News

Stan Bush Thanks Kotaku Readers For Their Support

Stan Bush’s “The Touch” from the 1986 Transformers animated movie will soon be available as a free download for Guitar Hero World Tour, and the man himself thanks Kotaku readers for their support.


March 17, 2009
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Get Guitar Hero World Tour On The Cheap

If you’ve been toying with the idea of purchasing Guitar Hero World Tour, yet worried about spending nearly US$200 on another band game, Amazon’s video game Deal of the Day is here to help.


March 10, 2009
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Guitar Hero Bundles vs Software In Sales Showdown

Activision sell a lot of copies of Guitar Hero. Ever stop to wonder, though, what the breakdown is between sales of the game’s band kit, guitar bundles and plain ol’ game discs? Course you have.


March 7, 2009
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Rise Against Debuts New Tune In World Tour

Punk band Rise Against is the latest group to debut music in Guitar Hero World Tour, with the previously unreleased song “Death Blossoms” available next week as part of the Rise Against Track Pack.


March 4, 2009
News

Guitar Hero Marches On With Queen, Hendrix, and James Bond

Activision details their downloadable content lineup for Guitar Hero World Tour this month, bringing players more Hendrix, a little Queen, a smattering of European tracks, and the James Bond theme song.


February 13, 2009
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Guitar Hero Standalone Controllers Hit This Week

Finally. Starting Sunday Guitar Hero World Tour players will be able to purchase individual guitar controllers and drum kit controllers in stores in North America.


February 12, 2009
News

Activision Compiles Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits For 2009

Activision will squeeze more cash from the stone that is Guitar Hero with Guitar Hero:Greatest Hits. No, not Modern Hits. This is the ultimate cash-in, a “best of” compilation for Guitar Hero World Tour.


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Activision: No Plans To Drop Phelps, A-Rod From Guitar Hero Ads

Now that Alex Rodriguez has admitted to being a juicer and Michael Phelps has been caught sucking on a bong, will Activision yank its Guitar Hero World Tour ad spots featuring the two? Nope!


February 9, 2009
In Real Life

Have Your Rock Band Cake, and GH:WT Bundle for $60, Too

Ed B. has had a helluva two weeks. First he got married, and his bride gave him that Rock Band drum cake. Then Best Buy gave him Guitar Hero: World Tour, with instruments, for $60.


February 6, 2009
In Real Life

Guitar Hero Car Repeatedly Turning Left At Daytona 500

Activision will once again throw tons of cash at the Guitar Hero franchise via NASCAR endorsement, as it sponsors cars at the Daytona 500 race and beyond promoting “upcoming Guitar Hero titles.”