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"The Guitar Hero music library continues to evolve and expand as November brings a great collection of new and classic tracks from some of rock’s best-loved artists. Fans can download tracks from artists including Lenny Kravitz and KISS and – for the first time - they can import tracks directly from Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero into their Guitar Hero music library."
"Activision Publishing, Inc. today announced that the latest installment of the #1 music-based videogame franchise, Guitar Hero 5 has topped the weekly sales charts in the UK. For the week ending September 12th, Guitar Hero 5 debuted in the #1 position in units across all platforms, despite being available at retail for only two days during the reporting period, according to Charttrack."
"Italy has been announced as ultimate victor of the Guitar Hero 5 ‘Jump In Jump Out’ Challenge, cementing a new world record for the largest number of participants to play in a single Guitar Hero session over a 24-hour period. 594 people turned up at the Italian event, to be part of the record-setting activity, celebrating the European release of Guitar Hero 5."
"Five live downloadable tracks from the 1969 concert by The Rolling Stones will be digitally released for Guitar Hero 5, to coincide with ABKCO’s 40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set release of GET YER YA-YA’S OUT. In Europe, from launch day through January 6th, 2010, Satisfaction (Live), Under My Thumb (Live) and I’m Free (Live) will be released as singles exclusively via Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360. Two additional live tracks, Prodigal Son (Live) and You Gotta Move (Live) will also be avai..."
"Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading worldwide third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, today announced the shipping of the Rock Band Wireless Wooden Fender Stratocaster replica guitar for use with the Microsoft® Xbox 360 videogame console.
Compatible with Rock Band™, Rock Band™ 2, the up coming The Beatles™: Rock Band™ game, alongside other music and rhythm games, the Rock Band Wireless Wooden Fender Stratocaster guitar controller is a true 1:1 replic..."
"In another example of how Guitar Hero 5 allows gamers to rock any way they want, leading instrument, equipment and footwear brands are lending their virtual products to bring more customisation and authenticity to players’ in-game characters."
Activision have announced that Grunge Rock Pioneer and Icon Kurt Cobain will make his video game debut this September in Guitar Hero 5. Some may feel that this is a bad move, but only time will tell if there is any backlash from this decision.
"Activision has today revealed the next real-world star set to make an appearance on the forthcoming Guitar Hero 5; the multi-talented Matt Bellamy will bring his trademark falsetto and intense guitar shredding to the virtual stage as an in-game playable rocker. In addition to his likeness, the frontman and guitarist of UK alternative band MUSE is bringing one of the band’s most popular singles, Plug in Baby, to the massive eighty-five song on-disc set list."
"Five live downloadable tracks from the 1969 concert by The Rolling Stones will be digitally released for Guitar Hero 5, to coincide with ABKCO ‘s 40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set release of GET YER YA-YA’S OUT. In Europe, from launch day through January 6th, 2010, Satisfaction (Live), Under My Thumb (Live) and I’m Free (Live) will be released as singles exclusively via Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360. Two additional live tracks, Prodigal Son (Live) and You Gotta Move (Live) will also be ava..."
The setlist and musical star's just seems to be getting better and better for the Guitar Hero Series. Just in from Activision is this press release show casing yet another rock star set to join the Guitar Hero family.
"This Spring, living room legends will rock any way they want in Guitar Hero® 5. Elevating the Guitar Hero® series to new heights with unmatched social gameplay, an enhanced style, new in-game artists and more rock legends, Guitar Hero 5 features new surprises and challenges that will fire-up long-time fret board fanatics and create a new generation of addicts."
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