That’s right, you read correctly: Activision is considering a subscription service to deliver monthly releases of fresh songs for Guitar Hero players.

Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith explained:

Looking even further out, we’re exploring new models, like an annual pass subscription where players can subscribe and get a certain number of songs downloadable each month.

As of now, no specific details regarding the subscription information or potential tracks for download has been released. However, Activision is sure that this subscription service will be successful because there is no better time to milk the franchise while it’s still fresh in everyones brains. All Guitar Hero fans want is more songs and nothing more.

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Activision has announced three new standalone wireless guitars for Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock. The controllers will be available for every console that the game will be on, and will include a sexy new all-black Gibson Les Paul model.

These controllers might look sexy, but don’t think you’ll be able to pick one up and be the next Clapton of GH. Remember: it’s not the gear, it’s the man. But of course, you will look much cooler using one of these. — Andrew Dobrow

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The announcement of Tony Hawk Proving Ground by Activision is pretty exciting. The game looks like it will be pretty groundbreaking in the action sports genre. For the first time, gamers will be able to define their own character, including their story and style, based on the in-game decisions they make. The new Hawk will also feature a video editing tool to create “epic skate videos”.

Tony Hawk Proving Ground will also contain online play were users can create their own Skater Lounge while grinding out with fellow gamers. Proving Ground is currently under devlopment by Neversoft for Xbox, PS3, PS2, Nintendo DS and Wii and is expected to be released later this year. More screens after the jump. (more…)

Time to stock up on neon clothes and hairspray. Activision has announced plans for the production of a third installment to the popular Guitar Hero series of games with Guitar Hero: Rocks The 80’s. So far the game is only said to be for PS2, but really little is actually known in the first place.i

A few songs have already been announced for the next installment and here’s what is included so far: I Wanna Rock by Twisted Sister, I Ran by Flock of Seagulls (a personal favorite), Round and Round by Ratt, I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow, Mental Health by Quiet Riot, Holy Diver by Dio (didn’t think they’d leave this out did you?), and Heat Of The Moment by Asia. Much more is sure to be announced in the coming months. No release date has been announced. — Andrew Dobrow

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Good news, fellow guitar shredders. Hands-On Mobile announced today that they have made an agreement with Activision to bring Guitar Hero to your mobile devices, which really, really rocks. OK, the thought of Guitar Hero wherever we go sounds awesome, but how does Activision/Red Octane plan on producing a mobile version of a game which relies on its awesome peripheral?

Surely, Red Octane gave some information in their press release about the controls, right? Wrong. The press release is very scant for details, with only the usual corporate hoopla and hype. If Activision handles the mobile version right it could work. Maybe. — Andrew Dobrow

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