GHWT Launch DLC Announced

**PaulRobinson** · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: GHWT Launch DLC Announced

R.E.M., Blind Melon, Metallica, and Classic Rock Anthems Headline Launch Week Lineup for Guitar Hero(R) World Tour

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct 09, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- With music ranging from one of the first and most influential alternative rock bands, R.E.M., to the timeless GRAMMY(R) award-winning rock anthem "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced a rich and diverse lineup of launch week downloadable content for the highly-anticipated Guitar Hero(R) World Tour. Available exclusively on Xbox LIVE(R) Marketplace for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for two weeks starting October 30, the R.E.M. Track Pack features three songs, which can also be downloaded as singles, from the band's newest album, Accelerate, "Horse to Water," "Man-Sized Wreath" and "Supernatural Superserious."

Available at the launch of Guitar Hero World Tour is the Classic Rock Track Pack that offers fans three rocking party anthems "Rock and Roll Band" by Boston, "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner and "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield, also available for download individually.

Created specifically for Guitar Hero World Tour, the Guitar Duels, original compositions by Ted Nugent and Zakk Wylde, will be available for free at launch to download and play outside of the Career.

The 1990's era-defining "No Rain" by alternative rock group Blind Melon will be available as downloadable content during the launch week of Guitar Hero World Tour. The breakthrough single off the band's quadruple platinum, self-titled album reached No. 1 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock and U.S. Modern Rock charts and firmly planted the group in 1990s pop culture.

Fans who have been shredding to Metallica's critically acclaimed Death Magnetic on Guitar Hero(R) III: Legends of Rock since its day-and-date release with the album need not purchase the album again as it is forward compatible and will integrate seamlessly with Guitar Hero World Tour. The Death Magnetic downloadable album, compatible with both Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Guitar Hero World Tour, will continue to be available for download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and in the PLAYSTATION(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment.

The R.E.M Track Pack, Classic Rock Track Pack and "No Rain" single will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 and in the PLAYSTATION(R)Store for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment.

When the house lights go down on October 26, a new generation of guitarists, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with Guitar Hero World Tour. The latest installment in the #1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero's signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player "Battle of the Bands," which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock 'n' roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunes(SM) where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations.

Guitar Hero World Tour is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. The Wii(TM) version is being developed by Vicarious Visions. The PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system version is being developed by Budcat. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit http://worldtour.guitarhero.com.

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* Online gameplay is only available for the Xbox 360(R) video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer
entertainment system and Wii(TM) and may require an additional
subscription.

Guitar Hero(R) games (C) 2007-2008 Activision Publishing, Inc. Guitar Hero, Activision and RedOctane are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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**DXFan4Life2** · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 223

nice info, I can't wait!!!

thanks for that.

ps 1st comment lol. jk jk
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**dannymc1993** · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject:

awesome...cant wait for the actual game never mind the DLC!

woooooo

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**yamo5** · Joined: 05 Jun 2008 Posts: 1285 Location: Avenel NJ

Well I guess they can lock my thread.

Although Mine was first.

And New DLC! Individual Downloads!

I'm So Happy!

Yes this is awesome but why Re-use Jessie's Girl?

More Journey Man!

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**toymachine** · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 9629 Location: Toronto

NO RAIN
YES!!!!!!
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**nikolas1** · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 701 Location: Long Island, NY

anything on the prices? and also does this mean the ps2 version wont have the boss battles outside of career?
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**RPGLegend08** · Joined: 17 Apr 2008 Posts: 197 Location: Norfolk, England

No Wii DLC mentioned?

**PieGuy** · Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 2836 Location: Long Island, NY

So the guitar duels aren't available on-disc? That's kind of disappointing for those of use who don't have access to DLC, but hey

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**charliehorse55** · Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 452 Location: Right Behind You

This is so awesome.

I mean come on REM? in a full band game?

YESSSS!!!!
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**SpoonMan** · Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 3631

.....I don't see any mention of Wii DLC on there.
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**doubleornothin** · Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 266 Location: South Jersey

**sunshine** · Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 1945

Individual downloads? For once I can say with no qualms: good job Neversoft.

**Sabin83** · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 429 Location: Newmarket, NH

Forward Compatibility is great, does this mean the Metallica tracks will now include drums/vocals? I might actually get it if that were the case.
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**singertoad** · Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Posts: 1156 Location: Stockholm, Sweden

this looks very promising what about jimi hendrix pack though?