Gamer 2.0 writes: "With the release of Guitar Hero: Smash Hits, Activision has brought the yearly total of their popular rhythm franchise to three titles, two which happen to be on consoles (the third, Modern Hits, got released for the DS a few weeks ago). That still doesn't bring the tally to an end however, as Guitar Hero: Van Halen and Guitar Hero 5 are both scheduled to release later this year mere months apart from each other. With so much content being released at such a rapid rate it is amazing to see the fans gobble these games up like they are each their own original ideas. Unfortunately, the fact of the matter is Smash Hits is a barren, dull and downright shameful display of Activision trying to cash in on easy money. Nothing about Smash Hits is remotely fun, and even though the game features new band options and updated features, the title still feels like the worst entry yet in the slowly dwindling series."
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Craig Hasselback writes: "Activision just continues finding new ways to go from the popular publisher that stayed the course and rose to number one, to being the big jerk that is too big for their own britches as my grandpa would say. Since becoming the number publisher, Activision has done everything possible to piss off gamers."
Well sadly, until the average gamer realizes that they are getting screwed over, Activision is going to be number 1 for a while(as much as I hate to say it).........
... it seems they can.
You need to get the message across with your wallet!
If you LOVE gaming, and if you HATE the way Activision is doing business: DON'T BUY ACTIVISION GAMES (or buy them used) and certainly DON'T BUY THEIR DLC!
It's THAT simple!
Amen. Honestly all the major pubs are starting to become jacked up. Take-Two with the DLC on BioShock 2's disc. EA with selling "DLC" that unlocks content in sports games instead of playing to earn it.
They're all borderline A-holes
Overcharging is the problem. Dragon Age Origins is one of my favorite games but the dlc is overpriced. dlc should cost a few dollars or it should be free.