Category Archives: Activision

The Kurt Cobain ‘Guitar Hero 5’ Controversy

Posted on September 18, 2009 by John Carle

Back in Guitar Hero 3, video game developer Activision began including various well known guitarists, both living and passed on, as unlockable characters within the franchise. In the series’ most recent iteration, Guitar Hero 5, which was just released on … Continue reading →

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Daft Punk Comes to ‘DJ Hero’

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Matt Raub

With the epic battle between Guitar Hero and Rock Band waging on these past few months, the fans have only been caught in the crossfire of awesomeness. First, fans get to take a swing at metal with Guitar Hero: Metallica, … Continue reading →

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‘Modern Warfare 2’ Special Edition XBox 360 Announced

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Joe Gillis

Last night at a special event sponsored by Activision and Infinity Ward, our own Chris Ullrich got a chance to take a look at the new multi-player features of the upcoming game Modern Warfare 2. Check back later for all … Continue reading →

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‘Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2’ Alternate Costumes Revealed!

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Matt Raub

Over that the Marvel Ultimate Alliance VIP Community, VIP’s have been getting a little treat every day leading up to today’s release of the game. Every weekday, the developers would reveal a new alternate costume for one of the 24 … Continue reading →

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Brand New ‘Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2’ Launch Trailer

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

Previously, we brought you the first of our two new video game trailers for today. That one was for the upcoming Electronic Arts and Double Fine game Brutal Legend, featuring the voice and likeness of Jack Black. This time we’ve … Continue reading →

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Courtney Love Threatens Legal Action Over Cobain Avatar

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Cortney Zamm

Looks like the fans aren’t the only one pissed about Kurt Cobain’s likeness being used for an avatar in Guitar Hero 5. Cobain’s widow, Courtney Love is pretty mad too. But she signed the contract allowing it, according to Kotaku. … Continue reading →

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Final ‘Guitar Hero 5’ Release Trailer

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

I’m sure you went to your favorite gaming store and purchased your very own copy of Guitar Hero 5 as soon as it came out this week. But just in case you haven’t gotten around to it or are having … Continue reading →

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Awesome New ‘Modern Warfare 2’ Trailer

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

We’ve been following Modern Warfare 2‘s development pretty closely here at The Flickcast because we love first person shooters, modern weapons and because it just looks so cool. Back in May, we brought you the first extended trailer for this … Continue reading →

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