Guitar Hero Wii replacement program launches
Activision lets customers "pre-register" to be notified when surround sound-capable versions of RedOctane's rhythm game become available.
Activision lets customers "pre-register" to be notified when surround sound-capable versions of RedOctane's rhythm game become available.
Publisher again revises third-quarter and full-year fiscal projections upward on the success of best-selling franchises Guitar Hero and Call of Duty.
Irate dad sells pot-smoking son's rhythm-game Christmas gift for more than 100 times its original value on popular Internet auction site.
Northern country broaches billion-dollar milestone as November's haul grows by nearly 42 percent to C$209 million.
Last month was a record-breaking one for US retail gaming revenue, but what lessons are being pulled from the numbers?
Massive holiday haul pushes YTD earnings over $13.1 billion, Wii narrowly misses 1-million-sales mark; Call of Duty 4 victorious with 2-million-unit total.
Class-action suit filed against Activision seeks financial restitution over false claims of stereo sound in Wii version of the game.
Developer of rhythm game claims to have resolved compatibility issues with PS3 Guitar Hero controller, but can't release update due to rival publisher's objection.
Following widespread audio complaints, Activision will issue free, revamped replacements for rhythm rocker on Nintendo's console in early 2008.
President and cofounder of World of Warcraft publisher pulls back curtain on the $18.9 billion dollar deal that changed the face of gaming.
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.
Which guitar controllers work with Rock Band and Guitar Hero? Keep track in our guitar compatibility charts.
Guitar teachers disagree on whether the popular video game franchise will drive future interest in the instrument.
Developer says it's working to make non-Rock Band PS3 controllers compatible and pledges to replace faulty hardware.
Wedbush Morgan Securities' Michael Pachter estimates the runaway hit of a rhythm game will put $550 million in Activision's coffers this fiscal year.
Publisher raises its predictions for its third quarter and fiscal year on strong response to October and Thanksgiving weekend sales.
Activision to offer Gibson Les Paul and Kramer for their respective Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and PS2 versions as stand-alone purchases early next year.
Mjolnir Mix featuring guitar virtuoso Steve Vai will be available for free on Xbox Live Marketplace on Thanksgiving.
Weekly sales for Strokes, Sonic Youth, and Slipknot tracks included in Activision's latest triple over release period.
Industry watchers unfazed by less-than-expected revenues for the month leading into holiday sales rush.
Industry trackers put software sales near $514 million while hardware tally more than doubles; Guitar Hero III takes four of the top 10 software sales spots.
Ad-serving network to provide dynamic in-game adverts to PC, Xbox 360 versions of Guitar Hero III and Tony Hawk's Proving Ground.
Trio of industry watchers project 50 to 60 percent software sales spike on Guitar Hero III; Wii predicted to regain hardware sales crown.
Shooters from Bungie and 2K get most nods for testosterone-infused network's December 9 award show.
Velvet Revolver and Foo Fighters get three-song downloadable track packs on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network today.
The simExchange's Jesse Divnich suggests Activision's rhythm-game champion will score a solid victory over Harmonix's upstart.
Industry watchers laud publisher's record-setting Q2 performance but raise cautions on future growth potential.
It's looking to be a week of mock warfare.
How is the nationwide retailer handling the fourth-quarter release crush? Vice president of marketing Tom De Napoli explains.
[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.
Next episode of Comedy Central show to feature Stan and Kyle shredding on Activision's hit rhythm game.
Tabula Rasa, PS3 Stranglehold, 360 Virtua Fighter 5, Battalion Wars 2, and many others fill up the US Halloween week release slate.
More than 3,000 stores set to begin selling Activision's latest in the wee hours of Sunday morning.
Apple and Activision whip up premade playlists for purchase featuring all the original songs covered and featured in the four Guitar Hero games.
Five-song sample of Activision's latest hits XBL on Tuesday; Target to get $110 two-guitar PS2 bundle.
We rock out to some legendary rock-and-roll songs as we try out the upcoming Windows version of the popular console franchise.
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We learn about the process of creating the clubs you'll be rocking in GHIII, straight from the artists who created them.
Neversoft's first stab at the megapopular rock-rhythm franchise looks like a winner after our playtime with a nearly finished version.
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