The Associated Press: No Doubt sues video game maker over 'Band Hero'

Associated Press - 5th Nov 2009

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No Doubt : Los AngelesNo Doubt on Wednesday sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths. The band sued Activision Publishing Inc. over a feature in the new "Band Hero" game that allows players to control virtual band members and have them sing other artists' songs. The lawsuit claims a feature allows players to have lead singer Gwen Stefani perform suggestive lyrics from The Rolling Stones' hit "Honky Tonk Women." The suit also notes a virtual version of bassist... Read full story at Associated Press

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