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Courtney Has No "Love" for Hero

San Francisco : CA : USA | 2 months ago  
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  • Visitors play "Guitar Hero 5" during the video game show in Paris
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    Source: Reuters

Ever since the release of Guitar Hero 5 earlier this month by game maker Activision the ex-wife Courtney Love (and head of the estate) of Kurt Cobain has been blasting the game maker and threatening to sue the game company for their use of her ex-husband's image. But according to CEO Dan Rosenweig Courtney not only knew exactly what was in the contract but she has also cashed the check for the use of Cobain's image and voice in the game. Rocker John Bon Jove and former Nirvana bandmates Dave Grohl and Kris Novoselic have also added their voices to the dismay of Guitar Hero's use of Cobain. Rosenweig said that he would be willing to open a dialogue with Love and the members of Nirvana but clear up any misunderstanding but he cannot help any lack of communication between Love and the band members.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:
The fact that Guitar Hero has just released their fifth edition demonstrates the popularity of the game for rocker wannabes to strut their stuff and have a good time. The characters used in the game are very funny and entertaining. (See video)


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  • Posted By Sherrill_Fulghum Sherrill_Fulghum | 2 months ago
    WOO HOO number 500!
  • Posted By InspectorGadget InspectorGadget | 2 months ago
    Another potential game lawsuit. There are too many these days. I don't know how valid her claim is if she's cashing checks. I guess a judge will have to decide. On a side note, Guitar Hero is a very innovative game. I'm not much of a gamer, but I'm impressed with the reception these creators have managed to get.
  • Posted By Sherrill_Fulghum Sherrill_Fulghum | 2 months ago
    I watched the video and had more fun watching the little characters, they were really funny!
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