guitar hero: aerosmith
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Demo is Live
9:00AM Brian Crecente | The Guitar Hero: Aerosmith demo has launched on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 we’re told. The demo includes Sweet Emotion and Dream On by Aerosmith, as well as Walk this Way by Run DMC and I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Say what you will about artist-themed Guitar Hero games, at least you’re getting four free songs out of the deal. Update: Seems that the official press release announcing that the demos was a bit premature. Back to playing regular old non-Aerosmith-infused Guitar Hero. More »
Possible Explanations for This Dumbarse Sears Ad
9:00AM Owen Good | Look closely (full size on the jump). Reader Ian S. found this back-to-college ad for Sears in his local paper. Looking at this guy’s set up, I’m betting the propmaster for this ad shoot is someone so out of it he refers to consoles generically not as “Nintendo” but as “the Sega.” Because that’s Solid Snake on the screen, and a 360 controller in our hip gamer friend’s hands. So here are my thoughts for what might be going on. 1) Newton’s Dirty Little Secret: It’s a Sixaxis. 2) Check Out This Rad PS3 Casemod for Your Xbox 360! 3)’Intense’ Driving Motion Controls Introduced to Metal Gear Solid 4 Cutscenes 4) MGS4 Now Supports Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Peripherals (lower right) 4) Sony Confounded by Standard DVD Players Kept as Heirlooms (console, under the small speakers) I’m sure you’ve got your own ideas. Put ‘em in the comments. More »
Aerosmith The ‘First Band Of Many’ To Get Guitar Hero Treatment
5:40AM Michael McWhertor | Guitar Hero: Aerosmith sold 567,000 copies in its first week on sale, according to a report from Rolling Stone. That, according to the music mag, is well over $US 25 million in revenue if you set the baseline at $US 50 a pop, a dollar figure that doesn’t include pricey guitar bundles. Rolling Stone compares that to the aging band’s last studio album, Honkin’ On Bobo, which sold a less impressive 160,500 in its first week of availability. Yes, Honkin’ On Bobo. Who would’ve thought that catchy title wouldn’t have the kids lining up? Unsurprisingly, Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford says that “We’re the first band of many” to get the titular treatment. Not hard to believe that established musicians might want to make a few millions by licensing their songs, likenesses and name to such a cash cow. More »
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Led Zeppelin Uncomfortable With Licensing Songs To Rock Band, Guitar Hero
10:00AM Michael McWhertor | There’s little doubt that the artist line-up for Rock Band 2 is shaping up nicely. Guitar Hero is getting some nice exclusives as well. With Journey, Boston, Metallica, The Who and other top tier acts lending their tunes to the dominant rhythm games, there aren’t many superstars left to cross off the list. One of the artists that continues to elude both Activision and Harmonix is Led Zeppelin. It’s been chalked up to a lengthy licensing process, but a recent write-up from the Wall Street Journal helps shed more light on the British band’s absence. According to their management, the band isn’t “comfortable” giving up access to its master tapes, the very thing required to edit these things down to Rock Band and Guitar Hero ready formats. “It ain’t about the money”, says Peter Mensch of Q Prime Management who handles Led Zep’s interests. In better news, the Wall Street Journal writes that hold outs like Van Halen, Steely Dan and Guns N’ Roses all have “deals in the works to bring more music to gamers. In far, far worse news, so are the Eagles. Aerosmith Stars In Guitar Hero Videogame [WSJ - thanks again, Max!] More »I Meet The Band, Get Sauced At The GH: Aerosmith Launch Party
5:20AM Leigh Alexander | So, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith dropped this weekend in North America. What does that have to do with me getting completely smashed at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square and totally hitting on Steve Tyler? Hit the jump for the full adventure. More »Complete Set List for Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Revealed
8:00AM Owen Good | The list of songs in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith has been trickling out for about a month. Now VideoGamesBlogger has just posted a list of all 41 tracks. It looks like a typical four-hour rotation for WKRR-FM “Rock 92″ of Asheboro, N.C. back in my sophomore year of high school. The non-Aerosmith tracks are bands the gang either toured with or are big fans of. Not a huge fan of Aerosmith, but I don’t hate them, so, there’s no real do-want moment here for me — except then I see “She Sells Sanctuary”, which has been an air-guitargasm going back to the days of velcro sneakers. But I’ve already got carpal tunnel coming on like a heart attack, and I’d probably spaz before getting to The Cult’s classic. The game releases August 6 in Australia. Full list after the jump: More »Yes, Guitar Hero III Downloads Will Work In Guitar Hero World Tour
7:40AM Michael McWhertor | The bad news? Activision is making Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Wait, that’s not the bad news. The actual bad news was that all those Guitar Hero III tracks you downloaded from either Xbox Live or the PlayStation Store won’t work on your copy of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Here’s a dash of good. Guitar Hero World Tour will support your existing GH III downloads, which begs the question “Why would you buy Guitar Hero: Aerosmith?” More »
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Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Does NASCAR
1:20AM Mike Fahey | Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you living, speeding proof that Activision is officially marketing the living hell out of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Presenting the Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Target Chip Ganassi Racing number 40 Dodge, appearing June 29th at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway to commemorate the launch of the game. This beast will be piloted by Ganassi’s Dario Franchitti, who is just pleased as punch. “I love video games and actually have versions of Guitar Hero that I play on my bus and at home. To have Target, Activision and Aerosmith on my car for the New Hampshire race is pretty cool,” said Franchitti. “Who doesn’t love Aerosmith’s music? It’s perfect for getting ready for the side-by-side, non-stop action of NASCAR racing.” In addition to the co-branded race car, Target stores will also be selling a special Wii bundle for GH: Aerosmith that includes 2 wireless controllers and a tour book for $AU 158.69. You might as well just buy the damn game before Activision starts marketing on you. Believe me, it’s extremely difficult to breathe in a full vinyl wraparound. More »GH Aerosmith’s Saving Grace: Run DMC
4:30AM Mike Fahey | If you called me up on the phone and invited me over to your house for a night of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, this clip illustrates the one reason I might consider your offer, before wondering how it is you got my phone number and subsequently moving my entire life in fear of internet stalkers. Any fond memories of Aerosmith from my childhood are directly attributable to Run DMC’s cover of “Walk This Way”. To this day I am disappointed nearly to tears if I hear that opening riff without DMC’s vocals immediately following them. Purists be damned, this is one of those rare songs that rap actually made better. More »
