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Guitar Hero II Updates

  • ACMI Game Masters - Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy

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    Harmonix co-founders Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy speak about replicating the experience of creating music and performing in front of a crowd, and helping people connect and interact with music in a deeper way.
    Video - Posted Jul 2, 2012 6:34 am GMT

  • Interview With Greg Lopiccolo From Harmonix

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    We sit down with Greg Lopiccolo and discuss the past, present, and future of Harmonix.
    Video - Posted Mar 12, 2011 4:05 am GMT

  • Guitar Hero: Gone for good or just for now?

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    Analysts disagree on whether Activision could have done things differently to keep rhythm series viable, but expect Tony Hawk to make an eventual return.
    News - Posted Feb 10, 2011 9:51 pm GMT

  • Guitar Hero, DJ Hero DLC done after February

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    Activision confirms that downloadable content pipeline will dry up after this month.
    News - Posted Feb 10, 2011 6:35 pm GMT

  • Guitar Hero business unit disbanded, True Crime: Hong Kong canceled, Tony Hawk on hold

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    Once-mighty rhythm franchise's latest installment canned; DJ Hero discontinued; United Front's open-world game also given the chop; no new skateboarding game in 2011; Activision's global workforce being culled by 7%.
    News - Posted Feb 9, 2011 9:40 pm GMT

  • Microsoft patents muscle-control tech

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    Dual USPTO filings show Xbox 360 maker is looking into wearable controllers activated by muscles' electrical signals; Guitar Hero shown in demo video.
    News - Posted Jan 4, 2010 10:33 pm GMT

  • Sports, music games exempt from ratings in latest UK bill

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    Draft of Digital Economy measure proposes exceptions for games situated in athletics, rhythm, religion genres.
    News - Posted Nov 23, 2009 7:50 pm GMT

  • Guitar Hero TV show, Call of Duty movie under consideration - Report

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    Activision looking to translate its rhythm game, war action series into small- and big-screen properties, claims the Hollywood Reporter; concert tour also a possibility.
    News - Posted May 8, 2009 7:07 pm GMT

  • Guitar Hero tops $2 billion, Activision Blizzard earns $981 million in Q1

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    Rhythm franchise only third series to top lifetime-sales milestone; COD4 sales hit 13 million; World Tour, Lich King top multiplatform, PC charts for quarter; MMORPG revenues more than $100 million per month.
    News - Posted May 7, 2009 9:50 pm GMT

  • Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero, DJ Hero confirmed for fall '09

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    Activision confirms previously rumoured Heroes arriving this autumn, alongside Van Halen; full Greatest Hits/Smash Hits setlist revealed; first shot of turntable controller inside.
    News - Posted May 7, 2009 3:40 pm GMT

  • Prince kissed off Guitar Hero deal

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    With Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and Guitar Hero: Metallica already out, and Guitar Hero: Van Halen widely rumored, the search is on for the next big musical act to get its own game in Activision's rhythm franchise. One title people can knock off the list is Prince, the rock-funk legend behind such...
    Staff Blog - Posted May 1, 2009 1:07 am GMT

  • Activision trademarks 'Sing Hero'

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    Megapublisher's USPTO filing might be first sign of new competitor for Konami's Karaoke Revolution and Sony's SingStar series.
    News - Posted Mar 11, 2009 11:03 pm GMT

  • Activision rocking out Van Halen, Band Hero, Guitar Hero 5 in '09?

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    Source: UK game-info site Eurogamer.What we heard: During a February 11 earnings call, Activision Publishing president and CEO Mike Griffith talked about the year's Guitar Hero titles. Those included Guitar Hero: Metallica (due out March 29), Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits for consoles, and a new...
    Staff Blog - Posted Mar 7, 2009 12:44 am GMT

  • Gibson Guitar Hero suit thrown out

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    Federal judge denies claim by Guitar maker alleging that instruments for Activision's rhythm franchise violated 1999 patent.
    News - Posted Mar 3, 2009 1:25 am GMT

  • Halo Wars demo dated at Microsoft CES keynote

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    Sci-fi RTS trial due out February 5; Windows 7 beta begins this week; 10 billion hours of "gaming and socializing" clocked on Xbox Live.
    News - Posted Jan 8, 2009 6:36 am GMT

  • Video Q&A: Shane Kim on more Gears

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    We talk to Corporate VP of Microsoft Game Studios Shane Kim about Gears of War 2, among other things, at the Microsoft Spring Showcase 2008.
    Video - Posted May 14, 2008 12:13 pm GMT

  • Q&A: Blind Guardian on music in games

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    German band Blind Guardian talk to GameSpot about their appearance in the upcoming Sacred 2, and what it's like to be a guitarist playing Guitar Hero.
    News - Posted May 2, 2008 12:59 pm GMT

  • Gibson encores patent suit to Rock Band

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    Instrument maker's quest to have Activision's Guitar Hero pulled from store shelves extended to include EA, MTV, and Harmonix's latest four-piece rhythm game.
    News - Posted Mar 24, 2008 7:28 pm GMT

  • Gibson frets retailers with Guitar Hero patent suit

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    Instrument maker files suit against vendors to keep Activision's rhythm game off store shelves; publisher says case stems from refusal to renew support.
    News - Posted Mar 21, 2008 1:16 am GMT

  • Gibson Xploring Guitar Hero patent infringement

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    Longtime supporter of Activision's best-selling rhythm franchise claims game violates patent filed in 1999 for "technology for simulating a musical performance."
    News - Posted Mar 12, 2008 10:40 pm GMT
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Review Scores

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PS2
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Game Info

  • Xbox 360 Release Info

    • Release Date: Apr 3, 2007 (US)
    • ESRB: T
      Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older.

  • PS2 Release Info

    • Release Date: Nov 7, 2006 (US)
    • ESRB: T
      Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older.

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