American Ninja Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Don't you love it when companies play the blame game? Harmonix claimed that Activision was actively blocking the release of a guitar compatability patch, which will allow Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitars to work in harmony. However, Activision isn't ready to take responsibility, saying that it is actually Harmonix and MTV Games that's currently responsible for the guitar "snafu." In an official statement made to GameDaily, the company states:"The recent announcement by MTV Games/Viacom's Harmonix division that Activision is blocking Sony from releasing a patch and their plea to enable Rock Band software to work with Guitar Hero hardware paints a very misleading picture. In fact, Harmonix and its parent company MTV Games/Viacom recently declined Activision's offer to reach an agreement that would allow the use of Guitar Hero guitar controllers with Rock Band. We have been and remain open to discussions with Harmonix and MTV Games/Viacom about the use of our technology in Rock Band. Unfortunately for Rock Band users, in this case Harmonix and MTV Games/Viacom are unwilling to discuss an agreement with Activision." So who's telling the truth and who's lying? Stay tuned for more. Source: http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/12/14/blame-...r-guitar-snafu/ :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 14, 2007 Subscriber² Share Posted December 14, 2007 Just do the right thing for your damn customers guys! No reason for this petty fight :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Unwilling to reach an agreement? It's probably a pretty crappy offer for agreement then, seeing as Harmonix doesn't seem to have a problem making said equipment compatible on other platforms. -Spenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted December 14, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 14, 2007 I would not be surprised if Viacom was to blame. They had a "contract" issue with Dish Network a few years ago because they wanted to charge them more to get access to their channels. Viacom are money hungry and have been for years already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambiance Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I know it's slightly off topic, but since Guitar Hero hardware can be used on Rock Band, does that mean Rock Band hardware can be used on Guitar Hero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I know it's slightly off topic, but since Guitar Hero hardware can be used on Rock Band, does that mean Rock Band hardware can be used on Guitar Hero? It's because you aren't able to use the Guitar Hero Guitar in Rock Band, that's what this is all about. ( Or is it the other way around :laugh: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 15, 2007 Subscriber² Share Posted December 15, 2007 I know it's slightly off topic, but since Guitar Hero hardware can be used on Rock Band, does that mean Rock Band hardware can be used on Guitar Hero? My understanding is that it's the GH Guitar that WON'T work in RB... Which is frustrating GH owners since RB can be played with 2 guitars and it's daft to go BUY another RB guitar if you already own GH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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