Rock group No Doubt recently won the latest round in their lawsuit against Activision over the game company's use of their music and inage in Band Hero...

Rock group No Doubt has won the latest round in its lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard Inc. over the company’s use of the group’s music and image in the Band Hero video game.

No Doubt sued Activision after the game was released in November, saying its contract authorized the use of avatars representing each of the four band members in three No Doubt songs, but that Activision made it possible for the avatars to be “unlocked” and used in conjunction with several dozen other songs that came with the game. No Doubt argued that Activision breached their contract, which required prior written approval for any other uses of the band’s music or likenesses.
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    FPStime Apr 17, 10
    I didn't even know that there was a lawsuit for that ^^
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    reaver11 Apr 17, 10
    Well good for them. Its about time someone actually stood up to Activision and came out on top.

    I wonder how Courtney's lawsuit is going? If No Doubt won this one, then I don't think it'd be too far fetched to assume she'd win hers as well.
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      Daweii Apr 17, 10
      It depends as Courtney Love accepts all sorts of things when she's not sober. Chances are since Kurt Cobain was a main character in Guitar Hero 5 she did licence his likeness for the game whether she remembers or not.
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        reaver11 Apr 17, 10
        Well I was personally disgusted with his representation in GH5, so I for one hope she wins. But as you pointed out, she doesn't always have all her marbles, so I'm not holding my breath.

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