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Q&A: Blind Guardian on music in games
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.
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 4:59 am PT
NPD: 2007 game earnings nearly $18 billion, Halo 3 sells 4.82 million
Annual tally sees non-PC revenue rise 43 percent to new record; massive Wii, 360, PS3 sales see December top $4.8 billion; Call of Duty 4, Wii Play, Super Mario Galaxy among top 10 games of last year.
Annual tally sees non-PC revenue rise 43 percent to new record; massive Wii, 360, PS3 sales see December top $4.8 billion; Call of Duty 4, Wii Play, Super Mario Galaxy among top 10 games of last year.
NEWS - Posted Jan 17, 2008 5:18 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
Spot On: Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition
The legendary book of records' compilation of game factoids is due out next month; GameSpot samples some of its interesting informational tidbits.
The legendary book of records' compilation of game factoids is due out next month; GameSpot samples some of its interesting informational tidbits.
NEWS - Posted Jan 30, 2008 8:38 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
E3 06: Sony's booth holds PS3 surprisesMassive exhibit sports dozens of playable kiosks for Sony's next-gen console, including a demo for previously unannounced titles Wardevil: Enigma and something new from the creators of Indigo Prophecy.
NEWS - Posted May 10, 2006 4:25 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
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
Golden Joysticks shift into Gears
Epic's shooter wins top honors at 25th annual UK gaming awards ceremony; Nintendo named publisher of the year.
Epic's shooter wins top honors at 25th annual UK gaming awards ceremony; Nintendo named publisher of the year.
NEWS - Posted Oct 26, 2007 5:32 pm 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
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 Exclusive Preview - The Set List and MoreRedOctane and Harmonix's shreddin' sequel is almost here, and we ripped through the latest build.
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 4, 2006 4:44 pm PT
Final Guitar Hero II tracklist confirmed
RedOctane names 40 songs for upcoming sequel, says there will be an additional 24 unlockable tracks.
RedOctane names 40 songs for upcoming sequel, says there will be an additional 24 unlockable tracks.
NEWS - Posted Oct 10, 2006 10:10 am 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
Retail Radar: No Spore 'til '07, Guitar Hero sequel $89.99?
Changes to GameStop's database hint that Will Wright's sim may be delayed--and Red Octane's rocker won't come cheap.
Changes to GameStop's database hint that Will Wright's sim may be delayed--and Red Octane's rocker won't come cheap.
NEWS - Posted Apr 25, 2006 4:16 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
Brit bookies taking bets on top holiday game
Online gambling site announces odds for the Christmas top slot; Need for Speed the current fave.
Online gambling site announces odds for the Christmas top slot; Need for Speed the current fave.
NEWS - Posted Dec 4, 2006 12:37 pm PT
Guitar Hero III platforms confirmed?
RedOctane site lists Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PS2 editions of next installment as fall releases before info is pulled.
RedOctane site lists Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PS2 editions of next installment as fall releases before info is pulled.
NEWS - Posted Apr 10, 2007 1:35 pm 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 II Exclusive Preview - The Practice Mode (Finally) ComethRemember how your fingers bled when you tried to beat 'Bark at the Moon' on expert? We feel your pain, and bring you glad tidings of a new mode in the Guitar Hero sequel that will ease your frustration.
PREVIEW - Posted Jul 27, 2006 6:27 pm PT
