If for some reason you haven't had your fill of weird religious stories, take the recent announcement of Guitar Praise, a Guitar Hero knock-off for the pious rockers among us, set to cast its brilliant light upon PCs and Macs this September.

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Si nous savons depuis déjà un petit moment que Guitar Hero World Tour allait débouler avant la fin de l'année sur Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Wii et Xbox 360, nous n'avions pas encore de date ferme et [...]

New title will see in-game sponsorships from famous equipment manufacturers and digitally re-created stages

Activision Blizzard has announced that Guitar Hero World Tour will feature a number of famous instrument and equipment brands, as well as digital re-creations of famous venues.

World Tour, due for release this fall on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PS2, will feature in-game sponsorships and gear from Ampeg, Audio-Technica, EMG Pickups, Ernie Ball, Evans Drumheads, Guitar Center, Krank Amplification, Mackie, Marshall, Orange County Drum & Percussion, Pork Pie Percussion, Regal Tip, Sabian cymbals, Vox and Zildjian drumsticks.

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Activision Publishing Inc.'s Guitar Hero World Tour is cranking it to 11 by featuring several of the most influential instrument and equipment brands in the music industry. Gamers can score in-game sponsorships and gear from Ampeg, Audio-Technica, EMG Pickups, Ernie Ball, Evans Drumheads, Guitar Center, Krank Amplification, Mackie, Marshall, Orange County Drum & Percussion, Pork Pie Percussion, Regal Tip, Sabian cymbals, Vox and Zildjian drumsticks. In addition to featuring products, the game lets virtual bands play on the same stage as many of their favorite musicians with digital re-creations of Amoeba Music, Live Nation's House of Blues Sunset Strip and San Francisco's AT&T Park. In addition to featuring products, the game lets virtual bands play on the same stage as many of their favorite musicians with digital re-creations of Amoeba Music, Live Nation's House of Blues Sunset Strip and San Francisco's AT&T Park.

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There's an interesting tidbit over at IGN. At the bottom of one of their articles on the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero: World Tour, you'll notice a little blurb with an asterisk. It reads: "*Online gameplay is only available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii and may require an additional subscription." Subscription?

Part of us thinks this ties into the whole music-sharing thing that was revealed during GC 2008. Remember, there Activision commented on paying for the ability to upload more of your own custom tracks. So, is this something to do with that? Or, are Wii owners going to need to pay a bit extra? We're thinking it'll have something to do with the music creation, but until we hear definitive word, this one's going to be left open for debate.

Gallery: Guitar Hero World Tour


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We are all about the mediocre pop star/music game tie-ins today! Following Natasha Bedingfield's peddling of Boogie Superstar, our heads were turned by these eye-catching axes. If you didn't already know (I'll confess -- I didn't), the blonde toothpicks pictured above are Aly & AJ, a pair of sisters who are also "teen rock stars" and now official partners of PDP, the company behind the plastic instruments they're clutching.

Aimed at the tween and teen markets respectively, these controllers are compatible with both Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and will be available from mid-October for $70. The one on the right doesn't look that enamored with hers. Unless that's her giving the camera some rock chick 'tude.

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Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Rhythm

An Activision press release that just landed in our inbox breathlessly details every single promotional tie-in that Guitar Hero World Tour's packing. Really, it's a huge list! Here it is, straight from the release: "Ampeg, Audio-Technica, EMG Pickups, Ernie Ball, Evans Drumheads, Guitar Center, Krank Amplification, Mackie, Marshall, Orange County Drum & Percussion, Pork Pie Percussion, Regal Tip, Sabian cymbals, Vox and Zildjian drumsticks."

Notice anything missing? Considering it's busy trying to sue everyone but Activision, even retailers, it's unsurprising that guitar-maker (and patent-claimer) Gibson is nowhere to be seen. Of course, the total absence of any Gibson branding on Guitar Hero World Tour's Genericasters was our first clue but it would appear that lack of cooperation extends to the in-game experience as well. So, while you trick out your virtual drum kit with gear from the above purveyors, your axe will remain hopelessly generic. Isn't there any game in town besides Gibson and Rock Band BFF's Fender?

 

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"Hang on a minute," I thought as I played Guitar Hero: World Tour at Activision's booth at the Leipzig Games Convention, "Isn't this Rock Band?" The layout on the World Tour screen is almost identical to Harmonix's series, with the guitars on either side, the drums scrolling down the middle (with the same horizontal bars displaying bass notes, except in World Tour they're purple, not orange) and the vocals on top. The star power meter, along with the rock meter, is kept in the top left, which means that if you're playing drums or bass guitar, it's not very easy to see.

It took a little while to get used to the drums. The two-tier structure with the cymbals feels great, but can be slightly confusing at first. The drums are a lot bouncier than the Rock Band ones, making them not only quieter, but more fun to play. With Rock Band, the bounce seems to come more from the way the sticks are held, rather than out of the structural nature of the pads. Not hearing the constant thok, thok is definitely preferable too, as anyone who has bought silencing pads for their Rock Band drums will know. [Editor's note: Rock Band 2 also features quieter, bouncier drums.]

Gallery: Guitar Hero: World Tour

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Author: Rossyth5 Keywords: Guitar Hero Added: August 27, 2008

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While there's likely nothing that will convince most folks of the merits of a full-size, $180 wooden guitar controller, those still on the fence about this particular piece of excess may be interested to know that the good people of PS3 Fanboy recently got their hands on one, and they've now offered up some initial impressions. As you might expect, they found it to definitely be a hefty device, but far from an unwieldy one, with the buttons as familiar as even and the strum bar in particular a significant improvement over other Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitars. Peak also doesn't look to have cut any corners when it comes to the little details, with even the strap made of a thick fabric that makes it more comfortable to wear.
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Why should you put a dent in your wallet when there are so many great free applications out there for the iPhone and iPod Touch?  There are tons of games for the devices, but the vast majority of them cost money, so we’ve sorted through and located 12 totally free ones for you to throw on your gadgets and entertain yourself throughout the day.

Unlike with Firefox or WordPress addons, where we always tell you not to load everything we list, there doesn’t seem to be any problem with loading lots of iPhone or iPod Touch apps.  Just make sure you have enough memory for the programs and you can easily load all 12 of these on your device.

Originally this list included Tris, but with yesterday’s news that it would be removed we took it off the list.  It’s really too bad as it was a great port of the game.

Blanks - A simple word game that gives you a definition and four choices as to what the word may be.  Fun and educational all at once.

Cannon Challenge - Made by the Discovery Channel, Cannon Challenge is based on their show Future Weapons, and firing a Non-Line-Of-Sight (NLOS) cannon at targets of varying distance.  Equal parts addicting and challenging.  As you can tell from the screenshot, the game is played entirely in the horizontal position.

Crash Landing - This game uses the iPhone and iPod Touch accelerometer to control the descent of a starship, aiming to land on the platform on the moon.  If you have as much luck as I did, you’ll see the message in the above screenshot a lot.

Cube Runner - You use the accelerometer to pilot a ship through a landscape littered with mysterious polygonal cubes that have appeared.  Though the ship lacks any sort of gun, it feels a bit like the classic Starfox game from the Super Nintendo system.  New maps can be designed and shared with friends.

Dactyl - A fast-paced game of bomb diffusing that helps you practice your dexterity and frazzles your nerves as bombs explode.

Fire Drop - A puzzle game that tries to test your speed and your willingness to see how far you can push your luck.  The more cauldrons you burn at once, the higher the score, but make sure you don’t fill the entire screen!

Fit2Vote - Politics come to iPhone gaming with Fit2Vote.  You will be asked to name who said the quote, Obama or McCain, and tilt your phone to the left for the Democrat and to the right for the Republican.  Once you have gotten 50 correct, you are deemed “Fit2Vote.”

Frotz - An interface for playing text-based adventure games that harken back to games like Zork, Bard’s Tale and Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy from the 1980’s.

Othello - Also known by the name “Reversi” on just about every Windows computer sold for years, it is the familiar game played on an 8 X 8 grid with the object of controlling the majority of the board at the end of the game.

SimStapler - Why risk dangerous stapler injuries by using a real stapler?  SimStapler provides you with all the fun and excitement of real stapling in a fun, safe, manner.  App has an old school Mac look, and with it being a red Swingline stapler, you can feel free to make Office Space jokes.

Tap Tap Revenge - The perfect free game for all of the Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution fans who need a fix whenever they are away from home.  A bit difficult to play on the iPod Touch as it lacks an external speaker, but works fine with headphones.

Warcraft Characters - Not so much a game in and of itself, but a way for you to look up World of Warcraft characters on the go and see their stats, skills and equipment no matter where you are.

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MTV has announced another set of performers for the upcoming Video Music Awards. The 2008 edition will feature Lil Wayne, Kid Rock and the Jonas Brothers. Already confirmed by the music television channel, include Rihanna, T.I., Pink and Paramore. The word Is that while Britney Spears is not on the confirmed list of performances for this round, she is reportedly in negotiations with MTV. The 2008 VMAs go off on September 7th in Los Angeles. Rock and roll has made a big time comeback… and music industry people are linking it to video games. Yes, you heard correctly. The popularity of recent games including ‘Guitar Hero’ and ‘Rock Band’ is linked to increased album sales and digital downloads for rock artists that are licensed to the games. According to NPD Group Market Research, these video games took in more than 935-million in profit last year and they’ve helped out other markets as well. Guitar Hero faceoffs in school auditoriums are turning teens into rock music fans, and Rock Band competitions at bars are helping bring-up revenue. Industry analysts say that the rock video games have even increased interest in guitars. Rock on. According to industry standards, it’s no surprise that music video games are bringing in the big-bucks. The Entertainment Software Association said that in 2007, the gaming industry for only PC and console software brought-in 9.5-billion-dollars. Plus, a report completed by IBISWorld puts game revenue totals at about 40-billion for 0-8.

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When you siphon the antiestablishmentism out of rock 'n roll, you get one of two things—Christian rock or The Jonas Brothers. Neither is the most ideal listening situation. Still, we're not...

When you siphon the antiestablishmentism out of rock 'n roll, you get one of two things—Christian rock or The Jonas Brothers. Neither is the most ideal listening situation. Still, we're not ones to judge, so here's just the thing for all of you Christian rockers in the audience. Guitar Praise, the Christian response to Guitar Hero, is coming soon to Mac and PC for $100. Bundled with one wireless guitar, it packs a long list of exciting music and bands we've never heard of (other than, OK we admit it, dc Talk): 12 Stones Broken Bride Same Ol' Sinner Caedmons Call There You Go Casting Crowns Lifesong Chris Tomlin Made to Worship Darrell Evans So Good To Me David Crowder Band Foreverandever Etc. Day Of Fire Reap and Sow dc Talk Jesus Freak Family Force 5 Love Addict Flyleaf Perfect Hawk Nelson The Show Hawk Nelson Friend Like That Inhabited Rescue Me Israel & New Breed All Around James Clay Franklin Park Jared Anderson Blind Man Jennifer Knapp Undo Me Jeremy Camp Tonight Jessie Daniels What I Hear Jonah33 Father's Song Josh Bates Perfect Day Kutless Beyond the Surface Kutless Hearts of the Innocent Lincoln Brewster Spin Nate Sallie All About You Nevertheless The Real Newsboys Something Beautiful Paul Baloche Rock of Ages Paul Baloche All The Earth Will Sing Your Praises Petra Backsliding Blues Pillar When Tommorrow Comes Red Breathe Into Me Relient K I Need You Seventh Day Slumber Awake Skillet The Older I Get Skillet Rebirthing Skillet Savior Spoken Wind In My Sails Spoken Falling Further Spur 58 Sleepwalkers Stellar Kart Procrastinating Superchick We Live The Crucified The Pit This Beautiful Republic Going Under Thousand Foot Krutch The Flame in All of Us Thousand Foot Krutch The Art of Breaking tobyMac I'm For You Todd Agnew This Fragile Breath Warren Barfield My Heart Goes Out Whitecross Who Will You Follow Whitecross When The Walls Tumble Down Regrettably, there are no tracks from Faith+1. [Guitar Praise via bbGadgets]

Activision annonce que son nouvel épisode de Guitar Hero (appelé pour l’occasion Guitar Hero : World Tour) contiendra des chansons françaises. Au programme, vous aurez le droit à du Trust avec "Antisocial" en passant par du Hush Puppies avec "You’re Gonna Say Yeah" et enfin, du Stuck in the Sound a...