If you have not heard already, Kurt Cobain has been recreated on 'Guitar Hero 5.' Former Nirvana members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl (as well as countless fans) have already made their disapproval known about a Kurt Cobain avatar on 'Guitar Hero 5.' Courtney Love nearly blew the Twitter bird off its tree with her constant complaints.
Now Jon Bon Jovi has sided with the protesters. In a statement about the Guitar Hero likeness the rocker said, "I don’t know that I would have wanted it either…to hear someone else’s voice coming out of a cartoon version of me? I don’t know. It sounds a little forced."
Unlikely Media Protests
Bon Jovi Joins Protest of 'Guitar Hero 5' Over Kurt Cobain Likeness
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Avatar Disapproval - The growing disapproval of using celebrity avatars in video games presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry to develop more authentic and personalized gaming experiences.
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Industry Implications
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