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- Gibson claims patent infringement
- Harmonix also created and developed some of the Guitar Hero games
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Gibson Guitar Corp. has filed suit against the makers of the popular video game Rock Band. Harmonix, MTV Networks and Electronic Arts are all named in the lawsuit. Gibson guitars has filed seperate suit against the retailers of the game.
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Gibson Rock Band Lawsuit Questions
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How do I play Rock Band 2 with the song track from Rock Band 1 w/o switching discs? Wii console. 1 AnswerAccording to the "official" information I found: Q: OK, cool. What about exporting Rock Band 1 songs to Rock Band 2? A: Unfortunately, no. The ability to do th... read more -
Can I use the Australian Xbox Marketplace with UK version of Rock Band 2? 1 Answeri'm not sure if this is what you are looking for but i hope it helps Yes, the UK version of Rock Band 2 is playable on the Australian Xbox 360. As long as the r... read more -
Dave Draiman, the lead singer of the rock band Disturbed, is of Jewish descent. What other famous singers out there are Jewish? 5 AnswersBob Dylan - 'changed the face of rock and roll forever' Billy Joel - Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Gene Simmons - Bass, Lead Vocals for the rock ban... read more
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Gibson Rock Band Lawsuit News
- Business Week: Gibson Guitar sues over 'Rock Band' game (March 21, 2008)
- "...Gibson has tried to stop video game publisher Activision from selling all versions of the game, claiming it too closely matches a device Gibson patented in 1999.
- CNET: Gibson turns volume up to 11 with new 'Guitar Hero' lawsuit (March 21, 2008)
- ...Gibson sued Activision over Guitar Hero, claiming that the game violated a 1999 patent for a virtual-reality guitar-playing device that "simulate(s) participation in a concert by playing a musical instrument and wearing a head-mounted 3-D display that includes stereo speakers."
- Shacknews: Gibson Sues EA, MTV, Harmonix over Rock Band (March 21, 2008)
- Engadget: Gibson still thinks a video game is a musical instrument... (March 21, 2008)
- WPLN Newscast: Gibson Files More Patent Infringement Suits (March 21, 2008)
- Slash Gear: More mystery surrounding Gibson vs Activision patent violations (March 17, 2008)
- Joystiq: Activision files lawsuit after Gibson claims Guitar Hero patent (March 12, 2008)
- Business Week: Gibson Guitar sues over 'Rock Band' game (March 21, 2008)
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