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Ruling on Brutal Legend release delayed

EA, Double Fine and Activision dispute continues
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Karlan has said that he is not inclined to delay the release of EA and Double Fine's Brutal Legend, as requested by Activision, but delayed a formal ruling until next week.

Karlan told attorneys for Activision that he was leaning in Double Fine's favour, but also noted that the decision is "going to be a close call," according to an Associated Press report.

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In a lawsuit earlier this year Activision claimed that Double Fine improperly transferred rights to the game owned by the publisher to its rival EA, which plans to release the Jack Black-starring title in October.

In a subsequent counterclaim, Double Fine argued that Activision relinquished its rights to the game prior to the developer signing with EA, and accused Activision of attempting to kill off a project it sees as a threat to sales of its Guitar Hero franchise.

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Posted by Miss_Wacy
does anyone think this game will actually come out?
Posted by Mark240473
I hope so because it looks like a decent game. However, I can't see how the developers can argue that Brutal Legends is in some way a threat to Guitar Hero. They are totally different genres! :?

Either way, I hope Activision don't do us all out of another game this xmas... :x
Posted by lordirongut
I don't even want Brutal Legend, but I hope to god Double Fine and EA win just because it would get on Activision's nerves.
Posted by WHERESMYMONKEY
i think it'll get released.

Its being backed by EA, and there'd be too much of a backlash if it didn't.

Also Activision don't have a leg to stand on.

I can see how it would be a contender against Guitar Hero as they are both games that appeal to the musically minded. However i'd much prefer to play Brutal Legend than Guitar hero.
Posted by badgerpog
I'm not gonna get it, because I want it for the PC. But it'd be a damn shame if it didn't come out at all. It does look fun!
Posted by FiltyMonkey
How can it be a threat to Guitar Hero? Thats like saying Jet Set Willy's a threat to Forza 3. They're not in the same ballpark.
Posted by WHERESMYMONKEY
not really. they are both games about rock music. they might not be the same genre gameplaywise, but they thematically.
Posted by lobo666gaara
Please dont let it be so. Personally from what ive seen here, http://www.gamersyde.com/news_22_minutes_of_brutal_legend-8298_en.html
it seems this game might just be the perfect chill out game, looks great and the voice acting is top notch, but to say it will remove some gloss of the guitar hero franchise may or not be true. One thing tho at least it will be fun unlike the latter
Posted by flash501
I think it will get released, and I hope it sells a sh*tload when it does. Activision deserve taking down a peg or ten. Double Fine should put a big "f*ck you Activision" sticker on the box if they win!. :lol:
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