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Activision's Q1 09 Sets Records for Non-Holiday Quarter
We all knew that Activision had it good, even before their proposed merger with Blizzard, but these results cinch it. $650 million for Q1 2009, which was propelled by Kung Fu Panda, Guitar Hero: On Tour and Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.
- Type: News
- Posted: 07/15/2008
- Written By: David Radd
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Track List Revealed
Well over half of the 41 songs are from the veteran rock group, but there are a number of recognizable songs from other groups which achieved the height of their popularity in the '80s.
- Type: News
- Posted: 06/23/2008
- Written By: David Radd
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Going NASCAR
Not to be outdone by Nintendo's NASCAR efforts, Activision will deck out the No. 40 Dodge during the race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with a Guitar Hero: Aerosmith design.
- Type: News
- Posted: 06/18/2008
- Written By: David Radd
Analyst: Guitar Hero for DS to Sell 'Several Million' at Launch
Guitar Hero: On Tour should not be underestimated, says Signal Hill analyst Todd Greenwald. Big-box retailers are expected to support the release "very heavily."
- Type: News
- Posted: 05/06/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Activision Secures Exclusive Aerosmith License for Guitar Hero
Not entirely shocking considering they have a whole game devoted to the band, but Activision has confirmed that Aerosmith is indeed exclusive to the Guitar Hero franchise for now.
- Type: News
- Posted: 04/29/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Pre-Order Details
In case you just can't get enough Guitar Hero and absolutely have to have the latest incarnation (with an Aerosmith branded guitar) then we've got some important info for you.
- Type: News
- Posted: 04/15/2008
- Written By: David Radd
Activision Publicly Calls Out Gibson's Patent Suit
Saying that the "claims are disingenuous and lack any justification" Activision is decrying the suit that Gibson has filed and implying it may be revenge for a dissolved partnership.
- Type: News
- Posted: 03/20/2008
- Written By: David Radd
Harmonix/Activision Lock Horns Over Guitar Hero Royalties
Earlier this week, Harmonix sued Activision... then withdrew the suit. This issue isn't finished, however, and it's over more than just bad blood for instrument controller compatibility.
- Type: News
- Posted: 03/12/2008
- Written By: David Radd
Bobby Kotick Ponders Call of Duty MMO, Guitar Hero Future
Emboldened by the Blizzard merger, Activision Chief Bobby Kotick is apparently looking at a possible MMO scenario for Call of Duty. He also talked about "line extensions" for Guitar Hero, and bringing the game to Asia.
- Type: News
- Posted: 03/05/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Analyst: Guitar Hero Franchise at 'Inflection Point;' Will Momentum Last?
An analyst with TheStreet.com has raised some concern over how long Activision can ride the Guitar Hero wave. He's skeptical about their releasing a game devoted entirely to Aerosmith.
- Type: News
- Posted: 03/03/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
- GenreMusic
- Release Date06/01/2008
- PublisherActivision
- DeveloperNeversoft Entertainment
- ESRBT - Teen
