Guitar Hero to find a new home in the arcade. Update: REAL!

Guitar Hero has been released to nearly every platform, with great success. Will the rhythm game franchise hit arcades next? An unnamed source says yes, and we'll hear about it tomorrow.

November 17, 2008 - 10:25AM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Activision buys Budcat Creations, more Guitar Hero coming

After having worked on a number of Guitar Hero titles, Budcat Creations has been purchased by Activision. No surprises there—expect even more Guitar Hero titles in the future.

November 10, 2008 - 02:25PM CT - by Michael Thompson

Gene Simmons guitar controller on the way

Gene Simmons is bringing his own controller to the worlds of Rock Band and Guitar Hero.

November 10, 2008 - 01:09PM CT - by Michael Thompson

Activision financials show reliance on WoW, GH cash cows

Activision Blizzard may have suffered some losses due to the bumps in merging the two companies, but a reliance on huge franchises that continue to sell means things are looking good for the software giant. With an onslaught of sequels and updates, however, gamers may tire of the company's key titles.

November 06, 2008 - 10:50AM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Activision lost out on Beatles because of "inflexibility"

According to reports, Activision lost out on the rights to the Beatles because of its CEO's "inflexibility" when it comes to licensed music.

November 03, 2008 - 11:57AM CT - by Andrew Webster

Rocking out with a pair of full-size Rock Band guitars

With Rock Band and Guitar Hero playing nice on the controller front, gamers may be more likely to spend on quality instruments. Ars rocks out with two full-sized, premium guitars for the games, and gives our verdict.

October 05, 2008 - 06:10PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Activision CEO: music labels need us more than we need them

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick believes that music labels should be paying developers who use their songs in games like Guitar Hero, instead of the other way around.

September 26, 2008 - 11:35AM CT - by Andrew Webster

Brett Ratner yearns to make Guitar Hero movie

Brett Ratner loves Guitar Hero. He loves it so much that he's trying to make a movie based on the game... thankfully, Activision has yet to think this is a good idea.

August 29, 2008 - 01:30PM CT - by Michael Thompson

Warner Music to rhythm games: pay up or the music gets it!

Warner Music Group boss Edgar Bronfman said yesterday that music labels aren't "real" partners in the rhythm game market yet. Unless Warner sees more cash, it will be "hesitant" to license further tracks to Guitar Hero or Rock Band.

August 07, 2008 - 10:36AM CT - by Nate Anderson

$180 for a Guitar Hero controller? Here's the Starpex

A new contender for craziest rhythm game accessory has entered the ring: say hello to the $180 Starpex guitar for the PS2 and PS3.

July 31, 2008 - 12:15PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Activision Blizzard announces stock split

It's a good day to be a stockholder in Activision Blizzard, as Christmas seems to have come early in the form of a two-for-one stock split.

July 14, 2008 - 03:16PM CT - by Michael Thompson

Slash and burn: Activision cashes in on Guitar Hero

Activision has made piles of cash from the Guitar Hero franchise, but can it create something special without the help of Harmonix? We explore this question, and along the way we review Guitar Hero: On Tour, and Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.

July 06, 2008 - 11:45PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Showdown: two Guitar Hero games in seven days; is the brand diluted?

With Guitar Hero: On Tour on shelves, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith coming next Sunday, and Guitar Hero: World Tour on the horizon, Ben and Frank argue about whether or not Activision is expanding its horizons or merely diluting its brand.

June 23, 2008 - 12:50PM CT - by Frank Caron

The Beatles may be crucial in upcoming rhythm game wars

Music games are only as good as their music, so it's no surprise that both Activision and MTV Games are desperately seeking the holy grail of licensing: the Beatles.

June 23, 2008 - 09:45AM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Nintendo makes it official: Nintendo DS Guitar Hero bundle incoming

$179.99 will get you a Nintendo DS with the Guitar Hero logo and a copy of the new Guitar Hero: On Tour DS game. The knowledge that there will be another Nintendo DS bundle in a week is free.

June 12, 2008 - 10:31AM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith track list released

The tiers and track list for Guitar Hero: Aerosmith have been announced, including The Clash, The Cult, and the Black Crowes.

June 03, 2008 - 12:30PM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Metallica may be starring in the next Guitar Hero title

Activision's new strategy of creating Guitar Hero games around specific bands continues with what seems like proof of Guitar Hero: Metallica.

June 03, 2008 - 11:11AM CT - by Ben Kuchera

Loneliness breeds creepiness: Guitar Hero robot built

What happens when your friend continuously wipes the floor with you in Guitar Hero? Why, build a robot capable of doing the same to him, of course.

June 02, 2008 - 02:30PM CT - by Michael Thompson

Brett Ratner wants to make video game movies

According to director Brett Ratner, video games are more exciting than films. He's hoping to bring some of that thrill to movie audiences.

May 27, 2008 - 12:30PM CT - by Michael Thompson

Get your drum sticks ready: Guitar Hero World Tour debuts

Guitar Hero: World Tour, the newest Guitar Hero console title, is due this fall with the "most realistic" drums and the "biggest set list."

May 21, 2008 - 02:59PM CT - by Frank Caron