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Guitar Hero set list unveiled
RedOctane runs down its rhythm rocker's repertoire for virtual Van Halens; actual Van Halens conspicuous by their absence.
RedOctane runs down its rhythm rocker's repertoire for virtual Van Halens; actual Van Halens conspicuous by their absence.
NEWS - Posted Nov 3, 2005 5:31 pm PT
Gibson encores patent suit to Rock Band
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.
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 11:28 am PT
Activision calls dibs on Guitar Villain, Drum Villain
Trademark applications filed late last year suggest a pair of Guitar Hero spin-offs in the publisher's future.
Trademark applications filed late last year suggest a pair of Guitar Hero spin-offs in the publisher's future.
NEWS - Posted Jan 17, 2007 3:34 pm PT
God of War rolls D.I.C.E.Sony's Greek myth-inspired actioner takes home AIAS' top honor; Guitar Hero rocks out with five awards.
NEWS - Posted Feb 9, 2006 11:18 pm PT
New Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, and 007 coming in 2007-8
Activision promises new installments in hit franchises during its next fiscal year; new Marvel and Tony Hawk titles planned, as well.
Activision promises new installments in hit franchises during its next fiscal year; new Marvel and Tony Hawk titles planned, as well.
NEWS - Posted Aug 3, 2006 5:55 pm PT
Vivendi merges with Activision in $18.9B deal
Game industry sees paradigm shift as number two and number three independent game publishers ally to form "Activision Blizzard"; Vivendi to control 52 percent stake.
Game industry sees paradigm shift as number two and number three independent game publishers ally to form "Activision Blizzard"; Vivendi to control 52 percent stake.
NEWS - Posted Dec 2, 2007 10:14 am PT
G4 announces G-phoria winners, books Jack Thompson
Cable television network names Elder Scrolls IV Game of the Year, invites vociferous game critic to appear on Attack of the Show. [UPDATE] Debate footage now online.
Cable television network names Elder Scrolls IV Game of the Year, invites vociferous game critic to appear on Attack of the Show. [UPDATE] Debate footage now online.
NEWS - Posted Aug 10, 2006 1:19 pm PT
Q&A: RedOctane's Kai Huang
Founder and president of the California-based company spills the beans on Guitar Hero III, how he came up with the idea, and why some great songs aren't in the game.
Founder and president of the California-based company spills the beans on Guitar Hero III, how he came up with the idea, and why some great songs aren't in the game.
NEWS - Posted Apr 16, 2007 8:28 am PT
RedOctane sues guitar manufacturer
Guitar Hero publisher and parent company Activision bring legal action to bear against the maker of an unlicensed line of controllers for the popular game.
Guitar Hero publisher and parent company Activision bring legal action to bear against the maker of an unlicensed line of controllers for the popular game.
NEWS - Posted Sep 19, 2006 5:46 pm PT
Guitar Hero II creator plays UK
Harmonix's Josh Randall to give rare lecture at Cybersonica festival in London, as well as show Guitar Hero sequel for first time in UK.
Harmonix's Josh Randall to give rare lecture at Cybersonica festival in London, as well as show Guitar Hero sequel for first time in UK.
NEWS - Posted May 16, 2006 7:43 am PT
MTV to acquire Guitar Hero developer
Harmonix Music Systems to become latest member of the Viacom media empire; price set at $175 million in cash.
Harmonix Music Systems to become latest member of the Viacom media empire; price set at $175 million in cash.
NEWS - Posted Sep 22, 2006 10:40 am PT
Guitar Hero rocks out soundtrack
Red Octane strums out partial list of songs to be included in the guitar sim; Jimi, Red Hots, and Sabbath among them.
Red Octane strums out partial list of songs to be included in the guitar sim; Jimi, Red Hots, and Sabbath among them.
NEWS - Posted Jun 20, 2005 4:03 pm PT
TAC countersues over Guitar Hero controllers
Peripheral manufacturer claims that RedOctane actually swiped its design from another company's Guitar Freaks controller.
Peripheral manufacturer claims that RedOctane actually swiped its design from another company's Guitar Freaks controller.
NEWS - Posted Sep 21, 2006 1:45 pm PT
Edinburgh goes interactiveEdinburgh Interactive Entertainment Festival returns this month; public game screenings and industry conferences confirmed.
NEWS - Posted Aug 7, 2006 9:50 am PT
Konami trademarks 'Guitar Revolution'
The maker of Guitar Freaks may be planning a new axe-based music game for US release.
The maker of Guitar Freaks may be planning a new axe-based music game for US release.
NEWS - Posted Jul 10, 2006 3:57 pm PT
Guitar Hero rocks out to the tune of $1 billion
The rock star-wannabe franchise has blasted through industry records, and sold quite a lot of games.
The rock star-wannabe franchise has blasted through industry records, and sold quite a lot of games.
NEWS - Posted Jan 22, 2008 8:48 am PT
Gibson Xploring Guitar Hero patent infringement
Longtime supporter of Activision's best-selling rhythm franchise claims game violates patent filed in 1999 for "technology for simulating a musical performance."
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 2:40 pm PT
Activision Q2 earnings, Guitar Hero III launch break records
[UPDATE] Rhythm game sells over $115 million in week after launch--over one-third of publisher's entire July-September earnings; company expecting $1B holiday quarter, reveals three new titles.
[UPDATE] Rhythm game sells over $115 million in week after launch--over one-third of publisher's entire July-September earnings; company expecting $1B holiday quarter, reveals three new titles.
NEWS - Posted Nov 5, 2007 2:20 pm PT
Q&A: Morhaime on Activision-Blizzard union
President and cofounder of World of Warcraft publisher pulls back curtain on the $18.9 billion dollar deal that changed the face of gaming.
President and cofounder of World of Warcraft publisher pulls back curtain on the $18.9 billion dollar deal that changed the face of gaming.
NEWS - Posted Dec 2, 2007 6:50 pm PT
Retail Radar: GameCube price drop on the way?
Marketing materials have been sent to EB Games in preparation for a drop; GameStop details God Hand plot.
Marketing materials have been sent to EB Games in preparation for a drop; GameStop details God Hand plot.
NEWS - Posted Apr 29, 2006 4:51 pm PT
