Gibson Guitar tangles with game makers

Gibson Guitar Corp. has widened its attack on the video game industry with a second patent infringement lawsuit. It claims, in a case filed Thursday in federal district court in Nashville, that by developing, distributing and promoting the video game "Rock Band," Harmonix, MTV Networks and Electronic Arts are violating a virtual-reality patent the guitar maker holds. (AP)

Notes Of Discord For Guitar Hero

Last year, However, success has brought with it familiar challenges: imitation, competition and a falling out with partners. "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock" was the best-selling game of 2007, with 5.7 million units sold. A cell-phone version was also recently launched. One very real threat is "Rock Band," a game that allows multiple users to play various instruments and sing in a virtual band. (Forbes)

Aerosmith Rocks This Way to Guitar Hero

Fire up the fret board, crank the amp to 11 and get ready to rock this way with Activision, Inc.’s Guitar Hero Aerosmith, the first game built around the legendary music of America’s Greatest Rock ‘N Roll Band. To celebrate this historic, ground-breaking collaboration, fans will have the opportunity to download and jam to Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” The song will be available for free from February 16-18. (USA Today, PR, Billboard)