Nintendo News | Guitar Hero III Wii Detailed

By Jorge Ba-oh 23.05.2007 25

After a previous general announcement, Activision have revealed a little extra about the cross-platform third Guitar Hero as the fret-licking, explosive musical game heads to a Nintendo format for the first time to unleash their inner rock skills on the Wii.

Players will experience a wealth of new tracks spanning newly added features and modes. Guitar Hero III features a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, boss battles, exclusive unlock able content and authentic rock venues to jam inside. An online mode allows players to go head-to-head worldwide in a bid to gain legendary rock status. Guitarists can also download fresh content online on multiple platforms to add to a growing list of fine music. Activision have secured partnership with major and independent labels to bring an extensive catalogue to the Wii, with original recordings for even greater authenticity.

Those worried about wires can rejoice: wireless guitars will be available for each platform with exclusive Gibson-inspired guitars containing fresh removable faceplates and some funky new button colour designs.

The initial list of tracks include:

  • 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)

    "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. 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."
    Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane.

    For more information about Guitar Hero check out the official website.

    • Box art for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
    Developer

    Vicarious Visions

    Publisher

    Activision

    Genre

    Rhythm

    Players

    2

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    JustJoe is offline. JustJoe 23.05.2007#1

    Sound great but where's AC/DC?

     
    Mandown is offline. Mandown 23.05.2007#2

    There are some good tracks there, but to hell with that i wanna see the Guitar!. I hope the Wii will have it's own and that it will have a ext plug for future add ons.

    Those downladable tracks had better be of a reasonable price otherwise it will suck just as much as the 360 versions where you have to buy packs of three rather than the individual songs you want. LS

     
    The Croft is offline. The Croft 23.05.2007#3

    It better have that song from the Guitar Hero II ads.


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    Zapp is offline. Zapp 23.05.2007#4

    SABOOOTAAAAGEEEEEEE!!! Love that song!!! Smilie

    Im geting excited about this, hopefuly it should be good!

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    Andrezao is offline. Andrezao 23.05.2007#5

    how about Black Sabbath and Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd? how dare they talk about rock n' roll without adding those bands!!

     
    Angus is offline. Angus 23.05.2007#6

    JustJoe said:
    Sound great but wheres AC/DC?
    Exacely.

    Sabotage! DEADLY! Also good to see they are using more song played by the real bandsSmilie

     
    Elrinth is offline. Elrinth 23.05.2007#7

    I hope they have the song Guitar Hero from the first game Smilie it's a good one Smilie

     
    Lynk is offline. Lynk 23.05.2007#8

    Yay, I <3 Muse Smilie

    Add me on anything. I'm always looking for new friends/opponents/town visitors/chances to appear more popular than I actually am.
     
    jb is offline. jb 23.05.2007#9

    Lynk said:
    Yay, I <3 Muse Smilie

    You have great taste! MUSE! Hell yeah!

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    MattEvansC3 is offline. MattEvansC3 23.05.2007#10

    How about some DragonForce for the really hard mode.

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    JoshSL is offline. JoshSL 23.05.2007#11

    Sounds good, I wonder what the downloadable music will be like? Will we be able to search for them ourselves & put them on with SD cards, or will they be specifically chosen for updates by the game makers?

    Anyway, it's sounding good! Maybe I'll get it, though whenever I say that, I never do.

    I didn't get SSX Blur after all ^^;

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    Kangaroo_Kid is offline. Kangaroo_Kid 24.05.2007#12

    Hmm, pretty average song list so far. Paint it Black? NOt exactly the first song I think of when you talk face-melting fretwork, it's good song though.

    Guitarists can also download fresh content online on multiple platforms to add to a growing list of fine music.

    This to me says 'you cannot download songs for the Wii version, suckers'

     
    Sidepocket is offline. Sidepocket 24.05.2007#13

    Kangaroo_Kid said:
    Hmm, pretty average song list so far. Paint it Black? NOt exactly the first song I think of when you talk face-melting fretwork, its good song though.
    Guitarists can also download fresh content online on multiple platforms to add to a growing list of fine music.
    This to me says you cannot download songs for the Wii version, suckers

    Oh god here is the start of the "my band is not on the list so it sucks because I am the all authority on rock and roll" banter that plagues every Guitar Hero discussion. Smilie

     
    Yusic is offline. Yusic 24.05.2007#14

    Matthew Gastrian Evans said:
    How about some DragonForce for the really hard mode.

    Whoo Dragonforce! Saw them 5 Days ago friggin' brillant!
    Also I'm told someone has put up a Dragonforce mod on the 360... The way he was talking about it he could be full of shit since he couldn't even tell me the name of the song. But seeing I don't have a 360 I have no clue.

     
    TAG is offline. TAG 24.05.2007#15

    Matthew Gastrian Evans said:
    How about some DragonForce for the really hard mode.

    That would be insane.

    I can't wait for this game to come out. I've yet to play a Guitar Hero game!

    They need to put some Dokken songs on there.

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    Sidepocket is offline. Sidepocket 24.05.2007#16

    Matthew Gastrian Evans said:
    How about some DragonForce for the really hard mode.

    Smilie

    Oh and as a bonus here is what The Metal could sound like on GHIII: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t831oibg27s

    ( Edited on 24.05.2007 04:53 by Sidepocket )

     
    tiamat1990 is offline. tiamat1990 24.05.2007#17

    Now...this news article, is it refering to the game in general or just the Wii version?? Cause these lines just sound too awesome:
    "An online mode allows players to go head-to-head worldwide in a bid to gain legendary rock status"

    "Activision have secured partnership with major and independent labels to bring an extensive catalogue to the Wii, with original recordings for even greater authenticity."

    Really?? I'll be happy if it's true but I'm not going to get my hopes up...

     
    Sidepocket is offline. Sidepocket 24.05.2007#18

    tiamat1990 said:
    Now...this news article, is it refering to the game in general or just the Wii version?? Cause these lines just sound too awesome:An online mode allows players to go head-to-head worldwide in a bid to gain legendary rock statusActivision have secured partnership with major and independent labels to bring an extensive catalogue to the Wii, with original recordings for even greater authenticity.Really?? Ill be happy if its true but Im not going to get my hopes up...

    I remember them issuing a statement that ALL versions of GH III will be online and the Wii and possibly the DS will use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

     
    Shig Guevara is offline. Shig Guevara 24.05.2007#19

    Andrezao said:
    how about Black Sabbath and Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd? how dare they talk about rock n roll without adding those bands!!

    It needs some Sabbath, Master of insanity, starts of slowish then near the soloSmilie and lets not forget Maiden! A bit of Wasted Years or Two Minutes to Midnight.

    In the 360 version there is the option of software updates, will that ever happen for the Wii or will we be stuck with the same fucking songs?

    Although I can never get bored with the Metal, the D are awesome,(personally I think its the weakest song from the album),even though I dont think they are going to use any other song from them, due to the excessive swearing and the fact NO ONE on God's Green Earth would buy the censored or even likes listening to the censored version (Mainly because even if you heard the censored one first, the obivious fact is no one says "flipping" and It just isn't funny).

    ( Edited on 24.05.2007 07:31 by Shig Guevara )

     
    ohm is offline. ohm 24.05.2007#20

    Give me DDR.

     
    MattEvansC3 is offline. MattEvansC3 24.05.2007#21

    Some early Anathema would work well in the game.

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    MC hammered is offline. MC hammered 24.05.2007#22

    Sounds great!

    Enoch Powell was right, and you know it.
     
    Guest 24.05.2007#23

    Some Dying Fetus please.

     
    Megadanxzero is offline. Megadanxzero 24.05.2007#24

    Where's the Graveyard BBQ? They were the best thing about the original.

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    Kangaroo_Kid is offline. Kangaroo_Kid 26.05.2007#25

    Sidepocket said:
    Kangaroo_Kid said:Hmm, pretty average song list so far. Paint it Black? NOt exactly the first song I think of when you talk face-melting fretwork, its good song though.
    Guitarists can also download fresh content online on multiple platforms to add to a growing list of fine music.
    This to me says you cannot download songs for the Wii version, suckers
    Oh god here is the start of the my band is not on the list so it sucks because I am the all authority on rock and roll banter that plagues every Guitar Hero discussion. Smilie

    Smilie The Rolling Stones are one of my favourite bands, so plaease shut the fuck up.

    JustJoe said:
    Sound great but wheres AC/DC?

    "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."

    From the GHIII wiki page. It says that Queens of the Stone Age and Velevet Revolver are also confirmed to be on the setlist.

     

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