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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charles Palmer has dismissed Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose’s suit against Activision over his appearance in Guitar Hero 3, the San Marino Tribune reports. The decision comes as no surprise as Palmer indicated last week that he found the evidence supported Activision’s account.

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The drawn-out legal battle between Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose and Activision over the former’s appearance in Guitar Hero games seems to be nearing a resolution. Billboard reports the trial is now underway, and Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charles Palmer is considering dismissing Rose’s claims, saying all extrinsic evidence supports Activision’s case. A final decision is expected within a few weeks.

A trial date has been set for Axl Rose’s $20 million lawsuit against Activision, which was filed back in 2010 over a breach-of-contract claim stemming from 2007′s Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

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Guns ‘n’ Roses frontman Axl Rose is suing Activision for $20 million, claiming the publisher didn’t have permission to use Slash’s likeness in a Guitar Hero game.

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