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The NPD Group, GfK Chart-Track Limited and Enterbrain, Inc., today announced the release of the "Top Global Markets Report" which collates software sales data from each firm for the US, the UK and Japan. The results are not surprising.



Some may remember a couple of a fiasco a couple of months ago when gamers were notified that the guitar peripheral in Guitar Hero wouldn't be compatible with the similarly styled Rock Band, and vica versa. Gamers worried that the increasing popularity of this music g...



Following the surprising news yesterday that Activision dropped the Sierra development group and a large chunk of its portfolio as part of its merger with Blizzard, Double Fine’s Tim Schafer has thankfully come in to let fans know that Brutal Legend is still in development...



Can't afford the $100 price-tag to go to BlizzCon in California this year? No worries then, because Blizzard have announced that BlizzCon 2008 will be televised in the States, thanks to a partnership with pay per view channel DIRECTV.



Blizzard have sent out word letting everyone know that tickets for the upcoming BlizzCon will go sale on August 11. BlizzCon 2008 will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, CA, between October 10th - 11th. Tickets will cost a... substantial $100. "We have an e...



As part of a new series of articles, the "Breakfast Topic" will take important issues relevant to the gaming industry today and give you a particular subject to chew over early each morning. Today's topic: The Activision Blizzard merger. Almost a year ag...



Speaking under strict conditions of anonymity, a UK source familiar with the Activision Blizzard merger has confirmed to VG247 that the Ghostbusters video game hasn't been canned, but will simple be put out to tender. The game was assumed cancelled this morning when ...



This will be a sad day for the gaming community, if the words of the recent press release from the newly formed Activision Blizzard is to be taken literally. Activision announced early this morning that only five Vivendi IPs will make the transition through the recent Act...



I'll be the first to admit that I enjoyed the original game despite its many flaws; the geek in me just can't resist the premise of all of Marvel's greatest heroes (and some villians) coming together in an action based RPG. So it's with much joy that I announce the confirmation of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2: Fusion.



Activision has posted the tracklist for the French, Italian, German and Spanish "European version" of the upcoming DS version of Guitar Hero. The UK version (when was the UK taken out of Europe?) contains the same track list as the American version, just released this week.



I had a friend who once went over her online time, and she ended up with a $900 bill. But, that was way back before unlimited Internet access became the norm. But friends, that may soon change. It looks like the online habits of many may soon face a huge cutback.



So, the lone Metallica track in the Guitar Hero universe, One,isn't enough for you? Me either. Apparently, Activision has Metallica fans everywhere in mind. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, had a very interesting tidbit listed - a new title called Guitar Hero: Metallica.



The Guitar Hero franchise is known and loved by gamers all over the world. It's the perfect game for anyone who always wanted to play the guitar, but could never bother actually learning it. Songs both easy and difficult could be played over and over again in your own...



From 12:00 a.m. on February 16 till 11:59 p.m. on February 18, owners of Guitar Hero III on the 360 or PS3 will have the opportunity to download, free of charge, the classic Aerosmith song "Dream On" as a playable track. This gift is just a little something to c...



Grab your old, dusty, plastic guitars and get ready to burst out the jams with the new Guitar Hero. Somethings a little different about this one. You will only be jamming with Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer; from Aerosmith.



On New Year's day, supporters of Presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul who are also World of Warcraft players plan to hold a march through the WoW virtual world.



We knew know that that Rock Band and Guitar Hero would end up butting heads at some point, but few of us probably imagined it would be occur in quite the fashion it was, as Activision and Harmonix have come to blows over compatibility issues with the guitar peripherals used in each other's games.



Don't worry, it's not World of Guitar Hero. Whilst MMORPG fans are still eagerly awaiting Wrath of the Lich, Blizzard appear to have set their eyes on other potential green pastures, and it has nothing to do with World of Warcraft.



Two video game giants are set to merge in a deal which could send shock waves throughout the global video games industry. Activision and Blizzard plan to form "the world's most profitable games business". The deal is thought to be worth $18.8 billion (£9.15bn).



Acting on a tip from Michael, I found out that for today only (as far as I can tell), Microsoft, Activision, and Red Octane have released the Halo 3 Mjolnir Mix (as played at the beginning of Microsoft's E3 conference) as a free downloadable track for Guitar Hero III.



Today I spent money I really didn't have on a game I really didn't need. That said, I now own Guitar Hero III for the Xbox 360. You all know I'm a GH nut, and I have all 4 games. Anywho...about the experience thus far. It's a lot more entertaining, to be sure.



A member of the official Guitar Hero forums managed to get an advanced copy of Guitar Hero III. He uploaded several gameplay footage onto Youtube including the boss battles, interface and some of the songs.



Another game has come under fire in the land down under. This time the OFLC has denied classification for Activision's first person shooter, Soldier of Fortune: Payback, thereby banning its sale in Australia.



In addition to the already more than impressive tracks already announced for the sure to be a hit rhythm game title Guitar Hero III, Activision has released even more. The new additions include the following - Same Old Song and Dance - Aerosmith Helicop...



Hot on the tails of EA's announced new tracks for competitor Rock Band, today new tracks for Guitar Hero III were unleashed upon the legions of diehard GH fans by Red Octane, Neversoft, and Activision. They are as follows (and in my humble opinion are kind of...meh)



Those of us here on VGC like to pride ourselves on our mature, unbiased approach to gaming culture, the industry, and gaming in general. It's an unfortunate pity that some games publishers cannot pride themselves on the same qualities, as Activision and Electronic Arts recently decided to demonstrate...



Guitar Hero, the phenomenally fun smash hit rhythm game series, has now had its third installment unveiled today by Activision. Apart from the updated graphics you'd expect with the current gen consoles, a new and much awaited twist has been added to the title: online multiplayer.

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