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Guitar Hero

Platforms

iOS
PS2

Initial release Nov. 8, 2005

Developers

Harmonix Music Systems

Genres

Rhythm

Publishers

RedOctane

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"I've made some of the worst game choice decisions," says Xbox boss Phil Spencer

Admits he "passed" on Destiny and Guitar Hero, but has no regrets.

Sept. 2, 2024 Vikki Blake

Mario sits in his Mario Kart kart and punches the sky in celebration.

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Newscast | What we want in Mario Kart 9

Character power-ups? Course creator?

Nov. 3, 2023 Tom Phillips

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's main character rides on top of a dolphin swimming at a comically fast speed.

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Newscast | Xbox Partner Preview showcase discussed

Alan Wake! Solid Snake! Like A Dragon: Animal Crossing!

Oct. 26, 2023 Tom Phillips

Viva Piñata screenshot showing a colourful paper animal shaped like a small horse or donkey.

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Newscast | Will Microsoft bring back Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk?

Plus, will Viva Piñata head to mobile?

Oct. 20, 2023 Tom Phillips

A close-up image of Gavin and Stacey star James Corden.

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Activision hired James Corden to host employee meeting with Bobby Kotick

Potential return of Guitar Hero mentioned.

Oct. 11, 2023 Tom Phillips

Five of the Best: Specials

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Five of the Best: Specials

In an orderly Q.

March 27, 2020 Robert Purchese

275 weeks and 4000 songs later, Rock Band DLC will end

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275 weeks and 4000 songs later, Rock Band DLC will end

The world has moved on.

Feb. 19, 2013 Robert Purchese

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Review

Download Games Roundup

Face! Widget! Puzzle! Guitar! Brain!

June 25, 2010 Kristan Reed

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Mad Catz paid not to make Guitar Hero

Was intended for PS2 and Xbox.

Jan. 11, 2010 Robert Purchese

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Music games are "crap", says Bunnyman

Hopes players get "electrocuted".

Sept. 29, 2009 Eurogamer Staff

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White Stripes man slags off music games

Led Zeppelin not big fans either.

June 23, 2009 Ellie Gibson

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Prince turned down Guitar Hero deal

Wants kids to learn to play the real thing.

May 1, 2009 Ellie Gibson

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Guitar Hero outsells Rock Band in US

But gap narrows as music games decline.

Dec. 15, 2008 Oli Welsh

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Nickelback singer slams Guitar Hero

Tells "kids" to pick up a real instrument.

Nov. 21, 2008 Ellie Gibson

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Guitar Hero outselling Rock Band 6 to 1

So says man who sells Guitar Hero.

Sept. 27, 2008 Ellie Gibson

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Guitar Hero: Hendrix on the way

Slash suggests so in interview.

Sept. 18, 2008 Ellie Gibson

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Activision Blizzard to rival iTunes

With new Guitar Hero-led online store.

July 11, 2008 Robert Purchese

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Rock star slags off Guitar Hero

Nothing like the real thing, says Mayer.

June 9, 2008 Ellie Gibson

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Beatles version of Guitar Hero coming?

Sony Music in talks, sounding keen.

March 18, 2008 Ellie Gibson

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Gibson launches Guitar Hero lawsuit

Claims patents have been infringed.

March 13, 2008 Ellie Gibson

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Be a Guitar Hero record breaker

Guinness needs your help.

Jan. 25, 2008 Ellie Gibson

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GC: Quiz RedOctane's Kai Huang

You call the tune.

Aug. 22, 2007 Johnny Minkley

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Harmonix funds fansite

Donates two-large.

May 25, 2007 Robert Purchese

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New Guitar Hero controller

Released by third party.

Feb. 19, 2007 Tom Bramwell

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Guitar Hero in 'capable hands' - Harmonix CEO

New devs "really talented".

Feb. 14, 2007 Tom Bramwell

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