The Guitar Hero games on Wii must be selling pretty well, as developers Vicarious Visions and Activision are putting a lot of new features into the latest one, Guitar Hero 5. Less friend code hassle: No friend codes are used in-game. Instead the system works off your universal Wii code. That is, if you have friends in your Wii's address book then they'll automatically be your friends in GH5. DS link-up: A...... read more

An unofficial list of tracks rumored to be in Guitar Hero 5 has surfaced, featuring the likes of Nirvana, Muse, Johnny Cash (playable) and Garbage. 3 Doors Down - Kryptonite A Perfect Circle - Judith AFI - Medicate Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm Attack! Attack! UK - You and Me Band Of Horses - Cigarettes, Wedding Bands Beastie Boys - Gratitude Beck - Gamma Ray Billy Idol - Dancing with Myself ...... read more

The full track list included on the Guitar Hero: World Tour disc has been revealed in a press release by Activision. 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 ...... read more

Good news for GH fans. In a recent interview, the developer of Guitar Hero World Tour on Wii confirmed that downloadable songs will be available. VV's CEO Karthik Bala had a few choice words to share: "Guitar Hero World Tour will be the first Wii game to offer downloadable songs through an in-game music store. Players can preview, purchase and download songs using Wii Points. We'll have new tracks available on...... read more

Here's the US cover art for Guitar Hero: Aerosmith on...... read more

Despite only being released two days ago, Guitar Hero 3 is already proving to be a popular online game for Wii. The Wi-Fi connection numbers for the week ending Octboer 28th look like this: Pokemon Diamond & Pearl (DS) - 1,644,066 Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS) - 276,900 Mario Kart DS (DS) - 261,265 Mario Strikers Charged (Wii) - 178,888 Metroid Prime Hunters (DS) - 164,687 The Legend of Zelda:...... read more

Here's a video that previews Guitar Hero 3, with short clips of known songs and some amusing antics towards the...... read more

Want a look at the Guitar Hero 3 packaging? Here's the big guitar box, the box art, the guitar and some kind of... strap? Guitar Hero 3...... read more

Guitar Hero is the franchise that's taken Activision to being the best selling 3rd party publisher so far this year, even beating out EA. Some new info about the next in the series, Guitar Hero 3 has been revealed. Venues Backyard Bash Desert Rock Tour Kaiju Megadome Lou's Inferno Mitch's Moose Lounge Shanker's Island Video Shoot Ye Olde Royal Odeon New tracks Dragon Force - Through...... read more

Some fresh details on Guitar Hero 3 have emerged from a press release. GH3 will contain a number of new features, including multiplayer battle mode, boss battles, a load of unlockables and authentic rock venues. Downloadable content will be available on multiple platforms, hopefully Wii will be one of them. The game's being developed by Neversoft, the company behind the Tony Hawk series. Deals have been...... read more

The first band in Guitar Hero 3 has been revealed, by the band itself. They're the Queens of the Stone Age. But whatever you do, don't tell...... read more

In a recent interview President of RedOctane, Kai Huang spilled some beans regarding the Wii version of Guitar Hero 3. Firstly, Kai commented the development team were excited about using the Wiimote in creative ways, but the game itself will be played using a guitar accessory similar to previous titles. GH3 Wii allows online play and will also feature downloadable music tracks. It's currently scheduled for an...... read more

Publishers of the Guitar Hero series RedOctane have confirmed on their website that the latest title, Guitar Hero 3 will be available on Wii. Information is scarce, but the US should see it released in Fall...... read more

Activision have pledged they will be ramping up support for Nintendo's consoles. In the coming year they claim they will double their number of offerings, aggressively targeting both the Wii and DS. Specific details aren't available at this stage, but among the franchises on their way are: Guitar Hero, Spider-Man, Transformers and Shrek. The Wii's future looks sweeter every...... read more

Kobian USA has brought out a new guitar accessory for the Wii, but this is one with a difference. Available on Amazon for $79.99, it's the menacingly shaped Gene Simmons Axe Guitar. Compatible with both Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Bi-directional Strum Bar. Ultra Responsive Fret Buttons. Analog Whammy Bar. Holds the...... read more

Up to 57,000 Rage Wireless Guitars for Wii are being recalled, thanks to a manufacturing error which caused burn injuries to one unfortunate player. Made in China, the guitars have a defective circuit board, making it possible for battery acid to leak out and cause mayhem. If you own one of these things you're advised to take it back to the retailer for a full refund. Also if you have a Wii Zapper from China,...... read more

A developer on the Harmonix forums has confirmed that the Guitar Hero 3 Wii guitar can also be used to play the Wii version of Rock Band 2. This compatibility should come as welcome news to those who are fans of both games, but don't have room / money for separate guitars. Wii bundles for Rock Band 2 are said to be coming out in December, with these suggested prices: Rock Band 2 bundles for Wii Standalone...... read more

Japanese developers Yudo are looking to cash in on the rhythm craze with their new WiiWare title Aero Guitar. Rockers on a budget will be pleased to know that no peripherals are needed, only the Wiimote and Nunchuk. Aero Guitar is priced at 800 Wii Points and will hit Japan this summer. Both American and European releases are expected sometime too. The first screenshots are now up on the Aero Guitar...... read more

Some brand new all-american box arts. First up, musical sensation Guitar Hero 3. Don't be concerned with the lack of a Wi-Fi logo, it will be present on the real box, but this is just to show off the artwork. Rock on! Secondly we've got Soul Calibur Legends, another game that looks like it could be a winner. \m/ Third we have Puppy Luv. One of those games where you look after a dog. Luv him...... read more

Publishers Activision have been showing off the Wii guitar that comes with Guitar Hero 3. It has a slot for the Wiimote and is wireless. Also features removable faceplates should you want to customize your 'axe'. Check it out: GH3 Wii...... read more

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Earlier today, Prismatic Games' Wii U exclusive project Hex Heroes reached its Kickstarter funding goal of $80,000. The fundraiser ended with the game accruing $86,946, falling just shy of its first stretch goal. However, for those players who missed the Kickstarter, or were not able to pay through Amazon, Prismatic has now opened the title up to PayPal funding for approximately a month. Anyone who wishes to...... read more

Prismatic Game's Hex Heroes now has only a little more than 24 hours before its funding period ends. The title currently is very close to being funded, but any funding would help ensure the project getting off the ground. Described as a new type of Real Time Strategy game for all ages, Hex Heroes plans on allowing single and cooperative strategy gameplay. The Wii U gamepad would be used in a unique way by one...... read more

Prismatic Game's ambitious Wii U exclusive Hex Heroes is still in need of support. The game currently has five days to go and still needs funding to realize it's ambition. Described by the developer as a Party-RTS game, Hex Heroes would actually use the Wii U GamePad for gameplay. In short, there are both single and multiplayer modes where one player uses the Wii U GamePad for broad strategy and others use Wii...... read more

Prismatic Games is seeking funding for a new Wii U exclusive titled Hex Heroes. The developers describe the game as a mix of Real Time Strategy and a couch party title such as Mario Party. The title would use the Wii U gamepad effectively as one player would manage strategy and resources, while four others would fight and gather resources. The title looks innovative at least, and Prismatic has a modest funding goal...... read more

Oh no! Dust has flown into the cartridge and turned our world into a glitchy mess. Assume the role of P1 in Skrillex Quest and save us from this plague. Skrillex Quest is one unusual game. Built in Flash, it takes a huge dollop of inspiration from the Zelda series, mixes it with dubstep music and adds ample amounts of random weirdness. I hope you fare better than I did. Play Skrillex...... read more

This is the trailer for Heron: Steam Machine, a pipe-themed puzzle game on WiiWare. Dutch developers Triangle Studios are behind this, and aim to release it across Europe on October 16th for 500...... read more

A piece in the latest EDGE magazine spills out some new details on the notorious Suda51's latest game, No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle. Travis' motorbike, the Schpeltiger, handles better and is twice as long. The schoolgirl assassin is called Kimmy, her story is that she wants Travis "all to herself". After each boss battle, a 2D animation of Travis walks from one end of the screen to the other, hopping...... read more

Activision's next musical sensation DJ Hero will be hitting Wii in the third quarter of this year. Similar to Guitar Hero, it will ship with its own unique peripheral, the turntable: Equipped with only three buttons, compared to Guitar Hero's five, the higher difficulty levels of the turntable are said to be achieved using the crossfader and mixing functions on the black section. Players can also choose to...... read more

An E3 trailer for No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle has been put on YouTube. Travis Touchdown and Sylvia both make a comeback, along with a host of new characters driven by a revenge-fueled storyline. There's also an indication that NMH:DS will support MotionPlus, which would make sense for the combat aspects. This time around, Travis has the ability to wield two Katana beams at once. The game is still on...... read more

Publishers Rising Star have sent out a press release blowing their own trumpet about the number of accolades received for Wii game No More Heroes. Best Character (Travis Touchdown) - NGamer GM Awards Best Action Game (Wii) - IGN Best Story (Wii) - IGN Winner 'When We Were You' Award (Travis Touchdown) - MTV Games Awards Winner 'You Got the Style' Award - MTV Games Awards #2 Best Wii Game -...... read more

Some new info on No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle has arisen from the TGS press event and various interviews with the game's creator, Suda51. First off, the development team from the original No More Heroes are in place to work on the sequel too. Publishers in the US will not remain the same however, with Ubisoft being ditched in favor of a co-publishing deal between Marvelous and Xseed Games. Rising Star will...... read more

In some surprisingly good news for fans of Suda51, a sequel to No More Heroes has been announced - No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle. The teaser trailer below is all that's been revealed at this stage, leading to speculation that it could be on a different platform. Note that "Desperate Struggle" could potentially mean it's DS game. *UPDATE* - It's now been confirmed as a Wii title via a PDF file on...... read more