darthYENIK Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 "SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 23, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- After warming their amps in the basement garage to rocking sold out shows at Stonehenge, fans of Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) wildly popular Guitar Hero™ franchise will now be able to shred like never before with the next iteration of the game that will be available this fall. The new game will be released on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Wii™ video game system from Nintendo. Turning it up to 11, Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models as the industry standard. In addition, players will experience an incredible number of newly added features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status. While continuing to retain all the key features from their prior legendary performances, fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms, and players can now shred to a killer set list from many of the gnarliest rock songs ever recorded. Delivering more master tracks than ever before, strategic partnerships have been secured with all the major and independent music record labels and publishers to allow unrivaled access to their deep history of music catalogs, along with supplying artists' original recordings for even greater authenticity. The initial list of face-melting awesomeness includes: * Paint It Black (by The Rolling Stones) * Cherub Rock (by Smashing Pumpkins) * Sabotage (by Beastie Boys) * The Metal (by Tenacious D) * My Name is Jonas (by Weezer) * Knights of Cydonia (by Muse) * Rock And Roll All Nite (as made famous by Kiss) * School's Out (as made famous by Alice Cooper) * Slow Ride (as made famous by Fog Hat) * Cult of Personality (by Living Colour) * Barracuda (as made famous by Heart) For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform. The exclusive Gibson guitars will include innovative features such as removable faceplates that will allow fans to later personalize their guitars and make it their own, and a new button color design that will be integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience. Gibson Guitar's Les Paul model will be the battle axe of choice, and an industry standard for all rock gods on the Xbox 360™, PLAYSTATION®3 system, and Wii™. After much anticipation, PlayStation®2 system fans will also be receiving a new exclusive shape as well, the classic Kramer guitar, also a Gibson brand, popularized by hard rockers and known for its body design, pickups, electronics, and construction for furious finger fretting. "The development team at Neversoft has been exceptional, and we've been able to incorporate a host of fresh new online and multi-player game play modes, along with exciting content into this version of Guitar Hero that our fans have been asking for. Also, many of the top bands and songs we've tried to get in the past are now on board, and we've definitely got some giant aces in the hole to say the least," said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane. "In addition, offering a new line of Gibson wireless guitars for each platform is going to truly add to the authentic rock star experience like no other." The next iteration of Guitar Hero, published by RedOctane® and developed by Neversoft, is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about Guitar Hero, please visit the dedicated community site www.guitarherogame.com." I was just thinking the other day, "I hope they have a Les Paul for the new controller". PS. The Metal (by Tenacious D) = Awesome And do you guys think by "many of the top bands and songs we've tried to get in the past are now on board, and we've definitely got some giant aces in the hole to say the least", that they mean they've finally got Stairway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyzoot Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Remember, No Stairway! But plus points for 'Paint it Black' and 'Rock and Roll all Night' Get 'I am the resurrection' by Stone Roses in there and it's a definite buy for me! Bit kind of pissed off that they got wireless controllers now but I still have my wired controller for my 360. Surely you could get something to plug the guitar cable into which converts it to wireless and then you can fold the wire up so to not get in your way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthYENIK Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 That's one of the reasons I'm not getting GH2 for 360. That and I have it for ps2. But I bet they'll have all the songs for GH 1 and 2 for download on part 3 when it comes out. I wonder what this means... and a new button color design that will be integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude5000 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 f*ck YEAH! I can't wait, the track list looks much better than the originally announced GH II songs. I knew Cult Of Personality would end up in a GH game, usually songs that have already been licensed for games end up in GH games, look at the SA/VC soundtrack for example. My band list hopes: Slayer Megadeth Iron Maiden Anthrax Judas Priest GN' R Motley Crue Ratt Billy Idol Boston(Smokin') Dio Ted Nugent(Stranglehold) Van Halen Ozzy Tesla Autograph Pantera Tool Nirvana Soundgarden Alice In Chains Pearl Jam Stone Temple Pilots Collective Soul Silverchair Filter Faith No More I've also been hoping for them to do a Les Paul model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moth Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I will get this game but i really suck at Guitar hero II and I. Formerly known as The General Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 anybody else notice the "by"s instead of the "as made famous by"s? we might get the actual bands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanilla Shake Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 anybody else notice the "by"s instead of the "as made famous by"s? we might get the actual bands That would kick so much ass. I'm really looking forward to this game, plus I'm really happy that 'Cult Of Personality' by Living Colour made it. I love that song. TC718 / <629 / CF5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Escape? Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Props for Barracuda, The Metal, Paint It Black. I WANT JETHRO TULL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthYENIK Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 anybody else notice the "by"s instead of the "as made famous by"s? we might get the actual bands Well, I'm not certain, but I thought that was going to be the case with Rock Band. So if that's true, then maybe you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang of Cauliflower Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'll definitely be getting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlianAnt Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Les Paul controller. Multiplayer. If they inculde Domination by Pantera, the real track and not some lame ass cover (the slaughtered Cowboys From Hell), I'll f*cking camp outside the store for this. Metal up your ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandthefter Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'm hoping some stone sour gets a song on here, that'd be good - hopefully monolith or something like that off the first album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost-Fender Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) Remember, No Stairway! Stairway, denied! This is so awesome. I'm happy they changed from the SG controller to the more badass Les Paul. I'd love if they added "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith and "Black Dog" by Led Zeppelin. Though, they should have added Fender guitars by now! Where's the legendary Strat? Edited May 25, 2007 by Lost-Fender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthYENIK Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 I thought I heard somewhere that the PS2 version would have a Strat controller. But oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGanteks Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I just dont know what people see n Guitar Hero games.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-end Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 God, I only just bought II for 360 and now there bringing III out? Seems they're milking it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingvercetti Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Don't forget, II came out on PS2 on November 24, 2006, and III won't be out till like later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just another thug Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Ted Nugent(Stranglehold) Nothing else needs to be said. If that song is ever on a GH game, I will be in Nirvana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthYENIK Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 God, I only just bought II for 360 and now there bringing III out? Seems they're milking it... Who cares as long as we get a quality game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouveia Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Wow, I just got a Wireless Firebird/Xplorer style guitar for it... Dude, it's just amazing... WE WANT STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta_king Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I just dont know what people see n Guitar Hero games.... Well they are, and I don't know this might be a really odd concept for you, but ever thought that they're... fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 alotta goood songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthYENIK Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 New IGN Hands-on Preveiw That Les Paul looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunpeal Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I don't know anything about the guitars like you guys all seeem to lol. But some of those songs defiantly bought a smile to my face. Knights of Cydonia - Muse God i cant wait to play that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandthefter Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 guitar looks really nice, cant wait to get my hands on that. Hopefully they'll fix the time window on the note hitting, but it doesn't sound too bad, just a little bit of getting used to from the sounds of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDude5000 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Guitar Hero Encore: Rock The 80s http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/puzzle/guitarh...=topslot;link;2 Dio - Holy Diver Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran Ratt - Round & Round Twisted - I Wanna Rock It's coming out in July for the PS2. Duder needs a new controller. Now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthYENIK Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yeah, and the song from the "Mall Chase scene" from Bill & Ted's Excellent Journey, Play With Me - by Extreme, is also there for the Rock the 80s game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyzoot Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 DO YOUUUUU, WANNAAAAAA PLAAAAY!!! I love that, shame it's on the PS2 only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthYENIK Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 It's the only reason I'm keeping mine at the moment. Once GHIII and GTAIV come out, I'm selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang of Cauliflower Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 The new controller sounds badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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