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Use Of Rock Band Instruments With Guitar Hero "Expressly Prohibited" [Guitar Hero: World Tour]
Use Of Rock Band Instruments With Guitar Hero "Expressly Prohibited" [Guitar Hero: World Tour]
Activision made kind of a big deal at E3 about Guitar Hero/Rock Band cross-compatibility. Said that, yes, you'd be able to use Rock Band instruments in Guitar Hero World Tour. But don't for a second...
Microsoft planning 'Avatar Store' for next spring
Microsoft planning 'Avatar Store' for next spring
videogamer.com — Where you'll be able to buy branded items for your Avatar. Microsoft is planning to launch an... 'Avatar Store' next spring, which will allow gamers to buy branded items for their Avatars, a new feature coming with the release of the New Xbox Experience ... (more) Microsoft planning 'Avatar Store' for next spring
Brutal Legend still homeless, sources blame Activision Blizzard
Brutal Legend still homeless, sources blame Activision Blizzard
weblogs.variety.com — As noted in my previous post, it seems almost every near complete Sierra game that Activision Blizzard... decided not to publish has a new home. Except one: Brutal Legend. While doing my reporting on "Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark... (more) Brutal Legend still homeless, sources blame Activision ...
Activision Admits Flawed Guitar Hero World Tour Drums
shacknews.com — Following a number of complaints , Guitar Hero World Tour publisher Activision has admitted that a "certain... drum kit controllers" are suffering from sensitivity issues. The company believes the defective kits stem from an "isolated manufacturing ... (more) Activision Admits Flawed Guitar Hero World Tour Drums
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PS3 Guitar Hero Drums Aren't Working in Rock Band [Liars]
Gizmodo — ... into this. We'll keep you posted on updates as soon as more info is available." It's hard to believe that this lack of compatibility was anything but intentional on Activision's part since they've had access to Rock Band 2 for months...which is a particularly large problem since many gamers are plopping down almost $200 for the Guitar Hero World Tour software and instruments. Let's hope for some fancy software patches soon, though we're not holding our breath. [Kotaku and Joystiq] ...

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