between the band's manager and Activision's official statement. It will be interesting to see how the suit, filed ... Cobain's likeness in Guitar Hero 5. While Activision said it had approval from Love to use Cobain's likeness, ...