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Guitar Hero III: Backstage Pass simulates the crushing pain of having your demo tape rejected

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jul 18th 2008 @ 5:12PM


The Guitar Hero franchise is synonymous with headbangin', mosh pittin' in-your-face rock 'n roll, but the latest joint released for phones is going in a slightly different direction. Rest assured, rock is still an integral component of the game, but Guitar Hero III: Backstage Pass takes a step back from the actual performances to simulate the whole rockstar experience from end to end. Buyers can apparently expect "more than 25 hours of gameplay" through a whole RPG-like storyline of promotion, gigging, and getting screwed over by shady managers. Even better, an online component over the web lets players compare stats and achievements, download new content, and set up challenges for in-game money. Groupies aren't included, as far as we can tell -- you'll still need your Ferrari-branded Vertu to help out with that.

Great news, Guitar Hero Mobile fans: it's on AT&T now

by Chris Ziegler, posted Mar 9th 2008 @ 8:03PM


We don't report on terribly many games here, but the Guitar Hero franchise seems to carry a godlike clout that demands a certain amount of respect, so we thought we'd just throw it out there that rockers, groupies, and wannabes on AT&T can now get their power chord on as of last week following a December release on Verizon. Hands-On Mobile's adaptation of the console classic will also be adding three head-bangin' new tunes as part of its April song pack: "Crazy On You" by Heart, "Laid to Rest" by Lamb of God, and "Hush" by Deep Purple. As they say, rock on.

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Guitar Hero III Mobile now available on Verizon

by Chris Ziegler, posted Dec 20th 2007 @ 12:15PM

Just a quick reminder for interested parties that Verizon has made good on its promise today to pick up Guitar Hero III Mobile, a game that hopes to bring some fraction of the Guitar Hero franchise's wild success to the mobile world. The game comes bundled with 15 songs with more promised via monthly "song packs," but don't expect the rock star lifestyle to come cheap -- Guitar Hero III Mobile runs $4.49 per month or $11.99 for unlimited use, making it one of the more expensive games ever offered through a carrier's deck. Anyone out there planning to buy a phone with a big, comfortable keypad for the sole purpose of rocking out?

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Hands-on Mobile prepping to to rawk your cell with Guitar Hero

by Sean Cooper, posted Oct 26th 2007 @ 7:36PM


If you just haven't heard or had enough of Guitar Hero lately, prepare your fingers for the paradigm shift from console to mobile. Hands-on Mobile's version of Guitar Hero which is loosely based on Guitar Hero III will feature Axel Steel and Judy Nails, 4 guitars, and 15 songs -- with three new songs each month if you sign up for a subscription -- for your mobile air guitaring enjoyment. To simplify the transition to mobile, the 5 keys on the original game have been reduced to three on the cellular edition, but the audio effects are apparently unchanged. Look for this in December on Verizon followed by other networks and platforms.




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