(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); February 11, 2009 - Activision Blizzard reported stronger-than-expected profits in the fourth quarter thanks to the success of its popular Guitar Hero franchise. Now the company is looking to keep its success rolling with the reveal during the conference call of new games in the franchise.

The company revealed a new compilation game being developed for the big three consoles: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii. This new compilation will feature full band versions of the most popular songs from previous games. The compilation game is due out in the second quarter.

However, in the second half of the year, Activision said that there will be a "major restage" of the franchise with a brand new Guitar Hero game.

Meanwhile, the company said future Guitar Hero content will include more diverse genres of music, including music from European band, and in February, Activision will release standalone drums. Activision also plans 50 downloadable songs for Guitar Hero in the first quarter for the year. It also confirmed that Guitar Hero: Metallica is shipping this March.