Kramer!
Thank the gods of rock! The next iteration of the hugely wonderful (and successful) Guitar Hero franchise will be with us before winter makes it too difficult to play the E minor pentatonic scale. Developed by Red Octane and NeverSoft, it's coming for PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 too.
The really good news is that Activision has managed to partner its way to ensuring that, "artists’ original recordings" are going to be included - and if you look at the initial track listing below, you're plectrum finger should be whammying in anticipation.
While retaining its Gibson connections (against MTV/EA's Rockband Fender approach), the game moves away from the SG to the Les Paul and Kramer models.
We're also tremendously rocked-out by the fact that, there's going to be, "Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status."
Other new elements include:
A multiplayer action-'inspired' battle mode
Boss battles (you've just got to hope the bosses are Jimi Hendrix or Steve Vai or Stevie Ray Vaughn... the wishlist goes on).
More exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.
We're also informed that new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform - and each controller will have removable faceplates and a new button colour design. The dear old Gibson Les Paul "will be the battle axe of choice, and an industry standard for all rock gods on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii". PS2 owners get the more 80s-looking Kramer (similar to the one pictured right).
The initial tracklist of 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)
Those involved appear to be rather chuffed with the whole thing,"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.
The really good news is that Activision has managed to partner its way to ensuring that, "artists’ original recordings" are going to be included - and if you look at the initial track listing below, you're plectrum finger should be whammying in anticipation.
While retaining its Gibson connections (against MTV/EA's Rockband Fender approach), the game moves away from the SG to the Les Paul and Kramer models.
We're also tremendously rocked-out by the fact that, there's going to be, "Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status."
Other new elements include:
A multiplayer action-'inspired' battle mode
Boss battles (you've just got to hope the bosses are Jimi Hendrix or Steve Vai or Stevie Ray Vaughn... the wishlist goes on).
More exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.
We're also informed that new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform - and each controller will have removable faceplates and a new button colour design. The dear old Gibson Les Paul "will be the battle axe of choice, and an industry standard for all rock gods on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii". PS2 owners get the more 80s-looking Kramer (similar to the one pictured right).
The initial tracklist of 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)
Those involved appear to be rather chuffed with the whole thing,"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.
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pete 11 Jun 2007 20:33
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hello , could you assist where can you buy the wireless guitar for the xbox ?cheers