Activision returns to a simple numbering scheme for the Guitar Hero series with the fifth entry in the core-focused, band non-specific entry, Guitar Hero 5. That's reflective of its largely ...

As for Guitar Hero 5, that's set to be more of the same gameplay we're already used to, only with the ability to "drop in and out of songs and change band members, instruments and difficulty ...

Guitar Hero 5 Review Wide-ranging improvements and an excellent new Party Play mode make Guitar Hero 5 a great way to bring some rock into your living room. By Chris Watters on September 10, 2009 ...

Many may look at Guitar Hero 5 the same way people look at popular sports games like EA’s Madden series: the core game hasn’t changed that much at all but there are some new features here and ...

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Still, it's been a good formula, and "Guitar Hero 5" makes some very nice changes. Like "Guitar Hero World Tour," "GH5" is a full-band game, with parts for guitar, bass, drums and vocals.

It's been a long, drawn-out affair, but Activision have finally gotten around to releasing the full tracklist for the upcoming Guitar Hero 5. All 85 songs of it.

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The competition between the Guitar Hero and Rock Band brands has always been fierce. This year, Activision is getting down-right aggressive in its attempts to out-sell its competitor. Those who ...

Guitar Hero 5 features a robust new track list, as well as a new Party Play mode that allows players to jump in and out at any time.

Guitar Hero 5's log-in screen -- where players choose their avatars, instruments, and difficulty level -- acts as a hub for the rest of the game.

Guitar Hero 5 lets you play with four drums or four guitars, or any combination of four you can think of. I took part in a little guitar army and it's just as fun as it sounds.