Guitar Hero III

[Cowboy13012]

The game responsible for getting more non-gamers playing (except perhaps Wii Sports and Madden) is Guitar Hero, an addictive mix of rock-and-roll karaoke and Simon Says. The concept is simple, strap on a vaguely guitar-shaped plastic controller, and press the brightly colored buttons in time to music note that float down the screen. That catch is that you're playing along with B and C-list classic rock tunes, and the better you play, the more songs you unlock.

Already a hit on the PS2 and Xbox 360, publisher Activision has to really come up with some new features to get fans to pony up for a third time. Guitar Hero III doesn't exactly break the mold, but adds just enough to keep dedicated fans coming back. Adding the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii to the mix opens the franchise up to new users who have so far been stuck watching from the sidelines (of course, PS3 gamers could get a third-party adapter to hook their guitar controllers up and play the first two games).

The 360, Wii, and PS3 versions come with a new wireless Les-Paul-licensed guitar controller, with swappable faceplates, while the PS2 version has a much less cool wired controller. Seventy new tracks are included, from Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones to Sabotage by the Beastie Boys. Many of the tracks will be by the original artists, rather than the cover versions found in the previous Guitar Hero games, which makes a huge difference
(Credit: Activision)

A new online multiplayer mode lets you play against other shredders around the world, which is probably the most exciting new feature. The graphics have also gotten a major facelift, although honestly, everyone playing the game is too busy watching the notes fly by to pay attention to the pretend band playing on stage in the background.

After ruling the charts for so long, Guitar Hero III is about to have some serious competition. With EA's Rock Band, featuring guitar, bass, and drum controllers, along with a microphone, picking up some major buzz, it's going to be a real battle of the bands for faux rock games this holiday season.

If you're keeping score, here's a list of confirmed Guitar Hero III tracks. Activision is milking the publicity by releasing a few track names at a time between now and the game's fall release, but did reveal that Guns & Roses guitarist Slash will appear in the game as a boss battle.
# 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)

[Cowboy13012]

I love the fact that they are getting more people to record their songs instead of the Activision team.

[sugahill]

Fucking awesome. I want more Chilli Peps

[fat_scott]

heart AND the pumpkins?!

[Intangible]

Fuck man i wish i could make the track list for this game.

Master of puppets-Metallica
Peace Sells-Megadeth
Reign in Blood-Slayer

And many more y the fuck do they leave some really dope songs out? Talking about the official versions not the customizable ones for xbox360.

I want this and rockband. the Strat looks pretty dope for this game

[Dis Boi]

Intangible : Mod ur system Download program to make ur own song Burn it on a CD pop it into ur Modded Console and Play the songs u created

[Intangible]

Intangible : Mod ur system Download program to make ur own song Burn it on a CD pop it into ur Modded Console and Play the songs u created

I think your talking about xbox 360.
I only have a modded ps2.

[Cowboy13012]

Dragonforce - Through the Flames and Fire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZutgOyA9EY




Ya........fucking..............right

[Cowboy13012]

MOTHER...........FUCKING....................SLASH! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlvMkvTLO8Y

[MFlip]

Slash is writing a song for the game. Also, the songs that say "by xxxxxx" in the OP are actually the masters which is cool.

Most recent tracklist
"3's and 7's" – Queens of the Stone Age
"Barracuda" – Heart (Cover)
"Cherub Rock" – Smashing Pumpkins
"Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll" – Blue Öyster Cult (Cover)
"Cult of Personality" – Living Colour
"Even Flow" – Pearl Jam
"Go That Far" – Bret Michaels Band
"Knights of Cydonia" – Muse
"La Grange" – ZZ Top (Cover)
"Lay Down" – Priestess
"The Metal" – Tenacious D
"Miss Murder" – AFI
"Mississippi Queen" – Mountain (Cover)
"My Name Is Jonas" – Weezer
"The Number of the Beast" – Iron Maiden
"One" – Metallica
"Paint It, Black" – The Rolling Stones
"Paranoid" – Black Sabbath (Cover)
"Raining Blood" – Slayer
"Reptilia" – The Strokes
"Rock and Roll All Nite" – Kiss (Cover)
"Rock You Like a Hurricane" – Scorpions (Cover)
"Sabotage" – Beastie Boys
"School's Out" – Alice Cooper (Cover)
"She Bangs the Drums" – The Stone Roses (Cover)
"She Builds Quick Machines" – Velvet Revolver
"Slow Ride" – Foghat (Cover)
"Suck My Kiss" – Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Talk Dirty to Me" - Poison
"Through the Fire and Flames" – DragonForce
"Welcome to the Jungle" – Guns N' Roses

Not all are officially confirmed yet.

[MFlip]

Couple of preview tracklist videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJIWZ...elated&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g982...watch_response

[Kizzang]

paint it black yeshh wheres flex.

this game is gay though

dont like it sirs!

[Kawz]

Shit....can't wait to play....Cult of Personality by Living Colour is gettin played first.

[Serius]

don't stop beliving by journey! man oh man!

[Finess]

I can't play this shit...cause all that goddamn rock, metal bull.

[Kawz]

Putting down my deposit today.

[Flexamill]

paint it black yeshh wheres flex.

this game is gay though

dont like it sirs!

Very gay, if i played paint it black on this shit it would ruin the song

[Tego]

Play the game Flexzang. I would have hated too but I fucked around on it for like 10 minutes one time and shit's hot.

[Cowboy13012]

This is absolutely insane. It's a guy playing Through The Fire And Flames on Expert and kicking its ass. It's a must see.





Guitar Hero 3 Through the Fire and Flames XPERT!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9ao_vOsZkg

[Kawz]

That's just madness.