Tagged: Guitar Hero
Activision axes Guitar Hero, True Crimes, makes layoffs and dev closures
Who could foresee something like this happening? It seems like only yesterday we were holding a plastic guitar controller for the first time and had quickly become addicted to the craze. With actually only a mere lifespan of 5 years Activision has disbanded its Guitar Hero business unit and announced that it will cease development of the planned 2011 Guitar Hero game along with other big closures as well.
DJ Hero 2 Review
A year later and the sequel sets to deliver a huge soundtrack, famed DJ’s and new ways to play. Now one you would think that music based games would have slowed down but they’re stronger then ever this year. DJ Hero 2 is no exception as it takes most of what it had in the original and turns it up to 11. Click the link to see our review.
Hero Music Library Growning This Summer
The Gods of music have smiled down upon everyone and has released more tracks available for download this summer.
Guitar and DJ Hero to Get New Track Packs in Time for the 4th of July
DJ Hero and Guitar Hero are expanding their music libraries with their new DLC for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii.
Power Gig to be at E3
Guitars used to play video games and air drums?!?!? I like the idea, Rock Band eat your heart out.
Peripherals: The problem with the gaming industry
Acitivion recently announced that they will be bringing Band Hero to the DS and what would a new music game from Acitivision be without a new peripheral? Say hello to the Band Hero drum grip, the new piece of fake minature instrument for the DS. The “Drum Grip” will slide into the GBA slot of the DS similar to the Guitar Grip of Guitar Hero On Tour. The drum grip features four drum pads which will provide a “more realistic” feel to playing the drums on the DS, the peripheral is set to launch with Band Hero in November. The game is sure to make lots of sales however, this peripheral represents a major problem for the gaming industry.
