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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
File:Gh3-logo.jpg
Developer(s)Neversoft
Publisher(s)Activision
Platform(s)PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii
ReleaseTBA
Genre(s)Music video game
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer (online)

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will be the third official installment in the Guitar Hero video game series. In May, 2006 RedOctane, the publisher of Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II was purchased by Activision.[1] Because of this purchase, Guitar Hero III will be published by Activision and development responsibilities will shift from Harmonix Music Systems to Neversoft Entertainment.[2]

Development history

Like its two predecessors, the game will utilize a guitar controller to play songs. Activision has stated that the game is planned for release in the fiscal year of 2008, which stretches from March 2007 to March 2008.[3]

Activision CEO Robert Kotick said that Guitar Hero "would be arriving on every significant new platform."[4]

On April 9 2007, RedOctane published a comment on their support webpage concerning Guitar Hero II's release date, stating that the PS2 and Xbox 360 versions had been released in November 2006 and April 2007 respectively. They then unofficially stated that "Guitar Hero 3 for the Playstation 2, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii are currently scheduled for release in the United States in Fall of 2007".[5][6]

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The Xbox 360 version of the wireless Les Paul controller

On April 16, 2007, RedOctane founder Kai Huang confirmed the release platforms for Guitar Hero III to be released early 2008. Additionally, Huang revealed that all versions of the game will feature wireless controllers as well as online multiplayer and downloadable content.[7]

On May 4, 2007, metal news site The PRP reported that Queens of the Stone Age have been confirmed as appearing in several upcoming video games, one of which is Guitar Hero III. (Rock Band, produced by Harmonix, is also included in these titles.) This makes them the first confirmed band in the game.[8]

On May 13, 2007, Canadian rock station 102.1 The Edge conducted an interview with rock band Velvet Revolver. During the interview, the band's bassist Duff McKagan revealed that possibly two songs ("She Builds Quick Machines" and either "Let it Roll" or "Get Out the Door") from their new album Libertad will be featured in Guitar Hero III.[9]

Guitar Hero III was officially announced by Activision and RedOctane on May 23 2007 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360. There was no mention of the DS version, but the Fall 2007 release date was reconfirmed. New wireless controllers shaped like a Gibson Les Paul (PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360) and Kramer (PlayStation 2) models were also confirmed, along with removable faceplates that will allow players to personalize their guitar. Activision also avoided all mention of the title "Guitar Hero III," instead referring to the game as "the next Guitar Hero."[10] Also promised by Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane, are "new online and multi-player game play modes", and that "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,"[11]

On May 30 2007, IGN revealed the wireless Les Paul controller, which will feature a removable neck for travel purposes. Additionally, new gameplay videos and screenshots were revealed.[12][13][14][15] While the gameplay does not appear to have changed, the graphical display of Star Power and the streak/multiplier meter has been altered.

On July 5 2007, Metal Injection revealed that Slash will be a playable character in the game. Slash did motion capture with RedOctane to record his movements for the game, and by beating him in a one-on-one competition, he will be unlocked. [16]

Gameplay

Battle Mode

IGN announced the game would feature a new multiplayer game mode called Battle Mode.[17] The mode puts a twist on the traditional Pro Face-off mode introduced in Guitar Hero II. Two players will face each other, trying to complete a song while successfully playing Star Power sequences to earn power-ups that can be used against their opponents. Players will be able to store 3 power-ups at a time and can activate them by tilting their guitars upward. If neither player fails the song, they will face each other in a sudden death segment. The power-ups will include:

  • Broken string: One fret button on the opponent's guitar will not work until it is fixed (by rapidly tapping the button).
  • Difficulty up: The opponent will play the song on an increased difficulty for a short duration of time (except for expert difficulty).
  • Amp overload: The fret board will shake and appear blurry, making the scrolling notes difficult to read.
  • Whammy bar: The opponent will have to use the whammy bar before he/she can play notes again.
  • Steal power: This will steal your opponent's power-up (this will be lost if used when the opponent has no power-up).
  • Double notes: The opponent will have to play twice as many notes for a short duration of time.
  • Lefty flip: The fret board will be mirrored, requiring the player to switch their handedness on the guitar.

Soundtrack

On May 23, 2007, Activision announced 11 songs that will appear in the game, and IGN revealed two more tracks on May 31.[11] The list includes both cover songs (indicated by the phrase "as made famous by") and master tracks, featuring performances by the song's original artist.[15]

bold denotes song performed by the original artist (all other songs are covers)

In addition, bands confirmed to be contributing to the game include:

Concerning other bands, Huang also stated in an interview, "We've got a lot of songs and artists still that we would love to have. In particular, we've been trying to get Metallica, AC/DC, and Led Zeppelin. So hopefully sometime in the near future, my wish and everybody's wish will come true and we can get some of their music in the game."[19]

The Living Colour track, "Cult of Personality" was rerecorded (with a new guitar solo) by the band after the master track could not be located.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Activision Paid $100 mln for RedOctane". Next Generation.
  2. ^ "Tony Hawk's Guitar Hero?". IGN.
  3. ^ "New Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, and 007 coming in 2007–8 69". Gamespot.
  4. ^ "Activision confirms Guitar Hero to go multiformat". GamesIndustry.
  5. ^ "Guitar Hero 3 US release window revealed". PALGN.
  6. ^ "Guitar Hero 3 this Fall". IGN.
  7. ^ "Guitar Hero III will add online multiplayer, wireless". GameSpot.
  8. ^ a b "Queens To Feature In GHIII". Kotaku.
  9. ^ a b "102.1 The Edge Interview Download Available". The Edge 102.1.
  10. ^ "Guitar Hero III officially announced". Gaming Target.
  11. ^ a b Breaking: Tenacious D, Wireless hits next Guitar Hero
  12. ^ First Videos of Guitar Hero 3!
  13. ^ IGN: Guitar Hero III Trailer, Videos and Movies
  14. ^ Guitar Hero Les Paul Controller Impressions
  15. ^ a b Guitar Hero III Song Update
  16. ^ http://metalinjection.net/blog/2007/07/05/slash-to-appear-as-a-character-in-guitar-hero-3-video-game/
  17. ^ Guitar Hero III: Battle Mode
  18. ^ "Queens of the Stone Age Unveils New Lineup". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-05-07. Retrieved 2007-05-08. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  19. ^ Gamespot - Q&A: RedOctane's Kai Huang
  20. ^ Guitar Hero III Preview
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