New Guitar Hero World Tour DLC coming in January

Travis Barker, Rascal Flatts and Oasis Songs Among New Downloadable Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Tracks in January

Travis Barker Encore Performance Showcases Diverse Music Genres

Country Superstars Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley and Brooks & Dunn Make Guitar Hero(R) Debuts

British Multi-Platinum Selling Rockers Oasis Bring Full 2008 Album ‘Dig Out Your Soul’

Building upon the extensive variety of chart-topping hits that span multiple genres of music available to Guitar Hero fans, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) will release over 20 party-rocking anthems as downloadable content for Guitar Hero(R) World Tour throughout January 2009.

Before fans ring in the New Year, additional downloadable content for Guitar Hero World Tour from hard rock bands Hinder, Nickelback and Rev Theory, will be available on December 23rd. Hinder’s first single “Use Me,” from their recently released album Take It to the Limit, is joined by Nickelback’s “Because of You” and Rev Theory’s “Light it Up.”

Further diversifying the catalogue of songs available for download for Guitar Hero World Tour is the debut of the Country Rock Track Pack featuring Rascal Flatts “Me and My Gang,” plus GRAMMY(R) Award winning artists Brad Paisley’s “Ticks” and Brooks & Dunn’s “Hillbilly Deluxe.” Country music fans can rock out starting on January 8th.
World-renowned drummer Travis Barker, whose likeness appears in Guitar Hero World Tour, is returning to the Guitar Hero stage on January 15th for an encore with a three-song Track Pack illustrating his talents across various styles of music. Two of the tracks, “What’s My Age Again” and “Lycanthrope,” are from his work as part of blink-182 and +44 respectively. Completing the Track Pack is his solo-project remixing Flo Rida’s smash-hit “Low.”

Following multiple stops around the world and further expanding the Guitar Hero global music library, Guitar Hero World Tour makes a trip down under on January 22nd with three of the biggest Australian bands of all-time. Silverchair makes their debut appearance in the Guitar Hero franchise with their 1995 hit “Tomorrow.” Rounding out the Track Pack is the GRAMMY Award winning Wolfmother with “Dimension” and The Vines with their hit “Outtathaway!”

After making a successful splash into Guitar Hero World Tour downloadable content with three singles off their critically acclaimed Dig Out Your Soul album, gamers will have the opportunity to shred, drum and wail away to the full album from beloved, multi-platinum UK rock band, Oasis, in its entirety on January 29th. Joining “Bag it Up,” “Waiting for the Rapture” and “The Shock of the Lightning” are “The Turning,” “I’m Outta Time,” “(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady,” “Falling Down,” “To Be Where There’s Life,” “Ain’t Got Nothin,” “The Nature of Reality” and “Soldier On.”

The Oasis Album will be available on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 1520 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system for $18.99. The Track Packs will be released for Xbox 360 for 440 Microsoft Points and PLAYSTATION 3 system for $5.49. The songs on the Oasis Album and in each Track Pack will be released as downloadable singles for Xbox 360 for 160 Microsoft Points, PLAYSTATION 3 system for $1.99 and Wii(TM) for 200 Wii Points.

Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a wired microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators are also able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is now available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the Wii home video game system from Nintendo and the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit worldtour.guitarhero.com/.

Guitar Hero: Metallica confirmed

Wow. Like we didn’t know this already… Rolling Stone has confirmed that Metallica has confirmed that the game is coming “some time in the first half of 2009″

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/12/15/guitar-hero-metallica-confirmed-by-band-details-emerge/

Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Expands Global Music Library With Downloadable Songs From Europe’s Hottest Bands

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec 11, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ –
Increasing its library of local music from around the world this month, Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero(R) World Tour – which features on-disc songs from top global acts such as Tokio Hotel, Hushpuppies and Radio Futura – is offering new three-song Track Packs of downloadable content from popular European bands including Germany’s Sportfreunde Stiller, France’s BB Brunes and Spain’s Fito Y Fitipaldis.

Following their home country’s disappointing 2006 World Cup elimination, German rock band Sportfreunde Stiller re-wrote their chart-topping hit “‘54, ‘74, ‘90, 2006″ in anticipation of a 2010 championship, re-titled it “‘54, ‘74, ‘90, 2010″ and are bringing it to Guitar Hero World Tour as part of a three-song Track Pack available today.

Also included in the pack and further expanding the global audience are Italian rock band Negrita with “Mama Mae” and French rock sensation BB Brunes with “Dis Moi.”

Swedish rock icons the Backyard Babies, whose Guitar Hero(R) III: Legends of Rock on-disc track “Minus Celsius” saw an increase in digital audio downloads after appearing in the game, are building on the success for an encore with “Degenerated” off their 2008 self-titled album.

Joining the Backyard Babies in the second three-song Track Pack to be released later this month are Spanish rockers Fito Y Fitipaldis with “Por La Boca Vive El Pez” and Netherlands’ beloved Di-Rect with “Johnny.”

The two Track Packs will be available on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 440 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system for $5.49. The songs in each Track Pack will be released as downloadable singles for Xbox 360 for 160 Microsoft Points, PLAYSTATION 3 system for $1.99 and Nintendo(R) Wi-Fi Connection for Wii(TM) for 200 Wii Points.

Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a wired microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators are also able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunesSM where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the Wii home video game system from Nintendo and the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit worldtour.guitarhero.com.

Be Expressive, Be Social, Be Entertained GAME WITH FAME presents…Play Guitar Hero III with Electrofunk Duo Chromeo on Xbox LIVE

Be Expressive, Be Social, Be Entertained GAME WITH FAME presents…Play Guitar Hero III with Electrofunk Duo Chromeo on Xbox LIVE

 

Chromeo

Launching November 19th 2008, NXE (New Xbox Experience) connects you effortlessly to friends, family and the world’s largest online entertainment center, allowing you to play games, watch movies, and share moments on the couch or around the world. To help kick-off NXE, Chromeo will participate a fully interactive Game With Fame session on November 25th in Montreal from 3PM to 5PM (EST) playing Guitar Hero III. If you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold member, and you want a chance to play with Chromeo, send a friend request to the following Gamertag and be online half an hour before (2:30 P.M. ET) the Game with Fame session starts on Tuesday, November 25, 3:00 P.M. ET.

The band’s first album, She’s In Control, took the world of dance and funk by storm, and their latest release, Fancy Footwork, is no different. P-Thugg (Patrick Gemayel) is the synth and keyboard master, while Dave 1 (David Macklovitch) handles guitar and vocal work. Based out of both Montreal and New York, this duo is smooth, hook-heavy, in the groove, and absolutely ready to be played on your music player. Check out Chromeo’s Music Showcase page: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/marketplace/musicshowcase/20081103-chromeo.htm If you get a chance to play with Chromeo, we want to hear about it! Send us an e-mail with the subject: “GWF – Chromeo.” Be sure to include your Gamertag and home town.

Xbox Live Game With Fame featuring Chromeo
WHEN: November 25th
TIME: 3 to 5pm (EST)
WHERE: Montreal, Canada
GAME: Guitar Hero III
GAMERTAG: ChromeoGWF

LINKING URL: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/calendar/gamewithfame/2008/1103-chromeo.htm

Shred, Drum and Wail in Guitar Hero World Tour Live Weekend on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Shred, Drum and Wail in Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Live Weekend on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ –Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced an exclusive Xbox LIVE(R) online entertainment network weekend for their smash-hit Guitar Hero(R) World Tour. Starting November 27, 2008, players 14 years of age or older will be able to participate in a number of exciting online activities to determine who is truly the top Guitar Hero(R) rocker, such as:
– Xbox All Nighter – Thursday, 11/27, from dusk until dawn
– Play & Win Sweepstakes – Friday, 11/28, through Saturday, 11/30
– Game with Developers – Saturday, 11/30 from 2:00 – 5:00pm PST
Throughout the weekend, guitarist, drummers and vocalists who register and play the Guitar Hero World Tour multiplayer (co-op) session can also win special prizes, such as a Samsung television home theater package, collector’s edition Guitar Hero World Tour drum sticks, 1GB memory sticks and Guitar Hero portable USB/battery powered speakers.

Highlighting the weekend’s activities, on Sunday, November 30 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm EST, virtual musicians will have the opportunity to prove their rock god skills online against none other than Neversoft Entertainment, the creators of Guitar Hero World Tour. For those up for the challenge, be on the look-out for the following development team Gamertags:
– GHDevTina – Producer
– GHDevLee – Associate Producer
– GHDevCorey – Production Coordinator
– GHDevAnthony – Midi Designer
– GHDevChris – Midi Designer
– GHDevJason – Lead Animator
– GHDevZack – Junior Programmer
– GHDevJosh – Jr. Sound Designer
– GHDevKristina – Mocap Supervisor
– GHDevJustin – Mocap Tech
– GHDevAdry – QA Tester
– GHDevBrandon – QA Tester
– GHDevTravisR – QA Tester
More details on registering for Guitar Hero World Tour Xbox LIVE weekend and information regarding terms, conditions, and official rules are available through the official event page: http://www.xbox.com/guitarheroworldtour. Open registration will begin when the site goes live and will end at 11:59pm EST on November 30, 2008.

The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a wired microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is now available for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. The Wii(TM) home video game system from Nintendo version is developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system version is developed by Budcat. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit worldtour.guitarhero.com.

The Killers to Debut New Music as Downloadable Content for Guitar Hero(R) World Tour

Three Song Track Pack Available Day and Date with The Killers’ New Album, Day & Age

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov 14, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — After making their entry in a Guitar Hero(R) set list with “When You Were Young” on Guitar Hero(R) III: Legends of Rock, multi-platinum alternative rockers The Killers are playing a downloadable encore in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero(R) World Tour, the company announced today. To celebrate the release of the band’s third album, Day & Age, The Killers downloadable content will be available simultaneously with the album’s release on November 25th and will feature two singles off Day & Age: “Human” and “Losing Touch.” Rounding out the Track Pack and adding to the killer experience is the GRAMMY(R) nominated smash hit “Mr. Brightside” from the band’s debut album Hot Fuss.
The Killers Track Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 440 Microsoft Points and on the PLAYSTATION(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system for $5.49. In addition, “Human,” “Losing Touch” and “Mr. Brightside” will be released as single downloadable songs for Xbox 360 for 160 Microsoft Points, PLAYSTATION 3 system for $1.99 and Nintendo(R) Wi-Fi Connection for Wii(TM) for 200 Wii Points.

Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a wired microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators are also able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the Wii home video game system from Nintendo and the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit worldtour.guitarhero.com.

Activision’s Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Playstation(R)2 Band Game Bundles Ship to North American Retail Nationwide

PlayStation 2 Sku Completes the Launch of Guitar Hero Band Game Bundles in North America

Early Demand from Xbox 360(R), PLAYSTATION(R)3 and Wii(TM) Outstrip Initial Supply

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov 13, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Complete Band Game bundles for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system will ship to retail outlets nationwide on Friday, November 14, 2008. The PlayStation 2 band game launch follows the successful U.S. release on October 26, 2008 of band bundles for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and the Wii(TM) home video game system from Nintendo.

“The Guitar Hero World Tour band game is clearly a must have item this holiday season with launch quantities for the next-generation console bundles virtually sold out across the retail channel after only the first week,” said Mike Griffith, President and CEO, Activision Publishing. “As expected, our initial launch quantities were limited due to early supply constraints and launching the PlayStation 2 sku a week later than last year, but we will be steadily replenishing the supply throughout the quarter.”

Transforming music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s(R) signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience, Guitar Hero World Tour for the PlayStation 2 combines state-of-the-art wireless controllers in new gameplay modes. Gamers will be able to choose whether they want to shred, drum and wail with the Complete Band Game, perfect their strumming with the Complete Guitar Game or pick up and play with the stand-alone game disc using any previous Guitar Hero guitar controllers.

Guitar Hero World Tour is the most complete music game to-date with over 85 on-disc tracks from music legends such as The Eagles, Van Halen, Metallica, Michael Jackson and The Doors and featuring in-game appearances by world famous artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan and Travis Barker. Up to four players can jam together as they progress through the game in Band modes, and in single-player Career Mode, players can jam on any of the instruments in- game utilizing the controllers in branching venue progression enabling them to rock out in the order of their choice.

For the next-gen consoles, Guitar Hero World Tour features an innovative new Music Studio that lets players express their musical creativity by giving them access to a full complement of tools to create digital music from scratch. Utilizing the game’s redesigned touch-sensitive guitar controller and an authentic drum kit, virtuosos can create compositions and share them with the entire Guitar Hero community through GHTunes(TM) where other gamers from around the world will be able to download and play their original tracks. To date, more than 35,000 user-generated songs have been posted on GHTunes.

Guitar Hero World Tour is currently available for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and was developed by Budcat.

The Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, developed by Neversoft, and the Wii home video game system from Nintendo, developed by Vicarious Visions, are also available in stores nationwide. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit http://worldtour.guitarhero.com.

Tour Through the Decades of Rock as Activision Unveils the Full Set List for Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades

Top-Selling Videogame Guitar Hero(R): On Tour Returns for an Encore Performance with More Tracks than Ever Before

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct 29, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Players can now tune up their guitars and crank the volume to 11 as they take their inner rockstar on the road and shred with some of the biggest names in music from 70s classics to today’s greatest hits as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) unleashes the full set list for Guitar Hero(R) On Tour: Decades(TM), the encore to the top-selling Guitar Hero: On Tour. Featuring more than 40 years of rock’s most celebrated artists with 28 master recordings, the game allows players to host epic jam sessions anytime, anywhere. The complete set list for Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades, available on November 16, 2008, will include:

– Alien Ant Farm – “Smooth Criminal”
– The All-American Rejects – “Dirty Little Secret”
– Blind Melon – “No Rain”
– Blondie – “One Way Or Another”
– Bon Jovi – “You Give Love A Bad Name”
– Boston – “Rock and Roll Band”
– The Darkness – “I Believe In A Thing Called Love”
– Edgar Winter Group – “Free Ride”
– Fall Out Boy – “The Take Over, The Breaks Over”
– Foo Fighters – “The Pretender”
– Free – “All Right Now”
– Jimmy Eat World – “The Middle”
– Joe Satriani – “Satch Boogie”
– Journey – “Any Way You Want It”
– Lenny Kravitz – “Are You Gonna Go My Way”
– Linkin Park – “One Step Closer”
– Los Lobos – “La Bamba”
– Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Sweet Home Alabama (live)”
– Paramore – “Crushcrushcrush”
– Queen – “We Are The Champions”
– R.E.M. – “The One I Love”
– Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Can’t Stop”
– Sammy Hagar – “I Can’t Drive 55″
– Seether – “Remedy”
– Smashing Pumpkins – “Tarantula”
– Stone Temple Pilots – “Down”
– Veruca Salt – “Volcano Girls”
– Weezer – “Buddy Holly”
Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades allows gamers to unleash their inner rockstar anytime, anywhere and for the first time ever share their music with friends as they embark on a tour through the decades of rock. Compatible with the smash hit Guitar Hero: On Tour, the game leverages the technology of its predecessor and expands the experience with a new progression taking players on a musical journey from the classics of the 1970’s through today’s greatest hits. With a new library of music, characters and venues, the game delivers a portable way for gamers to unleash their inner rockstar while playing through the history of rock ‘n’ roll.

Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades is developed by Vicarious Visions and is rated “E 10+” (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB and will be available exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM). For more information about Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades, please visit http://www.GuitarHeroOnTour.com.

Jimi Hendrix and The Raconteurs to Rock Guitar Hero World Tour in November

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct 28, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — The Raconteurs and Jimi Hendrix will both take to the virtual stage this November as downloadable content in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero(R) World Tour, the company announced today.

Already confirmed to take center stage as a playable character, Jimi Hendrix, one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, will return with three additional downloadable master tracks. The blues track “If 6 was 9,” rhythm and blues classic “Little Wing,” and a live version of the iconic Hendrix track “Fire” will all be available as downloadable content for Guitar Hero World Tour on November 13th, 2008.

Making their debut appearance in a videogame, charismatic rockers, The Raconteurs are set to leave their mark with three tracks off their second album Consolers of the Lonely. The trio of “Salute Your Solution,” “Hold Up” and “Consoler of the Lonely” will debut as part of a three song set list on November 20th, 2008 that will allow virtual rockers the chance to experience the killer sounds of The Raconteurs like never before.

The Raconteurs Track Pack and Jimi Hendrix Track Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 440 Microsoft Points and on the PLAYSTATION(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system for $5.49. In addition, the three tracks from The Raconteurs Track Pack will be released as single downloadable songs for Xbox 360 for 160 Microsoft Points, PLAYSTATION 3 system for $1.99 and Nintendo(R) Wi-Fi Connection for Wii(TM) for 200 Wii Points.

When the house lights go down, a new generation of guitarists, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators are also able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is now available for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, the Wii(TM) home video game system from Nintendo and the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit worldtour.guitarhero.com.

Oasis Joins Forces With Guitar Hero(R) World Tour to Bring New Album, Dig Out Your Soul, as Downloadable Content

‘Bag it Up,’ ‘Waiting for the Rapture’ and Hit Single ‘The Shock of the Lightning’ to arrive in November; Full Album Available in 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct 17, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Gamers looking to shred, drum and wail away to the new sounds of beloved, multi-platinum UK rock band, Oasis, need not wait much longer as music from the band’s critically acclaimed Dig Out Your Soul album will soon be available for download in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero(R) World Tour.
Featuring “Bag it Up,” “Waiting for the Rapture” and the hit first single “The Shock of the Lightning” from the band’s seventh studio album, the Oasis Track Pack will be available on November 6th for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. In addition, the three tracks will be released as single downloadable songs for both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. The Dig Out Your Soul album, in its entirety or via individual singles, will be available for download in 2009.
When the house lights go down on October 26th, a new generation of guitarists, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.
Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system. The Wii version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system version is being developed by Budcat. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit http://worldtour.guitarhero.com/.

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Activision Unveils Full Guitar Hero World Tour Set List

Featuring 86 Master Tracks, Game Delivers The Biggest Selection of On-Disc Music In The Music-Rhythm Videogame Genre To Date

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept 12, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Delivering unparalleled depth and diversity featuring some of the most prolific artists of all time including Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Van Halen, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Jackson and more, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today revealed the highly-anticipated full set list for Guitar Hero(R) World Tour, the definitive rock ‘n’ roll music videogaming experience. Spanning over 40 years of rock history and featuring 86 tracks, comprised entirely of master recordings, the game will deliver Guitar Hero(R) fans the largest selection of on-disc music in the music-rhythm videogame genre to date. The complete Guitar Hero World Tour on-disc set list available on October 26, 2008 will include:

– 311 – “Beautiful Disaster”
– 30 Seconds To Mars – “The Kill”
– Airbourne – “Too Much Too Young”
– The Allman Brothers Band – “Ramblin’ Man”
– Anouk – “Good God”
– The Answer – “Never Too Late”
– At The Drive-In – “One Armed Scissor”
– Beastie Boys – “No Sleep Till Brooklyn”
– Beatsteaks – “Hail to the Freaks”
– Billy Idol – “Rebel Yell”
– Black Label Society – “Stillborn”
– Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – “Weapon of Choice”
– blink-182 – “Dammit”
– Blondie – “One Way or Another”
– Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – “Hollywood Nights”
– Bon Jovi – “Livin’ On A Prayer”
– Bullet For My Valentine – “Scream Aim Fire”
– Coldplay – “Shiver”
– Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Up Around The Bend”
– The Cult – “Love Removal Machine”
– Dinosaur Jr. – “Feel The Pain”
– The Doors – “Love Me Two Times”
– Dream Theater – “Pull Me Under”
– The Eagles – “Hotel California”
– The Enemy – “Aggro”
– Filter – “Hey Man, Nice Shot”
– Fleetwood Mac – “Go Your Own Way”
– Foo Fighters – “Everlong”
– The Guess Who – “American Woman”
– Hush Puppies – “You’re Gonna Say Yeah!”
– Interpol – “Obstacle 1″
– Jane’s Addiction – “Mountain Song”
– Jimi Hendrix – “Purple Haze (Live)”
– Jimi Hendrix – “The Wind Cries Mary”
– Jimmy Eat World – “The Middle”
– Joe Satriani – “Satch Boogie”
– Kent – “Vinternoll2″
– Korn – “Freak On A Leash”
– Lacuna Coil – “Our Truth”
– Lenny Kravitz – “Are You Gonna Go My Way”
– Linkin Park – “What I’ve Done”
– The Living End – “Prisoner of Society”
– Los Lobos – “La Bamba”
– Lost Prophets – “Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)”
– Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Sweet Home Alabama (Live)”
– Mars Volta – “L’Via L’Viaquez”
– MC5’s Wayne Kramer – “Kick Out The Jams”
– Metallica – “Trapped Under Ice”
– Michael Jackson – “Beat It”
– Modest Mouse – “Float On”
– Motorhead – “Overkill”
– Muse – “Assassin”
– Negramaro – “Nuvole e Lenzuola”
– Nirvana – “About a Girl (Unplugged)”
– No Doubt – “Spiderwebs”
– NOFX – “Soul Doubt”
– Oasis – “Some Might Say”
– Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Train”
– Ozzy Osbourne – “Mr. Crowley”
– Paramore – “Misery Business”
– Pat Benatar – “Heartbreaker”
– R.E.M. – “The One I Love”
– Radio Futura – “Escuela De Calor”
– Rise Against – “Re-Education Through Labor”
– Sex Pistols – “Pretty Vacant”
– Silversun Pickups – “Lazy Eye”
– Smashing Pumpkins – “Today”
– Steely Dan – “Do It Again”
– Steve Miller Band – “The Joker”
– Sting – “Demolition Man (Live)”
– The Stone Roses – “Love Spreads”
– Stuck In The Sound – “Toy Boy”
– Sublime – “Santeria”
– Survivor – “Eye of the Tiger”
– System of a Down – “B.Y.O.B.”
– Ted Nugent – “Stranglehold”
– Ted Nugent’s Original Guitar Duel Recording
– Tokio Hotel – “Monsoon”
– Tool – “Parabola”
– Tool – “Schism”
– Tool – “Vicarious”
– Trust – “Antisocial”
– Van Halen – “Hot For Teacher”
– Willie Nelson – “On The Road Again”
– Wings – “Band on the Run”
– Zakk Wylde’s Original Guitar Duel Recording

When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of guitarists, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. The Wii(TM) version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system version is being developed by Budcat. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit http://www.guitarhero.com.

Hands-On Mobile and Activision Publishing, Inc. Forge New Licensing Agreement

Hands-On Mobile(TM) To Develop Guitar Hero(R) World Tour and Follow-up Title To Guitar Hero(R) III: Backstage Pass for Mobile Phones

SAN FRANCISCO, Sep 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Hands-On Mobile, Inc., the world’s leading developer of connected games and applications, in partnership with Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), today announced that Hands-On Mobile has obtained the worldwide mobile phone licensing rights to develop and publish Guitar Hero(R) World Tour and a follow-up title to the recently launched, Guitar Hero(R) III: Backstage Pass mobile phone game. Guitar Hero World Tour will be released on mobile phones later this year in conjunction with the console game, while the follow-up title will be available to users in 2009.

“We are excited to continue our relationship with Activision and further extend the Guitar Hero(R) franchise to fans worldwide. The popularity of the Guitar Hero games in the mobile phone environment proves that a multiplatform approach complements the success of a franchise like Guitar Hero,” said David White, CEO of Hands-On Mobile. “We are confident the upcoming titles will further advance the mobile phone gaming industry in a significant way and provide consumers with the opportunity to stay connected to their favorite games.”

As one of the company’s most ambitious mobile titles to date, Guitar Hero World Tour will push boundaries with cross-carrier, real-time multiplayer capabilities and an interactive web companion that will allow players to create profiles, browse leaderboards and download new music. In addition to the guitar, Guitar Hero World Tour mobile will include drums as a playable feature for every song in the game. Further pushing the boundaries on mobile phones, Hands-On Mobile will make the MP3 quality master recordings available on an increased number of handsets across all platforms.

“Hands-On Mobile has been an ideal partner to recreate the Guitar Hero franchise for mobile phone gaming,” said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing for Guitar Hero. “The Guitar Hero Mobile platform has proven to be a phenomenal success and a great way for gamers to experience the franchise on yet another platform.”

In June 2008, Guitar Hero III Mobile received BREW Developer Awards for Top Application and People’s Choice and was named the Best Mobile Game of 2007 — after its release in December — at the 2008 Casual Game Awards. In addition, Guitar Hero III Mobile, a marquee game in its current collection of Guitar Hero branded mobile phone games, has reached more than 2 million game downloads and more than 50 million downloaded songs to date. The second game in the Guitar Hero Mobile series, Guitar Hero III: Backstage Pass recently launched on carriers across the country. For more information, please visit www.guitarheromobile.com.

About Hands-On Mobile
Hands-On Mobile, Inc. is a premier mobile technology company and award-winning developer and publisher of mobile entertainment. Its portfolio consists of the critically acclaimed Guitar Hero(R) III Mobile and WPT(R) Texas Hold ‘Em games and the universally popular Astrology Zone(R) Premier and Billboard(R) Mobile applications. Hands-On offers global distribution of the world’s best entertainment brands and content from partners including Activision, Billboard, CBS, LEGO, Marvel, NBA, NBC Universal, Viacom, and World Poker Tour. In addition, the Hands-On Mobile Developer Network (HDN) allows third party developers to mobilize and monetize content rapidly and dynamically. Established in 2001, Hands-On Mobile is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information please visit www.HandsOn.com.

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Metallica Brings Death Magnetic to Guitar Hero(R) III: Legends of Rock This Friday to Make Music and Video Gaming History

Guitar Hero(R) to Feature Two Exclusive Versions of “Suicide and Redemption”
Downloadable Death Magnetic Album Also Forward Compatible with Upcoming Guitar Hero(R) World Tour

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept 08, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — In a monumental first for the gaming and music industries, Metallica’s highly anticipated ninth studio album Death Magnetic will be available in its entirety as downloadable content for Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero(R) III: Legends of Rock day and date with the album release this Friday, September 12. Featured on the downloadable album will be two Guitar Hero(R) exclusive renditions of “Suicide & Redemption” with extended solos by James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett. Gamers looking to shred, drum and wail away to the Death Magnetic downloadable album need only purchase the content once as it is forward compatible and will integrate seamlessly with Guitar Hero(R) World Tour when it launches this October.

In addition to the two exclusive versions of “Suicide & Redemption,” Guitar Hero fans will live out the surreal Metallica experience with: “That Was Just Your Life,” “The End of the Line,” “Broken, Beat & Scared,” “The Day That Never Comes,” “All Nightmare Long,” “Cyanide,” “The Unforgiven III,” “The Judas Kiss” and “My Apocalypse.”

“We’ve been working very closely with Metallica and we’re extremely excited to offer Death Magnetic not only in its entirety, but also with the exclusive recordings of ‘Suicide & Redemption’ as downloadable content to Guitar Hero fans,” said Tim Riley, Vice President of Music Affairs for Activision Blizzard. “We’re proud to be setting a new precedent for our two industries, making an entire new album available in two different mediums simultaneously.”

Metallica’s Death Magnetic album will be available for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock on September 12, 2008 for download on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft at a cost of 1440 Microsoft Points and in the PLAYSTATION(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system at a cost of $17.99.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock offers the ultimate rock experience with new wireless guitars, freshly added content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer modes allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true rock status as they riff through a star-studded soundtrack including master tracks by legendary artists such as Aerosmith, Guns ‘N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine and Pearl Jam, as well as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is now available and is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.

When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of guitarists, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. The Wii(TM) version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system version is being developed by Budcat. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit http://www.guitarhero.com.