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Rock Band makers slapped with class action lawsuit over drum pedals
Destructoid —
... What's worse is an image that GameCyte dug up, above. The "improved" drum pedal market points to something being wrong with its predecessor. On top of that, the Plantiffs allege that the warranty expiration was timed to drive existing owners of defective kits to purchase the new game. ...
Harmonix, MTV, EA and Viacom sued for faulty Rock Band drum pedals
GoNintendo —
... pedal, consumers are unable to use the Rock Band drum kit or play the Rock Band game in the manner marketed and advertised by Defendants, thus depriving them of the value and enjoyment of their purchases. - portion of lawsuit Uh-oh, trouble is brewing for these guys! I don’t know how this class-action lawsuit will end up, but it could put a bit of a damper on the Rock Band 2 Wii release. You know, whenever one of the companies above decides to actually confirm a release date for us. Link This entry was posted on Friday, November 21st, 2008 at 1:20 pm and is filed under ...
Harmonix Sued Over Pedals
Edge Online - Interactive Entertainment Today —
... complaint noted that Rock Band 2 sported what Harmonix called a "improved kick pedal with metal plate." "On information and belief, Defendants modified the kick pedal ... in this fashion to correct the design defect present in the original Rock Band drum pedal," the complaint added. The defendant is seeking damages, an order enjoining the defendants from from alleged "wrongful conduct" and legal fees. A rep for MTV Games did not return request for comment as of press time. Thanks to GameCyte for the tip.
