More news on the patch that will allow PS3 users to rock out with their Guitar Hero III controllers in Rock Band. To be honest, this is just getting silly. First Activision blames Harmonix, then Harmonix blames Activision, now Activision conducts that blame train right back into Harmonix’s station. I am getting sick of this drama.

In a press release late yesterday, Activision explained that the issue really does seem to be Harmonix not being willing to pay up, because this is a business, after all.

To Music Gaming Fans:

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.

Activision's top priority is to provide consumers with a seamless marriage of best-in-class hardware and software. We are focusing our efforts on innovating hardware and software that are designed to work together, work flawlessly and provide an enjoyable gaming experience.

Best regards,
Activision 

Think this is fair? Does Activision deserve some money for the ability to use their controllers? I really can’t decide. There are good points on both sides of this debacle – which are you on?

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