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Guitar Hero is a series of music video games originally published by RedOctane and later by Activision which allow a player to become an interactive user/guitarist. The player uses a guitar-shaped peripheral to interact with the game and simulate guitar playing. The series of games are available on all major gaming platforms, including Playstation, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii.

The music tracks used in the games consist of licensed and independent rock music songs from the 1960s to the present. The game is popular at parties, and bars throughout the U.S. and Canada sponsor Guitar Hero nights which are very popular with patrons.

Within three years of its introduction, Guitar Hero had sold 23 million units globally and the franchise has become a cultural phenomenon. Music games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band have become so popular that they contributed to 32% of the industry's growth in 2008. Fittingly, Activision plans to triple the number of Guitar Hero games on sale by 2010.

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  • Songs in The Key of Guitar Hero: Obscure Gems From The Games


    Musicouch — Authority Authority: 424
         One of  the coolest things about the Guitar Hero Franchise is the fact that it gives bands an unbelievably large forum for exposure.  While the games are packed with the big names that obviously carry the franchise;  Your Metallicas, Korns, and Lynyrd Skynyrds, it also showcases some truly great new ...
    4 hours ago

  • Krator teases new Guitar Hero controller


    Gear Live — Authority Authority: 608
    Ever see a game peripheral so classy that you have to put your pants through an extra wash cycle? Speaker company Krator recently released pictures of the unreleased Krator Orpheus WG-07 controller for Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and dear god is that hot. Look at that inlay! It’s apparently made out of metal and ...
    10 hours ago

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 said to break records


    The Konformist Blog — Authority Authority: 134
    http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-10396593-52.html November 12, 2009 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 said to break sales records Daniel Terdiman Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is said to have broken the single-day sales record for an entertainment property. According to Activision, the game earned $310 million in ...
    16 hours ago

  • Guitar Hero: Van Halen - PS3 (T)


    GConsole.info — Authority Authority: 138
    Guitar Hero is back and you get to rock with the ultimate party band, Van Halen! Experience the hot licks and scissor kicks that made Van Halen the legends they are today. 25 epic Van Halen tracks, three scorching Eddie Van Halen signature solos, and 19 guest acts give fans the most comprehensive arena rock [...]
    21 hours ago

  • Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Wireless Bundle (PS3) $24.99 Shipped


    GamerHotline — Authority Authority: 573
    TODAY ONLY!!! Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Wireless Bundle (PS3) $24.99 Shipped Exp. TODAY!!! 12/2/09 Become a legend – face off against guitar icon Slash and others in insane boss battles featuring original tracks recorded exclusively for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Defeat opponents to achieve ...
    1 day ago

  • The Sarcastic Gamer Duelist League, Week 12-13 (Dec 2-Dec 15):Rock Band/Guitar Hero


    Sarcastic Gamer — Authority Authority: 483
    THIS IS THE FINAL STRETCH FOR DUELIST LEAGUE.  There’s a point in baseball called the “Slaughter Rule”, where one team pulls so far ahead that no one is going to catch up.  Obviously, if anyone’s been following, it’s generally a race for second place at this point, so we might as well get ready to hand ...
    1 day ago

  • Guitar Hero 5 Mobile Now Available


    Takes On Tech — Authority Authority: 144
    Glu Mobile has announced the worldwide launch of Guitar Hero 5 Mobile. The title was developed and published through Glu’s exclusive worldwide partnership with Activision Publishing. Guitar Hero 5 Mobile allows fans to pick up their mobile devices and rock out on the guitar, drums and bass guitar to a collection of ...
    2 days ago

  • Glu Mobile announced the Guitar Hero 5 Mobile


    Cell Phone News And Reviews : CellPhonesMarket.com — Authority Authority: 150
    Glu Mobile announced the Guitar Hero 5 Mobile Glu Mobile has announced the launch of Guitar Hero 5 Mobile. The latest game app should be a hit for people who have been hooked on to games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band and are aching to have them on their handsets. Guitar Hero 5 Mobile features three difficulty ...
    2 days ago

  • Guitar Hero 5 Mobile application has been launched


    Iccellphone — Authority Authority: 157
    Glu mobile has developed several application.And today this developer has launched its Guitar Hero 5 Mobile application.The Guitar Hero 5 mobile application is a nice app which should be very hot for those people who like games are similar to Rock Band and Guitar Hero. This Guitar Hero 5 Mobile application features ...
    2 days ago

  • Jaron Jams On . . . Hard Drive Issues (Part 2)


    Windows Operation System — Authority Authority: 168
    In this (first) episode, Jaron discusses a problem he had with his Xbox 360 Hard Drive. … 360 “Guitar Hero” “hard drive” Jaron Microsoft “Rock Band” “video games” “wawasee group” xbox “xbox 360″
    2 days ago

  • Daily Pulp – 12/1


    LimeWire Music Blog — Authority Authority: 518
    Stop the presses! Billy Corgan (pictured) is writing another book Nick Jonas will tour solo in 2010 Guns n’ Roses will tour South America next year Canada’s Hollerado won $250k in a battle of the bands contest Taylor Swift ’s “Our Song” will be available as a download for Guitar ...
    2 days ago

  • Guitar Hero 5 Mobile Launched


    Mobilewhack.com — Authority Authority: 619
    Glu Mobile has announced the launch of Guitar Hero 5 Mobile. The latest game app should be a hit for people who have been hooked on to games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band and are aching to have them on their handsets. Guitar Hero 5 Mobile features three difficulty settings which should drive mobile [...]
    2 days ago

  • Guitar Hero 5 Mobile Released


    BeefJack - The Gamer's Sauce. — Authority Authority: 496
    In keeping with Activision’s initiative to release every franchise’s newest iteration on any platform conceivable, the publisher Glu Mobile Inc. has today announced that Guitar Hero 5 is set to hit mobiles. As with Rock Band’s release on mobiles, Guitar Hero 5 allows players to play guitar, bass and drums with ...
    2 days ago

  • The Girls Next Door Do Guitar Hero – Behind The Scenes


    Sreelancer — Authority Authority: 170
    http://girlsnextdoorfansite. . . Crystal, Karissa, Kristina & Playboy Playmates Shoot their new Guitar Hero Commercial. This is the behind the scenes footage.
    2 days ago

  • Meijer Extends Cyber Monday Deals!


    Littlemissknowitall--One Stop to Save and Shop! — Authority Authority: 138
    Image via WikipediaSeems that yesterday a LOT of you had trouble checking out at Meijer..com–so they’ve extended the sale until midnight tonight!  Here’s some of their deals:Get Guitar Hero III Wireless Bundle forPS3 for  $24.99 & Free shipping (no promo code needed) until 12/2 at noon!Get a Garmin Nuvi ...
    2 days ago

  • December’s DLC for Guitar Hero 5/ Band Hero announced


    The Tanooki — Authority Authority: 532
    Forget the turkey and stuffing, it’s time for sugar cookies and stockings! Activision has announced the DLC for December, for use on both Band Hero and Guitar Hero 5 titles. You’ll get a little pop, you’ll get a little rock, but most importantly you’ll get a little Taylor Swift. Luckily this month’s DLC ...
    2 days ago

  • Unleash Your Inner Rock Star with Guitar Hero 5 Mobile by Glu


    Testfreaks | The Blog — Authority Authority: 609
    Glu Mobile Inc. a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the worldwide launch of Guitar Hero® 5 Mobile . The title was developed and published through Glu’s exclusive worldwide partnership with Activision Publishing, Inc. Guitar Hero 5 Mobile allows fans to pick up their mobile devices ...
    2 days ago

  • The perfect Christmas gift: video game underwear


    The Game Guy — Authority Authority: 128
    Those of you who have a close relationship with video games can get even closer this holiday with video game-themed underwear. Shopping reports from around the country tell of undergarments decorated with “Guitar Hero,” “Rock Band,” “Call of Duty” and “Halo”…
    2 days ago

  • Guitar Hero 5s December Downloadable Conten Revealed


    DailyGamesNews.com — Authority Authority: 458
    Guitar Hero 5s downloadable content for December has been confirmed and it features the likes of The Fall of Troy, One Republic, Nada Surf, Pavement and loads more. Check the whole list after the jump below. Source: 1UP December 3 -- The Fall of Troy Track Pack, $5.49 (440 Microsoft points; 550 Wii Points) ...
    2 days ago

  • Guitar Hero 5 heading to your phone today


    The Tanooki — Authority Authority: 532
    Glu Mobile has partnered with Activision to bring the Guitar Hero 5 experience to your cell phones.  Guitar Hero 5 Mobile will allow users to play guitar, drums and bass just like the console version. The game will include 20 songs, with nearly 20 downloadable songs available after launch. Bands will include ...
    2 days ago

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