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No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero [Updated]

— latimesblogs.latimes.com — Rock band No Doubt has filed a real-world lawsuit over its virtual role in the just-released Band... Hero edition of the Guitar Hero video game series, claiming that the game has “transformed No Doubt band members into a virtual karaoke... (more) No Doubt sues Activision over Band Hero [Updated]

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Activision ‘Drumming’ Up New Hero Game

— playstationlifestyle.net — Guitar Hero is the third highest selling franchise of all time, right behind Mario, and Madden, both... of which have become house hold names. The massive sales and immediate popularity after it’s original release back in 2005 have sparked numerous music-based “Hero” games ... (more) Activision ‘Drumming’ Up New Hero Game

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Activision Pairs with Dr. Olson on Game Education Initiative
GamePolitics News — ... The partnership will result in a series of seven videos posted on Activision’s Ratings Are Not a Game website. The first two are already up:  Using Videogames to Teach Problem Solving and Planning and How Can I Tell if a Game is Appropriate for My Child and How Do I Set Play Limits. ...

Activision Launches Ratings Awareness Campaign
Edge Online - Interactive Entertainment Today — Activision has launched a ratings awareness programme designed to educate parents about the Entertainment Software Rating Board's classification system. For the initiative, dubbed Ratings Are Not A Game, the publisher has partnered with Dr. Cheryl Olson, co-director for the Centre for Mental Health and Media at Massachusetts General Hospital. The pair have produced seven videos to help parents make informed decisions about the games their children play. read more

Activision to educate parents on game ratings
Big Download Blog — ... has decided to launch their own public service program called "Ratings are not a game". The program consists of seven videos that Activision helped to develop with Dr. Cheryl Olson, co-director for the Center for Mental Health and Media at Massachusetts General Hospital. The videos are designed to educate parents and teachers about the ESRB ratings and how to use them along with tips of how games can actually be beneficial to parents and children. ...