Legal woes for Epic Games, brought to court by former football player and wrestler Lenwood “Hard Rock” Hamilton: according to the athlete, in fact, developers would stealher features to achieve Cole Train, the famous character from Gears of War. In the sights of Hamilton even Lester Speight, in turn, former player and actor, who played just Cole Train. Hamilton said he hired a forensic examiner of voice and, putting in front the dubbing of Speight and the voice of Hamilton, was not able to distinguish them. In addition, the athlete has also stated that he and Speight knew each other already and quite well, sincethe time they had discussed the possibility of creating a video game character. An idea that, according to his indictment, he would have been then stolen by Speight, he proposed to Epic Games.In regarding the delay noted this resemblance, Hamilton explained that only recently a friend of his son showed him Gears of War, originally released in 2006. We will see how the Court will rule on this matter. Definitely remember a similar case,Lindsey Lohan that GTA V, who had sued Rockstar accusing her of stealing her features. In that case, the Court did not accept the accusation. Source: Eurogamer.net release date: available-August 28, 2015 (Ultimate Edition)
Former football player sues Epic Games: Cole Train would be inspired to him




