On the heels of the game's release, Band Hero's publisher Activision once again finds themselves in hot water as members of one of the bands featured in the game has filed a lawsuit against the company. TMZ.com has reported that the band No Doubt, lead by singer Gwen Stefani, has filed a suit in L.A. County Superior Court claiming that Activision has "transformed No Doubt band members into a virtual karaoke circus act."
According the the lawsuit, the band agreed to allow their digital likenesses to appear in the game as they performed three of their own songs. However, the band has stated that Activision ended up having them "sing, dance and perform over sixty songs."
Beyond that, Gwen Stefani is upset that one of those sixty songs includes the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman," which contains lyrics referring to "having sex with prostitutes." This isn't particularly something that Gwen wants herself to be associated with, even if it's only in digital form.
Based on the suit filed, No Doubt is seeking an injunction that prohibits "the unauthorized use of the No Doubt's name and likeness' in the game" as well as "an undetermined amount of damages." Stay tuned as we continue to follow the events surrounding the case as they unfold.
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