Iron Maiden suing Ion Maiden for $2m

Heavy metal band Iron Maiden has launched legal action against game developer 3D Realms, publisher of retro first-person shooter Ion Maiden.

Lawyers for the legendary British band want $2m (£1.58m) for the attempt "to trade off... Iron Maiden's notoriety", The Guardian reports.

Ion Maiden (the game, not the band) has been available via Steam Early Access since February 2018, with a full release set for later this year. It stars bomb disposal expert Shelley Harrison, which the lawsuit argues is a nod to Iron Maiden member Steve Harris. It also has a skull in its logo, which the lawsuit suggests is a reference to band mascot Eddie.

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