Activision's recent conference call didn't consist entirely of gloating about those record holiday-quarter sales, as the publisher also took the opportunity to outline some of its plans for 2008. It seems we're in for quite the party, albeit one where you'll actually remember everybody's name. Guitar Hero? James Bond? Tony Hawk? Spider-Man? Yeah, we've met.
According to a Variety report, the aforementioned party will see multiple performances by The Instrument Protagonists, due to promote two Guitar Hero "add-ons" in Spring and a full sequel in Fall. While party animals debate the game tie-ins to animated films Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar 2, suave gentleman will attempt to decrypt James Bond's film adaptation, Quantum of Solace. A roughly equal amount of solace will be found by the comic fans huddled around the punch bowl, as new Spider-Man and Marvel Ultimate Alliance games are expected to knock on the door at some point during the festivities.
Finally, don't expect Tony Hawk to be turned away (he's on the guest list), especially since he's bringing his friend ... uh ... Call of Duty? We honestly don't know where we're going with this analogy.
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Reader Comments (40)
Posted: Feb 8th 2008 7:55AM (Unverified) said
Wow, Activision is making another Guitar Hero, another Call of Duty, and a whole slew of movie-licensed games? I totally didn't see that coming.
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Posted: Feb 8th 2008 8:45AM Dopple Boppler said
The boss battles in Guitar Hero 3 have already paved the way towards that future.
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Posted: Feb 8th 2008 9:49AM SheppyReturns said
Agreed. I went from wanting to buy Call of Duty 4 on PS3 to waiting until I can buy a used copy thanks to their shitheadedness.
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Posted: Feb 8th 2008 10:27AM ZaxCG2 said
Eh? I'm havin' loads of fun playing COD4 on my roomate's PS3... Its not like I'd buy my own paperweight for it though.
GHIII is pretty freakin' crappy compared to the XB360 version though. Dunno if it's his HD TV causin' lag or the poopie controller that doesn't use PS3's bluetooth like it SHOULD.
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GHIII is pretty freakin' crappy compared to the XB360 version though. Dunno if it's his HD TV causin' lag or the poopie controller that doesn't use PS3's bluetooth like it SHOULD.
Posted: Feb 8th 2008 12:44PM (Unverified) said
I hate hate hate hate HATE Aerosmith.
IF, big if, I buy GH whatever, I will invite a friend over to pass that part of my career.
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IF, big if, I buy GH whatever, I will invite a friend over to pass that part of my career.
Posted: Feb 8th 2008 9:57AM (Unverified) said
I am surprised that Activision isn't milking the Guitar Hero franchise. Remember around Tony Hawk 3 they put out every extreme sport known to man "Kelly Slater Pro Surfer, "Matt Hoffman Pro BMX", and "Shawn Palmer Pro Snowboarder?" I am shocked they have not announced "Harmonica Hero", "Banjo Hero", and "Slide Whistle Hero" yet.
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Posted: Feb 8th 2008 10:23AM Premature ejaculation man said
o-o-o-original?
Your ideas/jokes are as unsurprising/unoriginal as Activision making more cod gh spiderman and 007 games
=p
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Your ideas/jokes are as unsurprising/unoriginal as Activision making more cod gh spiderman and 007 games
=p
Posted: Feb 8th 2008 12:58PM (Unverified) said
I would totally play Slide Whistle Hero.
Actually, maybe I would wait for Harmonix to make Grassroots Jug Band.
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Actually, maybe I would wait for Harmonix to make Grassroots Jug Band.
Posted: Feb 8th 2008 9:58AM ThornedVenom said
Who knew that the game industry was like the Flying Dutchman?
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Posted: Feb 8th 2008 11:20AM JustinVincible said
[Highlander]There can only be one.[/Highlander]
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Posted: Feb 8th 2008 9:02AM borland502 said
So instead of releasing songs for GHIII like Rock Band, they're creating an expansion for purchase?
GHIII: Rocks your wallet
(5 new songs! $59.99)
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GHIII: Rocks your wallet
(5 new songs! $59.99)
Posted: Feb 8th 2008 9:41AM (Unverified) said
Wow, Activision, this exactly what I wanted!
Oh did I say wanted? I meant expected. Quick! There are franchises still with some life in them.
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Oh did I say wanted? I meant expected. Quick! There are franchises still with some life in them.
Posted: Feb 8th 2008 10:19AM (Unverified) said
Alternate Headline:
Activision's 2008 promises: we are going dial it in and fleece you for all we can.
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Activision's 2008 promises: we are going dial it in and fleece you for all we can.
Posted: Feb 8th 2008 10:23AM Premature ejaculation man said
Guitar hero 3 was kool, but it lost its luster fairly quick for me. I guess I'll just wait and see what they do.
Hopefully Rock band competition really really drives innovation. Since its coming from the makers of Tony Hawk though (that cash cow's tits are dry), I'm not giving it much of a chance.
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Hopefully Rock band competition really really drives innovation. Since its coming from the makers of Tony Hawk though (that cash cow's tits are dry), I'm not giving it much of a chance.
Posted: Feb 8th 2008 12:58PM Maverick Saturn 06 said
No more spiderman! I HATE SPIDERMAN after playing those horrid last games :P
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Posted: Feb 8th 2008 3:08PM (Unverified) said
Ever since RARE left the Bond game it has not been the same.
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Posted: Feb 9th 2008 11:34AM (Unverified) said
Guitar hero wont probably sell as much ever since Rock Band came out. Who knows, only time will tell..
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Posted: Feb 9th 2008 4:52PM dtrain1183 said
Really stoked for a new Ultimate Alliance. If the new Spider-man game is actually Ultimate Spider-man 2 then I'm buying that too. Other than that Activision will get no money from me. I'm sure Infinity Ward won't be ready for a new release this year, and Guitar Hero is dead to me (Rock Band has obliterated them) so screw 'em. Enjoy making shitty games based off of shitty movies...nevermind they probably will after they rake in more billions.
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