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Gibson says Guitar Hero violates their patent from 1999

z1zzy | March 13, 2008 | News | PC Playstation 2 Company 
Gibson is claiming that Guitar Hero games violate one of their patents from 1999 for a “system and method for generating and controlling a simulated musical concert experience."
It seems to me like Gibson is just trying to make some easy money off of an established franchise.

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  • 2 thumbs!
    ShinyMilotic | March 14, 2008
    Lol Gibson probably were never going to use the idea though, meh that's business anything for money.
  • 1 thumbs!
    Gamesta100 | March 14, 2008
    Wow it only took them 3 games to decide to chuck a fuss.
    • 0 thumbs!
      Seproth | March 14, 2008
      And only nine years to mention their plan
  • 3 thumbs!
    Sereph | March 14, 2008
    Oh come on, just give it up already Gibson. Didn't you notice something suspicious when Guitar Hero began using models of your guitars in the game, didn't you remember your patent then?

    Oh of course not. You were waiting to see how rich everyone was going to get before trying to sue. *bleep*ing ridiculous.
  • 4 thumbs!
    Xenctuary | March 14, 2008
    I initially thought this article was about Mel Gibson. Needless to say, I am sorely disappointed!

    • 0 thumbs!
      Woudo | March 15, 2008
      Why would Mel Gibson refer to himself as "their". I know he's a psycho but cut the guy some slack.
  • 0 thumbs!
    KingX2 | March 16, 2008
    Nice one. 3 games later he decides to complain. Ge disgraces the name of Gibson.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Jai Poke Manic | March 16, 2008
    Bloody hell game makers wtf is there problem just make the freaking things and dont complain.

    ~Jai~
    • 0 thumbs!
      Seproth | March 17, 2008
      Game Makers? Did you read the article?

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