RedOctane

Sex Pistols Re-record "Anarchy in the U.K." for "Guitar Hero"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 26, 2007 - 10:16am.

Sunnyvale, Calif. - Video game publisher Activision announced on Wednesday that surviving members of the legendary punk band the Sex Pistols have re-recorded their classic track "Anarchy in the U.K.," which will be included in the guitar-based karaoke title "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock."

Activision Ships "Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 25, 2007 - 2:43pm.

Sunnyvale, Calif. - Video game publisher Activision on Wednesday announced the release of "Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s," the latest installment in the popular franchise. Developed by Harmonix and published by RedOctane, the game is available exclusively for PlayStation 2.

Activision Details Multiplayer Mode, Tracklist for "Guitar Hero 3"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 23, 2007 - 3:24pm.

Sunnyvale, Calif. - Activision on Wednesday announced details for the forthcoming third installment of its "Guitar Hero" air guitar video game, scheduled for release in the fall for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii. A new multiplayer battle mode will allow players to compete online, using new wireless guitar controllers modeled after Gibson's Les Paul and Kramer models. The latest version, developed by Neversoft and published by RedOctane, will feature licensed songs from artists including the Rolling Stones, Smashing Pumpkins, Beastie Boys, Weezer, Alice Cooper, Foghat and Heart.

RedOctane Details Product Placements for "Guitar Hero II"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2006 - 2:51pm.

Sunnyvale, Calif. - Video game developer RedOctane said on Thursday that it has partnered with a number of companies whose music products and events will be featured in its "Guitar Hero II" music-based game.

Red Octane Debuts Wireless Guitar Controller for "Guitar Hero" Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 27, 2006 - 2:15pm.

Sunnyvale, Calif.- Video game publisher RedOctane, the unit of Activision responsible for the "Guitar Hero" music game franchise, announced on Friday that it plans to release a wireless guitar controller compatible with the PlayStation 2 versions of the game. The $59 accessory is slated to ship in the fall of 2006. "Guitar Hero II" is set for release on Nov. 7.