GH2 / Guitar Hero II Thread: The First Encore
05-22-07 | 12:11 AM
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Wasn't sure if this was posted yet about the new 80s Guitar Hero:
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6171269...stnews;title;2
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6171269...stnews;title;2
Poison, Police play 80s Guitar Hero Encore
"Synchronicity II" and "Nothing But a Good Time" to be feature on slightly retitled PS2 rhythm game; Billy Squier, Eddie Money, Faster Pussycat, Skid Row, and Extreme also on board.
"Synchronicity II" and "Nothing But a Good Time" to be feature on slightly retitled PS2 rhythm game; Billy Squier, Eddie Money, Faster Pussycat, Skid Row, and Extreme also on board.
05-22-07 | 07:58 AM
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Honestly the 80s Guitar Hero just sounds terrible to me.
05-22-07 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeShaynePI
I hope all the employees pointed and laughed at you before one of them decided to throw you a bone.
05-22-07 | 08:41 AM
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* 18 and Life (as made famous by Skid Row)
* Bathroom Wall (as made famous by Faster Pussycat)
* Lonely is the Night (as made famous by Billy Squier)
* Nothing But a Good Time (as made famous by Poison)
* Play With Me (as made famous by Extreme)
* Shaken (as made famous by Eddie Money)
* Synchronicity II (as made famous by Police)
* Bathroom Wall (as made famous by Faster Pussycat)
* Lonely is the Night (as made famous by Billy Squier)
* Nothing But a Good Time (as made famous by Poison)
* Play With Me (as made famous by Extreme)
* Shaken (as made famous by Eddie Money)
* Synchronicity II (as made famous by Police)
05-22-07 | 09:35 AM
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Blah, I can't say I am too excited about 80's Guitar Hero. I would probably pick it up if it comes out for the 360, but I won't bother with the PS2 release. Some of the songs might be fun to play, but 80's music in general just doesn't interest me....especially 80's butt rock and glam rock.
05-22-07 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
In case anyone wanted to know what the songs are.
"Round and Round" by Ratt
"I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow
"Metal Health" by Quiet Riot
"Holy Diver" by Ronnie James Dio
"Heat of the Moment" by Asia
"I Ran" by Flock of Seagulls
"I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister.
"18 and Life," by Skid Row
"Bathroom Wall" by Faster Pussycat
"Lonely is the Night" by Billy Squier
"Nothing But a Good Time" by Poison
"Play With Me" by Extreme
"Shakin'" by Eddie Money
"Synchronicity II" by The Police
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05-22-07 | 10:33 AM
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There are a couple songs on Rock the 80's that I've been dying to play for a long time. I haven't heard most of the other songs (or aren't familiar enough to know that I've heard them). That being said, I wasn't really into a lot of the stuff on GH1 or GH2, but playing the songs puts a new spin on things, and I can say that even if I don't particularly like a song, it doesn't mean I won't have a blast playing this.
This is a day one purchase for me, unless they announce the 360 version (disc or DLC) is coming out shortly after. If it's a month or so, I'll wait. If it's six months down the road, I'll end up getting both, more than likely.
The solo in "Play With Me" sounds like it's going to be hell. Last tier confirmed?
This is a day one purchase for me, unless they announce the 360 version (disc or DLC) is coming out shortly after. If it's a month or so, I'll wait. If it's six months down the road, I'll end up getting both, more than likely.
The solo in "Play With Me" sounds like it's going to be hell. Last tier confirmed?
05-22-07 | 12:51 PM
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I know I might be jumping in a bit late on this game, but I just started it this weekend. It was the first time I played any of the series. I love the game, but does it gripe anyone else that the songs are not the originals, just "covers"? I was hoping that they would be done by the original artists, but I guess it is ok because it adds to the whole " your in a band covering these songs" aspect.
05-22-07 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by metalhead212
I know I might be jumping in a bit late on this game, but I just started it this weekend. It was the first time I played any of the series. I love the game, but does it gripe anyone else that the songs are not the originals, just "covers"? I was hoping that they would be done by the original artists, but I guess it is ok because it adds to the whole " your in a band covering these songs" aspect.
You can tell when the songs start -- "As Performed By" being by the original band, "As Made Famous By" being a cover.
05-22-07 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by metalhead212
I know I might be jumping in a bit late on this game, but I just started it this weekend. It was the first time I played any of the series. I love the game, but does it gripe anyone else that the songs are not the originals, just "covers"? I was hoping that they would be done by the original artists, but I guess it is ok because it adds to the whole " your in a band covering these songs" aspect.
- It's cheaper to license a song for re-recording purposes than it is get access to the original recordings.
- Many of the songs end up being rearranged. The GH version of Killer Queen replaces the piano part with a guitar, Ziggy Stardust has a solo added in, Jessica has a guitar-less section removed, etc. Obviously the original recordings wouldn't work for this.
- Getting separated tracks isn't always possible. What a lot of people seem to overlook is that an individual GH song is composed of at least 2 (or three, in GH2) individual recordings. There's the guitar part, the bass/rythm, and then everything else. This makes it so that if you screw up, just the guitar stops playing, not the whole band. Older songs weren't recorded on multiple tracks, and effectively seperating all the different instruments from a single recording would be next to impossible.
That said, I've found that the covers, with a few exceptions, are perfectly fine. While there's a couple sections here and there that don't quite sound right to me, the songs still sound good. For me, I don't so much care about how close of a carbon copy the song is to the original, but that it sounds good. The GH covers all manage to sound good on their own (see Donkey Konga for covers that are just lousy to listen to), which is good enough for me.
05-22-07 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
This is a day one purchase for me, unless they announce the 360 version (disc or DLC) is coming out shortly after. If it's a month or so, I'll wait. If it's six months down the road, I'll end up getting both, more than likely.
05-22-07 | 02:55 PM
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From: Home of the 2009 Stanley Cup & Vince Lombardi trophy!!!
Man, I'd be all over the 80's if I had a PS2...PLEASE give us some 360 love!!!
Anywhoo, man, I'm stuck on the HARD Carry On Wayward Son. The verse notes don't 'match' what it seems like you should be plaing, which is the only time I struggle on this game. I got hugely frustrated so I went back to finish 5-starring on medium, only one set left, and Can't You Hear Me Knockin'.
Anywhoo, man, I'm stuck on the HARD Carry On Wayward Son. The verse notes don't 'match' what it seems like you should be plaing, which is the only time I struggle on this game. I got hugely frustrated so I went back to finish 5-starring on medium, only one set left, and Can't You Hear Me Knockin'.
05-22-07 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
There are a couple songs on Rock the 80's that I've been dying to play for a long time. I haven't heard most of the other songs (or aren't familiar enough to know that I've heard them). That being said, I wasn't really into a lot of the stuff on GH1 or GH2, but playing the songs puts a new spin on things, and I can say that even if I don't particularly like a song, it doesn't mean I won't have a blast playing this.
This is a day one purchase for me, unless they announce the 360 version (disc or DLC) is coming out shortly after. If it's a month or so, I'll wait. If it's six months down the road, I'll end up getting both, more than likely.
The solo in "Play With Me" sounds like it's going to be hell. Last tier confirmed?
This is a day one purchase for me, unless they announce the 360 version (disc or DLC) is coming out shortly after. If it's a month or so, I'll wait. If it's six months down the road, I'll end up getting both, more than likely.
The solo in "Play With Me" sounds like it's going to be hell. Last tier confirmed?
05-23-07 | 10:04 AM
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Didn't know if I should have made a new thread so I'll just post this here.
http://kotaku.com/gaming/breaking/te...ero-262809.php
http://kotaku.com/gaming/breaking/te...ero-262809.php
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 23, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- After warming their amps in the basement garage to rocking sold out shows at Stonehenge, fans of Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) wildly popular Guitar Hero(TM) franchise will now be able to shred like never before with the next iteration of the game that will be available this fall. The new game will be released on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Wii(TM) video game system from Nintendo.
Turning it up to 11, Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models as the industry standard. In addition, players will experience an incredible number of newly added features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status.
While continuing to retain all the key features from their prior legendary performances, fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms, and players can now shred to a killer set list from many of the gnarliest rock songs ever recorded. Delivering more master tracks than ever before, strategic partnerships have been secured with all the major and independent music record labels and publishers to allow unrivaled access to their deep history of music catalogs, along with supplying artists' original recordings for even greater authenticity.
The initial list of face-melting awesomeness includes:
* 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)
For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform. The exclusive Gibson guitars will include innovative features such as removable faceplates that will allow fans to later personalize their guitars and make it their own, and a new button color design that will be integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience. Gibson Guitar's Les Paul model will be the battle axe of choice, and an industry standard for all rock gods on the Xbox 360(TM), PLAYSTATION(R)3 system, and Wii(TM). After much anticipation, PlayStation(R)2 system fans will also be receiving a new exclusive shape as well, the classic Kramer guitar, also a Gibson brand, popularized by hard rockers and known for its body design, pickups, electronics, and construction for furious finger fretting.
"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," said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane. "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."
The next iteration of Guitar Hero, published by RedOctane(R) and developed by Neversoft, is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about Guitar Hero, please visit the dedicated community site www.guitarherogame.com.
Turning it up to 11, Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models as the industry standard. In addition, players will experience an incredible number of newly added features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status.
While continuing to retain all the key features from their prior legendary performances, fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms, and players can now shred to a killer set list from many of the gnarliest rock songs ever recorded. Delivering more master tracks than ever before, strategic partnerships have been secured with all the major and independent music record labels and publishers to allow unrivaled access to their deep history of music catalogs, along with supplying artists' original recordings for even greater authenticity.
The initial list of face-melting awesomeness includes:
* 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)
For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform. The exclusive Gibson guitars will include innovative features such as removable faceplates that will allow fans to later personalize their guitars and make it their own, and a new button color design that will be integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience. Gibson Guitar's Les Paul model will be the battle axe of choice, and an industry standard for all rock gods on the Xbox 360(TM), PLAYSTATION(R)3 system, and Wii(TM). After much anticipation, PlayStation(R)2 system fans will also be receiving a new exclusive shape as well, the classic Kramer guitar, also a Gibson brand, popularized by hard rockers and known for its body design, pickups, electronics, and construction for furious finger fretting.
"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," said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane. "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."
The next iteration of Guitar Hero, published by RedOctane(R) and developed by Neversoft, is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about Guitar Hero, please visit the dedicated community site www.guitarherogame.com.
05-23-07 | 10:09 AM
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The exclusive Gibson guitars will include innovative features such as removable faceplates that will allow fans to later personalize their guitars and make it their own, and a new button color design that will be integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience.
05-23-07 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
New button color design means gotta buy new guitars, ya think?
05-23-07 | 01:43 PM
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So they're going to squeeze out the 80's version this summer and then release GHIII this fall? I hope my 360 guitar works on GHIII considering I have two of them. I don't really care about wireless.