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June of 2009

 

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Activision takes you behind the scenes of putting capturing the essence of the heavy metal rockers Metallica for Guitar Hero: Metallica. www.truveo.com

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I HAVE NO AFFILIATIONS WITH ACTIVISION NOR THE CREATOR!!! IT'S JUST ME PLAYING THE GAME THAT ACTIVISION OWNS! In this episode, I will be playing ... www.truveo.com

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Guitar Hero World Tour trailer. Coming out on the Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2 and 3, Xbox 360. *DISCLAIMER* I do not own Guitar Hero, Activision ... www.blinkx.com

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Original at AOL Video external link    Sun, Jun 7

Congress is taking measures to make cars and toys safer for kids. Activision plans to release "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" this summer. Terri Gruca ... video.aol.com

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Original at truveo.com external link    Sat, Jun 6    5 related articles

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A first look at the upcoming Guitar Hero Smash Hits from Activision including the best songs from past GH titles. www.truveo.com

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Original at Metacafe external link    Sat, Jun 6    8 related articles

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Videogame Trailers Activision and Neversoft present a few of the bands and songs you'll encounter when you ride the lightning in Guitar Hero ... www.metacafe.com

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Videogame Trailers Metallica bandmembers talk shop in the ride Activision and Neversoft will bring you in the multiplatform music game Guitar Hero ... www.metacafe.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero: Metallica Behind the Scenes - Mo-Cap

Original at AOL Video external link    Mon, Jun 1    3 related articles

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Activision takes you behind the scenes of putting capturing the essence of the heavy metal rockers Metallica for Guitar Hero: Metallica. video.aol.com

May of 2009

 

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Activision compiles the best songs of the Guitar Hero franchise and wraps them up a slick new bundle called Guitar Hero: Smash Hits for the PS3 ... www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero: Metallica - Game Trailer HD

Original at Heavy external link    Wed, May 27    1 related articles

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Watch official Guitar Hero: Metallica video game trailer with Metallica commentary. The Activision game is coming out for PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360. www.heavy.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero: Smash Hits Trailer

Original at Veoh external link    Sun, May 17    5 related articles

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Activision compiles the best songs of the Guitar Hero franchise and wraps them up a slick new bundle called Guitar Hero: Smash Hits for the PS3 ... www.veoh.com

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Activision compiles the best songs of the Guitar Hero franchise and wraps them up a slick new bundle called Guitar Hero: Smash Hits for the PS3 ... video.aol.com

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Original at hulu.com external link    Wed, May 6    4 related articles

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Metallica bandmembers talk shop in the ride Activision and Neversoft will bring you in the multiplatform music game Guitar Hero: Metallica. www.hulu.com

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Original at truveo.com external link    Tue, May 5    4 related articles

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This song has been licensed for playback within Guitar Hero: Metallica by Neversoft and Activision. For more information, view the list of ... www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits (15/ 28 Songs Comfirmed)

Original at Metacafe external link    Sat, May 2    2 related articles

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Activision has released new details on Guitar Hero Modern Hits for Nintendo DS. The game will feature more than 25 master tracks from artists ... www.metacafe.com

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Original at truveo.com external link    Sat, May 2    3 related articles

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Vice President of Music Affairs at Activision, Tim Riley talks about the new importance of games as a platform for distribution, and the new ... www.truveo.com

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Original at truveo.com external link    Sat, May 2    2 related articles

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Gametactics has the reveal trailer from Activision for Guitar Hero Metallica for the PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 consoles. The game is slated for a ... www.truveo.com

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Original at Dailymotion external link    Fri, May 1    5 related articles

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Activision has released new details on Guitar Hero Modern Hits for Nintendo DS. The game will feature more than 25 master tracks from artists ... www.dailymotion.com

April of 2009

 

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Activision is really pulling out the big guns to pimp their new Guitar Hero video game. Paying tribute to the famous lip-synching scene from ... www.veoh.com

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Original at truveo.com external link    Fri, Apr 17

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The Lightning Ride is officially GO! courtesy of Activision and Neversoft Entertainment on the PS3, PS2, Wii and Xbox 360. www.truveo.com

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Original at hulu.com external link    Thu, Apr 16    5 related articles

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Activision compiles the best songs of the Guitar Hero franchise and wraps them up a slick new bundle called Guitar Hero: Smash Hits for the PS3 ... www.hulu.com

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Original at Dailymotion external link    Wed, Apr 15    5 related articles

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Videogame Trailers series page at Hulu.com Activision compiles the best songs of the Guitar Hero franchise and wraps them up a slick new bundle ... www.dailymotion.com

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Original at AOL Video external link    Tue, Apr 14    5 related articles

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X-Play goes into the epic journey that Neversoft went on to secure the brand new playlist for Activision’s multiplatform music game Guitar Hero ... video.aol.com

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Original at AOL Video external link    Sun, Apr 5    8 related articles

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Monday 16th March/... Activision has released a new vignette and screenshots showcasing Guitar Hero Metallica in action. “Ride the Lightning” with ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero 3 Soundtracks

Original at AOL Video external link    Fri, Apr 3

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Soundtrack On May 23, 2007, Activision announced 11 songs that will appear in the game, and IGN revealed two more tracks on May 31. The list ... video.aol.com

March of 2009

 

Rate Video: Guitar Hero Metallica: Launch TrailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Mar 31

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By rss@youtube.com (elmundotech) Keywords: xbox 360 PS3 Guitar Hero PlayStation 3 video GH universidad trailer videogame X360 Metallica videojuego Risky Business video game XB360 jeuvideo basketball Guitar Hero Metallica James Hetfield Kirk Hammett Robert Trujillo Bob Seger Old Time Rock and Roll Lars Ulrich NCAA...

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Original at truveo.com external link    Mon, Mar 30    8 related articles

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Thin Lizzy and Judas Priest ride along with Metallica in this trailer for Activision’s Guitar Hero: Metallica for the PS3, PS2, Wii and Xbox 360. www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero Metallica: exclusive interview with Kirk HammettVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Sun, Mar 29

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We chat to Kirk Hammett about upcoming Activision title Guitar Hero: Metallica. Warning: this video contains flashing images. www.truveo.com

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Original at Dailymotion external link    Fri, Mar 27    4 related articles

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Videogame Trailers series page at Hulu.comMetallica bandmembers talk shop in the ride Activision and Neversoft will bring you in the multiplatform ... www.dailymotion.com

Rate Video: Gamereactor TV Danmark-Q and A: Guitar Hero: Metal...

Original at AOL Video external link    Thu, Mar 26    3 related articles

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Vice President of Music Affairs at Activision, Tim Riley talks about the new importance of games as a platform for distribution, and the new ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: [HD] The Making of Guitar Hero Metallica: Into the GameVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Mar 24

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By rss@youtube.com (elmundotech) The Making of Guitar Hero Metallica: Into the Game / La realización de Guitar Hero Metallica: En el juego From/De: Activision Go Behind-The-Scenes Of The Making Of Guitar Hero Metallica Three new video documentaries lift the lid on the creation of the heaviest Guitar Hero yet Tuesday 24...

Rate Video: Guitar Hero World Tour Song SelectionVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at truveo.com external link    Tue, Mar 24    5 related articles

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X-Play goes into the epic journey that Neversoft went on to secure the brand new playlist for Activision’s multiplatform music game Guitar Hero ... www.truveo.com

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Original at truveo.com external link    Sat, Mar 21    8 related articles

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Monday 16th March/... Activision has released a new vignette and screenshots showcasing Guitar Hero Metallica in action. “Ride the Lightning” with ... www.truveo.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero: Metallica 'Behind the Scenes: Getting Metallica ...

Original at GameVideos external link    Fri, Mar 20    4 related articles

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Activision taps into Metallica's huge library and enlists some additional legendary acts. gamevideos.1up.com

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Monday 16th March/... Activision has released a new vignette and screenshots showcasing Guitar Hero Metallica in action. “Ride the Lightning” with ... www.veoh.com

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During the industry insider presentation from Activision, some of the staff from Neversoft performs a new song from the upcoming game Guitar Hero ... video.aol.com

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Monday 16th March/... Activision has released a new vignette and screenshots showcasing Guitar Hero Metallica in action. “Ride the Lightning” with ... www.break.com

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Original at Metacafe external link    Mon, Mar 16    8 related articles

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By godfree7 Monday 16th March/... Activision has released a new vignette and screenshots showcasing Guitar Hero Metallica in action. “Ride the Lightning” with musical icons Metallica and 21 other rockin’ acts in an all new Guitar Hero

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Mar 16

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By rss@youtube.com (elmundotech) Video and screenshots: http://elmundotech.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/gh-metallica-pics-videogh-metallica-pics-video/ From/De: Activision & BHPR New Guitar Hero Metallica Vignette and Screenshots Activision releases new video and screenshots showing Metallica and f...

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Monday 16th March/... Activision has released a new vignette and screenshots showcasing Guitar Hero Metallica in action. “Ride the Lightning” with ... www.dailymotion.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero world Tour Official Set List

Original at Yahoo! Video external link    Wed, Mar 11

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This is the full and official set list announced today by Activision. This list is 86 songs. Before I am asked for sources, my source is a direct ... video.yahoo.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero at Luxury Lounge SAG Gifting Suite with Vincent ...

Original at Yahoo! Video external link    Tue, Mar 10

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Stars discover Activision games such as Call of Duty and Guitar Hero. Join MBN’s Joyce Chow with Vincent De Paul as they discover the fun of ... video.yahoo.com

Rate Videogame Trailers: Guitar Hero: Metallica Lemmy Vignette

Original at hulu.com external link    Sun, Mar 8    8 related articles

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Activision and Neversoft present a few of the bands and songs you'll encounter when you ride the lightning in Guitar Hero: Metallica for the PS3 ... www.hulu.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero Greatest Hits - First Trailer [Mar 5, '09]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Mar 5

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By rss@youtube.com (elmundotech) Video and Info provided by Activision and BHPR Thursday 5th March/... Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from Guitar Hero®, Guitar Hero II™, Guitar Hero® Encore: Rocks the 80s™ and Guitar Hero® III: Legend...

Rate Video: Guitar Hero Arcade @ Queens Center Mall (NYC) (by Activision, Raw Thrills, and KONAMI)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Mar 5

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By rss@youtube.com (TheOtherFiddler) I'm just putting it out there for you guys. It's broken right now... Author: TheOtherFiddler Keywords: Guitar Hero Arcade Queens Center Mall NYC Activision Raw Thrills Konami Added: March 5, 2009

Rate Videogame Trailers - Guitar Hero: Metallica Lemmy Vignette

Original at AOL Video external link    Wed, Mar 4    8 related articles

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Activision and Neversoft present a few of the bands and songs you’ll encounter when you ride the lightning in Guitar Hero: Metallica for the PS3 ... video.aol.com

Rate Video: Dyers Eve Solo 100% FC Screen and Hands GH3 Custom SongVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Mar 2

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By rss@youtube.com (flockemokke) This video is about a month old too, the screen video was in my great custom Guitar Hero Metallica solo compilation whoch got taken down because of the WMG fuckers. Anyway, this is the solo from one of the best songs that will be in Guitar Hero Metallica, also one of the hardest solos. I'm really...

February of 2009

 

Rate Video: Guitar Hero World Tour Old Time Rock And Roll Expert Guitar 5*Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sat, Feb 28    4 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (GearsFan4Life) COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This downloadable song has been licensed for playback within Guitar Hero: World Tour by Neversoft and Activision. Author: GearsFan4Life Keywords: Guitar Hero World Tour Old Time Rock And Roll Expert 5* Added: February 28, 2009

Rate Video: Guitar Hero Aerosmith - The Orpheum Theatre

Original at Revver external link    Wed, Feb 25    5 related articles

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Guitar Hero Aerosmith for Xbox 360, PS3 and Nintnedo Wii - The Orpheum Theatre trailer. Activision / Wiitalia. revver.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero 3, Activision Review + How to Save Money

Original at Revver external link    Wed, Feb 25

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How to save money on the Guitar Hero video game franchise and Activision comprehensive review. revver.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero III - Trailer

Original at Revver external link    Wed, Feb 25    5 related articles

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Trailer for Guitar Hero 3 - upcoming game for X-Box 360 and Wii by Activision. Wiitalia. revver.com

Rate Video: Gametactics E3 2007 Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock Hands on ...

Original at Revver external link    Wed, Feb 25    5 related articles

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Gametactics continues their E3 coverage with a Guitar Hero III hands on demo and interview by RedOctane / Activision. revver.com

Rate Video: Guitar Hero 3 - Pride and Joy - 100% MediumVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 22

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By rss@youtube.com (CreXNL) Me playing Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan in Guitar Hero 3 on Medium difficulty. Please comment and rate :) Author: CreXNL Keywords: Guitar Hero Pride And Joy Stevie Ray Vaughan Playstation Sony Activision Neversoft Added: February 22, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 22

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By rss@youtube.com (CreXNL) Me playing Stricken by Disturbed on Guitar Hero 3. Messed up the SP a bit, but stil a 100% score and a full note streak :-) Author: CreXNL Keywords: Guitar Hero Stricken Disturbed 100% FC GH3 PS3 Playstation Les Paul Neversoft Activision Added: February 22, 2009

Rate Video: Q&A: Guitar Hero: Metallica - by GamereactorVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Feb 20    3 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (gamereactorTV) Vice President of Music Affairs at Activision, Tim Riley talks about the new importance of games as a platform for distribution, and the new position it holds as catalyst for increased digital music-sales in reference to their upcoming Metallica-edition of Guitar Hero.

Rate Video: HD Guitar Hero World Tour Broken, Beat & Scarred Expert Guitar 5*Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 16    4 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (GearsFan4Life) Copyright notice: This song has been officially licensed by Activision and Neversoft for playback and use in the videogame Guitar Hero World Tour. Author: GearsFan4Life Keywords: HD Guitar Hero World Tour Broken Beaten & Scared Expert Guitar Added: February 16, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 15    4 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (GearsFan4Life) Copyright notice: This song has been officially licensed by Activision and Neversoft for playback and use in the videogame Guitar Hero World Tour. This is a really good song i recommned this song!!!! Keywords: HD Guitar Hero World Tour What's My Age Again? Expert 100% FC

Rate Video: Unleashing Your Inner Rock Star With Activision Blizzard

Original at MSN video external link    Fri, Feb 13

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Robert Kotick, chief executive of Activision Blizzard, which puts out two of the hottest video games -- Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft ... video.msn.com

Rate Video: Wii Games Trailer : Guitar Hero World TourVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Feb 9

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By rss@youtube.com (ciunz) Download Games at http://here.wiigo.info/ As soon as Rock Band let you play guitar, bass, drums, and sing to your favorite music, it was clear the bar had been raised in the music-game genre. It wasn't long before Activision announced that the Guitar Hero series would follow suit. The result...

January of 2009

 

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Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Jan 27

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By rss@youtube.com (srdofficial) Guitar Hero: Metallica is an upcoming rhythm game being developed by Neversoft and distributed by Activision. The game is expected to be released in Europe, North America, and Australia on the PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in March, 29th of 2009; and is expected to release for the Wii and the...

Rate Video: Guitar Hero III - Trailer

Original at Revver external link    Tue, Jan 27    5 related articles

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Author: loreska Added: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:34:08 -0800 Duration: 92 Trailer for Guitar Hero 3 - upcoming game for X-Box 360 and Wii by Activision ... revver.com

Rate Video: Neversoft staff premieres new Guitar Hero: Metallica song at CES 2009Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Jan 9

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By rss@youtube.com (hardhatpsp) During the industry insider presentation from Activision, some of the staff from Neversoft performs a new song from the upcoming game Guitar Hero: Metallica. The insider presentation by Activision President and CEO Mike Griffith discussed how fast the online community for Guitar Her...

December of 2008

 

Rate Video: Gametactics - Guitar Hero Metallica - Reveal Trailer - Activision - Playstation 2 / Playstation 3 / Xbox 360 and Wii

Original at Revver external link    Mon, Dec 22    2 related articles

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Author: MikeTwo Added: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:52:40 -0800 Duration: 79 Gametactics has the reveal trailer from Activision for Guitar Hero Metallica for the PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 consoles. The game is slated for a 2009 release in North America, for now enjoy this video.

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Dec 17

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By rss@youtube.com (sherminatah) Review of Guitar Hero World Tour Rating: 5 out of 5 The views, expressions, and comments in this video are in no way connected to GameTrailers, Activision/Blizzard, or their affiliate companies. This is a review of Guitar Hero World Tour and all said in this video is copyright 2008, BLE Edi...

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Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Dec 11

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By rss@youtube.com (IGNentertainment) It truly is Guitar Hero, but in a much smaller size. Author: IGNentertainment Keywords: IGN "Guitar Hero" Activision Fun Nintendo DS Music Games Extreme Rock Added: December 11, 2008

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Dec 3

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By rss@youtube.com (wwefreak4life21) This is me playing slow ride on GH3 and completing slow ride 100%... Rate... Comment... Subscribe... Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is a music video game developed by Neversoft and published by Activision and RedOctane. It is the third full installment in the Guitar Hero series, and the fourth title o...

Year 2008

 

Rate Video: Heidi Klum - Guitar Hero World TourVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Google Video external link    Fri, Nov 7    2 related articles

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Guitar Hero World Tour is a music video game developed by Neversoft and published by RedOctane and Activision. It is the fourth main entry in the Guitar Hero series. The game was launched in North America on October 26, 2008 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 consoles,

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Original at Google Video external link    Mon, Nov 3

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Robert Kotick, chief executive of Activision Blizzard, which puts out two of the hottest video games -- Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft -- speaks with WSJ&s Nick Wingfield. He discusses the company&s priorities and what new games are on tap. (Sept. 24)

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Original at Google Video external link    Fri, Oct 31    4 related articles

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1 min - 2008-10-31 Play the music of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Aerosmith and other superstars in the upcoming Guitar Hero Aerosmith game from Activision.

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Original at Grouper external link    Mon, Sep 15    1 related articles

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By info@crackle.com (godfree7) Shared by : godfree7 On: Monday, September 15, 2008 Views: 33Tags:  band  rock  bring  nintendo  guitar  enjoy  gaming  today  interview  world  Tour  Sony  Microsoft  hero  wii  designer  Activision  reel  xbox  http  playstation  

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Original at Grouper external link    Fri, Jun 27

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By info@crackle.com (Medialink) Special Edition Guitar Hero Series Features Legendary Rock Band One of the biggest sensations in pop culture is about to join forces with the best-selling American rock band of all time. The music rhythm-based video game series Guitar Hero is unveiling its latest edition, Guitar Hero: A...

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Original at Grouper external link    Sun, Jan 27

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By info@crackle.com (montebubbles) Stars discover Activision games such as Call of Duty and Guitar Hero. Join MBN's Joyce Chow with Vincent De Paul as they discover the fun of Guitar Hero and other Activision games. www.montebubbles.com Tags:  Paul  sag  WIT  luxury  Activision  Gifting  Lounge  Suite  montebubbles  Joyc...

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Rate Another "Hero" is Coming Our Way

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Sat, Nov 7

Activision aka Milkivision is at the milking process again. Activision is throwing claims out there that Guitar Hero is the third highest selling franchise of all time, behind Mario, and Madden, all three names that are just common among everyone in the world. We've already seen DJ Hero an...

Rate New Call of Duty and Guitar Hero Installments for 2010

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Fri, Nov 6    11 related articles

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Though it may come as a surprise to no one, Activision has announced that they will be releasing another Guitar Hero and Call of Duty title by the end of 2010. Here's what chief financial officer Thomas Tipple had to say: "In 2010, Activision publishing is expected to release a strong produc...

Rate News: New Call of Duty already scheduled for next year

Original at Fragland.net external link    Fri, Nov 6    11 related articles

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In [calendar year] 2010, Activision Publishing is expected to release strong, innovative new titles," Activision Publishing president Mike Griffith told analysts. "The diversified lineup will include titles based on the best selling franchises including Call of Duty, Guitar Hero...

Rate Activision Scores High in Q3 Financial Results

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Fri, Nov 6

Despite a tough economy, Activision still managed to pull out a strong 3rd quarter, the company announced Thursday. In all, $755 million in sales were brought in, exceeding previously set goals of $700 million. According to Activision, strong sales of Guitar Hero, World of Warcraft, and...

Rate Activision in 2010: New Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk, new IPs

Original at ps3.qj.net external link    Thu, Nov 5    2 related articles

By Mabie A. Charge to 2010!!!The third quarter financial call for Activision just commenced this afternoon, and the big news that came out of it was that their 2...

Rate Activision in 2010: New Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk, new IPs

Original at Xbox 360 external link    Thu, Nov 5    2 related articles

By Mabie A. Charge to 2010!!!The third quarter financial call for Activision just commenced this afternoon, and the big news that came out of it was that their 2...

Rate Guitar Hero, Call of Duty franchises lead Activision's 'better-than-expected' Q3 2009

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, Nov 5

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By James Ransom-Wiley In fact, the CEO called Guitar Hero the year's "#1 best-selling third-party franchise in North America and Europe" through September, claiming that U.S. sales of music games increased 72 percent year over year in September. Last year's big-band-box edition, World Tour, and Call of Duty:...

Rate No Doubt About It: Gwen Stefani and Company Suing Activision for Band Hero Likenesses

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Thu, Nov 5

It looks like Activision might start screening their phone calls, as No Doubt is now suing Activision and seeking damages for their portrayal in Band Hero. Much like the Cobain controversy Courtney Love slurred at Guitar Hero 5, the group says they gave consent for their avatars to perfor...

Rate How Many Hours People Play EA And Activision's Wii Games

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Nov 4

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By Stephen Totilo Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - 57 hours, 51 minutes Guitar Hero: World Tour - 35 hours, 18 minutes Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - 13 hours, 14 minutes Call of Duty 3 - 12 hours, 28 minutes Spider-Man 3 - 12 hours, 28 minutes Guitar Hero: Smash Hits - 12 hours, 15 minutes

Past Two Weeks

 

Rate Band Hero For DS: This Is Just Silly Now

Original at Wired external link    Tue, Nov 3

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By Chris Kohler In its race to continue churning out Guitar Hero games at as high a rate as possible, nothing that Activision has done has been sillier than Band Hero for Nintendo DS. After three Guitar Hero On Tour games for the DS in one year, the fourth arrives today, bearing the branding of Activision’s n...

Rate Risky Business Set Dismantled in New Taylor Swift Band Hero Commercial

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Mon, Nov 2

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By Chad Lakkis Fans of the underwear sliding Risky Business inspired Guitar Hero set may be shocked to hear that after countless Activision milking, the developer is finally transitioning (litterally) into a larger arena. I say literally, because the set that we’ve all become so re-familiar with wil...

Rate Golden Joystick Awards votes Fallout 3 Game of the Year

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Mon, Nov 2

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By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) Call of Duty: World at War MSN Multiplayer Game of the Year Call Of Duty: World At War The Rampage Soundtrack of the Year Guitar Hero World Tour Xbox Game of the Year Jagex PlayStation Game of the Year Killzone 2 Publisher of the Year Activision Blizzard Online Game of the Year

Rate Guitar Hero 5: DLC, Disk Import & Compatibility | Contenido descargable, importación de disco y compatibilidad

Original at El Mundo Tech external link    Fri, Oct 30

By elmundotech From/De: Activision About Activision Publishing, Inc. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Rate Fallout 3 Wins The Golden Joysticks [Awards]

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Oct 30

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By Mike Fahey Nintendo Game of the Year: Call of Duty: World at War The Rampage Soundtrack of the Year: Guitar Hero World Tour PlayStation Game of the Year: Killzone 2 Publisher of the Year: Activision Blizzard ShortList One to Watch: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Rate Review: DJ Hero Celebrates Malleability of Music

Original at Wired external link    Wed, Oct 28

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By Gus Mastrapa Guitar Hero has always displayed a certain reverence toward music. Players can fail if they don’t re-create guitar gods’ every hammer-on and power chord with complete accuracy. See also: Jay-Z, Eminem Go Renegade for DJ Hero Premium Edition DJ Hero, the new music game from Activision for...

Rate Science makes Air Guitar Hero a reality

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Oct 28

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By JC Fletcher This is just a demonstration of some experimental technology. It's not specifically a game controller, and Activision won't be shipping electrodes to stores any time soon. This is a presentation for the Association for Computer Machinery's Symposium on User Interface Software and Tec...

Past Month

 

Rate Opinion: A Million Facebook Users Like Guitar Hero [Activision]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Oct 26

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By Mike Fahey If you had any doubts about the ever-growing importance of Facebook to the game industry, look no further than today's Activision announcement, heralding the impressive number of fans the Guitar Hero Facebook page has gathered. It's not about sales. It's not about review scores. It's abo...

Rate Analyst: DJ Hero Pre-Order Activity Weak

Original at Next Generation external link    Mon, Oct 26

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By Tom Ivan Officially announced in May and due for release alongside a turntable controller at the end of this month, the game represents an attempt by publisher Activision to spin-off and expand the Guitar Hero franchise into new areas.

Rate Activision: Guitar Hero @ Facebook – Now with over a million fans | Ahora con más de 1 millón de aficionados

Original at El Mundo Tech external link    Sun, Oct 25

By elmundotech From/De: Activision About Activision Publishing, Inc. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Rate Activision Predicts Slow Initial Sales For DJ Hero

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Sun, Oct 25

In just a mere two days, DJ Hero will be released. With that being said, how well do you think it will sell? At the PLAY Digital Media Conference, Guitar Hero co-founder Kai Huang spoke about the company's expectations for the game this upcoming holiday. Continue reading to find out what he sa...

Rate Guitar Hero co-founder expects DJ Hero to have slower initial salesVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Joystiq external link    Sun, Oct 25

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By Griffin McElroy Huang mentioned that while overall sales will be bolstered by the Hero part of the game's moniker, the DJ portion may scare potential players off -- causing Activision to focus on in-store demos to push the product on passersby. If we were unenlightened of DJ Hero's existence, we'd probab...

Rate Harmonix calls for an encore in Gibson patent case

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Oct 21

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By JC Fletcher The patent suit brought by Gibson against Harmonix and other parties related to Guitar Hero and Rock Band was stayed due to the US Patent and Trademark Office deciding to reexamine the patent. According to Patent Arcade, Harmonix and a group of retailers have asked a Tennessee court to con...

Rate Battle of the Music Games: The Beatles: Rock Band Vs. Guitar Hero 5 [Corporate Gloating]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Oct 19

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By Michael McWhertor The Beatles: Rock Band folks further rub their victory in Activision's corporate face by pointing out that Guitar Hero 5 shipped on an additional platform (the PlayStation 2) and even included a copy of Guitar Hero: Van Halen thrown in for free.

Rate Full Band Hero Song List, Guitar Hero 5 Song Importing Details

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Mon, Oct 19

Today Activision revealed what songs will ship with Band Hero on November 3rd. They also explained what it'll cost to use your Guitar Hero 5 songs in this new game.

Rate Music Critic Pans Album For ‘Guitar Hero‘ Riffs

Original at Wired external link    Mon, Oct 19

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By Gus Mastrapa 5 Rockin’ Tweaks in Guitar Hero 5Courtney Love Calls Guitar Hero 5’s Creepy Cobain ‘Vile …Why the Music Industry Hates Guitar HeroGuitar Hero 5 Counter-Programs Against Beatles: Rock Band …Finally, Guitar Hero for Actual GuitarGuitar Hero: Van Halen Sticks To The Classics

Rate Talking Points Brought To You (Mostly) By Peter Moore [Ramblings]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Oct 19

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By AJ Glasser Then he took a dig at Wii Fit's "bathroom scales" as compared to EA Sports Active's awesomeness that doesn't require an expensive peripheral. Later he went after Activision head Bobby Kotick about how if people stop buying Guitar Hero, he'll be sitting on half the world's plastic.

Rate Guitar Hero's 'Couples' Cameo Profitable for Activision, Film [Bidness]

Original at Kotaku external link    Sat, Oct 17

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By Owen Good Activision joined an all-star list of brands such as Bud Light, Captain Morgan's and Crunch Gym in paying for product placement, but no one got the treatment like Activision, in which a Guitar Hero showdown acts as a key plot device moving the story forward. Variety talked to Will Kassoy, t...

Rate No-Fail DJ Hero Is Easier And Harder Than Expected [Impressions]

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Oct 16

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By Stephen Totilo Failure is not possible in Activision's turntable riff on Guitar Hero, but I saw last night how tough — and strategic — playing the game can be. DJ Hero was available to play in a SoHo Manhattan gallery as part of an Activision and Microsoft-backed evening event for this multi-platform game.

Rate DJ Hero Does NASCAR [Nascar]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Oct 15

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By Mike Fahey Playing videogames has always been a favorite activity of mine, and I can't wait to get my hands on DJ Hero," said Martin Truex, Jr. "We've had some great partners on our Chevy this year, including two of Activision's biggest hits, Guitar Hero Smash Hits and Guitar Hero 5. They were both aweso...

Rate Activision Pulls Kurt Cobain GH5 Videos From YouTube

Original at Escapist Magazine external link    Thu, Oct 15

By Andy Chalk Activision is reportedly pulling videos of Kurt Cobain performing non-Nirvana songs in Guitar Hero 5 from YouTube, claiming they violate copyright.

Rate Runnin' Late with the Devil: Guitar Hero Van Halen delayed on PS3

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, Oct 15

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By JC Fletcher Activision promises to begin mailing the game out this week. The good news, we suppose, is that everyone affected by this delay has Guitar Hero 5 to play in the meantime. If you're an insider and can tell us what the printing error was, we have to know. Did the title say "Guitar Hero: Van Helen?" W...

Rate Activision: Guitar Hero 5 launch 'probably' franchise's best, DLC sales getting 'interesting' [update]

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Oct 14

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By David Hinkle If you want to know anything about Guitar Hero, you talk to Dan Rosensweig, CEO of Activision's Guitar Hero division. (Yeah, it has its own division.) Speaking to GI.biz, Rosensweig offered -- rather candidly, we might add -- some insight into the performance of Activision's latest, Guita...

Rate Activision: DJ Hero's 'diversity' key in attracting 'Hero' newcomers

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Oct 14

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By Ludwig Kietzmann In other news: Nepalese GameStops have begun surveying all customers claiming to be unfamiliar with Guitar Hero games. Their responses are to be documented and shared in November's nationwide educational seminar, "How To Avoid an Avalanche."Activision: DJ Hero's 'diversity' key in a...

Rate Eminem & Jay-Z – DJ Hero Renegade 2-CD Pack

Original at El Mundo Tech external link    Wed, Oct 14    1 related articles

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By elmundotech From/De: Activision About Activision Publishing, Inc. A(C) 2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Guitar Hero and Activision are registered trademarks and DJ Hero is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.

Rate UK Software Sales for week ending 10/10: FIFA 10 still tops

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Mon, Oct 12    6 related articles

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By lisa@el33tonline.com (Lisa) FIFA 10 (EA)Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising (Codemasters)Need for Speed: SHIFT (EA)Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box (Nintendo)Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)Halo 3: ODST (Microsoft)Gran Turismo (Sony)Wii Fit (Nintendo)Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)Guitar Hero 5 (Activision...

October of 2009

 

Rate Report: Activision closes 'Web of Shadows' dev Shaba

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, Oct 8

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By Alexander Sliwinski Activision's Shaba Games, which most recently developed Spider-man: Web of Shadows, has allegedly been shuttered. Kotaku reports that sources with knowledge claim the studio closed yesterday; attributing the corporate downsizing to sluggish sales of Guitar Hero 5.

Rate Activision: Guitar Hero beat Beatles because it's 'fun as hell'

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Oct 7

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By Justin McElroy We were just as perplexed as anyone when Guitar Hero 5 trounced The Beatles: Rock Band in the UK -- where we hear the Fab Four is fairly popular still. Thankfully, Activision's Guitar Hero business CEO, Rock 'n' Roll Dan Rosensweig, is there to explain it all. "The number one thing about Guita...

Rate Play as your Mii, or a professional skater, or a professional skater's Mii in Tony Hawk Ride

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Oct 6

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By JC Fletcher While both Guitar Hero World Tour and 5 included Mii modes, Xbox Avatar support was new for the latest GH game. We've contacted Activision to determine whether Avatars will find their way into Ride as well.Continue reading Play as your Mii, or a professional skater, or a professional skate...

Rate Is A Call Of Duty Movie Really Happening? [Speculation]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Oct 5

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By Michael McWhertor And it may be reflective of a larger trend at Activision, who also recently filed similar trademarks for Guitar Hero and Singularity. The latter we can understand, as it's story driven sci-fi fodder. But Guitar Hero? Certainly no one would think that was an idea worth doing.

Rate rAge 2009: Guitar Hero 5 Hands-on preview

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Sun, Oct 4

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By peter@el33tonline.com (Peter) Although the gameplay of Guitar Hero is not as fresh as it once was, the changes made in Guitar Hero 5 do make it even more suitable for social playing. It’s clear Activision have decided the die-hard fans are not where the market-growth will come from and have made the game far more casual-fr...

Rate Band Hero setlist announced with Taylor Swift's appearance

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Thu, Oct 1

Activision has just released details on the full track list for their upcoming game Band Hero, which is set to release on November 3rd, 2009. Band Hero takes all of the same features Guitar Hero 5... Read the full article at GamingBits.com!]

Rate Bowie, Styx, Fallout Boy, Evanescence Join Band Hero

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Wed, Sep 30

For those of you who enjoy kid-friendly pop music and haven't bought enough Guitar Hero games this year, you're in luck! Activision has officially confirmed 21 new songs for the upcoming Band Hero, as well as 9 new songs only available for the DS version. The tracks include selections from...

September of 2009

 

Rate Feign surprise: DJ Hero 2 allegedly in the works

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Sep 30

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By Alexander Sliwinski Considering what Activision has done with the Guitar Hero franchise, it wouldn't exactly be a shock if DJ Hero 2, DJ Hero 3 and DJ Hero: Scratch the '80s all hit within a year of each other.Feign surprise: DJ Hero 2 allegedly in the works originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:30...

Rate DJ Hero Controller Is Only For DJ Hero [Activision]

Original at Kotaku external link    Tue, Sep 29

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By Luke Plunkett The odd compatibility hiccup aside, when you buy a Rock Band guitar or a Guitar Hero drum kit, you expect it'll work on multiple games. Not so for the upcoming DJ Hero's peripheral.

Rate Guitar Hero's October Set List [Downloadable Content]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Sep 28

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By Mike Fahey Activision has laid out an October filled with filled with rock - a Rocktober, if you will - with tracks coming to Guitar Hero from Queens of the Stone Age, Wolfmother, Billy Squier, and more. Guitar Hero Downloadable Content - October 1 Pilgrim" California Queen" Cosmic Egg"

Rate Guitar Hero 5: October DLC

Original at Joystiq external link    Mon, Sep 28

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By Alexander Sliwinski Activision has announced all of the forthcoming Guitar Hero 5 DLC tracks for ... Rocktober! Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Squier and Wolfmother are the featured track packs next month, along with some themed collections later in the month. Each pack will cost 440 on Xbox 360, $5.50 on PS3 and 55...

Rate UK Software Sales for week ending 26/09: Halo 3: ODST rules the roost

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Mon, Sep 28    6 related articles

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By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) Halo 3: ODST (Microsoft)Professor Layton and Pandora’s Box (Nintendo)Need For Speed: Shift (EA)Guitar Hero 5 (Activision Blizzard)Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)Batman: Arkham Asylum (Eidos)Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (Activision Blizzard)Colin McRae: DiRT 2 (Codemasters)WET...

Rate UK Software Sales for week ending 19/09: NFS: Shift debuts at No. 1

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Sun, Sep 20    6 related articles

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By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) Need For Speed: Shift (EA)Guitar Hero 5 (Activision Blizzard)Colin McRae: DiRT 2 (Codemasters)Batman: Arkham Asylum (Eidos)Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)WET (Bethesda Softworks)The Beatles: Rock Band (MTV Games)Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision Blizzard)Wii Fit (Nint...

Rate News: GH5 vs Beatles: 1-0

Original at Fragland.net external link    Fri, Sep 18

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Activision announced that their new music game has easily taken the lead over The latest Rock Band of MTV Games, which focused solely on The Beatles. Everyone is happy it seems, even you gamers. Except for our wallets of course, you have to pay around 70 euros for Guitar Hero 5 here in Belgium :...

Rate Activision: Guitar Hero Comfortably Outselling Rock Band

Original at Next Generation external link    Fri, Sep 18

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By Tom Ivan Dan Rosensweig, head of the Guitar Hero division, said that the release of The Beatles: Rock Band “did not affect our sales”, with Activision’s title outselling MTV’s by four to one in the US and nine to one in other markets during launch week.

Rate Activision: Guitar Hero 5 Sales Unaffected By Beatles: Rock Band

Original at Next Generation external link    Fri, Sep 18

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By Tom Ivan Activision has said that sales of its recently released Guitar Hero 5 haven't been impacted by MTV Games’ rival music offering The Beatles: Rock Band. Dan Rosensweig, head of the Guitar Hero division, said that the release of The Beatles: Rock Band “did not affect our sales”. read more

Rate Bon Jovi turned down inclusion in Guitar Hero 5, supports Love

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, Sep 17    3 related articles

By Ben Gilbert Bon Jovi explained that no one at Activision "even broached the subject with me that I would be singing other people's stuff ... I don't know how I would have reacted to that." In the meantime, Activision has retorted that Love did evidently sign a contract -- but according to Bon Jovi's stateme...

Rate Jon Bon Jovi Turned Down Guitar Hero, Supports Courtney Love [Guitar Hero]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, Sep 17    3 related articles

By Luke Plunkett Courtney Love may be mad as a hatter, but she's found an unusual ally in her fight against Activision's use of a Kurt Cobain avatar in Guitar Hero 5: Jon Bon Jovi. Does it ever. He then reveals that he was approached by Activision to appear in Guitar hero 5 himself, but said nothankyou.

Rate CE-Oh no he didn't! Part LXIII: Bobby Kotick says Guitar Hero going plug-and-play, developers kept in state of 'skepticism, pessimism, and fear'

Original at Engadget external link    Tue, Sep 15

By Tim Stevens You know those Atari controllers that let you play Atari games without actually having an Atari? That, it seems, is the future of the Guitar Hero franchise, with Activision CEO Bobby Kotick indicating that new titles from the company will be playable "independent of a console." It's perh...

Rate LGJ: Come As Your Avatar, Smells Like Lawsuit? Nevermind

Original at Joystiq external link    Mon, Sep 14

By Mark Methenitis The well publicized dispute over the use of an avatar of Kurt Cobain in Guitar Hero 5 has provided a good backdrop to discuss the 'right of publicity.' For anyone who doesn't want to take time to read the stories, here's a summary. Guitar Hero 5 includes Kurt Cobain as an unlockable playable av...

Rate Activision CEO talks console-less Guitar Hero, turning fear into profit

Original at Joystiq external link    Mon, Sep 14

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By Randy Nelson When he's not predicting the downfall of all forms of entertainment at the hands of video games, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick is talking about how his company's bottom line is more important than folks having fun making the games we play. That's just one of the things GameSpot reports he tou...

Rate Kotaku Originals: SafeSearch is ON [Original]

Original at Kotaku external link    Sat, Sep 12

By Owen Good Top Stories Cobain Attorney Calls For Activision To Limit Musician's Use in GH5 Activision: Courtney Love Signed Cobain Contract for Guitar Hero 5 Washington Health Department Concerned But Not Tracking PAX Flu Adult Films Push For Presence on Gaming Consoles

Rate Activision Responds to Love's Guitar Hero 5 Complaints

Original at GameTaggr external link    Thu, Sep 10    1 related articles

Yesterday the internets were blazing with reported that Courtney Love had posted her discontent regarding the appearance of Kurt Cobain in Activision's Guitar Hero 5 onto her twitter page; today the publisher officially responded. 1 Vote(s)

Rate News: Courtney Love has no love for Activision

Original at Fragland.net external link    Thu, Sep 10

Courtney Love, the drug encylopedia and widow of Grunge founder Kurt Cobain, is furious at Activision by the appearance of her deceased husband in Guitar Hero 5. She even threatens to pursue legal action against the publisher. For the record this Guitar Hero shit is breach of contract on a B...

Rate Activision: Courtney Love agreed to Cobain avatar

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, Sep 10    1 related articles

By JC Fletcher This morning, we reported on Courtney Love's tweeted allegations that the ghastly Kurt Cobain avatar was included in Guitar Hero 5 without her consent. Though the company didn't mention whether or not the lawsuit has actually been filed against them, Activision just sent us a statement...

Rate Courtney Love Wants To Sue Activision Over Cobain's Guitar Hero 5 Appearance

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Thu, Sep 10    3 related articles

Deceased Nirvana guitarist Kurt Cobain is a playable character in Guitar Hero 5. Cobain's widow Courtney Love is displeased with this and is threatening legal action against GH publisher Activision.

Rate Guitar Hero 5 Review: Do The Evolution [Review]

Original at Kotaku external link    Mon, Sep 7

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By Michael McWhertor Guitar Hero 5 was developed by Neversoft and published by Activision for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation and Wii on September 1. Retails for $59.99 USD ($39.99 USD on PS2). Played all soundtrack selections, tested all modes online and offline with a maximum of three guitars, one dru...

Rate Guitar Hero: The Beatles sends us into a terrifying alternate universe

Original at Joystiq external link    Mon, Sep 7

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By JC Fletcher The Guitar Hero: Whoever series reached its ridiculous extreme with the recent announcement that the Van Halen game would be given away as a freebie with Guitar Hero 5. While we appreciate it as a deal, it shows just how much even Activision thinks of it.

Rate Guitar Hero 5: September DLC announced all at once

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Sep 2

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By JC Fletcher Activision announced the first month of DLC along with something called the "Guitar Hero Music Library," which, we believe, is a fancy marketing-style way of describing the collection of music you'll be able to build out of DLC, imported tracks, and on-disc content in Guitar Hero 5.Cont...

Rate The rock of redundancy: Ars reviews Guitar Hero 5

Original at Ars Technica external link    Wed, Sep 2

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By bkuchera@arstechnica.com (Ben Kuchera) The first Guitar Hero title was released in November of 2005—that's almost four years of Guitar Hero. We're on the fifth sequel, if you count World Tour as the fourth title, which Activision apparently does. This may be called Guitar Hero, but you can use your microphone, and you can hook up y...

Rate Report: Only 35 songs from Guitar Hero World Tour work with GH5 [update]

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Sep 1

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By Ben Gilbert We've asked Activision for clarification of which tracks specifically are available in GH5 and when Smash Hits will be ready for download, but unfortunately were told that we'd get a release tomorrow with "tons of details." So this is where we crowdsource things -- Guitar Hero 5 owners in...

August of 2009

 

Rate Guitar Hero 5 Commercial Stars Playboy Playmates, Hugh Hefner

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Fri, Aug 28

In an effort to top their Heidi Klum Guitar Hero: World Tour commercial, Activision has enlisted not one, not two, but ten Playboy Playmates for a new Guitar Hero 5 television ad. Like Klum, they have misplaced their pants.

Rate Band Hero – Behind Scenes – Taylor Swift

Original at GameTaggr external link    Thu, Aug 20    1 related articles

Band Hero is an expansion game to the Guitar Hero series of music video games, due to be published by Activision in November 2009 for the Wii, and Nintendo DS consoles. The game is structurally similar to Guitar Hero 5, and will support full band play (lead and bass guitar, drums, and vocals)...

Rate Activision clarifies Guitar Hero 5 song importing process

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Aug 11

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By Randy Nelson Activision's announcement that songs from Guitar Hero World Tour and Smash Hits can be "imported" into Guitar Hero 5 (and Band Hero) had everyone thinking back to Rock Band 2's ability to rip songs right off the original Rock Band disc. As it turns out, in this case you won't need a disc at all.

Rate News: Cash and Guitar Hero 5: trailerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Fragland.net external link    Tue, Aug 11

Fuck it! Activision might be sucking out every last euro from my wallet with their DLC and spin-offs, but if they are going to bring out their next game with music from Johnny Cash, then my decision has already been made! Guitar Hero 5: you are now on my 'to buy'-list.

Rate Guitar Hero 5 Song Importing Details

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Mon, Aug 10

Ever wanted to play some Guitar Hero 3 tunes on Guitar Hero: World Tour or even Guitar Hero: Smash Hits? Well now you can with Guitar Hero 5's import song option that is available on all versions of the game. Activision, via Joystiq, has released the details on how this importing process will...

Rate Guitar Hero: Van Halen Hitting Stores in December 2009

Original at GameTaggr external link    Sat, Aug 8

Having previously vowed that Guitar Hero: Van Halen would arrive in "the second half of this year" publisher Activision today confirmed that the music game is slated to rock-slide into North American retailers on December 22, 2009. 1 Vote(s)

Rate News: Old tracks able to be imported in Guitar Hero 5

Original at Fragland.net external link    Sat, Aug 8

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It's something we've wanted to do for a while now. They are separate licenses, so we need to go back and re-license previous content. So, songs from World Tour, songs from the download space, songs from Smash Hits that will technically work in Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero had to be renegotiated....

Rate Activision talks 2010: Bond is back, joined by Tony Hawk, Spider-Man, and 'innovative' action game

Original at Joystiq external link    Wed, Aug 5

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By Christopher Grant On this afternoon's earnings call, Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith dropped some details on what we can expect out of Activision in 2010. Of course, there's "a strong lineup behind the Guitar Hero franchise" and some Call of Duty "new releases" as well as "online monetization" of...

Rate News: Play with your Xbox Avatar in GH5Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Fragland.net external link    Fri, Jul 31    11 related articles

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Neversoft let us know that in Guitar Hero 5 you'll be able to play with your Xbox Avatar. Think "Mii in Wii Sports", but a little bit cooler. The movie below should make it clear enough: Maybe Activision will put enough new stuff in this latest GH game to justify its price :)

July of 2009

 

Rate News: Full tracklist GH5 known

Original at Fragland.net external link    Thu, Jul 30

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The pas few weeks parts of the tracklist for Guitar Hero 5 were showing up. Activision has now finally released the full list of tracks. By the end of this year guitar skills will be practised all over the world with the following 85 songs:3 Doors Down - "Kryptonite" Gorillaz - "Feel Good Inc."

Rate Guitar Hero 5 Counter-Programs Against the Beatles

Original at Wired external link    Thu, Jul 30

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By Gus Mastrapa Rumor: 8 Guitar Hero Games Planned for 200914-Year-Old Breaks Guitar Hero III RecordGuitar Hero Robot Plays Videogame With Electronic Precision Ten-Button Guitar Hero ControllerScoop: The Guitar Hero Embeddable WidgetOfficial Guitar Hero/Rock Band Instrument Compatibility C...

Rate Guitar Hero 5: Full List Of Songs Revealed

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Thu, Jul 30

Today Activision announced the 15 previously unrevealed tracks that will appear in Guitar Hero 5. Here's a list of the new songs, followed by the rest of the game's setlist.

Rate Carlos SantanaÂ’s Smooth Grooves Join Guitar Hero 5

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Mon, Jul 20

Activision has announced that the grooving guitarist, Carlos Santana, and his one-of-kind playing style will be featured in the next Guitar Hero game.

Rate News: More Guitar Hero 5 tracks

Original at Fragland.net external link    Thu, Jul 16

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Guitar Hero 5 will be available early September giving us, among other things, the possibility to play along while the song is playing or to stop but without stopping the song. New: Attack! Attack! UK - "You And Me" Darker My Love - "Blue Day" Face To Face - "Disconnected"

Rate News: Modern Warfare 2 gets Prestige Edition at prestigious priceVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Fragland.net external link    Wed, Jul 15

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If anyone has so much as a doubt about the fact that Activision likes their money, you only need to have a quick look at Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits, Guitar Hero 5, DJ Hero and now Modern Warfare 2. All of these games have certain plastic hardware which easily costs you somewhere around €100.

Rate Review: Guitar Hero Smash Hits

Original at Cinema Blend external link    Sat, Jul 11

Guitar Hero: Smash Hits is a fun music game with a great setlist, but the price for the old content and lack of any real incentive for purchase other than mic and drum support is a real deal-breaker. Sadly, I don't think this is the end of this kind of cash-in from Activision.

June of 2009

 

Rate Opinion: Activision confidence bolstered by 2009 lineup, 'sparser' competition

Original at Joystiq external link    Tue, Jun 23

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By Richard Mitchell Griffith doesn't seem concerned by competition from The Beatles: Rock Band either, saying quite simply, "Well, Rock Band is the most similar title on the market, but Guitar Hero outsells it by four to one in the US; in Europe that number is ten to one." Okay then. Griffith also shakes off the n...

Rate News: Activision threatens to stop PS3 support

Original at Fragland.net external link    Fri, Jun 19

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That Kotick is currently playing some bluff game is clear though. Also at E3 he tried to make a similar move but the critical gamer can just as easily say that Activision is asking too much for the Guitar Hero games and the pieces of plastic you need to be able to play them. Also the many new episod...

Rate Guitar Hero On Tour Modern Hits Review

Original at IGN external link    Tue, Jun 16

The Guitar Hero DS design is fun in its own way, even with the handcramps. Could you tell the difference just looking at this screen? It's not a mystery how Activision and Vicarious Visions can crank out multiple Guitar Hero DS titles so quickly: the ... Guitar Hero Smash Hits GameZone

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Rate Guitar Hero Metallica Review

Original at Vooks.Net external link    Thu, May 28

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 Australia With a few friends around, there are few gaming experiences as entertaining as Guitar Hero. By combining one of the best gaming franchises around with one of the best bands in the world, Activision have another huge hit on the hands. ...

Rate DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero Hit This Fall [Activision]

Original at Kotaku external link    Thu, May 7

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By Brian Crecente Sure we we're pretty much positive that DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero were coming, but now Activision has made it official, official, and they're coming this fall. Activision says the games will "redefine the company's popular music gaming platform" and "transform the way consume...

Rate Activision Unveils More Tunes from Guitar Hero Smash Hits

Original at Wired News external link    Thu, Apr 23

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By Earnest Cavalli Guitar Hero Metallica, Rock Band 2 to Support Lips MicGuitar Hero World Tour Coming to PC and MacRumor: 8 Guitar Hero Games Planned for 200914-Year-Old Breaks Guitar Hero III RecordRumor: Transformers Tune Coming to Guitar HeroActivision Unveils Guitar Hero World Tour, First Screen...

Rate Opinion: Guitar Hero Metallica

Original at GamePlasma external link    Wed, Apr 22

Other then that, Guitar Hero: Metallica gets a huge plus based on its motion capture likeness of the band. It looks like Activision is getting better at matching everything about a Metallica concert in its animated form. Metallica is a metal favorite ...

Rate Opinion: ‘Guitar Hero’ gives Metallica fans reason to rock

Original at Macon Telegraph external link    Thu, Apr 9

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And in late March, Metallica teamed up with Activision to release “Guitar Hero: Metallica.” The folks behind “Guitar Hero” probably didn’t have a very long list of acts they felt could carry a game. And Metallica, one of the best selling American ... Guitar Hero Smash Hits Hands-On IGN

Rate Opinion: New Guitar Hero titles this year

Original at Play.tm external link    Sat, Mar 7

A source close to publisher Activision Blizzard is this week purporting to reveal that the firm will be further expanding their Guitar Hero series via new games this year. Apparently, August will see spin-off Hard Rock: Van Halen released, ...

Rate Patch: Guitar Hero World Tour New Content Released #10

Original at Gamers Hell external link    Thu, Feb 26

Activision has announced that the Bob Seger Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour is now available today for PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii. The Bob Seger Track Pack includes the following tracks from the iconic singer: "Old Time Rock and Roll", "Her Strut", ...

Rate Activision Blizzard’s 2009 release line-up

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Fri, Feb 13

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By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) During their earnings call yesterday, Activision Blizzard revealed their intended release line-up for 2009, including new Guitar Hero games, new franchises and new entries to old franchises. A lot of games coming from Activision Blizzard to be excited about this year!

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Rate Activision: Games Will 'Eclipse' Other Forms of Entertainment

Original at Wired News external link    Wed, Jan 14

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Rate Opinion: Guitar Hero III for the Wii

Original at expotv.com external link    Sat, Jan 10

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Rate Opinion: 2008 Market Winners Nintendo and Activision Crushed In Quality By EA and Sony, According To Metacritic

Original at MTV Multiplayer external link    Fri, Dec 19

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By Patrick Klepek Activision [5 Games] Call of Duty: World at War — 85 (PS3), 85 (360), 83 (Wii), 84 (PC) Enemy Territory: Quake Wars — 84 (PC only) Guitar Hero: World Tour — 85 (PS3), 85 (360), 84 (Wii) Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 — 90 (36) World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King — 91 (PC)

Rate Famous DJ Not Connected To Activision Game

Original at DigitalBattle external link    Thu, Dec 18

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By Will Prusik Related PostsComplete Guitar Hero 80s Track List:Red Octane revealed the final tracks list for the 80s edition of the Guitar Hero series. Exclusive t…Guitar Hero Rocks Out 11 More Tracks We have already been treated to a handful of tracks to look forward to, for upcoming Guitar Hero 3…2 Mi...

Rate Top 100 - #70 EA tries, tries and fails to buy Take Two

Original at Sarcastic Gamer external link    Thu, Dec 18

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By Yamster Activision, as we all know, is the new EA. They’ve taken over from Electronic Arts as the greediest publisher out there, milking everything from Guitar Hero to the obvious World of Warcraft in a bid to suck the money from our wallets as effectively as a vacuum cleaner. However, before being...

Rate Guitar Hero World Tour VS. Rock Band 2

Original at Hq.Com external link    Mon, Dec 15

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By Posted by wes213 Should i get Guitar Hero World Tour or Rock Band 2 is a common question here at the HQ and who knows if this will help shed some light on the subject or not but i guess it cant hurt, a recent report by GameSpot has said that in the U.S. the fans seem to go more for Guitar Hero World Tour and here is the rep...

Rate November NPD: 2008 up 10% from 2007

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Fri, Dec 12

By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) Call of Duty: World at War * (Activision Blizzard, Xbox 360) - 1 410 000 Wii Fit (Nintendo, Wii) - 697 000 Call of Duty: World at War (Activision Blizzard, PS3) - 597 000 Guitar Hero: World Tour * (Activision Blizzard, Wii) - 475 000 Wii Music (Nintendo, Wii) - 297 000

Rate Activision Already Announcing New Guitar Hero and Call Of Duty, Complete With In-Game Ads

Original at GayGamer.net external link    Thu, Dec 4

Well that was fast. Guitar Hero World Tour and Call of Duty: World at War are still fresh on store shelves and Activision is already saying that the sequels are on the way. I'm a little frightened by the context of the announcement though, since it was at a conference regarding the use of in-gam...

Rate Activision Announces New 'Call of Duty', 'Guitar Hero', and 'Tony Hawk' Games

Original at G4 TV external link    Wed, Dec 3

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Activision Blizzard, in a joint event with the in-game advertisement company Massive Inc., has announced: Guitar Hero 5Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2A new Tony Hawk game that will utilize a new peripheralA James Bond racing game from Project Gotham developer Bizarre Creations

Rate Review Surfing – Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades (DS) | Daily Nintendo

Original at Daily Nintendo external link    Wed, Nov 26

But until Activision and Vicarious Visions work to improve the fundamental flaws, it’s best to keep your distance–unless your idea of a guitar hero is someone with cramped hands, a guitar pick that doesn’t strum, and a guitar that keeps ...

Rate Video: 'Bike Hero' Grinds Out Guitar Hero Tune With His Handlebars

Original at Wired News external link    Thu, Nov 20

By Frank Rose Guitar Hero is one of Activision Blizzard's biggest franchises, with 24 million units shipped to date. The latest entry, released Oct. 26, sold 534,000 units in the week after its release, according to the NPD Group. That's down considerably from the 1.4 million that Guitar Hero III sold in i...

Rate News From the Wider Gaming World - Ten Ton Hammer

Original at tentonhammer.com external link    Mon, Nov 10

By Morvelaira The Activision part of Activision/Blizzard bought Budcat Creations - the stuido responsible for the PS2 editions of several of Activison's Guitar Hero games. The deal seems like a natural fit, showing an inclination by Activision to consolidate all Guitar Hero earnings under one roof....

Rate Kotaku Originals: Out of Nothing at All [Originals]

Original at Kotaku external link    Sat, Nov 8

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By Owen Good Which Drums Are Louder: Rock Band 2 or Guitar Hero World Tour Activision Eyes Subscription Fees For Guitar Hero World Tour User-Created Songs MotorStorm: Pacific Rift Review: A Festival of Mayhem The Ballad of "Robert Jones": Arcade Tickets Were His Currency

Rate Activision Releases Set List for Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades

Original at Gaming Today external link    Wed, Oct 29

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By Stephany Related Articles at Gaming Today:Guitar Hero: World Tour Rumored Set List Was Just That…. A RumorActivison Discusses Guitar Hero in Financial Conference Call; Bundles and InnovationThe Top Ten Most Ridiculous Guitar Hero Mods and AccessoriesGuitar Hero: Metallica Next Up for Activ...

Rate Activision Updates Guitar Hero Drum Compatibility, Hits Slight Rock Band Snag on PS3

Original at NintendoDS Advanced external link    Tue, Oct 28

A few bits of news that may be of interest to anyone who likes getting their music-game fix with drums:...Xbox 360 users can now download a Guitar Hero World Tour update that will allow ION Drum Rocker owners to use the drum kit with the game.So, that's a plus. However, there's been a slight snag in...

Rate RedOctane responds to complaints about Guitar Hero: World Tour

Original at Columbia Daily Tribune external link    Tue, Oct 28

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Our goal would be to immediately address any hardware issues Guitar Hero World Tour players have with the game. Consumers should visit the Activision Publishing customer support website at www.activision.com/support website or call 310 255-2050 in the U.S. where a customer care represen...

Rate Jimi Hendrix and The Raconteurs Heading to Guitar Hero: World Tour

Original at Gaming Today external link    Mon, Oct 27

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By Stephany Related Articles at Gaming Today:Activision Vandalizes Statue of Jimi Hendrix With Guitar HeroJimi Hendrix's Likeness and Music Appearing in Guitar Hero: World TourWild and Crazy Ted Nugent Coming to Guitar Hero: World TourSting Getting Digitized for Guitar Hero: World TourTerri...

Rate Kotaku Originals: Shorn Free [Original]

Original at Kotaku external link    Sat, Oct 25

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By Owen Good Hope everyone's had a good chance to fan themselves and hose off following Thursday's introduction to Grace Kim, the former Activision PR rep turned Guitar Hero Rock Band vixen in this month's Playboy. Remember a while back, the survey that asked if anybody's played video games in the nud...

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Original at Gaming Today external link    Fri, Oct 24

By Stephany Related Articles at Gaming Today:Sting Getting Digitized for Guitar Hero: World TourTerrifying Video of the Day: "How To" Trailer for Guitar Hero On TourActivison Discusses Guitar Hero in Financial Conference Call; Bundles and InnovationGet Behind the Scenes with Ozzy in the New Gu...

Rate Guitar Hero: World Tour to Have DLC Available Upon Launch

Original at Gaming Today external link    Thu, Oct 9

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By Stephany Related Articles at Gaming Today:Guitar Hero: On Tour Launches With Cheesy TrailerSting Getting Digitized for Guitar Hero: World TourTerrifying Video of the Day: "How To" Trailer for Guitar Hero On TourYes, the Wii Version of Guitar Hero World Tour Will Have Actual DLCGet Behind the S...

Rate UK Charts: Chart Track software sales for the week ending 27/9

Original at EL33TONLINE external link    Mon, Sep 29    6 related articles

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By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) Wii Fit (Nintendo) Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway (Ubisoft) Tiger Woods PGA Tour '09 (EA) Wii Play (Nintendo) Carnival: Funfair Games (Take 2) Pure (Disney Interactive Studios) Big Beach Sports (THQ) Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Activision)

Rate Guitar Hero World Tour; Hands on Preview at NeversoftVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at RockGamer.com external link    Wed, Sep 24

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By Jen As we promised early last week, RockGamer has put together a hands on review of Guitar Hero World Tour, which we played at Neversoft Headquarters in sunny Santa Monica,, California. Now that Activision has announced Ted Nugent; the entire GHWT setlist and Metallica’s Death Magnetic alb...

Rate KFC and Activision Cook Up Bizarre Press Release; Contest is Newsworthy

Original at RockGamer.com external link    Fri, Sep 19

By Jen “Guitar Hero and KFC are two iconic brands and the chance to join forces for the launch of our new game made great business sense,” said Dusty Welch, SVP, head of publishing at Activision/RedOctane. “KFC and video game fans alike will win via this innovative partnership.”

Rate Activision Entices Guitar Hero World Tour Pre-Orders in US; UK

Original at RockGamer.com external link    Fri, Sep 19

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By Jen Gamers who pre-order the ‘super bundle’ – containing the game, drum kit, guitar and microphone – will receive a free Guitar Hero bass guitar, which currently retails for approximately £50. “This programme signals our enormous commitment to Guitar Hero World Tour,” Activision’s marke...

Rate Aerosmith Made More Dough on Guitar Hero Than Any of Their Albums

Original at Gaming Today external link    Thu, Sep 18

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By Shawn Sines Related Articles at Gaming Today:Aerosmith Goes Guitar Hero ExclusiveGuitar Hero: Metallica Next Up for ActivisionBehind the Scenes With Run DMC in Guitar Hero: AerosmithCG Steven Tyler in New Trailer for Guitar Hero: AerosmithNew Trailer for Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is Run DMC-cen...

Rate Opinion: The Complete Guitar Hero World Tour Set List [Guitar Hero World Tour]

Original at Kotaku external link    Fri, Sep 12

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By Mike Fahey Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The Wii™ version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation®2 computer entertai...

Rate August NPD: Xbox 360 Regains Second Place

Original at Ripten Video Game external link    Thu, Sep 11

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By Patrick Steen 360 MADDEN NFL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-08 1 1.0mm PS3 MADDEN NFL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-08 2 643K WII WII FIT NINTENDO OF AMERICA May-08 4 394.9K WII MADDEN NFL 09 ELECTRONIC ARTS Aug-08 9 115.8K NDS GUITAR HERO: ON TOUR ACTIVISION BLIZZARD Jun-08 10 111.2K

Rate Logitech to produce Guitar Hero controllers

Original at Geek.com external link    Fri, Aug 1

By Gavin Robinson Share This If you thought that the Golden Age of plastic controllers was already upon us, think again. At least, that’s what Logitech and Activision would like you to think. The two brands are coming together to produce “premium instrument controllers” for the ever-so-popular Guitar Her...

Rate Upcoming Activision Games Rumor: Marvel Zombies, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, Transformers 2, more

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Mon, Jun 16

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Guitar Hero World Tour (Guitar Hero 4) Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2) Guitar Hero 4 to cost 179.99 with instruments. (listed earlier for $189.99 on GameStop) Guitar will be touch-sensitive to allow sliding along neck.

Rate Today in Joystiq: June 5, 2008

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, Jun 5

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By Ross Miller It's too hard to find stuff on XBLA, says Microsoft God of War track hits PS3 Guitar Hero III today Five new Guitar Hero III track packs in June, Motörhead up first Nielsen: Wii usage is second to Xbox 360 Activision, System 3 take the Ferrari Challenge

Rate Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Songs Announced

Original at DigitalBattle external link    Mon, Jun 2

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By Rajiv Ashrafi Those looking forward to rocking out in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith now have more reasons to, as publisher Activision has issued a list of songs that will be included in the game. 2. Cheap Trick - Dream Police 3. Aerosmith - Make It 4. Aerosmith - Uncle Salty 5. Aerosmith - Draw the Line

Rate Today in Joystiq: May 22, 2008

Original at Joystiq external link    Thu, May 22

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By Ross Miller PS3 Guitar Hero III getting free God of War track in June See first screens from Guitar Hero: World Tour Sublime joins Guitar Hero: World Tour, Activision confirms previous acts, details Microsoft: No spring dashboard update this year Wii gives shelved Xbox title a second chance

Rate Guitar Hero World Tour Gets Official

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, May 22

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By Sean Fallon Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The Wii™ version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation®2 computer entertai...

Rate Game Informer: Guitar Hero 4 comes with song creation, instruments, more

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Mon, May 12

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By Abraham A. What should we expect for the follow-up to Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PC)? First off, Guitar Hero 4 will be available for the Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 2. All platforms will have the same features, although exp...

Rate Activision conference call: new CoD game in development, Tony Hawk game for the DS, and more

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Fri, May 9

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By David T. Guitar Hero - The company will triple the number of Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC) SKUs in fiscal year 2009. Further details regarding the next entry in franchise will be coming within a couple of weeks.Call of Duty - a new Call of Duty game is in the works for the next fisc...

Rate Videogame Sales For March 2008 From NPD Group

Original at Gaming Bits external link    Thu, Apr 17

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March 2008 videogame software sales (in units): 1. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii), Nintendo: 2.7 million 4. Wii Play w/ remote (Wii), Nintendo: 409.8K 7. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Wii), Activision: 264.1K 9. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Xbox 360), Activision: 237K

Rate Gibson: Activision's Guitar Hero violates patent

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Wed, Mar 12

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By Ryan C. It seems that everyone is hopping on the bandwagon in terms of sticking it to Activision. First, it was Harmonix with the royalty suit - now, it's Gibson Guitar Inc, claiming that the Guitar Hero franchise has infringed one of their patents. Activision has responded to this, of course, aski...

Rate GHIII Sets Dropkick Murphys Free For St. Patty's [Guitar Hero Iii]

Original at Kotaku.com external link    Thu, Mar 6

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By Mike Fahey Available today is the Modern Metal pack which let's players jam to master recordings of Deftones' "Hole in the Earth," Avenged Sevenfold's "Almost Easy" and Thrice's "The Arsonist." The track pack is now on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from M...

Rate Activision nets US 1.48 billion in third quarter of fiscal 2008

Original at pc.qj.net external link    Thu, Feb 7

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By Nicolo S. Acquisition of the Guitar Hero franchise proved to be successful, as Activision set an industry record of US 1 billion in North American retail sales in just 26 months. Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock earned the most money in 2007 worldwide, while it's the number one best-selling video game...

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Rate Guitar Hero III now available for mobile phones

Original at Geek.com external link    Wed, Dec 26

By Brian Osborne Share This Now you can still be a Guitar Hero even when you are on the go. Verizon Wireless, Hands-On Mobile, and Activision have announced the availability of a mobile version of Guitar Hero III. The game will be available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers. Guitar Hero III Mobile wi...

Rate DigitalBattle’s Guitar Hero 3 Review

Original at DigitalBattle external link    Fri, Dec 21

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By Brian Lockhart Final Score: 87/100 Related PostsGuitar Hero III Made By NeversoftGuitar Hero and Guitar Hero II, two of the biggest games of the last generation, will not be develop…Review Roundup: Guitar Hero 2Guitar Hero was one of the most innovative PS2 games since the EyeToy, and was praised in al...

Rate Rock Band PS3 Patch Adds Guitar Hero III Controller Support

Original at Shacknews external link    Thu, Dec 6

Activision expressly prohibits the use of this Guitar Hero controller with any other game." An update to the PlayStation 3 version of Harmonix's Rock Band will arrive later today, granting compatibility with the wireless Les Paul controller bundled in the PS3 version of Guitar Hero III...

Rate How Will Activision Blizzard Change Games Sector?

Original at GigaOM external link    Mon, Dec 3

By Jane Pinckard Activision CEO Kotick said in one interview that he’s counting on Blizzard’s strength overseas to help carry other Activision brands — such as Guitar Hero — to Asia. Blizzard is also working on Starcraft II, a brand that remains very popular in South Korea.

Rate Podcast: Activision Chief Drops His Pants at Airport [Hot Tears Of Shame]

Original at Kotaku external link    Wed, Nov 28

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By Brian Ashcraft Activision honcho Robert Kotick is not a nerd. He has a totally cool nickname, "Bobby." And cool guys have a nickname like that. His company puts out cool games like Call of Duty 4 and Guitar Hero. Bobby recently told a room full of press:

Rate Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 042 -- Intervention

Original at Xbox 360 Fanboy external link    Mon, Nov 12

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By Richard Mitchell Rock Band gold, sold separately Word Puzzle and Switchball on XBLA Xbox 360 Family Timer confirmed Lost Planet: Colonies sequel on USK Guitar Hero on South Park (Assassin's commercial overload during South Park) Halo 3 matchmaking updates, bugs and maps Guitar Hero III shortages expe...

Rate Edinburgh Interactive Festival Games Screening returns for 2007

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By Ceasar S. The event will play host to regional premieres of Codemasters' Rise of the Argonauts (PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) and Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3), along with Activision's Guitar Hero III (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii).

Rate Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s songs all revealed before its July 24th release date

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By supadupagama RedOctane and Activision today showed the full list of songs included in the July 24th (U.S. release date) semi-sequel Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s on PlayStation 2. You’ll be able to rock out with your jock out in this 1980s edition of the blockbuster music franchise. After playing to ma...

Rate Guitar Hero III set for Wii, so is a challenger called Rock Band

Original at Qj.net external link    Wed, Apr 25

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By Glen D. Nintendo fans have long been left out of the household phenomenon known as Guitar Hero I and II. They didn't get it on the GameCube, while PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 enjoyed the six-string riffs of Activision's classic peripheral-equipped game.

Rate RedOctane releases GH II's controller patch on Xbox Live; (UPDATE) patch bricking Xbox 360s?

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