Guitar Hero, Rock Band Sales to 'Moderate' for Holiday, says GameStop
Although music games are still expected to sell very well, they aren't expected to be quite as robust this holiday season, GameStop said.
- Type: News
- Posted: 11/20/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
GameStop Sales Climb to Almost $1.7 Billion, But Profit Dips in Q3
The tough economy and a tough comparison against Halo 3's launch led to a net earnings drop and slightly lowered guidance, but GameStop remains quite strong.
- Type: News
- Posted: 11/20/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Guitar Hero World Tour's Dollar Sales More Than Double Rock Band 2
Guitar Hero generated $40 million more than Rock Band 2 in October and its unit sales are fast approaching Rock Band 2's despite MTV's game having released earlier.
- Type: News
- Posted: 11/14/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Guitar Hero World Tour Gets The Killers Track Pack
Right at the same time that "Day & Age" releases, fans will be able to enjoy two of the the album's tracks in the The Killers Track Pack.
- Type: News
- Posted: 11/14/2008
- Written By: David Radd
Guitar Hero Gets Development Boost from Budcat Creations Acquisition
Activision Publishing has purchased the Iowa-based studio and has already assigned it a new Guitar Hero project.
- Type: News
- Posted: 11/10/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit 'Virtually Sold Out'
Activision has announced that the full band kit for Guitar Hero has been selling very well and the publisher does not expect it'll be able to completely satisfy demand.
- Type: News
- Posted: 11/05/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Guitar Hero World Tour Sees 25,000 User-Generated Songs; Activision Considers 'Subscription Opportunity'
Activision is very pleased with the initial response to the Guitar Hero music studio feature in its newest Guitar Hero game. 25,000 songs have been created in just 10 days.
- Type: News
- Posted: 11/05/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Harmonix: Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero World Tour Not Competing
While some would say the two franchises are going head-to-head, Rock Band 2 lead designer Dan Teasdale begs to differ.
- Type: News
- Posted: 11/04/2008
- Written By: David Radd
Beatles' Rights Holders Turned Off by Activision's Attitude
As MTV and Activision battled to secure the rights to The Beatles, it may have been comments by Activision boss Bobby Kotick that pushed the rights holders in MTV's direction.
- Type: News
- Posted: 11/03/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
Guitar Hero Drum Malfunction 'An Isolated Manufacturing Issue,' says Activision
If you picked up Guitar Hero World Tour this week and are experiencing problems with the drums, Activision may offer you a "drum tuning kit."
- Type: News
- Posted: 10/28/2008
- Written By: James Brightman
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