Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: Spinnzilla on September 03, 2008, 12:08:16 AM
Title: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 03, 2008, 12:08:16 AM
GHWT time!
Song List(86 songs total):
"About a Girl"- Nirvana [unplugged] "Aggro"- The Enemy "American Woman"- The Guess Who “Anti-Social”- Trust "Are You Gonna Go My Way"- Lenny Kravitz "Assassin"- Muse “Band on the Run”- Wings "Beat It"- Michael Jackson "Beautiful Disaster" by 311 "B.Y.O.B."- System of a Down "Crazy Train"- Ozzy Osbourne "Dammit"- Blink-182 "Demolition Man"(live) -The Police "Do It Again"- Steely Dan "Escuela de Calor"- Radio Futura "Everlong"- Foo Fighters "Eye of the Tiger"- Survivor "Feel the Pain"- Dinosaur Jr. "Float On"- Modest Mouse "Freak on a Leash" -Korn "Go Your Own Way"- Fleetwood Mac "Good God"- Anouk "Hail to the Freaks"- Beatsteaks "Heartbreaker "- Pat Benatar “Hey Man Nice Shot”- Filter "Hollywood Nights"- Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band "Hot for Teacher"- Van Halen "Hotel California"- Eagles Eagles "In the End"- Linkin Park "Joker"- Steve Miller Band "Kick the Jams Out"- MC5* "L'Via L'Viaquez"- The Mars Volta "La Bamba"- Los Lobos "Lazy Eye"- Silversun Pickups "Livin' on a Prayer"- Bon Jovi "Love Me Two Times"- Doors The Doors "Love Removal Machine"- The Cult “Love Spreads”- The Stone Roses "Misery Business"- Paramore "Monsoon"- Tokio Hotel "Mountain Song"- Jane's Addiction "Mr. Crowley"- Ozzy Osbourne "Never Too Late"- The Answer "No Sleep Till Brooklyn"- Beastie Boys "Nuvole E Lenzuola"- Negramaro "Obstacle 1"- Interpol "On the Road Again"- Willie Nelson "One Armed Scissor"- At the Drive-In "One Way or Another"- Blondie "Original Recording"- Ted Nugent[boss battle] "Original Recording"- Zack Wylde[boss battle] "Our Truth"- Lacuna Coil "Overkill"- Motörhead* “Parabola”- Tool "Pretty Vacant"- The Sex Pistols* "Prisoner of Society"- The Living End “Pull Me Under”- Dream Theater "Purple Haze" (Live)- Jimi Hendrix "Ramblin' Man" -The Allman Brothers "Rebel Yell"- Billy Idol “Re-Education (Through Labor)”- Rise Against "Rooftops"- Lostprophets "Satch Boogie" -Joe Satriani "Santeria"- Sublime “Schism”- Tool "Scream Aim Fire"- Bullet for My Valentine "Shiver"- Coldplay "Some Might Say"- Oasis “Soul Doubt”- NOFX "Spiderwebs"- No Doubt "Stillborn"- Black Label Society "Stranglehold"- Ted Nugent "Sweet Home Alabama"(live)- Lynyrd Skynyrd "The One I Love"- R.E.M. "The Kill"- 30 seconds to Mars "The Middle" -Jimmy Eat World "Today"- The Smashing Pumpkins "Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast"- Airbourne "Toy Boy"- Stuck in the Sound "Trapped Under Ice"- Metallica "Up Around the Bend"- Creedence Clearwater Revival “Vicarious”- Tool "Vinternoll2"- Kent "Weapon of Choice"- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club "What I've Done"- Linkin Park "Wind Cries Mary"- Jimi Hendrix
*Re-recorded track for the game.
Downloadable Content: Metallica
Album: Death Magnetic "That Was Just Your Life" "The End of the Line" "Broken, Beat & Scarred" "The Day That Never Comes" "All Nightmare Long" "Cyanide" "The Unforgiven III" "The Judas Kiss" "My Apocalypse" "Suicide & Redemption J.H." "Suicide & Redemption K.H."
Smashing Pumpkins Track Pact: "1979" "The Everlasting Gaze" "G.L.O.W."
R.E.M. Track Pack: "Horse To Water" "Man-Sized Wreath" "Supernatural Superserious"
Classic Rock Track Pack "Rock and Roll Band" -Boston "Hot Blooded" -Foreigner "Jessie's Girl" -Rick Springfield
Boss Battle Track Pack (these should be free) Ted Nugent Guitar Battle Zack Wylde Guitar Battle
Oasis Track Pack "The Shock of the Lightning" "Bag it Up" "Waiting for the Rapture" Album: Dig Out Your Soul
Downloadable Singles (not in a track pack) "No Rain" -Blind Melon
Jimi Hendrix Track Pack: TBA We know "Foxy Lady" and "Little Wing" master tracks have been sent to Activision.
Characters: All returning Characters from every Guitar Hero game will be available (not sure if this is just guitarist or that the old lead singers and drummers will return too). On top of that you will have a list of real rock stars to choose from and be able to create your own character. Playable Rockers: Jimi Hendrix Ozzy Osbourne Zack Wylde Hayley Williams Billy Crogan Sting Ted Nugent Travis Barker
Venues: Ozzfest Amoeba Music Live Nation's House of Blues Sunset Strip San Francisco's AT&T Park A Tool themed venue
*Yes the Wii will have DLC. SD Cards are the answer here.
Online: Online play will be similar to that of COD as there is a ranking system. Once you peak, you can start over again, which will be more difficult to level up. this can be done 5 times. 8 on 8 battle of the bands confirmed.
Music Editor The Music Editor will let you do every instrument except vocals. It's pretty deep, IGN reported that they were able to do an almost note-for-note redenition of "Smells Like Teen Spirit". You will be able to download other people's song and post your own on GH tunes, for free.
Rumors (or just unconfirmed to be in the game or dlc):
Sammy Hagar has Re-recorded "I Can't Drive 55" for game usage (for rock band 2 aswell, I think)
GNR Track Pack Guns N' Roses - Paradise City Guns N' Roses - Nightrain Guns N' Roses - Civil War Guns N' Roses - Mama Kin
Van Halen Track Pack Van Halen - Ain't Talkin' Bout Love Van Halen - Panama Van Halen - Romeo Delight Van Halen - Unchained
Airbourne Track Pack: Airbourne - Runnin' Wild Airbourne - Stand Up For Rock And Roll Airbourne - Blackjack Airbourne - Diamond In The Rough
source: http://forums.xbox.com/22862370/ShowPost.aspx not stating it's true, but who the hell knows?
Next: Rumored artist (DLC): Bon Jovi, Black Sabbath, Elvis Presley, Cold Play, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Marilyn Manson, Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers.
source: http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f365/thit_pictures/IMG_3298.jpg I trust this, it looks pretty legit to me.
Next Bunch of Random stuff: Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song
Three of the following Muse songs: Map of the Problematique (HAARP) Invincible (HAARP) Thoughts of a Dying Athiest Bliss
Mr. Bungle - My Ass Is On Fire Cynic - Sentiment something by The Dismemberment Plan
Indie Rock three pack Rilo Kiley - The Execution of All Things The Fratellis - My Friend John Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor
source: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/guitarheroiv/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-45945731&pid=944201 Now before you call automatic BS on this one because of Zeppelin, the fellow who leaked this info is said to be a poster called Fecal Trucker. He has a good track record, he posted both of the correct GHWT and GH3 setlist. But remember, salt.
excited? I am.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on September 03, 2008, 11:08:29 AM
This list fills me with much more hope than GH3's did. There's a few things I know I won't like, but this time there are also a lot more songs I'm sure I'll like.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on September 03, 2008, 12:53:59 PM
Love Removal Machine? OH YEAH!
I'll probably get the R.E.M. track pack on day one. Too bad there's no R.E.M. song included with the game as a taste. It's kind of a jerkass thing to make me have to buy the track pack to get ANY of their songs. Hopefully it's got Driver 8.
As usual there are songs I don't like but that's the way it has to be. Some punkass teenager who thinks songs from last year are oldies probably grumbles about all the geezer music.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 03, 2008, 01:10:32 PM
No Rolling Stones = Failure
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 03, 2008, 01:23:12 PM
"Low" (Travis Barker Remix)- Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
*throws up*
i downloaded that garbage track thinking Travis would of made a good beat on it, instead it sounds like something Linkin Park would of remixed. I'd rather have the original track over this piece of fail.
speaking of Travis Barker though, wheres +44? I thought "when your heart stops beating" was confirmed for this. That song would be much more fun to play then Blinks "Dammit" especially on drums (since Travis wasn't even their drummer when that song was recorded..)
other than that, the set list looks great, maybe only a handful of songs i either dont like or just arent familiar with. I'm getting hyped about thie game now!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 03, 2008, 03:01:56 PM
MC5's Wayne Kramer, the Sex Pistols and Motorhead will all be re-recording their songs for the game.
for the MC5 it'll be "Kick Out the Jam" (this song is completely awesome)
Sex Pistols will re-record "Pretty Vacant". Which is very odd, because Johnny Rotten said GH3 was "Complete Rubbish". maybe he's had a turn around? or likes money?
Motorhead will deliever their classic "Overkill".
The Travis Barker Remix is retarded, I agree. Hopefully it's an extra song and not one I'll be forced to play.
And if you're worried about not having a band in the game you like, the developers have promised at least 25 more or so songs. So their's still plenty of space. Personally I want Wolfmother, Frank Zappa and some Dead Milkmen in the game (dunno about the first, but the latter two don't seem to have that big of a chance).
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on September 03, 2008, 03:29:31 PM
I'd massively freak out if the Raconteurs (specifically, "Salute Your Solution") found a way to have a song included here. Their 2008 album is my favorite of the year so far. But I would also take some Devotchka ("The Enemy Guns") or for a more mellow take, Wilco (the guitarist they have on Sky Blue Sky has some of the most mind-blowingly awesome solos I've heard in a long, long time - maybe "Impossible Germany"), or hey, a song from Supergrass, maybe from their new album ("Diamond Hoo Ha Man" or "Rebel in You"). Ooh, or include some rocking female guitarist/singer, Kaki King ("Pull Me Out Alive" would work).
Man, I gotta get a grip - none of these will show up...
though maybe the Raconteurs... maybe...
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on September 03, 2008, 06:41:29 PM
Personally I want Wolfmother, Frank Zappa and some Dead Milkmen in the game (dunno about the first, but the latter two don't seem to have that big of a chance).
Zappa would be great. My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 03, 2008, 10:03:11 PM
^Yes it would be great. I personally want "Tell Me You Love Me" or "Joe's Garage".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3jn1TaSlEc
Billy Corgan video. First footage of him in the game. check it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 04, 2008, 07:50:34 PM
Only if we can get a master track of Thunderkiss '65. :P
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 05, 2008, 01:40:30 PM
i'd like some more Matt Freeman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-CYfESOAk) please
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stogi on September 05, 2008, 02:24:44 PM
First of all, having Mars Volta and Micheal Jackson on the same list is bad ass.
Second of all, no Radiohead or Bob Marley (I mean, WTF?) is failure.
And I know what your thinking: Bob Marley is too simple.
Oh, your finished? Well allow me to retort: You obviously suck at life. Reggae (ESPECIALLY Bob) is one the hardest genres to replicate well and if you look at the grooves, but more importantly, at any of the solos in his songs, you'd realize that those "simple" musicians are actually some of the greatest to have ever lived.
Where's the tribute? Where's the love?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on September 05, 2008, 02:32:50 PM
Well, one thing I'm glad for... even if none of our bands we're hoping for show up, we can always re-make some of our favorite songs in the music editor. One of the first I'm going to do is "El Paso" by Marty Robbins. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCP3wKTajsU)
(just hide the window if you want to listen to the song while ignoring the Steve Martin antics) :P
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 05, 2008, 03:02:59 PM
hm decoyman brings up something interesting...
i havent even thought of what i want to make a GHWT cover song of! i think i'll have to get my hands on the music editor first and see how well it works, then start off with something small.
because of my hype for this game i listen to music and think "man this would be awesome to have in the game" when a song has some good parts for everyone (not just guitar). Last song i heard was "Guns Of Brixton" by the clash which would be fun to jam to with some friends, but probably wouldnt sound right (the guitar parts anyway) in a recreation
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on September 05, 2008, 04:31:20 PM
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i havent even thought of what i want to make a GHWT cover song of! i think i'll have to get my hands on the music editor first and see how well it works, then start off with something small.
I want to use it to make Guitar Hero tracks of my own songs and maybe write something new using the game. The only problem I see is the lack of vocals. I don't write very complicated guitar parts (aside from improvised solos) and rely a lot on the melody of the vocals to carry the songs. When your verse is just three cords being played in a loop and the chorus is the same three cords but with a different vocal melody the resulting Guitar Hero track would be pretty dull.
But in a way that's good because writing songs that have to also work as instrumentals would provide a new challenge and probably help me grow as a song writer.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 05, 2008, 06:25:09 PM
Tool songs and venue confirmed
http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=55454
“Parabola”, “Schism” and “Vicarious” are the THREE Tool songs confirmed. I dunno if the actual band will in the game though.
Oh and "Demolition Man" is the song for the Police.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on September 05, 2008, 07:54:56 PM
Last song i heard was "Guns Of Brixton" by the clash which would be fun to jam to with some friends, but probably wouldnt sound right (the guitar parts anyway) in a recreation
When the law break in How you gonna go? Shot down on the pavement Or waiting in death row
When they kick out your front door How you gonna come? With your hands on your head Or on the trigger of your gun
;D
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 05, 2008, 08:08:24 PM
i havent even thought of what i want to make a GHWT cover song of! i think i'll have to get my hands on the music editor first and see how well it works, then start off with something small.
I want to use it to make Guitar Hero tracks of my own songs and maybe write something new using the game.
yeah, that too. but i want to start off recreating something i know to get a feel for the music editor.
Last song i heard was "Guns Of Brixton" by the clash which would be fun to jam to with some friends, but probably wouldnt sound right (the guitar parts anyway) in a recreation
When the law break in How you gonna go? Shot down on the pavement Or waiting in death row
When they kick out your front door How you gonna come? With your hands on your head Or on the trigger of your gun
;D
w00t!
you don't know how many times i'll start playing this song and someone else starts singing:
whats your name? whats your number? i'd like to get to know you can we have a conversation the night is young, girl give me a chance
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 08, 2008, 09:24:51 AM
This has been bugging at me for a while... how are they going to have bass parts for The Doors? Just have no bass part?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on September 08, 2008, 11:10:47 AM
Wikipedia says they had a bass part, but that in live shows it was played on the keyboard. In studio recordings, they brought in an actual bass player. Either way, the part exists.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: IceCold on September 08, 2008, 02:54:20 PM
Radiohead is tough because the guitars and drums aren't as prominent in many of their songs. I'd have loved Street Spirit, Paranoid Android or Optimistic though.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 08, 2008, 08:33:02 PM
by the way, i dig Sting's look with the wizzard goatee.
i'd hit that
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 09, 2008, 03:45:50 PM
I think this would be a cool idea. Maybe, on some songs you can have the option to play rhythm guitar instead of bass (you know on songs that have a rhythm guitar section to begin with).
Maybe, since past guitar heroes on the multiplayer some songs had rhythm and others bass.
EDIT:
Screen Shots of the Tool venue: http://www.shacknews.com/screenshots.x?gallery=10687&game_id=5159&id=125583
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 09, 2008, 04:26:11 PM
Thats pretty cool. I want to see a CBGB's venue though!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 10, 2008, 02:41:38 PM
New songs confirmed!
Dream Theater - “Pull Me Under” Filter - “Hey Man Nice Shot” NOFX - “Soul Doubt” Rise Against - “Re-Education (Through Labor)” The Stone Roses - “Love Spreads” Trust - “Anti-Social” Wings - “Band on the Run” [about the closest thing we can get to the Beatles for the moment being]
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on September 10, 2008, 02:53:40 PM
Fucking-A ... Hey Man Nice Shot is in the game? Christ, that plus Tool means I have to buy this now. Crap.
i havent even thought of what i want to make a GHWT cover song of!
I'm not planning on creating anything myself (way too much effort), but I'm going to make liberal use of the download feature. ;D
I'm going to be a very sad man if someone doesn't recreate all the instrumentals from The Fragile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fragile).
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on September 10, 2008, 03:03:21 PM
I'm afraid copyright infringement will be heavily policed, so I don't have high hopes for anything like that. I plan to try to remake some of my favorite songs for myself, though.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 10, 2008, 03:35:30 PM
i'm with UPB, i couldn't care less if cover songs were policed on GH-tunes because i plan on recreating songs i like for my self, not to upload and show off that i could recreate it. I'll save my original stuff for GH-Tunes.
Can't wait to check out what you guys can put out. I was watching a video of the music editor where they showed off the drum tracks they recorded (using the guitar) and it sounded sick.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 10, 2008, 03:42:25 PM
I'm going to be a very sad man if someone doesn't recreate all the instrumentals from The Fragile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fragile).
I would love that. NIN has some amazing instrumentals.
I don't see why the haven't secured the rights to any NIN songs, Trent doesn't seem to care what the hell happens with his music nowadays.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on September 10, 2008, 10:21:52 PM
Trent "doesn't care" because he seems to be a true artist. He wants to see his material grow and expand, knowing full well that keeping it locked in a closest will only make it stagnate. He has basically created open-source music and that is a very exciting thing from an artist's perspective.
Having said that, everything from Ghosts and The Slip is legally fair game for fan recreation. I still think it's pretty pathetic that Activision wussed out on the vocals however.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 10, 2008, 10:30:29 PM
^I was using the phrase "doesn't care" for a lack of better words. I think he's one of the only true artist left.
also: http://plastarhero.com/confirmed910 I know this has the same info for new songs in the last link, but in the confirmed setlist it has one song i haven't seen before; "Beautiful Disaster" by 311. Also has several other artist confirmed, but no songs listed... Like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jimmy Eat World and Steely Dan.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 10, 2008, 10:39:49 PM
i dont mind that they wussed out honestly. I'd rather have it the way it is, then have it hyped up as a version with vocals only to get that taken away somehow due to legality issues.
Besides, how many of these people do you really think will be able to hold a tune? i don't want a tone deaf singer hurting my ears no matter how good the rest of the track he made is. This is why i dont listen to Coheed & Cambria :-D
Besides, its not like you cant yourself sing along to a track you made when playing it with friends, really you're only limited to uploading your vocals and sharing them, which would be odd anyway considering you'd have no idea what the vocals are going in, where as you're probably well familiar with lyrics in the songs already on the disc.
On top of that, imagine going in to GH-Tunes and downloading a track, and the lyrics spew out a bunch of hate speech like gay bashing or curse words? With all the potential users, thats way too much to expect activision to monitor.
ps. preordered my copy today. i plan on putting about $20 towards it every week until launch, so it doesnt seem like that much when he gives my my total due.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 10, 2008, 10:51:21 PM
^You must not like Rush either,huh?
Anyways only about 10 or so song spots left. Anybody got any last minute wishes?
Me? I want Rush ("Spirit of the Radio"), Wolfmother ("Colossal"), Queensrÿche ("Operation Mindcrime"), Frank Zappa ("San Ber'dino"), NIN (anything). Stuff like that.
EDIT:
THE NUGE CONFIRMED!
http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=55633
Along with his likeness and everything you will get to play "Stranglehold". It's epic and another 8 plus minute song on World Tour's set list.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on September 11, 2008, 12:59:08 PM
That's pretty epic, all right.
EasyCure's got a good point. Take OC Remix, for example. I love a lot of music I found there, but 90% of the tracks with actual singing are terrible. People in general simply can't sing.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on September 11, 2008, 07:55:04 PM
"The Kill"- 30 seconds to Mars "Ramblin' Man" -The Allman Brothers "Mountain Song"- Jane's Addiction "The Middle" -Jimmy Eat World "Satch Boogie" -Joe Satriani "Freak on a Leash" -Korn (BEATBOXING CONTROLLER CONFIRMED) "Sweet Home Alabama"(live)- Lynyrd Skynyrd "The One I Love"- R.E.M. "Do It Again"- Steely Dan "On the Road Again"- Willie Nelson (WHERE'S MY PLAYABLE WILLIE?) "Original Recording"- Ted Nugent "Original Recording"- Zack Wylde
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 12, 2008, 02:36:55 PM
Modified opening post to include all the new confirmed songs and all know song for DLC. enjoy!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 12, 2008, 08:23:55 PM
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 13, 2008, 01:56:47 AM
Ok, if the (GH3/GH:WT) DLC for Death Magnetic (greatest DLC ever, btw) is the standard size, then you'll be able to fit maybe 20 songs on an SD card before you completely run out of space. Death Magnetic is 1.3GB, it's 10 fucking songs, 80 minutes. The entire RockBand 1 soundtrack is ~1.5GB (if you use the RB1 exporter on the 360 you'll find this out). Anyway, Activision needs to get their **** together and get those file sizes WAAAAY down. That's fucking insane.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 13, 2008, 09:06:44 AM
Ok, if the (GH3/GH:WT) DLC for Death Magnetic (greatest DLC ever, btw) is the standard size, then you'll be able to fit maybe 20 songs on an SD card before you completely run out of space. Death Magnetic is 1.3GB, it's 10 ****ing songs, 80 minutes. The entire RockBand 1 soundtrack is ~1.5GB (if you use the RB1 exporter on the 360 you'll find this out). Anyway, Activision needs to get their **** together and get those file sizes WAAAAY down. That's ****ing insane.
activision has already reported that they're going to shrink the files sizes down as much as possible (while also keeping the audio good) for the wii.
And guys, the confirmed list unconfirmed some stuff I thought was on their. Like "Light My Fire", "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" and the "Low" remix.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 15, 2008, 08:51:07 PM
Considering wiispeak wants to bring "living rooms together" games like GHWT and Rock Band 2 would really benefit from it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 16, 2008, 11:21:07 PM
Confirmed: The Wii version is the BEST version of GH:WT. Take a look (http://wii.ign.com/articles/910/910398p1.html). It has every single thing that the other versions have, and also has Mii Freestyle mode, which is even better than RockBand 2's Drum Trainer Freestyle mode, apparently.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Caliban on September 17, 2008, 12:58:45 AM
Are there any photos on how the wii peripherals are going to look in terms of colour? I remember seeing the Wii Rock Band instruments and they were all white, and too much white can be kind of a nuisance for me.
I'm also torn between the Wii (2GB from SD minus a bunch of VC games) and the 360 (120GB minus a bunch of XBLA and DLC), and even worse considering that if it is true that I will be able to play Rock Band 2 (at least, hopefully Rock Band also) with the GHWT instruments.
I'm really looking forward to this game, and the Creation mode is quite enticing for me considering that I hope there will be people recreating their favourite videogame music onto this game. Another reason to consider which version to get.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 17, 2008, 12:14:36 PM
You can get 2GB SD cards for like $5 now, so even 10 of them would cost less than the 360's 20GB HDD. I think Nintendo's storage solution is going to be an updated driver for the SD slot that supports SDHC.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on September 17, 2008, 12:20:18 PM
Reading IGN's preview this is like the rebel Wii game. While every other developer is making up excuses for making sh!tty Wii product or not supporting the Wii at all Vicarious Visions is trying to top the PS3 and X360 versions. While Nintendo is more or less dumbing down games Vicarious is doing the opposite. They're subscribing more to a classic Nintendo philosophy: make the best game you can. They're shoving everything they can think of into the game. They're even by-passing Nintendo's stupid storage system and just letting things load off the SD card.
It's like VV is sticking it to the entire industry. Guitar Hero: World Tour is like an attempt to prove Nintendo wrong and all the other third parties wrong.
And Freestyle Mode just sounds so much like Wii Music. They've even added a drum mode! I love it! Nintendo's feeble excuse for a game is a mere mode in Guitar Hero: World Tour.
Now I have to convince my parents to somehow buy this rather expensive game for me for Christmas. Something tells me I'll get a book instead and have to buy it myself.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Caliban on September 17, 2008, 02:09:26 PM
You can get 2GB SD cards for like $5 now, so even 10 of them would cost less than the 360's 20GB HDD. I think Nintendo's storage solution is going to be an updated driver for the SD slot that supports SDHC.
Yeah, but why would I spend more money on extra SD cards (I have one already) when I already have 120GBs available to use.
I'm inclined to get the Wii version, but I'm just hoping that Nintendo's supposed workings on a better solution to our storage needs is announced in the near future, heck even if I get GHWT in 2009 for the Wii I will be happy.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 17, 2008, 02:39:10 PM
You can get 2GB SD cards for like $5 now, so even 10 of them would cost less than the 360's 20GB HDD. I think Nintendo's storage solution is going to be an updated driver for the SD slot that supports SDHC.
Where? Point me in the direction of those 5 dollar SD cards. I can only find then for like 20 bucks.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 17, 2008, 02:47:11 PM
looks like i'll have to clear the music and pr0n off my 2gb SD card now just for this and keep the best stuff on my 512mb card
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stogi on September 17, 2008, 03:03:40 PM
You can get 2GB SD cards for like $5 now, so even 10 of them would cost less than the 360's 20GB HDD. I think Nintendo's storage solution is going to be an updated driver for the SD slot that supports SDHC.
Where? Point me in the direction of those 5 dollar SD cards. I can only find then for like 20 bucks.
You can get 2GB SD cards for like $5 now, so even 10 of them would cost less than the 360's 20GB HDD. I think Nintendo's storage solution is going to be an updated driver for the SD slot that supports SDHC.
Where? Point me in the direction of those 5 dollar SD cards. I can only find then for like 20 bucks.
That took me 5 seconds. I'm sure you can find a place that will ship it for free.
http://dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2396
I endorse that site fully - it's free shipping on nearly everything and the prices are great. Plus, that microSD card is a Japan-made Kingston one.
The only problem is that they take 2-3 weeks to ship.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 17, 2008, 05:44:59 PM
Here ya go (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010070068%201053307940%201053107930&bop=And&Order=PRICE). Shipping is a bitch, but still, 2GB for $4.79 ain't bad. I believe Newegg consolidates shipping costs if you have stuff go out together, but maybe not.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on September 17, 2008, 10:48:10 PM
Is there a way to send others your music studio creations without going through Activision's service? (e.g. Can you save them to an SD card and upload them to the Internet?) If so, it seems like a pretty easy way to share copyrighted music with the world.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on September 18, 2008, 12:17:51 PM
Is there a way to send others your music studio creations without going through Activision's service? (e.g. Can you save them to an SD card and upload them to the Internet?) If so, it seems like a pretty easy way to share copyrighted music with the world.
The same thing occurred to me. In fact, that seems so well within the realm of technical possibility that I'm sure there will be some sort of lockdown on it. Activision will only be able to avoid copyright related lawsuits by completely controlling the system of exchange. However, I also fully expect hacks to become available within days, if not hours. :)
Something else that recently occurred to me is the possibility of importing MIDI sequences from a computer into the GH music editor. SD cards would make that pretty simple to do on the Wii. Neversoft has a similar idea (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54762), but apparently didn't come up with it in time to put it on the disc. I sincerely hope Vicarious Visions is able to cram it in the Wii version, since patching isn't an option for them.
Incidentally, has there been any official word on whether GH Tunes will be cross-platform?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 18, 2008, 05:10:21 PM
Anybody want to play DLC predictions?
Me: Albums: Van Halen [Van Halen] Ace of Spades [Motorhead]
Packs: Eagles Pack: will include "Life in the Fast Lane", "Heartache Tonight" and some other song.
and if you want to...
My Wishlist Albums: Operation: Mindcrime [Queensryche] The Best of George Thorogood & The Destroyers [GH &D] Eliminator [ZZ Top] Big Lizard in My Back Yard[Dead Milkmen] Bad Brains [Bad Brains] Permanent Waves [Rush]
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on September 18, 2008, 07:39:52 PM
There aren't that many full albums I would want for Guitar Hero. I want a fair amount of variety and having album tracks that don't really stand out eating up space would bug me. I really hope that the DLC is song-by-song. Having to buy in packs sucks. If I just want one song I just want one song so let me buy that.
It doesn't help that some bands like Rush have about two or three songs I really like and I can't stand anything else, even if it's a big radio hit. Pick and choose is where it's at.
My wishlist would be mostly Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. They're not my absolute favourite bands but I like them a lot and they're just perfecto for Guitar Hero. Imagine playing Rime of the Ancient Mariner! That would be such a challenge for length alone.
I'd really dig some Cure. Have they been in any of these games yet? And I'd love Peter Gabriel era Genesis but those songs are long, not very mainstream friendly, and have a lot of keyboards which is kind of a waste since no keyboard instrument exists for the game. But playing the solo in The Musical Box would just be nuts. Too bad when people think of Genesis they often think of Phil Collins being a big wuss. Genesis' album Nursery Cryme is one I would download the whole thing for.
And of course there's Led Zeppelin. It will be an event if they ever come on board. Achilles' Last Stand! Yeah I pretty much want as many epic 7 minute+ songs you can throw at me.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 18, 2008, 08:07:41 PM
^Oh, don't worry. You can buy individual songs.
I wish they would let you have like a grab bag of sorts, where you pick the songs you want to buy in track packs.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 18, 2008, 11:13:29 PM
Damn, the UK peeps are getting a free bass when the pre-order the entire band kit. Of course the bass will be the GH3 guitar, but it will still be a great deal.
Also, apparently World Tour is set for an early Nov release for you guys.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 19, 2008, 01:01:40 PM
I'd really dig some Cure. Have they been in any of these games yet?
Ian just made me happy.
I'm not sure how big a fan you are, but even if you like only their mainstream songs, theres still a good collection of songs that would be fun to play as a full band (maybe not so much for a soloist though..)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on September 19, 2008, 01:13:52 PM
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I'm not sure how big a fan you are, but even if you like only their mainstream songs, theres still a good collection of songs that would be fun to play as a full band
Well I'll be honest - I only own Staring at the Sea and Galore so that would make me a more casual fan. Though you don't exactly hear Jumping Someone Else's Train on the radio. I saw them play in Vancouver earlier this year and it was easily one of the best shows I've ever seen. And I saw Iron Maiden about a week later and as awesome as that show was it still didn't top the Cure. I agree that they're better for a full band but that's like the point now.
Though I've just realized something. I have only two remotes! I'm going to need at least three to have the whole band going! Good thing I thought of this now or it would look super dumb to invite everyone over first.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 19, 2008, 05:43:53 PM
dug up the live version of "Purple Haze" that's going to used in World Tour.
Pretty awesome stuff. It's heavier than most metal in my opinion.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Tr17 on September 19, 2008, 06:07:00 PM
Wow, the Wii version will have the same and more (except for the graphical areas) although DLC with SD Cards is too mixed up.. I wonder what storage device can be better than a HD..
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 19, 2008, 06:08:04 PM
HDs are a slow, large SD cards would do a better job.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Tr17 on September 19, 2008, 06:28:25 PM
Well.. I wouldn't be too satisfied with better SD cards as a solution. Nintendo would look bad, that their plannings of fixing the memory problems end up to be releasing something that simple (after all this time), and we shouldn't have to necessarily pay for extra memory anyway so I expect something good.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 19, 2008, 08:54:52 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsM5XQI738A
there's the purple haze vid I forgot to put in last post for some strange reason. :rolleyes:
Whatcha guys think?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 21, 2008, 04:49:20 PM
I'm not sure how big a fan you are, but even if you like only their mainstream songs, theres still a good collection of songs that would be fun to play as a full band
Well I'll be honest - I only own Staring at the Sea and Galore so that would make me a more casual fan. Though you don't exactly hear Jumping Someone Else's Train on the radio. I saw them play in Vancouver earlier this year and it was easily one of the best shows I've ever seen. And I saw Iron Maiden about a week later and as awesome as that show was it still didn't top the Cure. I agree that they're better for a full band but that's like the point now.
Though I've just realized something. I have only two remotes! I'm going to need at least three to have the whole band going! Good thing I thought of this now or it would look super dumb to invite everyone over first.
ya know.. its funny i dont have that compilation. I got into them when alot of bands i liked at the time would cite The Cure as a big influence on them, so i decided to check them out and of course the easiest way to do that is a greatest hits. Luckily for me the one i picked was their "Greatest Hits" which turns out is compiled by Robert Smith himself, and not just they're chart toppers. I thought it was amazing how the sound grows by the end of the cd and i was hooked. I now own all their studio albums to date, a few singles (for the b-sides), a 4 disc box set of nothing but b-sides (negating the damn singles i bought prior), some Deluxe Editions of their studio albums (with bonus disc containing even more demos/b-sides), and all the singles for their upcoming 13th studip album, oh and like 3 dvds lol. What i dont have is the compilation you have, or their live albums. So yeah, i'm pretty hardcore when it comes to the Cure (as if my username wasn't enough).
Ian you bring up a good song that would work in a game like GH. Jumping someone elses train is one of the best examples of their early post-punk sound. There are good parts for 4 players, as well as a great track for someone to play solo with whichever instrument they choose. Even something like Boys Dont Cry would be fun to play, but my view might be pretty biased. I'd be the one to tell you that Lullabye would be a phenomonal track to rock out to, but everyone here would disagree.
as for needing 3 controllers..yikes! i gotta get a third. This might give me an excuse to pick up Wiiplay... i got my second controller before that bundle came out, and ive never needed a 3rd controller since i dont have many friends coming over to play video games these days, its usually just me and my gf. I should be fine with the two i have for now, but if swapping controllers gets to be a pain, i'll just get Wiiplay for the controller, and give the disc to my gf.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on September 21, 2008, 09:58:58 PM
The Cure were at their utmost best during the so-called trilogy of Disintegration, Pornography, and Bloodflowers. Plenty of those radio hits are still great tunes though.
I'd really like to see Killing an Arab make in onto a tracklist sometime... I fear people would see it as being politically incorrect however, despite its more obvious basis on Camus' nihilistic novel, The Stranger.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 21, 2008, 10:46:13 PM
The Cure were at their utmost best during the so-called trilogy of Disintegration, Pornography, and Bloodflowers. Plenty of those radio hits are still great tunes though.
I'd really like to see Killing an Arab make in onto a tracklist sometime... I fear people would see it as being politically incorrect however, despite its more obvious basis on Camus' nihilistic novel, The Stranger.
agreed, though there are plenty of songs off the other albums that arent necessarily hits that would be amazing to play. Imagine "The Kiss," Sinking," "The upstairs room, or "Cut"
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on September 22, 2008, 01:45:46 PM
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I'd really like to see Killing an Arab make in onto a tracklist sometime... I fear people would see it as being politically incorrect however, despite its more obvious basis on Camus' nihilistic novel, The Stranger.
Prior to going to the concert I had heard that due to controversy Robert Smith would either sing "Kissing an Arab" or not play the song at all. Note that song is also not on the Greatest Hits EasyCure mentioned. But they played it at the show with the "killing" lyrics intact. Just one of the many little things that went right that night that made it a memorable show. They did THREE encores and I think Killing an Arab was during one of them. The encores were more the early post-punk stuff.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 22, 2008, 02:23:33 PM
I'd really like to see Killing an Arab make in onto a tracklist sometime... I fear people would see it as being politically incorrect however, despite its more obvious basis on Camus' nihilistic novel, The Stranger.
Prior to going to the concert I had heard that due to controversy Robert Smith would either sing "Kissing an Arab" or not play the song at all. Note that song is also not on the Greatest Hits EasyCure mentioned. But they played it at the show with the "killing" lyrics intact. Just one of the many little things that went right that night that made it a memorable show. They did THREE encores and I think Killing an Arab was during one of them. The encores were more the early post-punk stuff.
Even more jealous of you than i was before. They toured around here back when i first got into them but i had no one to go with then and the tickets were too expensive. I missed them a second time simply because i didnt know they were playing.
I plan on keeping my eye on their tour schedule now, i have to see them at least once before they stop playing.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on September 22, 2008, 07:17:46 PM
They do have a new album coming out, I believe. Last I heard however, it's going to be almost all happy, pop tunes. The second disc is apparently being held back, as it contains all of the darker, gloomy stuff. I'd prefer a mix of both, personally...
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 22, 2008, 07:40:32 PM
They do have a new album coming out, I believe. Last I heard however, it's going to be almost all happy, pop tunes. The second disc is apparently being held back, as it contains all of the darker, gloomy stuff. I'd prefer a mix of both, personally...
as do i, but i won't mind if the new album is more up-tune this time around seeing as the last one had some really reaaaaly gloomy stuff. Besides, even if it sounds more upbeat The Cure are masters of writing dark songs wrapped in bubblegum pop sounding music.
edit: (slightly on topic) By the way I'd like to send my condolences to Travis Barker and his family, as well as the families of everyone involved in the unfortunate accident that took place recently (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/09/22/guitar-hero-travis-barker/)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on September 22, 2008, 09:56:44 PM
Besides, even if it sounds more upbeat The Cure are masters of writing dark songs wrapped in bubblegum pop sounding music.
So true.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 23, 2008, 02:02:58 AM
It was weird reading about Travis Barker after seeing him awkwardly pimp GH: World Tour at E3. I hope he recovers, even though I absolutely despise Blink 182 and every band like them.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 23, 2008, 11:58:24 AM
It was weird reading about Travis Barker after seeing him awkwardly pimp GH: World Tour at E3. I hope he recovers, even though I absolutely despise Blink 182 and every band like them.
Blinks not so bad compared to some of the bands they get lumped together with. I think if it wasnt for Travis Barker they wouldn't of grown the way they did over the course of their last three albums. I don't like the drumming he did for The Transplants or any of the hip-hop stuff he's done becuase it all feels like a step back from the good stuff he's done with Blink/BCR/+44.
I had the chance to see +44 play a small show at Webster Hall in NYC when he had a broken hand. It was amazing watching him play with one hand, using his busted hand to hold a cigarette lol. Say what you will about the bands he's been in (including the Aquabats...) but you can't deny the guys got talent.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 23, 2008, 12:57:10 PM
I wouldn't know, because he didn't play anything at E3. Just stood up on the stage and talked.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 23, 2008, 02:52:49 PM
I wouldn't know, because he didn't play anything at E3. Just stood up on the stage and talked.
Until that stupid reality show he had i always joked he was a mute cuz he'd never talk. I wish he wouldnt either, he sounds... kinda wussy. It ruins the mystery behind the quiet off stage/maniac on stage persona he seemed to have.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 23, 2008, 07:25:06 PM
I hope for heavy DLC support. And hopefully it will be as varied as the set list.
It's really disappointing that Prince wont let anyone do anything with his music.
I'm hoping for some Marvin Gaye. how wouldn't want to play "Let's Get it On"? or Temptations, "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" would be great. Guitar hero would really benefit from a nice dosage of R&B/Soul/Funk(RHCP doesn't count here).
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on September 24, 2008, 07:28:22 PM
I really hope that DLC is better supported as well. These games don't need sequels, as little more can be added to them outside of songs. Band-centric installments and "track packs" are also stupid, as switching discs in and out is annoying.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 24, 2008, 07:38:22 PM
I don't feel like going thru gonintendo to find this but..
did anyone else read the snippet of an article they had about concerning how the DLC works on the wii version?
I only read it briefly and it sounded like your download takes up 200 blocks of the wii system memory, but all your songs can be saved on an SD card, and the 200 blocks on your wii will be used as a cache.. at least thats how i understood it, i could be wrong.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 24, 2008, 11:47:46 PM
At first I read 200 blocks as 200 MEGABYTES and was like HOLY **** THAT'S HORRIBLE PROGRAMMING.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on September 25, 2008, 12:21:22 PM
I suppose they could store the note charts in the Wii and keep just the audio on the SD card. That would prevent us from swapping our downloaded songs outside of their control, but the 200 blocks would set an arbitrary upper limit on the number of songs we could download.
I wouldn't mind the 200 blocks if they made it a full-fledged GH Tunes channel. It could be a more advanced interface to the store and GH Tunes.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on September 25, 2008, 02:03:03 PM
I only read it briefly and it sounded like your download takes up 200 blocks of the wii system memory, but all your songs can be saved on an SD card, and the 200 blocks on your wii will be used as a cache.. at least thats how i understood it, i could be wrong.
That's right. Although 200 was thrown as more as a generalization and less as an absolute number.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 25, 2008, 03:17:44 PM
so hopefully its less!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on September 25, 2008, 03:19:33 PM
Depends on the length of the song, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 26, 2008, 02:17:54 PM
but having a cache block fluctuating taking up more or less of your wii's internal memory would be really stupid... lol
yeah, I wished they'd just sit down and thoroughly explain everything.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 26, 2008, 03:32:55 PM
seriously. I know that no matter what i'll have to remove some stuff from my wii's memory, but i'd just like to know for sure how much space i'll have left so i dont go overboard.
Theres a few games i could easily move to an sd card cuz chances of me playing them again any time soon is slim, but theres others (mm9, harvest moon for instance) that i'd like to keep on there. Oh well, release date is a month away, more info should be pouring out soon.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 26, 2008, 03:34:32 PM
or even better, we'll get news of a damn storage solution in oct. 2nd/3rd (can't remember what day it's on).
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 26, 2008, 03:37:14 PM
That too. I believe its the 2nd.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Hostile Creation on September 26, 2008, 06:34:58 PM
One day everyone who plays Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band Whatever Number We're On Now will stop and think and realize that they've been playing the same game for four effing years.
This is my prediction.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: shammack on September 26, 2008, 06:41:52 PM
Clearly only a terrible game would continue to be enjoyable for four years.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on September 26, 2008, 07:28:29 PM
People have been playing WoW for years, and tons of other games. I think of Guitar Hero and RockBand as non-games anyway, it's more like karaoke that you need to be pretty good at.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 26, 2008, 07:32:21 PM
One day everyone who plays Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band Whatever Number We're On Now will stop and think and realize that they've been playing the same game for four effing years.
This is my prediction.
One day everyone who plays a video game of any era will stop and think and realize that they've been wasting they're time for X effing years.
But you know what? they'll still be glad they did because they were entertained by playing all that time.
If this game isnt what you're into, how about you dont post?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 26, 2008, 09:56:30 PM
One day everyone who plays Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band Whatever Number We're On Now will stop and think and realize that they've been playing the same game for four effing years.
This is my prediction.
Just like Smash Bros.? Halo? Advance Wars? Every other RTS?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on September 29, 2008, 10:53:46 PM
Well for the people who were wanting to make covers of songs in World Tour don't bother (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54972).
""We'll be actively monitoring the site," Neversoft project director Brian Bright explained to 1up. "We can't condone people putting up covers of music. It's really there for original content."
"If there's a licensed song and someone holds the copyright to it, we'll take it down regardless of whether or not someone complains," Activison PR manager Aaron Grant elaborated. "
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 29, 2008, 11:00:10 PM
Figures, but honestly they cant police everything right?
Sure they'll go after something obvious like if someone uploads a song to GH Tunes called "Hot For Teacher" or whatever (i know that songs already in the game, i was just too lazy to think of another obvious song title)
I'm sure i can get away with some obscure songs by obscure artist
Edit: maybe i just didnt understand the article correctly (since i lack reading comprehension appearantly (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=25440.msg458025#msg458025);)) but they're just talking about uploading it GH Tunes correct? Well does a track need to be uploaded to their servers for friends to share or is there a way to directly swap tracks?
Even if thats the case, theres no stopping me from re-creating tracks for me to play with friends on my own console, so no big deal here really. It'll only hurt the non-creative or people too intimidated/confused by the track creator that wanted an easy way to find songs they know.
Besides more original stuff would make the service better. Imagine loging on to see that the top rated tunes are all covers, that'd be lame.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: LuigiHann on September 29, 2008, 11:06:53 PM
Plus, I doubt they'll delete custom songs off your own console, so presumably you can still make those for your own fun.
(and then distribute them online via pc using the SD card, like with brawl stages? we'll see)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 30, 2008, 12:48:45 PM
I'd rather have the originals than covers, myself.
I want more vintage acts (Roy Orbinson, Chuck Berry, Bo diddly, Buddy Holly, ect.)
i would too but notice i put it in quotes. They're version of it is more of a satire on the song, the attitude behind it and Elvis himself.
I wouldnt mind some classic acts like you mentioned, but hey! We got La Bamba in there, thats a start right?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on September 30, 2008, 06:49:42 PM
yes it's a start, but it's the Los Lobos cover from the 80's.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on September 30, 2008, 07:10:30 PM
bah! i thought it was the original! That does suck.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 09, 2008, 02:18:49 PM
New info....
Pricing:
$190 for the full band kit on PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii. $180 for the full band kit on PS2. $100 for the guitar/game bundle on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. $90 for the guitar/game bundle on PS2.
New track pack for launch.
"Rock and Roll Band" by Boston "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield
oddly enough all sources I have seen just mentioned this DLC for the 360 & PSN. odd.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 09, 2008, 02:23:59 PM
Pricing isnt a big deal to me, i've been putting $20 a week towards my reserve of the full band kit for a few weeks now. I think after work today i'll do another $20 and i'll of already put down $85 towards the game.
As for the DLC, i'm sure the DLC will be there for wii as well but if somehow its not, its no biggy for me, i don't see myself buying new songs until i'm burnt out on the ones on the disc already.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on October 09, 2008, 02:35:48 PM
I think I'm going to pass on this game for a while in favor of Shining Force II. ;D
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 09, 2008, 02:45:20 PM
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oddly enough all sources I have seen just mentioned this DLC for the 360 & PSN. odd.
After all this talk from Neversoft about DLC I'm hoping this is just a misunderstanding. If DLC isn't in the Wii version I'm very divided on what to do. On one hand I already own a Wii and own a GH3 guitar I can use as a bass. On the other hand I have considered getting one of the other consoles as the Wii really isn't cutting it for me by itself. The plan was even if I get one of the other consoles I would still get GH: World Tour on the Wii because I already have a guitar for it and because it looks to be the best version. If DLC is axed then it's not the best version anymore. I do plan on using DLC and not having it would really f*ck everything up. But then getting GH3 for the Wii was a pretty lame investment if I get a different version.
They said they would include it and have emphasized it. We know the Wii can handle it. So I guess I'll just assume everything's cool until I hear otherwise.
The pricing is too high for a Christmas gift so I'll have to buy it myself.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Caliban on October 09, 2008, 03:13:55 PM
Actually, I think it's 1 guitar, 1 drumset, 1 mic only - no bass.
(yes, what vudu said)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Caliban on October 09, 2008, 03:45:43 PM
Hmm. I must be mistaken with Rock Band then?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on October 09, 2008, 04:27:06 PM
Nope, you're mistaken with something that's logical.
EDIT: The UK's getting a promo for GH where you get a free bass if you preorder the band kit. Maybe that's what you're thinking of?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Caliban on October 09, 2008, 04:53:11 PM
Nope. I was thinking from the videos that I've seen from Rock Band (2) where at the top you have the lyrics, on the left is for guitar, middle is for drums, and right is for bass, which I assume is the same for GHWT, so I thought that if four instruments are playable then the game would ship with four instruments.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 09, 2008, 05:10:05 PM
The layout of the tracks depends on who's playing what. Lyrics are always on top, but then the next lowest player number will be on the left, then the middle, then the right. Say player 1 is guitar, then lyrics will be on top, and guitar will be on the left.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 09, 2008, 05:12:47 PM
It is virtually confirmed from what I understand, even Vicarious has described a bit about how they got DLC to work and how seamless it is.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 09, 2008, 05:28:04 PM
To be fair Rock Band didn't include a bass and GH: World Tour is just copying that. The original plan was... well probably to make more money. But these bundles are expensive and throwing in another guitar raises the price. Perhaps when Rock Band came out MTV Games took a gamble that a lot of people would own a guitar for Guitar Hero already that they could use as a bass. So they could exclude it, get a lower price and a large chunk of their audience wouldn't really mind since they would have the hardware already. Now on the Wii this doesn't work and as far as I know the Xbox 360 is really the only console where the hardware is perfectly compatible with both games with no issues. But it's not like they could exclude it with the X360 and include it with the other versions. For Rock Band the X360 looks to be the target platform anyway.
Activision probably figured they could do the same thing especially when a large part of their audience on all platforms would likely have a fully compatible Guitar Hero guitar already. And if you don't? Well, hey, why don't you buy GH3 or GH: Aerosmith? Yeah, that's deliberate but it's a good strategy and the bundle would cost more if they included another guitar. Note that the extra features that make use the guitar redesign in World Tour are only for the guitar and not the bass. They're pretty much assuming you'll use the GH3 guitar for bass. If they wanted to be dicks they would have added the extra stuff to the bass as well to encourage people to buy an extra new design guitar.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 09, 2008, 07:01:39 PM
Well considering the extra features on the new GH:WT guitars are optional and not required in-game to complete a song, i dont think its right to say that they're not intended for bass. They've actually said that the touch strips could be used to recreat a slap bass feel if you chose to play bass with that new guitar controller. Basically, its not like you have to use the old guitars for bass while the guitar players get all the cool new features.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 14, 2008, 12:18:34 PM
I just had a thought..
I've never noticed but are songs in Guitar Hero censored or edited in any way? I was listening to music on the ride to work and a SOAD song came on that i believe is going to be included in World Tour. The start of the chorus has a chant of "where the f*ck are you?" and i thought to myself "how is this going to work with the game?"
I'm an amatuer musician, a music enthusiast, and have varied taste... basically what i'm getting at is i'm one of those crazy people that feel music shouldtn be censored in any way, but i understand why its done and that for the most part something as removing a curse word or something that might be found offensive from a radio single doesnt bother me much. On the other hand when an artist records some alternate lyrics for a single just to get some airplay, it irks me so much.. but i'm not gonna rant about musical integrity here..
Back to the main topic, how are 'offensive lyrics' such as curse words dealt with in the guitar hero games? I've played some of II and finally bought the lil plastic guitar for III but didnt really notice the contents of the songs. Sometimes i'm so wrapped up in the guitar riffs when playing the game that i drown out the lyrics, even on songs i know the lyrics to by heart! All the tracks on World Tour are supposed to be master tracks so they can't really get away with re-working the lyrics thru a cover band, so are they going to just have an awkward pause in the lyrics? If WT was just another GH game (sans vocals) it wouldn't be such a problem but its obviously isn't. I don't really see Activision asking the original artist to re-record part of a song just to have the game be a lil more family friendly either... so hows it going to work?
P.S.
Realized in the middle of my post i DO remember an instance when i noticed a song being edited. In GHIII the Dead Kennedys song "Holiday In Cambodia" has a few changed lyrics, such as changing the "n-word" to "brothers". Then i found a video of another song of theirs, "Police Truck," which was in GH: Rock The 80s and was also edited. They changed the words "drunks" to "punks"... wtf?!!?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: nickmitch on October 14, 2008, 01:15:06 PM
So, there's officially not going to be a stand alone drum kit when this comes out? Because that kinda screws me over, since I already have two guitars.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on October 14, 2008, 01:58:15 PM
for anyone interested here's nearly all of the songs (guitar parts only). It does give you a look at HENDRIX (!) and Travis Barker.
The animations are pretty damn smooth this time around (especially when compared to aerosmith). This is the 360/PS3 version I think.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 14, 2008, 04:05:45 PM
All of the "real curse words" are edited in Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Even stuff like "asshole" and God damn" are censored, which is pretty lame if you ask me. There should be an option, based on parental controls to either censor or not censor the songs.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 14, 2008, 04:23:52 PM
All of the "real curse words" are edited in Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Even stuff like "asshole" and God damn" are censored, which is pretty lame if you ask me. There should be an option, based on parental controls to either censor or not censor the songs.
considering both of those are partially censored on television it makes sense. Not censoring swearing would bump up the rating to Mature. It would cut the market.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 14, 2008, 04:30:09 PM
I don't like censorship but I'm not totally oblivious to good business sense either. Guitar Hero is a game with mass appeal and the gameplay is largely wholesome. Videogames traditionally get a lot of flack because most games involve killing. Guitar Hero is just about playing music. No moral watchdogs are going to go after it.
So the game can't have controversy. It's too popular to risk it. Even if they have parental controls you have the f-word in a song and the game is rated 'M'. That's going to limit sales. It's going to get parents who bought the previous Guitar Hero games for their kids mad when they buy World Tour under the assumption it would be suitable for kids and it isn't. Suddenly Guitar Hero is about polluting kids' minds with Satanic music.
I don't like censorship but Rock Band and Guitar Hero are the "it" games right now and they're very non-offensive while still coming across as cool games. GTA attracted all sorts of negative attention with hot coffee and being a criminal simulation game. Guitar Hero and Rock Band are good games and they're also great representatives of gaming. Gaming really needed games like this to become big at this time.
Though if a song needs censorship they could just pick another popular song by the same band without explicit lyrics. I guess from a gameplay perspective an edited version of the song is better than nothing but having only appropriate songs is less noticable than obviously muted lyrics.
The funny thing of course is the kids all know what the muted word is supposed to be. Unless you're home schooled you learn all the bad words within the first few months of elementary school - even at religious schools.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on October 14, 2008, 04:41:32 PM
I don't like censorship but I'm not totally oblivious to good business sense either.
I understand this perspective for the retail game, but it sucks that DLC tracks are censored, too. Why can't they just offer Explicit and Clean versions like they do on iTunes?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on October 14, 2008, 04:45:29 PM
That's where DLC comes into play. The ESRB says that the gameplay experience may change online, and that such isn't rated. Only persons with a credit card (ie; adults) can purchase those extras songs. Bingo, problem solved. Heck, you could just create an "uncensored patch" and sell it easily enough for a few bucks! Really though, any band that lets their music be used in a way that requires such censorship aren't doing much for their image as artists... it's all about the money at that point.
Does iTunes really offer "clean" versions alongside real version of songs? That's terrible. What kind of an idiot would pay to listen to edited music? Isn't that what the radio is for? Obtrusive ads and annoy DJs ahoy!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 14, 2008, 05:13:27 PM
Not world tour related...but it's apparently a leaked teaser for Guitar Hero: Metallica
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=72niMyAvjh0
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on October 14, 2008, 05:49:16 PM
Does iTunes really offer "clean" versions alongside real version of songs? That's terrible. What kind of an idiot would pay to listen to edited music? Isn't that what the radio is for? Obtrusive ads and annoy DJs ahoy!
Yes, they do. And while I would never buy a clean version of an album for personal use, I can definitely see how it could be beneficial in some cases. For example, a DJ at a high school dance could make good use of clean versions of popular rap and R&B songs. And have you ever tried to find "good" hip-hop for teenagers? It's not easy, my friend.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 14, 2008, 06:18:38 PM
All of the "real curse words" are edited in Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Even stuff like "asshole" and God damn" are censored, which is pretty lame if you ask me. There should be an option, based on parental controls to either censor or not censor the songs.
Thats how i feel it should be, an option where parents worried about lyrical content can flip and mute those words out, and the rest of us can deal with a little "****" or whatever. But...
I don't like censorship but I'm not totally oblivious to good business sense either. Guitar Hero is a game with mass appeal and the gameplay is largely wholesome. ... So the game can't have controversy. It's too popular to risk it. Even if they have parental controls you have the f-word in a song and the game is rated 'M'. That's going to limit sales.
What he said. I even mentioned in my post that i understand why things like curse words are censored over tv and radio play, and i understand why activision would do the same. Its all commercialy motivated, still sucks though.
The video vudu pointed out.. i've played the song a couple times and never noticed the muted word. I would notice if it was a song i was (more of) a fan of and if in WT i had to sing it. Now that i know they just mute it (as opposed to changing the lyric) i wonder how that'll play out.. I never played Rock Band, so... if you're on the mic is it like guitar where if you sing when theres no "notes" you lose your combo or something? Take the BYOB song for example, if i choose to sing "****" when the word isnt there, does it affect the score??
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It's going to get parents who bought the previous Guitar Hero games for their kids mad when they buy World Tour under the assumption it would be suitable for kids and it isn't. Suddenly Guitar Hero is about polluting kids' minds with Satanic music.
Lol... you make it sound like that hasn't happened (http://whitesoap.com/story/1425877/Stupid+Concerned+about+Satanic+messages+when+playing+Guitar+Hero+backwards+Christians+release+Jesus+themed+guitar+game+Stryper+mysteriously+absent+from+playlist/) already (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=guitar+hero+satanic)
And those are just a few tamer articles i could find.
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Though if a song needs censorship they could just pick another popular song by the same band without explicit lyrics. I guess from a gameplay perspective an edited version of the song is better than nothing but having only appropriate songs is less noticable than obviously muted lyrics.
thats another good alternative but still.. i just wish people weren't so uptight about certain words or that parents would, you know, parent and make effective use of parental controls. Oh well.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 14, 2008, 06:21:14 PM
you guys should be happy that censoring is the biggest thing you can complain about.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 14, 2008, 06:22:55 PM
they're not happy if they're not complaining. it's the law of the internets!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 14, 2008, 06:23:40 PM
Lol... you make it sound like that hasn't happened (http://whitesoap.com/story/1425877/Stupid+Concerned+about+Satanic+messages+when+playing+Guitar+Hero+backwards+Christians+release+Jesus+themed+guitar+game+Stryper+mysteriously+absent+from+playlist/) already (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=guitar+hero+satanic)
That bit about "Satanic messages when playing Guitar Hero backwards" was added by a random Fark poster for reasons I can only guess would lead us into forbidden religious discussion. The original story is simply the release of a Christian music alternative to Guitar Hero with no mention of any fundamentalist objections to Guitar Hero except for those imagined by the various 2 kool 4 skool bloggers and forum posters who bounced the story all over the web.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 14, 2008, 06:48:31 PM
The part about satanic messages probably came out of, ya know, Lucifer being the the final boss. :P
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 14, 2008, 06:50:32 PM
The part about satanic messages probably came out of, ya know, Lucifer being the the final boss. :P
I'll be honest i didnt check over all the info on the links i posted, but there has been a small bit of controversy over a few things in the guitar hero series. Luicfer being the final boss is one, pentagrams another. The point i was making was that it has happened and honestly there are still people out there that condem (rock) music for being evil and morally corrupting the youth, even without giving them the fodder that rock n roll stereotypes found in guitar hero offer.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 14, 2008, 07:16:48 PM
12 digit friend code VS. 8hr work day needed to afford a 360 HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 14, 2008, 07:19:57 PM
12-digit friend code please. Not that i can't afford a live subscription on my 12hr work day.. :(
No one answered my question on how the vocals work dammit!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 14, 2008, 07:45:32 PM
The point i was making was that it has happened and honestly there are still people out there that condem (rock) music for being evil and morally corrupting the youth, even without giving them the fodder that rock n roll stereotypes found in guitar hero offer.
Those same people have mostly moved on to blaming video games, and guess what Guitar Hero is? It's a perfecta (that's one less than a trifecta, if you were wondering).
Honestly, there are things in the Guitar Hero games that don't sit right with me, but to the best of my knowledge the ESRB doesn't take religious references or iconography of any kind into account. The closest content descriptors I can find that might apply are "Suggestive Themes" and "Violent References," neither of which are judged anywhere near as harshly as "Language" is. I'm sure that's a can of worms the ESRB doesn't want to open.
Regardless, in the end you'll just have to add all the F-bombs back in yourself so that the game can hold on to that lucrative T rating.
No one answered my question on how the vocals work dammit!
As far as I know, all of these singing games work by scoring you for hitting the right pitch when you're supposed to. They're no more sophisticated than that, so when there's no note for you to hit, any noise you make is just ignored. You don't even have to sing the actual words.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 14, 2008, 08:03:33 PM
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I understand this perspective for the retail game, but it sucks that DLC tracks are censored, too. Why can't they just offer Explicit and Clean versions like they do on iTunes?
To me that would be a perfectly suitable solution. But people freak about the dumbest stuff. Again I'll mention hot coffee. Hot coffee was a HACK. It wasn't officially part of the game and was stupidly left in. Maybe they did that on purpose but it wasn't like you entered a code and got it. You had to know what the hell you were doing. No one could accidentally stumble on it. It wasn't part of the game. But people freaked and the ESRB caved in. Nintendo lost a lawsuit about epilepsy even though they had warning all over the damn box.
It wouldn't matter if a clean version was available. The issue is that minors CAN download the explicit one. Even if they had to steal a credit card number or their parents themselves entered it for them. Those sort of logical excuses don't cut it. Parents want blame for when THEY f*ck up. You can offer two versions and put all the warnings in the world on the DLC but some dumb parent will ignore it and later b!tch or some Jack Thompson type will just make sh!t up about kids hacking the DLC, even if they aren't doing it. Putting the rating on the box isn't even good enough to the watchdogs. So f*ck it. It just isn't important enough to stand firm in this case. Not with this game. Not with a rare game that isn't a murder simulator.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 14, 2008, 08:18:12 PM
"As far as I know, all of these singing games work by scoring you for hitting the right pitch when you're supposed to. They're no more sophisticated than that, so when there's no note for you to hit, any noise you make is just ignored. You don't even have to sing the actual words."
Rabbids have to play this game now.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 14, 2008, 11:45:18 PM
Oh and I may have forgotten to mention that Blind Melon's signature song "No Rain" will also be DLC as a single.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 14, 2008, 11:51:22 PM
if it doesnt come with a fat bumblebee girl as a character that dances around the stage during the song, i don't want it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 14, 2008, 11:56:05 PM
if it doesnt come with a fat bumblebee girl as a character that dances around the stage during the song, i don't want it.
create a rocker tool. :P
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 14, 2008, 11:58:27 PM
FUCKYEAH!!
still wont buy it, but i'll make the bee girl if my name isnt Easy C. Ure
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 15, 2008, 05:24:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9JClV4zma4
Hendrix in action. that's probably the best thing i've ever seen. :P
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on October 15, 2008, 06:29:10 PM
I'd be interested to know whether or not you'll be able to create your character and make them a singer/guitarist like Hendrix. Certainly it would be a worthy option, instead of having two different characters (one for guitar and one for vocals) on screen with only one actual person playing the parts.
Other than that, I wonder how much different the Wii version will look from that. The footage was pretty nice, and certainly doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility for the Wii. That said however, certainly the graphics on the Wii won't look nearly as nice... especially for characters. That is, if GH3 is any indication.
Edit: Does anyone know if the new guitars will work with GH3? I know that it's been stated that the old guitars will work with World Tour, but nothing has ever been stated toward the other side. I'd hate to have four fake guitars sitting around just to play two games. I assume that there have been additions made to the bass' gameplay to also warrant the new guitar, right?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 15, 2008, 08:00:45 PM
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I'd be interested to know whether or not you'll be able to create your character and make them a singer/guitarist like Hendrix. Certainly it would be a worthy option, instead of having two different characters (one for guitar and one for vocals) on screen with only one actual person playing the parts.
That would be cool but I doubt they would think to do it. I do plan on using a mic stand to sing and play at the same time. Partially for the challenge and partially because out of my regular gang of four, one of my friends is a real wet blanket about this sort of thing ("Someone might see me putting my hair down for a change! How embarassing!"). The power trio format will likely be the only way we'll get to play through the whole game. I'm paying for the whole damn thing and yet he's the only one who isn't excited as f*ck about it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 15, 2008, 09:09:26 PM
I'd be interested to know whether or not you'll be able to create your character and make them a singer/guitarist like Hendrix. Certainly it would be a worthy option, instead of having two different characters (one for guitar and one for vocals) on screen with only one actual person playing the parts.
That would be cool but I doubt they would think to do it. I do plan on using a mic stand to sing and play at the same time. Partially for the challenge and partially because out of my regular gang of four, one of my friends is a real wet blanket about this sort of thing ("Someone might see me putting my hair down for a change! How embarassing!"). The power trio format will likely be the only way we'll get to play through the whole game. I'm paying for the whole damn thing and yet he's the only one who isn't excited as f*ck about it.
Agreed (about them probably not implementing a single guitar/vocalist character) and i'll be doing the same with the mic stand since i have one here being used as a hat rack lol.
As for the graphics, don't base them on GHIII Morari, if anything base them on on GH: Aerosmith. That game was a step up in the graphics and animation dept, so its a better representation of what GH:WT will be like.
I would assume the guitar is reverse compatible... obviously you cant use the touch strip but the buttons are no different then the GH3 version, so why not?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 15, 2008, 10:28:22 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjxsz-IXxJw
to anyone who thought bass was going to boring. my god.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 15, 2008, 10:39:35 PM
to anyone who thought bass was going to boring. my god.
First: Even without seeing the video, i'd like to say bass is very underrated...
Second: After watching the video... not the best song to show off the bass, but its the first i've seen that shows off the "open string" input, and thats nice.. though it might take getting used to now that i've trianed myself into knowing there arent any real open notes in gh... damn!
EDIT:
showing love for my homies on bass:
RHCP bass riff compilation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AdDIHl71Uo) mat freeman bass solo; for the love of Rancid! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR-CYfESOAk) Iron Maiden. Aces High. Nuff said (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mu8VWFJFpI) and one of my personal favorites, the very first song i learned to play on my bass way back when: Around the World by Red Hot Chili Peppers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axtO4DHgO8I) hehe.. one more to relive my days as a 16 year old... ahh the memories.. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D_IoNtLed4&feature=related)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on October 16, 2008, 02:07:36 PM
to anyone who thought bass was going to boring. my god.
I still don't quite get how bass is played. (Mostly because I really haven't cared enough to look into it.)
Also, EasyCure, that video shows how they handle the **** in B.Y.O.B. ... sadly they just cut the word out, which sounds rather awkward mid-scream. Oh well.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 16, 2008, 02:36:59 PM
The open string should be on guitar too...and that looks very, very easy (bass on BYOB). It's much more like playing the song for real. It would be harder without the open string.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: LuigiHann on October 16, 2008, 02:41:56 PM
Wow. I expected the open strums to be used sparingly, not all over the place like that. Should be interesting.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 16, 2008, 06:42:11 PM
to anyone who thought bass was going to boring. my god.
I still don't quite get how bass is played. (Mostly because I really haven't cared enough to look into it.)
Also, EasyCure, that video shows how they handle the **** in B.Y.O.B. ... sadly they just cut the word out, which sounds rather awkward mid-scream. Oh well.
The open string should be on guitar too...and that looks very, very easy (bass on BYOB). It's much more like playing the song for real. It would be harder without the open string.
i thought they use the open notes for guitar too.. and i dont think it'd make playing any easier, i think it'd make it harder especially on guitar.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 17, 2008, 12:37:41 AM
No way, it's just like chugging an open E string, and between notes/chords it lets you reposition your hand a lot easier. It does however, make it a lot more realistic, especially on BYOB. I really hope it is in the guitar too, though, but I'm almost certain it's not.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 17, 2008, 09:40:18 AM
When you put it that way it it sounsd easy, but i'm thinking tempo wise it could be harder since they're throwing an extra note at you. i wonder if they'll add that to hamer on/pull-offs
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on October 17, 2008, 11:47:25 AM
I'm not sure if I like the way the open note looks. I obviously haven't played the game yet, but from looking at the video the signifying note seems a little inconspicuous and easy to miss visually.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 17, 2008, 12:00:59 PM
The huge purple line that stretches from one side of the fretboard to the other is easy to miss!?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 17, 2008, 12:57:29 PM
The huge purple line that stretches from one side of the fretboard to the other is easy to miss!?
In the context of that video, yes. It doesn't stand out nearly as well as the notes themselves, and certainly seemed a tad difficult to gauge the quantity of when presented in long strings.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 17, 2008, 02:22:20 PM
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good news, Oasis fans! Their new album in '09 will be DLC for GHWT and a track pack will becoming on Nov. 6.
That's exciting except for the new album part. ;) I guess I'm not really an Oasis fan since I only like their first two years or so of material. But I would download Supersonic in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 17, 2008, 05:31:45 PM
It looks just like the orange line for the bass drum, only it'll be easier to hit accurately because you'll never have to hit another button (not including the strum bar) at the same time. It better work with hammer-ons and pull-offs, too, though they don't appear in songs nearly as much as they do with a guitar.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 17, 2008, 07:44:52 PM
There's an RHCP song in this game isnt there? At least we know that'll have some hammer-on/pull-offs ;)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 17, 2008, 08:49:45 PM
to anyone curious as to how the Rock Band drums will look on world tour.
Nice vid, but that doesn't really tell us much. I'm curious as to how the drums will work since there's one less pad.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 18, 2008, 01:47:29 PM
The 5th drum on the World Tour set is mapped to one of two pads on the Rock Band set, I can't remember which two, depending on the song in addition to its normal beats.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 18, 2008, 03:41:58 PM
to anyone curious as to how the Rock Band drums will look on world tour.
Nice vid, but that doesn't really tell us much. I'm curious as to how the drums will work since there's one less pad.
What the Hell are you talking about? There's only four buttons on the note chart in that video, because he's using the Rock Band drums. If you use the GH4 drums, there's 5 buttons on the note chart. The right symbol on GH4 is the "orange button" from the guitar controllers, and doesn't get used if you use the GH4 drums on RockBand 2.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: kraken613 on October 18, 2008, 10:48:01 PM
I was really going to get this game instead of Rock Band 2 but with the recent news on RB2 im going to have to wait for the reviews to see if one is really better than the other.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 19, 2008, 03:41:55 PM
i think it boils down to this:
Do you prefer a constant stream of DLC (which, from what i've heard, is the only really solid Pro RB has over GH)?
or
Do you prefer a creative outlet in making your OWN songs and sharing them via the GH community?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_Lindy on October 19, 2008, 03:48:07 PM
I don't know, since I have Rock Band, I tend to keep track of GH DLC, and I always see a constant stream coming out. If I could make any generalization about either one, I'd say that GH DLC tends towards more mainstream while RB DLC tends towards more underground. Of course, that's a massive blanket statement, as each game has a mix of both. But it seems like Harmonix prides itself on its "music nerdiness", and the RB track list reflects that to a certain degree.
I'm curious to see what Harmonix does in response to the GH music editor. I'm sure they'll go out of their way to one-up it in every way possible, and maybe even gear it more towards "serious" musicians.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 19, 2008, 03:50:50 PM
i base my statement on RB DLC only on fanboy comments i read everywhere, to be honest. Even GH fanboys, from what i've read, admit that GHIII DLC isn't as constant as RB, but i dont know that for sure.
All i know is my money is already going towards GH and i cant wait to create some custom tunes.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 19, 2008, 03:53:38 PM
Besides Death Magnetic, GH3's DLC as a whole has been absolute crap. You get a 3 song pack every now and then, and usually it's a mix up of 3 crappy songs.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 19, 2008, 04:09:29 PM
^ i rest my case lol
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 20, 2008, 03:00:42 PM
Guitar Hero gets my money because they made a better first impression with this Wii owner. But Rock Band 2 will likely get a disc-only purchase once I can confirm instrument compatibility. It's only a GH vs. RB in regards to the hardware because that's pricey. But aside from that they're just two games on the same console so why would I pick one over the other? I had both Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter II on the SNES so I can have Guitar Hero: World Tour and Rock Band 2 on the Wii.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 20, 2008, 06:20:31 PM
i think i read somewhere today that GH:WT instruments won't work on RB2...
i'll try to find it, but this is bad news. I dont know about you guys but i wouldnt want RB as a guitar only game (since it IS compatible with GH3's guitar).
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on October 20, 2008, 07:38:17 PM
Besides Death Magnetic, GH3's DLC as a whole has been absolute crap. You get a 3 song pack every now and then, and usually it's a mix up of 3 crappy songs.
I'm not sure how Death Magnetic doesn't fit into the "absolute crap" category. Maybe they should try to get Master of Puppets instead?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 20, 2008, 07:53:00 PM
Doesn't Rock Band use a standard USB mic? So I guess the Wii version would be guitar and vocals only if you buy World Tour.
I almost wish they didn't announce the compatibility with GHIII because now I'm second guessing my decision. It was easier when I just assumed nothing worked together and picked World Tour because I already had GHIII. But now what if Rock Band 2 is better? I COULD have got that instead, right?
Makes you wish Nintendo would step in and insist on compatibility to remove any problems but they probably consider these games competition for Wii Music. Not that this issue is Nintendo's fault but as the console maker they have the sort of pull needed to make this happen. I doubt the Xbox 360 compatibility happened by fluke with no feedback from MS.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 20, 2008, 11:55:35 PM
Besides Death Magnetic, GH3's DLC as a whole has been absolute crap. You get a 3 song pack every now and then, and usually it's a mix up of 3 crappy songs.
I'm not sure how Death Magnetic doesn't fit into the "absolute crap" category. Maybe they should try to get Master of Puppets instead?
Because it's the greatest fucking thing ever, that's how. If you want Master of Puppets, wait for GH: Metallica (early next year), they even play the title track during the trailer.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 21, 2008, 02:59:19 AM
Besides Death Magnetic, GH3's DLC as a whole has been absolute crap. You get a 3 song pack every now and then, and usually it's a mix up of 3 crappy songs.
I'm not sure how Death Magnetic doesn't fit into the "absolute crap" category. Maybe they should try to get Master of Puppets instead?
Maybe people have different opinions then you.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 21, 2008, 11:12:54 AM
So, this game comes out this coming Sunday (Oct. 26th) and I've yet to feel the hype.. I don't know if its just me or not though.
Is it weird that the (first wave of) Rock Band commercials got me more excited for GH:WT than the GH commercials?? The only tv ads for GH have been more for Gamestop if anything, since they're pushing the pre-order thing. That ad sucks and doesnt excite me about the game, it just makes me dislike Gamestop's ads even more.
Is anyone actually excited that the release is right around the corner?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 21, 2008, 11:21:56 AM
It's probably just you. Maybe there aren't enough emo songs on the track list for you. ;)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on October 21, 2008, 11:45:28 AM
I'd be way more excited if we got some sort of exhaustive list (time for a pre-release feature, NWR-peeps, hint-hint?) on what instruments work with what game (RB1, RB2, GHWT). I currently own RB1 for Wii (yes, I supported the jerks out of pure desperation... AND because I found it for $125 on Amazon :D ).
I've got a reservation down on GHWT, but I'd cancel it if I could just use my RB instruments.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 21, 2008, 12:06:48 PM
Quote
Is anyone actually excited that the release is right around the corner?
I am, but all this instrument compatibility stuff has messed with it a lot. I'm hoping some reviews pour in before Sunday so I don't go in cold. Though I'm also out of town from Wednesday to Friday so I'm pre-occupied with other things.
Hey, if the hype isn't there then I don't have to worry I didn't pre-order. ;)
Plus since this is a Nintendo forum there is more talk about Wii Music. It's turned into a Wii Music vs. Guitar Hero kind of thing so I don't feel the hype as much on these boards.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 21, 2008, 12:14:39 PM
It's probably just you. Maybe there aren't enough emo songs on the track list for you. ;)
damn you! good zing though, but replace 'emo' with 80's punk and your statement will be true
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 21, 2008, 12:36:09 PM
I'm hyped because it's coming. It's too bad I won't be able to afford it then. *sigh*
I think the lack of guitar hero ads is because you really don't have to market the Guitar Hero name anymore. It's kind of like how you rarely saw any Brawl tv ads.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 21, 2008, 01:13:35 PM
When i do feel a bit of hype, its all for wanting to experiment with the music creator. Playing the drum parts (trying Expert first) gets me a lil excited too, not so much the guitar/bass parts since i get a "been there done that" feel. I'll try vocals while playing guitar/bass parts to up the challenge but i doubt i'll do vocals only when playing this game solo.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on October 21, 2008, 03:53:17 PM
Besides Death Magnetic, GH3's DLC as a whole has been absolute crap. You get a 3 song pack every now and then, and usually it's a mix up of 3 crappy songs.
I'm not sure how Death Magnetic doesn't fit into the "absolute crap" category. Maybe they should try to get Master of Puppets instead?
Maybe people have different opinions then you.
That very true. Some people just have poorly thought out opinions. :P
It's really too bad that Activision is going to waste all of the good Metallica songs on a makeshift expansion pack. What's the point in having DLC when these abominable band-centric games keep coming? Rock Band 2 has Battery. :(
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 21, 2008, 08:45:51 PM
How is that a waste? It'll probably a much better deal that buying a ****-ton of DLC. You could easily have a Metallica GH game with 40 good songs on it, and you'd probably grow to appreciate the entire disc after playing through it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on October 21, 2008, 08:54:55 PM
It's a waste because it is nothing more than new songs. The music game genre does not lend itself well to sequels, especially at this point where Guitar Hero has the added instruments. If I could upload the songs into my main game (ala Rock Band) that would be fine, it'd work as the expansion pack that it should be. As is, switching discs is inconvenient at best. Certainly a much smaller set list with no added features isn't deserving of a full retail price.
Besides, I'd rather not have to play most of the stuff off of Load/ReLoad and would rather forget that St. Anger ever existed at all.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 21, 2008, 11:43:53 PM
before bed, I have a fresh batch of rumors for you fellas
First off; GNR Track Pack Guns N' Roses - Paradise City Guns N' Roses - Nightrain Guns N' Roses - Civil War Guns N' Roses - Mama Kin
Van Halen Track Pack Van Halen - Ain't Talkin' Bout Love Van Halen - Panama Van Halen - Romeo Delight Van Halen - Unchained
Airbourne Track Pack: Airbourne - Runnin' Wild Airbourne - Stand Up For Rock And Roll Airbourne - Blackjack Airbourne - Diamond In The Rough
source: http://forums.xbox.com/22862370/ShowPost.aspx not stating it's true, but who the hell knows?
Next: Rumored artist (DLC): Bon Jovi, Black Sabbath, Elvis Presley, Cold Play, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Marilyn Manson, Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers.
source: http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f365/thit_pictures/IMG_3298.jpg I trust this, it looks pretty legit to me.
Next Bunch of Random stuff: Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song
Three of the following Muse songs: Map of the Problematique (HAARP) Invincible (HAARP) Thoughts of a Dying Athiest Bliss
Mr. Bungle - My Ass Is On Fire Cynic - Sentiment something by The Dismemberment Plan
Indie Rock three pack Rilo Kiley - The Execution of All Things The Fratellis - My Friend John Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor
source: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/guitarheroiv/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-45945731&pid=944201 Now before you call automatic BS on this one because of Zeppelin, the fellow who leaked this info is said to be a poster called Fecal Trucker. He has a good track record, he posted both of the correct GHWT and GH3 setlist. But remember, salt.
Also something about a Dream Theater album has been spoken of, but I can't find the original link.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 22, 2008, 01:13:54 AM
Fecal Trucker, while having a disgusting nickname, generally is dead-on with this stuff.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: LuigiHann on October 22, 2008, 01:36:06 AM
It'll be cool if some of this is true, and Elvis Presley and Led Zeppelin songs will finally be available in rhythm games... hopefully neither is GH-exclusive.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 22, 2008, 03:07:09 AM
Looks like I'll have the scrilla to buy the whole thing on release day or soon after.
I got an idea - I know you could use usb drumkits on Drummania on PS2. I wonder if the 360 or PS3 kit would be compatible?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 22, 2008, 03:04:58 PM
I think there are instances in Rock Band where they've added a bass part to a song that didn't have one.
Yeah, I'm almost 100% sure that is there is no bass part to Capital G and they just mapped it for some of the keyboards.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: MaleficentOgre on October 24, 2008, 05:45:12 PM
I'm positive they add bass parts to certain songs that don't have them because 95% of people playing the game won't know the difference. As long as it sounds decent the majority of people just won't care.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 24, 2008, 05:54:34 PM
I'm positive they add bass parts to certain songs that don't have them because 95% of people playing the game won't know the difference. As long as it sounds decent the majority of people just won't care.
I love your user name. Also, welcome back to the forums! It seems you've been gone for quite some time.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 24, 2008, 06:41:53 PM
I got this for my brother on Wii, but he's working so I'm gonna play around with it for a little bit.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 24, 2008, 06:43:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_dv-oPZTno
bwahahaahha. Best celeb exploitation commercial ever.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 24, 2008, 06:59:26 PM
http://wii.ign.com/articles/923/923687p1.html
list of DLC for the wii this month and some of the stuff next month. Nice to see we're up to par with everyone else.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: LuigiHann on October 24, 2008, 08:10:12 PM
Why is Limozeen's name there? Is there something I should know about?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 24, 2008, 10:46:03 PM
Almost up to par - 360 and PS3 have the full Death Magnetic album, Wii only has Cyanide, My Apocalypse, and Broken, Beaten & Scarred. The good news, however, is those songs are fucking awesome. I played the Wii version a little, and it's a definite improvement over GH3. The graphics are improved a lot (as is the sound!), though Ozzy and Zakk Wylde look like they were made with the character creator. Mii Freestyle mode is pretty awesome, though I only played the guitar on it. I'll try the drums in a little bit. I have to give the edge to the 360 version though, because the Wii version stutters at 30FPS (at best), even though graphics don't really matter in GH/RB games, it can be annoying when you're a spectator.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 24, 2008, 11:07:17 PM
yeah, the animations on Ozzy's mouth really bothers me. Hendrix's and Sting's models look absolutely fantastic, though. I'm happy to hear good stuff on this.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 25, 2008, 12:30:45 AM
Ozzy and Zakk look fine in the 360 version, they just look terrible on the Wii (and PS2 I assume)...time to go try out drum Mii Freestyle.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 25, 2008, 12:38:10 PM
bwahahaahha. Best celeb exploitation commercial ever.
lol thats freakin awesome. i almost didnt catch Tony Hawk coming in on his skateboard at the start.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 25, 2008, 04:37:22 PM
I wonder if I can pick it up at midnight at Walmart something
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 25, 2008, 05:07:23 PM
Probably. I gave the game to my brother before I ever tried out drum Mii Freestyle, guess I'll try it next time I go to my mom's house. I hate to say it though, but aside from a few absolute killer tracks (Crazy Train, Mr. Crowley, Hot for Teacher...all the Metallica stuff), the setlist is pretty crappy.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 25, 2008, 08:22:05 PM
Broaden your musical taste beyond metal and it might not be so crappy?
I don't want that to sound like an attack on you, but looking at the set list as is (no DLC) i can see a lot of songs that i'll enjoy playing across all instruments.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 25, 2008, 10:32:59 PM
Van Halen isn't metal. There's other great stuff like Beautiful Disaster, Purple Haze, The Wind Cries Mary, Stillborn, and a few others, but then there's boring stuff like Up Around the Bend (terrible choice for a CCR song), No Sleep Till Brooklyn, Shiver, Freak on a Leash, and everything by Tool. It seems like they were trying to make up for the metal fest that was GH3, and rip off half of the Rock Band 2 setlist at the same time, when you look at the full list.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 25, 2008, 11:07:13 PM
The metal fest wasn't really fun to me GH3. I like metallica, but One is a chore to play. So is reign in blood. The very large classic rock selection is win in my book. Sure there's some modern stuff i'm not going to dig, but it's a helluva lot better than the nearly 1/4 of metal selection that RB2 has. And I don't give a crap if it's easier. fun>frustration.
Besides, the announced DLC is giving a big boost to the already strong set list.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 25, 2008, 11:56:34 PM
The metal fest wasn't really fun to me GH3. I like metallica, but One is a chore to play. So is reign in blood. The very large classic rock selection is win in my book. Sure there's some modern stuff i'm not going to dig, but it's a helluva lot better than the nearly 1/4 of metal selection that RB2 has. And I don't give a crap if it's easier. fun>frustration.
Besides, the announced DLC is giving a big boost to the already strong set list.
ditto, cept there there are some more modern bands i wouldnt mind playing to (ie some more Bloc Party dammit!)
i still think its funny that even though i enjoy some of the metal selection in GH3, they were all annoying to play (much easier AND fun on a real guitar) and the only one i did really enjoy was the Tenacious D song which (to me anyway) is a satire on the genre..
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 25, 2008, 11:56:45 PM
If you can use the "slider" from the GHWT guitar on GH3 pull-offs and hammer-ons, then I think I'll finally beat Mosh 1 on Raining Blood again (Reign in Blood is the album) - I passed it once and then my hand slipped and I failed.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 25, 2008, 11:57:47 PM
The Metal (Tenacious D) is awesome. I always play it when I see demos at Best Buy, usually setting the high score for the day.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 26, 2008, 12:04:47 AM
sh*t I always get the name and the album title mixed confused.
I can't wait to see what else they have instore in terms of DLC, it's already pretty solid.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 26, 2008, 06:00:04 AM
I've been playin' it for a few hours. Initial impressions are favorable (360 ver)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: shammack on October 26, 2008, 10:09:48 AM
I totally don't understand how star power works now. I seem to have it almost constantly, and I can use it and then immediately use it again when it runs out. Weird.
Also, the Mii freestyle mode is surprisingly fun.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 26, 2008, 10:25:18 AM
Yeah, they definately toned down the difficulty level. You can now get star power during star power. wtferz.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: shammack on October 26, 2008, 10:44:20 AM
Just did some research... apparently it now works differently in multiplayer: everybody shares the same pool of star power, but when you activate it, instead of just draining it until you run out, it uses up one bulb and stops. That only affects your instrument's multiplier, but you can multiply the full band's multiplier by having multiple people activate at the same time. But in single-player it works the same as the previous games (except you can get star power during star power).
Also, it seems that you do need a Wii remote just for the vocals, which is really lame and annoying.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 26, 2008, 11:25:24 AM
You need one in Rock Band also, just like you need a controller for the other versions of the game, how else would you select your difficulty...or your song?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 26, 2008, 11:26:05 AM
Also, you can keep collecting Star Power, and extend it, just like in Rock Band, now.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 26, 2008, 12:12:38 PM
i just had a serious WTF moment when i saw my band bundled game comes with a coupon for KFC...
haha the games intro is priceless with that Kenny G wannabe.
heres my friend code, will add to sig:
0259 3485 2138
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: shammack on October 26, 2008, 01:15:25 PM
You need one in Rock Band also, just like you need a controller for the other versions of the game, how else would you select your difficulty...or your song?
Yeah, but in Rock Band, the other instruments don't depend on Wiimotes, so one is all you need. I only have two Wiimotes, so if I want to play with a full band, I have to pay another $80 in addition to what I already spent on the game.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 26, 2008, 05:26:13 PM
Yeah, that is actually ridiculous, however the wireless controllers are nice. They should be a lot cheaper on Wii.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 26, 2008, 06:35:06 PM
I'm having an issue with the hihat pad not being sensitive enough. Like you really need to bang on it. Any one having a similar issue?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: that Baby guy on October 26, 2008, 07:58:12 PM
From what I've read, the game's drums have sensitivity settings that can be adjusted and updated to their firmware. For the PS3 and 360 versions, the drums will be able to connect to a program Activision is going to release soon on their website. For the Wii version, I haven't heard anything.
Makes me glad I just bought the game, and didn't go for the full-size bundle right now.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 26, 2008, 08:06:13 PM
I'm having an issue with the hihat pad not being sensitive enough. Like you really need to bang on it. Any one having a similar issue?
yes actually. i only played around with the game for an hour so but i did feel like i needed to pound the **** out of the yellow and orange pads sometimes the bass pedal even seemed unresponsive...
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: nickmitch on October 26, 2008, 09:05:44 PM
I'm still trying to decide if it's worth trading in one of my guitars and buying the band kit or just getting the game and a mic and just waiting for the drums. Right now, I only have 2 Wiimotes, so that could be problematic.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 26, 2008, 09:08:49 PM
do you have anyone that could bring over wiimotes to complete the band set?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: shammack on October 26, 2008, 09:24:40 PM
I'm having an issue with the hihat pad not being sensitive enough. Like you really need to bang on it. Any one having a similar issue?
I've only played a couple of songs on drums so far, but I haven't had that issue. I have had trouble with the "accent" notes that you can hit harder to get extra points, though. I don't think I've been able to do that successfully once, or if I did, there wasn't any indication of it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 26, 2008, 09:47:25 PM
And now the Wii review is on IGN, and it's (according to them) better than the PS3/360 version. It got a 7.9 on the other 2 systems, and an 8.8 on the Wii. When comparing game to game, I still think the 360 version is better, but when you compare the game to the other options on the respective systems, I completely agree with the scoring.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 26, 2008, 10:48:16 PM
lol. Talk about misleading.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 26, 2008, 11:13:44 PM
And now the Wii review is on IGN, and it's (according to them) better than the PS3/360 version. It got a 7.9 on the other 2 systems, and an 8.8 on the Wii. When comparing game to game, I still think the 360 version is better, but when you compare the game to the other options on the respective systems, I completely agree with the scoring.
Why is the 360 version better?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 27, 2008, 12:48:20 AM
Little things like the framerate, and the fact that it doesn't need friend codes, or 4 Wiimotes. If you add in the extra Wiimotes needed for multiplayer, the "full" Wii version costs about $120 more than the others.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Pale on October 27, 2008, 09:31:58 AM
Microphone doesn't need a Wii Remote does it?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 27, 2008, 09:40:47 AM
Technical issues like the drums is exactly why I'm waiting for about a month or two before i purchase.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 27, 2008, 11:10:01 AM
I think the drum issue i was having wasnt an issue at all.
one of my speakers isnt working properly so when i unplugged it and played the sound thru the tv (boo, mono sucks!) i was able to hear my drum hits w/o pounding on them.
For some reason i thought that hitting the pads/cymbals at any time produces an on screen indication that something was hit (like when you hold down a fret, the fret on screen shows its held) but i realized you'll only see any on screen indication when you hit a pad/cymbal in time with a jeweled note. So even though i thought i had to pound away to get a response, it turns out i just couldnt hear the hits due to a bad speaker and no on screen indicator that something was hit. I tested it in practice mode, where you can turn down the guitar/bass/vocals and only hear the bass track as you play it (notes or freestyle)
I'm not sure if this is what SUPER was describing though, his post was a little vague.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Pale on October 27, 2008, 12:11:45 PM
When doing the drum training.... I had to hit the left cymbal 4 times... I did so... and each of the 4 hits registered, but I only heard one....
This, combine with what you said, makes me worried that they botched the stereo/surround sound again....
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 27, 2008, 12:55:47 PM
I wouldnt jump to that conclusion, i've been having trouble with my speakers for a while now. They're cheap little ones my ex got me to plug my mp3 player in to, but decided to use with my wii so i could get stereo sound since my TV is mono. Made playing RE4 a more awesome experience than if i didnt have them, but they've been messed up for awhile.. the cables slightly worn so sound cuts in and out if moved even slightly.
By the way, anyone with the wii version wanna play online later?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on October 27, 2008, 01:30:51 PM
To clarify, the issue I was having was with the pad registering a hit at all, not the volume of the instrument playback. I've seen a few posts on the GH and gamefaqs forums about the same issue (and also a lot of posts about worse issues and having no issues at all).
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 27, 2008, 02:19:02 PM
thats what i thought you meant Ty, and i thought i had the same issue but i remembered what happened and clarified it as being a sound issue. The only time a hit wouldnt register for me was when i'd have to hit the 'cymbol' and the 'snare' at the same time (red + yellow) and with practice i realized my timing was off.
I practiced on Everlong, where theres alot of yellow notes and a few reds you're supposed to hit at once. The yellows would show as being hit but the reds wouldnt, and because i couldnt hear the drum hit i assumed it wasnt responding. Yet when i'd only hit the red notes, it would visually show i made contact. Turns out my timing just sucked trying to hit red WITH the yellow.
I could swear that my limited time behind a real drum set was easier :(
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 27, 2008, 03:10:15 PM
Everlong would be a lot easier to play (for the majority of the population...known as right-handed people) if they substituted the green blue button for the snare on that song. I like it better in Rock Band because they make red the cymbal, and yellow the snare. Oh well...I don't even have the GHWT drums yet. I think I'll try to sell my RockBand instruments to my brother and buy the full band game...and then sell him the game too, since I already have just the game. My friend has the drums and said they work pretty well, it's probably hit or miss with the issues (literally and figuratively)some are having.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on October 27, 2008, 06:16:25 PM
Everlong would be a lot easier to play (for the majority of the population...known as right-handed people) if they substituted the green blue button for the snare on that song. I like it better in Rock Band because they make red the cymbal, and yellow the snare. Oh well...I don't even have the GHWT drums yet. I think I'll try to sell my RockBand instruments to my brother and buy the full band game...and then sell him the game too, since I already have just the game. My friend has the drums and said they work pretty well, it's probably hit or miss with the issues (literally and figuratively)some are having.
You may want to hold off on the GHWT instruments because people are having issues amongst all platforms. With the guitar people are having issues with the slider, strum bar. With the drums people are having issues with some of the drum pads on the main body, cymbals, and even some of the band bundle kits have the cymbals missing!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 27, 2008, 06:45:42 PM
Everlong would be a lot easier to play (for the majority of the population...known as right-handed people) if they substituted the green blue button for the snare on that song. I like it better in Rock Band because they make red the cymbal, and yellow the snare. Oh well...I don't even have the GHWT drums yet. I think I'll try to sell my RockBand instruments to my brother and buy the full band game...and then sell him the game too, since I already have just the game. My friend has the drums and said they work pretty well, it's probably hit or miss with the issues (literally and figuratively)some are having.
well i taught my self how to play the intro of Everlong on a real set at a friends house, and the hi-hat he had was set up similar it is to this set; the hi-hat left and over the snare, so playing it that way was natural. I cant imagine having to hit the blue or green drum pads instead of the red.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 27, 2008, 10:19:16 PM
tried out the drums today on easy, the drums work fine now that i have my speakers working. everything registers fine wh enever hitting the notes.
good thing too, this thread started making me nervous.
Has anyone made a custom track yet?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 28, 2008, 12:19:41 AM
So am I the only person here who couldn't find it. Damn thing sold out on Sunday morning while I was at church! They have the Xbox 360 version but NOT the Wii one, which I guess makes sense.
Something I failed to take into account is that I live in Abbotsford now while for years I lived in Langley which has a much better selection of stores. I tried to go around town and hit all the likely stores but there's hardly anywhere to go! D'oh! Meanwhile this morning Langley's Best Buy had them according to their site. Arrrgh!
My hope is Superstore which is where I got my Wii. No one thinks to ever go there and it's less than five minutes from my house. They didn't get any of the bundles yet, just the game. So I'm hoping they'll get them in soon. It's funny because the guy who works there wants the game as well. He saw me today and was just as frustrated as I was.
What sucks if I have this week off of work. I didn't time my vacation for Guitar Hero - it's just a fluke - but I was hoping to play it while I had all this free time. With my luck I won't find until Sunday.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 28, 2008, 12:40:28 AM
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: MaleficentOgre on October 28, 2008, 07:41:43 AM
I haven't had any problems with my drums or guitar as of yet. I am having all kinds of fun. I also haven't noticed any framerate drops or anything. I think the drum layout for this is a trillion times better than the layout of rock band. Just having the raised cymbals makes it more fun. It's not so much about difficulty, it's more about being able to play it more naturally. In rock band the drums change their notes at times depending on what it needs to be, not that big a deal overall but I like this system much more. Also, the easy note charting on drums is awesome. Nothing is worse than easy charting that puts you to sleep. Once you get past the first group of sets you start to feel more active.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 28, 2008, 11:41:42 AM
So am I the only person here who couldn't find it. Damn thing sold out on Sunday morning while I was at church! They have the Xbox 360 version but NOT the Wii one, which I guess makes sense.
I forgot to look for it Sunday, and I didn't get to look around until after 7 yesterday. I could find the game, but not the full kit, but I didn't check many places before giving up. I have a feeling this is going to be the thing people line up outside stores in the cold for this winter.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 28, 2008, 12:01:46 PM
No offense GP but your views are bias, as your myspace page proves ;)
Seriously though, you shoulda prepordered Ian, or just had a better plan! If you seriously want the game, wake up early and get to a store @ opening or something, if not.. well, i wish ya luck cuz you're missin out on some fun.
I played more last night (2 days of gaming in a row, new record!) and it just gets more and more fun. I tried my hand at guitar and vocals... lol i failed horribly. I couldnt concentrate on both dammit. Maybe i should of tried vocals on easy or something but i doubt it would help; I always had a problem singing and keeping a rythm on my guitar. Doing both in GH is just re-learning everything since i cant strum or fret as naturaly.
Oh and i'd just like to confirm, still no problems with my instruments.
I went thru the tuturials for the music maker but didnt mess around with it, it started getting a lil too late for me. I plan on messing around a lil more tonight and definately composing something this weekend, most likey sunday. I'll find a way to share it (if its good enough) with the lot of you, even if i have to put up a losery youtube video.
Oh i'd also like to mention that playing online was a breeze. I found a random match very fast and luckily the guy i was up against had similar taste in music so i was familiar with the songs he picked. Needless to say, we were pretty evenly matched so it was some tense match-ups trying to stay in the lead and squeeze every point out of those notes. Awesome fun! I was never able to find a random opponent on GH3 as easily, so i can definately say its an improvement.. especially since you can log into WFC at the start of the game and stay on no matter what you do in the game.
I'm really happy with this purchase minus the KFC and Coca Cola product placement....
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on October 28, 2008, 12:15:03 PM
If you guys are having issues with the cymbals there is actually an easy fix for the sensitivity all you need is some masking tape and a phillips head screw driver.
Here's the video to how to fix it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhF5noVUBN8)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on October 28, 2008, 12:20:58 PM
I have it sitting in my apartment, unopened.
I'm amazed that I can't find anywhere whether the RB1 drums (for Wii) are compatible. You'd think someone, somewhere would've tried it by now...
It'll stay unopened until I find out whether the RB1 Wii drums are compatible or not. :(
I have half a mind to go and rent GHWT and try it out that way myself... But I think the Internet should have the answer for me if I just look for it in the right spot...
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on October 28, 2008, 01:08:51 PM
Pre-ordering is for suckers who want to pay higher prices at Gamestop/EB. I checked with EB and they haven't even filled their pre-orders yet so a hell lot of good that would have done.
Honestly though, aside from getting a console itself at launch, I've never HAD to pre-order before. I can always just waltz in and get the game. Or at least I could before I moved to "we only have three stores that carry videogames" Abbotsford.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 28, 2008, 01:33:26 PM
Pre-ordering is for suckers who want to pay higher prices at Gamestop/EB. I checked with EB and they haven't even filled their pre-orders yet so a hell lot of good that would have done.
Honestly though, aside from getting a console itself at launch, I've never HAD to pre-order before. I can always just waltz in and get the game. Or at least I could before I moved to "we only have three stores that carry videogames" Abbotsford.
Henc why you skip church, find the game, go home, rock out with your c-ck out and impregnate women merely by dancing to rock n roll tunes with them, and whatever else is inherently evil.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on October 28, 2008, 02:08:08 PM
Pre-ordering is for suckers who want to pay higher prices at Gamestop/EB. I checked with EB and they haven't even filled their pre-orders yet so a hell lot of good that would have done.
Honestly though, aside from getting a console itself at launch, I've never HAD to pre-order before. I can always just waltz in and get the game. Or at least I could before I moved to "we only have three stores that carry videogames" Abbotsford.
Why do people still preorder from brick and mortar gamestop, they intentionally choke supplies to the bare minimum. Just preorder from online stores like amazon or hell gamestop.com, you don't need to put down a deposit and you don't have to waste gas finding out that the store didn't fill your preorder or going to 10 different stores trying to hunt down a copy.
From my experience if I was forced to preorder at a brick and mortar store I'd go to a bigger store like toys r us or bestbuy where they usually get a lot of copies of stuff instead of just like 1 - 10 copies.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 28, 2008, 02:11:01 PM
Pre-ordering is for suckers who want to pay higher prices at Gamestop/EB. I checked with EB and they haven't even filled their pre-orders yet so a hell lot of good that would have done.
Honestly though, aside from getting a console itself at launch, I've never HAD to pre-order before. I can always just waltz in and get the game. Or at least I could before I moved to "we only have three stores that carry videogames" Abbotsford.
Why do people still preorder from brick and mortar gamestop, they intentionally choke supplies to the bare minimum. Just preorder from online stores like amazon or hell gamestop.com, you don't need to put down a deposit and you don't have to waste gas finding out that the store didn't fill your preorder or going to 10 different stores trying to hunt down a copy.
From my experience if I was forced to preorder at a brick and mortar store I'd go to a bigger store like toys r us or bestbuy where they usually get a lot of copies of stuff instead of just like 1 - 10 copies.
Shipping costs can be quite high and places like Amazon charge sales tax on top of that. Not to mention the delay in shipping.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on October 28, 2008, 02:26:00 PM
doesn't amazon give you free shipping if your order is over 30 bucks? that's what happened last time when I order the first season of Kenshin.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 28, 2008, 02:27:31 PM
Why do people still preorder from brick and mortar gamestop, they intentionally choke supplies to the bare minimum. Just preorder from online stores like amazon or hell gamestop.com, you don't need to put down a deposit and you don't have to waste gas finding out that the store didn't fill your preorder or going to 10 different stores trying to hunt down a copy.
From my experience if I was forced to preorder at a brick and mortar store I'd go to a bigger store like toys r us or bestbuy where they usually get a lot of copies of stuff instead of just like 1 - 10 copies.
You realize that neither of these would have helped Ian in this case, right? A preorder from Amazon wouldn't have been delivered yet, and Ian said he went to all the stores in his town and they're sold out everywhere.
Shipping costs can be quite high and places like Amazon charge sales tax on top of that. Not to mention the delay in shipping.
Amazon's shipping is free in most cases (if you're willing to wait a week or two for delivery) and they don't charge sales tax for most states. However, since Ian lives in Canada it's all a moot point.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: LuigiHann on October 28, 2008, 03:06:30 PM
If all the local stores are sold out, a preorder from Amazon would probably get to Ian sooner than the local stores will get restocked, eh?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 28, 2008, 03:07:58 PM
Shipping costs can be quite high and places like Amazon charge sales tax on top of that. Not to mention the delay in shipping.
Amazon's shipping is free in most cases (if you're willing to wait a week or two for delivery) and they don't charge sales tax for most states. However, since Ian lives in Canada it's all a moot point.
Amazon.ca gives us free shipping.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 28, 2008, 08:18:59 PM
Shipping costs can be quite high and places like Amazon charge sales tax on top of that. Not to mention the delay in shipping.
Like you don't have to pay sales tax in a brick and mortar store, anyway.
Yeah but I don't need to pay shipping costs AND I can pick it up on launch day. So there is no reason to order it on Amazon unless their price is less than Gamestop and my opportunity cost in regards to when I want the item is matched.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on October 28, 2008, 08:57:25 PM
Pre-ordering is for suckers who want to pay higher prices at Gamestop/EB. I checked with EB and they haven't even filled their pre-orders yet so a hell lot of good that would have done.
Honestly though, aside from getting a console itself at launch, I've never HAD to pre-order before. I can always just waltz in and get the game. Or at least I could before I moved to "we only have three stores that carry videogames" Abbotsford.
Why do people still preorder from brick and mortar gamestop, they intentionally choke supplies to the bare minimum. Just preorder from online stores like amazon or hell gamestop.com, you don't need to put down a deposit and you don't have to waste gas finding out that the store didn't fill your preorder or going to 10 different stores trying to hunt down a copy.
From my experience if I was forced to preorder at a brick and mortar store I'd go to a bigger store like toys r us or bestbuy where they usually get a lot of copies of stuff instead of just like 1 - 10 copies.
Shipping costs can be quite high and places like Amazon charge sales tax on top of that. Not to mention the delay in shipping.
In the US amazon doesn't charge shipping if you do their free shipping thing on order above 25.00 (or free 2 day shipping if you have prime) and the majority of states in the US amazon does not charge tax.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Pale on October 29, 2008, 10:26:11 AM
So am I correct in assuming that in order to download songs in this game you have to first put them on your Wii memory and then copy them to SD?
Hah, so THIS is why Nintendo's "solution" was announced.... So FREAKING STUPID. Apparently if you are into GH DLC, you have to always have 200 blocks free on your internal memory.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 29, 2008, 12:52:56 PM
I scored the full band kit yesterday and immediately busted out the drums to see if there were any problems, and I appear to have avoided any issues there. Unfortunately, the freaking guitar doesn't work. All of the controls on the neck stopped working partway into the first song, and they haven't worked since.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on October 29, 2008, 03:31:55 PM
So am I correct in assuming that in order to download songs in this game you have to first put them on your Wii memory and then copy them to SD?
Hah, so THIS is why Nintendo's "solution" was announced.... So FREAKING STUPID. Apparently if you are into GH DLC, you have to always have 200 blocks free on your internal memory.
I think that if there isn't enough blocks free, the game checks if theres a SD card and then downloads it there. From what I read part of the GHWT save on the Wii system memory is cache for loading up songs more seamlessly.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Pale on October 29, 2008, 04:02:41 PM
I tried to download a song with an SD card full of space, and it said that there wasn't enough space on the Wii System Memory.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on October 29, 2008, 04:38:05 PM
It's a great solution, really. It merely needs to be implemented throughout so that Virtual Console and WiiWare games can also been loaded off of an SD card and into the Wii's cache. Keeping the Wii's memory free of clutter would be no problem if this solution could be used for everything. It'd be even less of a problem if Nintendo would implement SDHC.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: MaleficentOgre on October 29, 2008, 07:20:12 PM
This is as much fun as I've had with a game in quite some time. You need to move some stuff off of your wii to make a certain amount of space. Then you can download stuff. Even with an empty card.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 29, 2008, 08:11:53 PM
Download Electro Rock, I haven't played it yet, but I watched a video on YouTube, it's fucking amazing. I guess you really can do awesome **** with the song creator.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 30, 2008, 12:13:01 AM
For those that are having trouble with the drums Here (http://gonintendo.com/?p=61122) is a solution
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on October 30, 2008, 08:35:03 AM
Download Electro Rock, I haven't played it yet, but I watched a video on YouTube, it's fucking amazing. I guess you really can do awesome **** with the song creator.
can you post to said youtube video? if its as good as you say i'll definately give it a download this weekend when i have time to play.. and when i'm not making awesome **** of my own ;)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: blackfootsteps on October 30, 2008, 11:02:50 AM
Download Electro Rock, I haven't played it yet, but I watched a video on YouTube, it's fucking amazing. I guess you really can do awesome **** with the song creator.
can you post to said youtube video? if its as good as you say i'll definately give it a download this weekend when i have time to play.. and when i'm not making awesome **** of my own ;)
Isn't that a Neversoft made song? It has vocals.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 30, 2008, 11:17:51 AM
boo double standards!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 30, 2008, 03:25:19 PM
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on October 30, 2008, 04:10:31 PM
Two questions about the song creator.
1. Can you put your custom track on an SD card, upload it to the Internet and have someone else download it and play it on their system? It would be a great way to trade copyrighted music.
2. Are custom songs cross-compatible across systems (i.e. can you play a song on Wii that was created on 360)?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 30, 2008, 04:29:56 PM
Any confirmation on the best version gameplay wise (I don't care about the visuals or the ease of downloadable content)?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: ShyGuy on October 30, 2008, 04:33:00 PM
Silly GP, all your Guitar Hero questions were answered in podcast 120!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 30, 2008, 04:38:11 PM
1. Can you put your custom track on an SD card, upload it to the Internet and have someone else download it and play it on their system? It would be a great way to trade copyrighted music.
2. Are custom songs cross-compatible across systems (i.e. can you play a song on Wii that was created on 360)?
I believe the answer is yes to all questions. You can upload your songs, and I'm pretty sure you can download them no matter which system you use, since you're not actually downloading the music (just the note layouts), it just plays it from your system's memory.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on October 30, 2008, 04:40:54 PM
Silly GP, all your Guitar Hero questions were answered in podcast 120!
Actually, they weren't. ;)
If you have no interest in the visuals or DLC, I'd say the Wii version is the way to go. It has the unique feedback in the guitars (rumble, sound) and the exclusive Mii Freestyle Mode. The only reason you'd want to pick up a different version would be if you had certain friends you wanted to play with online who had another version or if you really care about hooking up a midi player to your drums (which isn't supported in the Wii version AFAIK).
Also, thanks for the info Brandogg!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 30, 2008, 04:41:42 PM
There are no lyrics in the tracks (audio or text), but there is a "keyboard track" which can be played by the singer. Many user-created tracks have one. It's fun to sing the Zelda theme.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: shammack on October 30, 2008, 07:46:32 PM
Download Electro Rock, I haven't played it yet, but I watched a video on YouTube, it's fucking amazing. I guess you really can do awesome **** with the song creator.
can you post to said youtube video? if its as good as you say i'll definately give it a download this weekend when i have time to play.. and when i'm not making awesome **** of my own ;)
Isn't that a Neversoft made song? It has vocals.
I'm pretty sure Electro Rock is a real song, not made with the song creator at all.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on October 30, 2008, 10:03:13 PM
[...] if you really care about hooking up a midi player to your drums (which isn't supported in the Wii version AFAIK).
What then, is the MIDI port on the drum set for?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on October 31, 2008, 01:39:36 AM
Yeah, my bad, Electro Rock wasn't made in the song creator. The "guitar" sounds like it was, and it's part of the Neversoft track pack (which includes other songs made in the song creator), so I assumed it was from teh song creator as well. Sorry about that, but it doesn't change the fact that it's awesome.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on October 31, 2008, 09:35:34 AM
There are no lyrics in the tracks (audio or text), but there is a "keyboard track" which can be played by the singer. Many user-created tracks have one. It's fun to sing the Zelda theme.
Hooray! (not for lack of vocals in the song creator, which i understand, but hooray for no double standards)
"Link.. he come to town, he come to save.. the princess zelda!"
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: shammack on November 01, 2008, 09:57:17 AM
We need a friend code topic for this game. EasyCure, I'm adding you... mine is 3051 0764 2053 (band name: Labrynth of Zeux). (yes, I know that's not how you spell labyrinth. It makes it more "metal")
Oh, and here a couple of other differences in the Wii version: on Wii, the slider notes are not connected by a purple line (they're just translucent and sort of purpleish), and apparently it's missing the option to "create your own gig" in career mode (so if you want to play songs other than the predefined gigs in career mode, you have to do it one at a time. But you can still make a setlist of up to 6 songs in quickplay).
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on November 01, 2008, 10:19:36 AM
The slider is hard to use when only specified by slightly translucent gems. I do believe that the character creator was severely stripped of features in the Wii version as well.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: MaleficentOgre on November 01, 2008, 10:24:36 AM
I've been doing pretty well with the slider. I really like being able to use that touchy thing as the strummer.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 01, 2008, 10:29:30 AM
The slider makes it almost too easy to play the parts that use it. It doesn't even matter if you hit the extra notes in between where you should be hitting. The drums are awesome though, the only thing that sucks about them is the kick pedal. It slides all over the place, and it has too little range of motion. Oh well, I velcro it to a small door mat and stomp away and get it most of the time.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 01, 2008, 06:50:48 PM
shammack i'll send you a pm when i add you, i'm noy home at the moment.
brandogg thats igood idea with the kick pedal, i'll have to do something similar.. i have tiled floors so maybe i'll cut out one of those grip matts that go in the shower lol
Morari, what do you think is missing from the Wii versions character creator?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 01, 2008, 07:54:13 PM
I thought the biggest complaint about the GH drum set is that the stand not very stable. Not counting the defective hardware issues.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 02, 2008, 02:40:19 PM
No way dude, the stand istself is pretty rock-solid. It stays completely in place, whereas the Rock Band (and RB2) set will slide all over your floor.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on November 02, 2008, 02:43:37 PM
Morari, what do you think is missing from the Wii versions character creator?
From watching a few videos that demonstrate the character editor (presumably on other consoles), it doesn't seem as though Wii owners can do much outside of adjusting the width of the head and eye color. Their are nose adjustments of course, but it seems as if almost everyone's general face comes out the same.
Also, it is a tad depressing that the hair and clothing options are so unevenly split between genders. I also fail to see the reason why male characters have no makeup option... this is supposed to be a rock star, after all.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 02, 2008, 03:39:39 PM
i noticed that about the makeup and was pretty dissapointed. The first character i made wasn't an original, i made Jerry Only (http://www.nndb.com/people/454/000027373/jerry-only-sized.jpg) of the Misfits because they had the Devilock hairstyle they pretty much invented. I wanted some damn black makeup around the eyes, thats all, but they dont have the option for male characters.
I was hoping to make Robert Smith (http://blogs.poz.com/shawn/upload/RobertSmith.jpg) of the Cure for similar reasons (they had his freaking hairstyle, i LOLed when i saw it titled "the Remedy"!!) but even if i do make him, i can't give him lipstick and its just not him without the lipstick :(
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on November 02, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
The Devilock hairstyle is pretty humorous. I really couldn't stand having Jerry in my game though. Now Danzig, that's another story! :P
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 02, 2008, 04:49:57 PM
i thought of making a misfits-era Danzig but his devilock was never as finely styled as Jerry or Doyle for that matter. ;)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on November 02, 2008, 09:44:47 PM
To make a Glenn Danzig;
1 tiny man + big muscles + black belt in karate + devilock = Danzig.
simple formula. if you replace devilock with -devilock, you get a mullet. so be careful.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 03, 2008, 09:04:36 AM
1 tiny man + big muscles + black belt in karate + devilock = Danzig.
simple formula. if you replace devilock with -devilock, you get a mullet. so be careful.
Muscular Danzig didnt wear a devilock :) He was pretty scrawny when he did wear one..
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on November 03, 2008, 02:55:27 PM
oh, that's right. I forgot by that time he was just growing his hair out.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: MaleficentOgre on November 03, 2008, 06:47:14 PM
most definitely needs a friend code thread. anywho. here's mine till one is put up. 3995-9705-3067
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 04, 2008, 09:21:58 PM
Added Shammack and MaleficentOgre
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on November 05, 2008, 12:08:57 PM
So am I the only person in the entire world who can't find this? Futureshop and Best Buy's websites don't say that the local stores are out of inventory but that they DON'T CARRY THE PRODUCT AT ALL! Meanwhile every store I've visited except Best Buy, Futureshop and EB has never gotten the full bundles with the drums even though they were supposed to. They have a billion copies of just the game or the game plus a guitar though. Wal-Mart is buried in exclusive bundles that come with two guitars and are probably wondering why no one is buying them. Did Activision f*ck over Canada? These stores have the damn thing in their flyer and they have to embarrasingly apoligize to everyone who inquires about it for never having it in the first place. What's the point of knocking 10 bucks off the price for the first week when no one can even buy the damn thing?
Though a silver lining in all this is it looks like I'll be able to find out about compatibility between this and Rock Band 2 before making my purchase.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 05, 2008, 12:31:41 PM
So am I the only person in the entire world who can't find this? Futureshop and Best Buy's websites don't say that the local stores are out of inventory but that they DON'T CARRY THE PRODUCT AT ALL! Meanwhile every store I've visited except Best Buy, Futureshop and EB has never gotten the full bundles with the drums even though they were supposed to. They have a billion copies of just the game or the game plus a guitar though. Wal-Mart is buried in exclusive bundles that come with two guitars and are probably wondering why no one is buying them. Did Activision f*ck over Canada? These stores have the damn thing in their flyer and they have to embarrasingly apoligize to everyone who inquires about it for never having it in the first place. What's the point of knocking 10 bucks off the price for the first week when no one can even buy the damn thing?
Though a silver lining in all this is it looks like I'll be able to find out about compatibility between this and Rock Band 2 before making my purchase.
My guess is that Activision's logistics for these types of things suck in Canada and these things probably take a lot more resources since you aren't just pressing a disc for these types of things, I don't know how far away you are from the US boarder but maybe it maybe a good idea to take a trip to America to pick up the game if you want it that bad. But I don't know if it's worth your while since 1 CAD = .86 USD.
I know in the US there was the same kind of issue that you are currently having Ian but then again if you really want the GHWT instruments you might be better off getting a later batch since people are having issues with guitars and drums across all the platforms just to avoid the frustration of faulty instruments.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on November 05, 2008, 12:44:06 PM
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I know in the US there was the same kind of issue that you are currently having Ian but then again if you really want the GHWT instruments you might be better off getting a later batch since people are having issues with guitars and drums across all the platforms just to avoid the frustration of faulty instruments.
That's another silver lining. I just want to play the game now, you know. I had people over on Halloween and I was hoping we could play this. My birthday is in a month and, again, I'll have people over and want to be able to play this.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 05, 2008, 01:06:53 PM
You should go to Activision's site and try to order the midi-USB cable for the drums, so you can already fix you drums if they're not sensitive enough when you receive them.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 05, 2008, 01:33:21 PM
You should go to Activision's site and try to order the midi-USB cable for the drums, so you can already fix you drums if they're not sensitive enough when you receive them.
i'll be doing this actually, i tested it a lil more and i do have a slight sensitivity issue with my 'snare' and 'hi-hat' pads (red and yellow) but its not game breaking. I only noticed it when i had a few mins to check out the music creator and noticed every other pad registers soft taps fine. Again its not game breaking, i've been getting better at the drums on Medium, enough to pass songs in the 80+%'s. The only area it'd be a factor would be the song creator since i know once i do compose something, i'll be picky enough to have those soft notes in there.
Oh and LOL at Ians luck. Sorry dude!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on November 05, 2008, 05:59:18 PM
this might work for anybody who wants a drum kit quick fix.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhF5noVUBN8
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 05, 2008, 11:12:27 PM
I saw that, but Activision has a real fix available, though I guess that's decent for a quick (and temporary) fix. I'm borrowing my friend's drums, and I'd say every pad/cymbal besides blue is not sensitive enough. Though I can still get a 289 note streak on the crash-roll on Unforgiven 3 most every time, I'm hitting it a lot hard then I should have to be. Another plus for GHWT's drums over RB2's is GHWT actually gives you more points if you hit the pads harder when you're supposed to, it definitely adds a little more realism to the game.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on November 06, 2008, 03:07:40 PM
So far, in all of Internet-land, I've been able to find one (!) comment from someone on a message board that says, "I tried the Rock Band 1 (Wii) drums on World Tour, and they don't work, aren't recognized."
Boo. I even emailed NWR via the mailbag. Of course, who knows when that'll be answered.
But in slightly better news, I found a story at GoNintendo stating that GHWT drums would be compatible with RB2! However, the link in the article cited didn't say that, so I refuse to believe it until officially confirmed.
Of course, if Harmonix releases it (RB2) 2 months late on Wii and compatibility DOESN'T happen... well, I don't know what to say. EPIC DISAPPOINTMENT will result.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spak-Spang on November 06, 2008, 03:14:42 PM
I read on GoNintendo...which stole the story from elsewhere that Activision is already deleting user created songs that might get them in trouble.
Mario and Zelda themes are being deleted as well as other Nintendo franchise games. I must say I am saddened by this activity, because I wanted to download some great user created video game tunes.
I guess that means, I will have to be watching the GH Tunes carefully when the songs are reloaded again by different users and under different names...
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 06, 2008, 03:33:09 PM
I read on GoNintendo...which stole the story from elsewhere that Activision is already deleting user created songs that might get them in trouble.
Mario and Zelda themes are being deleted as well as other Nintendo franchise games. I must say I am saddened by this activity, because I wanted to download some great user created video game tunes.
I guess that means, I will have to be watching the GH Tunes carefully when the songs are reloaded again by different users and under different names...
Or you can just find an online GH community that archives game saves that you can download unto your sd card for their custom tracks. I heard thats possible to do anyway...
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 07, 2008, 12:26:56 AM
I have a Mario theme, as well as Brinstar from Metroid. They're awesome. I also downloaded the Gerudo Valley theme (Ocarina of Time), but it's not the full thing, which is a shame, because IMO that's the best original music (non-orchestra) in a game, EVAR! I always play it on my guitar...I wanna play it on a plastic guitar too.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on November 07, 2008, 02:04:47 AM
I noticed the drum kit works better over time, the previously unresponsive pads have been 'broken in'.
And then the red pad went unresponsive out of nowhere :\
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 07, 2008, 09:25:22 AM
Thats strange. I'll have to get in some more play time to see if that happens to me. Like i said in my last post, it isn't a game breaker since it only won't register the lighter taps (which other pads do) but i still went ahead and ordered me that MIDI cable from activision so i can fine tune it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on November 07, 2008, 03:39:11 PM
I'm sad, but I think I'm going to have to sell my band bundle because I'm po'. :( I've been waiting for this for like ever, but they're going for a decent amount on ebay right now... Plus, I still have Rock Band, el Gimpo McGee edition, and the instruments will work for RB2 when it comes out.
GUYS, IF YOU LIKE MONEY, DON'T GET DIVORCED, K?
AND ACTIVISION, IF YOU LIKE MY MONEY, FIND A WAY TO MAKE RB DRUMS COMPATIBLE FOR ALL PLATFORMS, NOT JUST PS360.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 07, 2008, 04:25:21 PM
I'm sad, but I think I'm going to have to sell my band bundle because I'm po'. :( I've been waiting for this for like ever, but they're going for a decent amount on ebay right now... Plus, I still have Rock Band, el Gimpo McGee edition, and the instruments will work for RB2 when it comes out.
GUYS, IF YOU LIKE MONEY, DON'T GET DIVORCED, K?
AND ACTIVISION, IF YOU LIKE MY MONEY, FIND A WAY TO MAKE RB DRUMS COMPATIBLE FOR ALL PLATFORMS, NOT JUST PS360.
Damn.. sorry to hear about that (if true..). Guess you've learned your lesson, dont get married again!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on November 07, 2008, 04:33:40 PM
Damn.. sorry to hear about that (if true..). Guess you've learned your lesson, dont get married again!
I'm just mad. In no section of my mind can I figure out why they couldn't put a little patch in to make the RB instruments work like in the 360 (and soon to be PS3, if it's not already) version. I'm dumbfounded, it makes no sense. And don't give me the lame-o "but it's has teh weemootes in themz!!!" excuse, Activision or Harmonix or whoever, cuz that's seriously weak. Same functionality, regardless of hardware. It's not like I'm asking to use the RB Wii drums on GHWT 360.
P.S. Yes, it's true. Click the link in my sig for my emo video blog all about it!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: MaleficentOgre on November 07, 2008, 06:16:00 PM
Sorry, Hoss. I don't think I'll ever get married. sounds like a horrible idea.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 07, 2008, 06:17:42 PM
Damn.. sorry to hear about that (if true..). Guess you've learned your lesson, dont get married again!
I'm just mad. In no section of my mind can I figure out why they couldn't put a little patch in to make the RB instruments work like in the 360 (and soon to be PS3, if it's not already) version. I'm dumbfounded, it makes no sense. And don't give me the lame-o "but it's has teh weemootes in themz!!!" excuse, Activision or Harmonix or whoever, cuz that's seriously weak. Same functionality, regardless of hardware. It's not like I'm asking to use the RB Wii drums on GHWT 360.
P.S. Yes, it's true. Click the link in my sig for my emo video blog all about it!
When companies think of ways to make money, they don't think of ways to make money for people that arent themselves. Before you think i'm disagreeing with your point..
Those same companies are too stupid to realize that including an option such as making those stupid plastic instruments interchangeable between games might make them more money because a customer thats a fan of Rythm Game X might just be inclined to purchase Rythm Game Z just because they already have whats needed to play the game. But no, greed is blinding.
and i wont be checking out your emo video, pfft. still sorry though
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on November 07, 2008, 06:22:57 PM
Sorry, Hoss. I don't think I'll ever get married. sounds like a horrible idea.
Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time...
See, I think they'd actually make MORE money over time... as it is, if I sell I won't be contributing to the GHWT brand at all... but if they'd allow cross-compatibility, I'd for sure buy the game. edit: Yes, exactly what you said. :P
P.S. - EasyCure, if anyone would've checked out that emo video, I thought for sure it'd be you. (is that joke dead yet?) ;)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: MaleficentOgre on November 07, 2008, 06:41:37 PM
They're totally closing the market off. It's going to hurt them in the long run. Acutally I think two years from now the market for plastic music games will all but dry up because of compatibility issues. The prices are going to go up if you want to keep up and they'll make it so you have to keep up in order to enjoy the full game. It may happen next year with rock band if they add on cymbals or whatever. $$$ yes. Then the next generation of consoles will officially put in the death nail on the idea when you can't transfer the $500 worth of DLC you've acquired from your last system to your next system. Your disc will work. But you'll have to buy new instruments cause those old ones are compatible. I'm waiting for it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 07, 2008, 08:11:33 PM
They're totally closing the market off. It's going to hurt them in the long run. Acutally I think two years from now the market for plastic music games will all but dry up because of compatibility issues. The prices are going to go up if you want to keep up and they'll make it so you have to keep up in order to enjoy the full game. It may happen next year with rock band if they add on cymbals or whatever. $$$ yes. Then the next generation of consoles will officially put in the death nail on the idea when you can't transfer the $500 worth of DLC you've acquired from your last system to your next system. Your disc will work. But you'll have to buy new instruments cause those old ones are compatible. I'm waiting for it.
There are optional expansion cymbals for rock band 2. And this already happened with the PS2 guitar hero. Rock Band on PS platforms work for PS2 and PS3, since Rock Band instruments are USB they can somehow squeeze in compatibility somehow.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: MaleficentOgre on November 08, 2008, 07:56:22 AM
They can, but doesn't mean they will. Guitar hero PS2 had two guitars. That's it. Now we have three competeting games. Each with their own drums guitars and microphones. There's no guarantee of anything. and the DLC won't work. It won't. There's no benefit in making it work. I could be wrong, but I doubt it. These guys aren't our friends, they're businesses out to make money
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spak-Spang on November 08, 2008, 11:22:38 AM
I have been married for almost 7 years...and I totally recommend it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on November 08, 2008, 01:00:03 PM
I have been married for almost 7 years...and I totally recommend it.
Someone's obviously whipped...
Probably.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 08, 2008, 04:17:39 PM
Change your username or title to "Whipsh-pshh" please?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on November 11, 2008, 06:40:12 AM
I opened up the drum set myself to have a look and found a pretty crappy glue/solder job for the drum sensors. Actually, the wire pretty much came off in my hand immediately when I poked at it.
The solution? Strip a little of the wire insulation off so it gets a good contact and tape it back on with electrical tape (or solder it if you want, but **** effort). And now it works amazingly. I'm going to see if I can apply a similar fix for the cymbals.
If you're not too much of a big baby to do this, there aren't any seals or anything you break to get in there (it's just a bunch of screws) so if you epic fail you would probably still be able to switch it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 11, 2008, 07:59:35 AM
They can, but doesn't mean they will. Guitar hero PS2 had two guitars. That's it. Now we have three competeting games. Each with their own drums guitars and microphones. There's no guarantee of anything. and the DLC won't work. It won't. There's no benefit in making it work. I could be wrong, but I doubt it. These guys aren't our friends, they're businesses out to make money
Wrong, PS2 has Guitars from GH1,2,3/Aerosmith, WT, Rockband 1 and Rockband 2 (*note Rockband 1 and 2 instruments on PS platforms are compatible with PS2 and PS3).
I opened up the drum set myself to have a look and found a pretty crappy glue/solder job for the drum sensors. Actually, the wire pretty much came off in my hand immediately when I poked at it.
The solution? Strip a little of the wire insulation off so it gets a good contact and tape it back on with electrical tape (or solder it if you want, but **** effort). And now it works amazingly. I'm going to see if I can apply a similar fix for the cymbals.
If you're not too much of a big baby to do this, there aren't any seals or anything you break to get in there (it's just a bunch of screws) so if you epic fail you would probably still be able to switch it.
Umm Ty to fix it all you need is a thin piece of masking tape or any kind of tape, if you want it to be super sensitive use one strip of tape horizontally that covers the censor fully, if you want a "just right" sensitivity put the masking tape on the censor horizontally where it only cover about half of the censor. There's a youtube video I posted and here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhF5noVUBN8.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 11, 2008, 09:34:07 AM
Just get the free midi to USB, and fix it properly. Also, grab a soldering iron (and some solder) and fix that loose wire...everyone should have a soldering iron.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on November 11, 2008, 04:27:43 PM
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Umm Ty to fix it all you need is a thin piece of masking tape or any kind of tape, if you want it to be super sensitive use one strip of tape horizontally that covers the censor fully, if you want a "just right" sensitivity put the masking tape on the censor horizontally where it only cover about half of the censor. There's a youtube video I posted and here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhF5noVUBN8.
That's great but that's actually not the problem I was having with my sensor; the wire was actually coming loose from the contact. Huuurrrff.
But yeah that's what I'm going to do with the cymbals.
Just get the free midi to USB, and fix it properly. Also, grab a soldering iron (and some solder) and fix that loose wire...everyone should have a soldering iron.
No way am I going to wait like three weeks when I could do an awesome job of fixing it myself. And I already fixed my loose wire.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 11, 2008, 05:08:46 PM
With all these loose wires and crappy wiring issues I can't wait till everybody will start bitching at Activision for the Midi software + midi to USB wire solution not working.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on November 13, 2008, 04:59:36 AM
So I redid all my pads, and it is awesome. It works like a real Drummania machine! Now if only if it was usb so I could actually use it with Drummania :S
It's silly to send your kit back to Activision when it's such an easy do-it-yourself.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: LuigiHann on November 14, 2008, 01:16:42 AM
You could still get the free midi-to-usb cable remember?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on November 14, 2008, 10:05:26 AM
^ Thats what i did, should be here soon.
Anyway, who the hell is playing this online? I got two friend codes down from this thread but thats it. I wanna play against you guys some time
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on December 19, 2008, 12:32:30 PM
(more) Late Dec/January DLC (no offical word from Activision, but it looks legit.
http://gonintendo.com/?p=66867
Dec. 23rd "Hard Rock" Track Pack: "Use Me"- Hinder "Because of You"- Nickelback "Light It Up"- Rev Theory
(Also a free reggae pack, too)
Jan. 8th Country Rock Track Pack: (?) "Me and My Gang" -Rascal Flatts "Tricks" -Brad Paisley "Hillbilly Deluxe"- Brooks & Dunn
Jan. 15th Travis Barker Track Pack: "What's My Age Again"- Blink 182 "Lycanthrope"-44+ "Low" (remix)- Flo Rida feat. Travis Barker
Jan. 22 Down Under Track Pack: "Tomorrow"- Silverchair "Dimension"- Wolfmother (!!!!) "Outtathaway"- The Vines
Rest of Dig Out you Soul (Oasis)
Dimension makes me happy.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on December 27, 2008, 12:51:23 PM
Well, got the game for Christmas. I'm loving it. They're are some minor annoyances, but overall it's a very good package.
I'll have to post my friend code in a day or two. I already downloaded most of the DLC. (Save for the Euro, R.E.M and Hard Rock stuff)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 04, 2009, 12:27:50 AM
We need a friend codes topic, please.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Morari on January 04, 2009, 07:06:07 PM
The DLC has the tendency to mostly suck thus far. Then again, a fairly large portion of the disc's setlist is absolutely horrid to begin with.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 04, 2009, 07:36:52 PM
I feel like I am one of the few who enjoy the setlist and a majority of the DLC.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on January 04, 2009, 08:22:55 PM
i havent checked out the dlc in a bit but i enjoy the set list too. then again i'm not elitist when it comes to music ;)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Pale on January 04, 2009, 09:21:20 PM
Killers and SP songs are must owns on the DLC. I hope we get even more Killers stuff... and I'd love if they got some Canadian bands on there. I'd kill for some Our Lady Peace or Tragically Hip...
Oh, and I want to sing some Cake really badly. Get that on there too!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 05, 2009, 09:51:33 AM
Cake I'll agree with, but the Killers? Lame. I'll admit Hot Fuss had a couple decent (catchy) songs "Somebody Told Me" and "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine"...and that's about it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on January 05, 2009, 10:09:48 AM
Cake I'll agree with, but the Killers? Lame. I'll admit Hot Fuss had a couple decent (catchy) songs "Somebody Told Me," "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine," "Midnight Show", "Change Your Mind", and "On Top"
Fixed.
Now (not counting "Mr. Brightside" which is already DLC) you have about half the songs from their debut album on your list ;)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 05, 2009, 11:44:00 AM
I have a very large chunk of the overall DLC songs and it's pretty solid so far.
Worth Downloading: Raconteurs Track Pack (The best DLC thus far IMO) Classic Rock Track Pack Smashing Pumpkins Track Pack Neversoft Track Pack Eagles Track Pack Oasis Track Pack (Save for "The Shock of the Lightning" which is boring as hell) Reggae Track Pack ("Jimi" is pretty amazing)
I would probably recommend those over anything first (on the wii, anyways).
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on January 05, 2009, 02:27:52 PM
Since the game's been out for a couple months now, I'm going to repeat this question: How's the user-generated content? Are there worthwhile tracks on there or just a bunch of garbage that's not worth your time? Original compositions or hidden-covers?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Pale on January 05, 2009, 02:44:48 PM
Honestly the "original" content that shipped with the game is such utter trash, I haven't even bothered to check it out.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on January 05, 2009, 03:42:13 PM
Honestly the "original" content that shipped with the game is such utter trash, I haven't even bothered to check it out.
Hehe.. you haven't tried playing Fur Elise or "Bee" on expert with a friend and a few alcoholic drinks then. Sure the quality isn't great but theyre a challenge, surprisingly.
As for the user created stuff on the GH-Tunes, I haven't checked it out in awhile but when I did i found mostly video game covers, some were decent at best and I couldn't be bothered to check out everything. There is an option to sort by top rated 'artist' so maybe I'll go check that out tonight and answer your question with a lil more detail. I'm sure there has to be SOMEONE out there with the know-how and the patience to make something worth listening to. Hell I still haven't finished any thing i've created myself.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: matt oz on January 05, 2009, 05:01:15 PM
Since the game's been out for a couple months now, I'm going to repeat this question: How's the user-generated content? Are there worthwhile tracks on there or just a bunch of garbage that's not worth your time? Original compositions or hidden-covers?
I found two Muse songs that were cleverly titled as one word to (seemingly) avoid copyright infringement or whatever. "Time Is Running Out" is okay, but the "Starlight" cover is awesome. It gets the drums down perfect, which is the best part of the song. Other than that, I downloaded some Zelda songs. There's a good Gerudo Valley song, but it's really hard on guitar.
Overall, I love this game. More than Rock Band. The major difference is the graphics. Everything in Rock Band is so dark. The menus, the song list, the performances. Guitar Hero is bright and so much more appealing to look at. The Red Octane guitar is also far superior to whoever makes RB's. My only gripe is the singing. The mic sensitivity is WAY too high, to the point where just moving my arm makes the pitch vary wildly. As such, I'm having a lot of trouble with the vocals. With RB, I can 5* about half the songs on medium (and I'm not a good singer at all), but in this game, I can barely 3* songs on easy. (But this is all on the 360 version, YMMV, who knows.)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on January 05, 2009, 05:41:13 PM
And that's why I'm going to download them even though I don't own the game.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 06, 2009, 08:01:27 PM
Well, the DLC is getting better. I mean I loved the Oasis and Raconteurs packs... but man, the classic rock track pack was such a tease. I want some more classic rock.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on January 07, 2009, 02:07:45 PM
And that's why I'm going to download them even though I don't own the game.
How do you do that?
XBox Live Marketplace. Hopefully, anyway. I'm not a gold subscriber, so I usually have to wait a week before I can download free stuff... Hopefully I'll have a chance to grab them while they're still free.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 10, 2009, 11:32:52 AM
Just a friendly reminder to those who enjoy it; After several delays the Country Rock Track Pack is now available on nintendo WFC.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 15, 2009, 01:19:29 PM
I downloaded the "Low" remix for sh*ts and gigs today. It's very dull on guitar, but fun as hell for vocals and drums.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on January 15, 2009, 03:37:43 PM
I downloaded the "Low" remix for sh*ts and gigs today. It's very dull on guitar, but fun as hell for vocals and drums.
I'm dissapointed at Travis Barker for such a horrible remix :(
I've never heard any of his other remixes (if he has any others). they any good?
I've only heard one other, for some Busta Rhymes song and.. well no. Its not good. I didn't mean i was dissapointed in that one remix, but remixes in general. He's a talented drummer and he did some good hip-hop stuff for the Transplants, so i was expecting better i guess. "Low" is one of those mainstream songs that you can't help to dance to if you hear it at a club/party, and I was hoping Travis would put some of his personal touches on it from all the various bands/styles he's done over the years.. and instead i got a flaming bag of dog turd from a muscian i respect.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 27, 2009, 04:16:47 PM
Feb DLC:
Acoustic Pack: Feb. 12 "Drive" by Incubus "Wonderwall" by Ryan Adams "New Slang" by The Shins
Paul McCartney and the Wings Track Pack: Feb 19 "Junior's Farm" "Jet" "Hihihi"
Bob Seger Track Pack: Feb 26 "Old Time Rock and Roll" "Her Strut" "Get Out of Denver" (live)
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Bob Seger and Wings are win. but WTF @ the cover of Wonderwall.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 27, 2009, 09:32:36 PM
Also, after several hours of delays, the free Bruce Springsteen tracks are finally available.
But they're only free until the 5th.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 28, 2009, 12:58:27 AM
The DLC for GHWT has been absolute **** as of late. Old Time Rock n' Roll is in the fucking commercial, it should have been included on the disc - just like GH3 w/ Slither (Velvet Revolver) in the commerical - wasn't on the disc, you had to pay extra for it, weeks after the release. Neversoft can't seem to figure out who their audience is.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on January 28, 2009, 10:05:57 AM
I'm glad with the crappy dlc, keeps money in my pocket :)
Also, is there still no friend code thread for this? I think I only have 3 people on my roster, and one of them hasn't added me back yet.. the bastard!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 28, 2009, 11:26:15 AM
The DLC for GHWT has been absolute **** as of late. Old Time Rock n' Roll is in the ****ing commercial, it should have been included on the disc - just like GH3 w/ Slither (Velvet Revolver) in the commerical - wasn't on the disc, you had to pay extra for it, weeks after the release. Neversoft can't seem to figure out who their audience is.
are you upset by the lack of METALZ?
I actually want some metal for the sake of shutting up b*tchy ass crybabies know as metal heads. They're the cancer of the GH forums.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on January 28, 2009, 12:32:01 PM
I figured the DLC would keep this game interesting for years but my friends and are already bored of the songs I have. I think the problem is that they release DLC in themes but if you don't like the theme then that weeks DLC is worthless to you. The entire February DLC is worthless to me. I don't like Paul McCartney or Bob Seger and the acoustic pack is all wussy crap I don't want. I do want the Bruce Springsteen stuff thankfully.
If they released three very distinct songs each week that targeted different audiences then I think it would work a lot better. But the way they're doing it you can go a month easily with nothing catching your fancy.
It's also annoying when a band has a track pack but it's all album tracks from their latest release. I think most people want to play the big hits by a band, those songs everyone knows. Only really die hard fans want to play some filler track no one will remember that is only used to promote the new album. I imagine that's a problem more to do with the artist though. Bruce Springsteen did it a much better way by combining one of his biggest hits with a song from the new album. But Oasis offering three tracks from their latest album? They haven't had a decent song in over ten years. Put Supersonic on however and now we're cooking.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 28, 2009, 12:52:41 PM
No, I'm not upset by the lack of METALZ, though I would be more than happy if they added some (decent) metal. Activision (the dictators who tell Neversoft what to do) wants more commercial music, so that's what we get - **** like Ryan Adams, Incubus, etc as DLC, and crap on the disc like Korn, Michael Jackson, and Sublime. If you're gonna give me commercial rock, at least give me something that's *fun* to play - it is a BAND game after all...and if you're gonna release crap DLC, don't dedicate the whole month to it, and put out more than 3 songs a week. They could put all of this month's songs together and call it the "wuss pack", and then release the real DLC, to please the fans who actually buy the stuff.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on January 28, 2009, 01:54:30 PM
"Beat It" as crap? you fail.
Anyways, I'm quite happy with the DLC. Maybe it's because my taste in genres of music is pretty random.
I do have to agree with you though, that none of the DLC, save for a few tracks, has me going "OMG OMG OMG". The Hendrix pack got me excited and then it wasn't released for the wii.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on January 28, 2009, 03:51:15 PM
Quote
"Beat It" as crap? you fail.
This. Even if you don't like the man or his music, half some respect for Mr. Van Halens awesome solo that makes the song worth it ;)
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on February 24, 2009, 11:34:10 PM
according to this french website the Hendrix tracks will be released on the wii next month. Let's be hopeful this is true.
That would be nice to finally see.
I haven't D/L'd anything since early January. I loved the Eagles stuff and a few random tracks, but nothing has terribly stood out to me. Maybe its also because I have Bock Band 2 and they started with 50 DLC songs when the store launched. I can go back in every week or so and even if the new stuff is not very interesting I can grab one or two of the others I haven't tried from the back catalog.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on February 25, 2009, 09:33:38 AM
"Outtathaway!" is a great track and the low remix is SO much fun on drum that's it's worth the price of admission by itself. Also the Southern Rock Track Pack is very worthy of a DL.
but if the Hendrix packs do finally come to wii, I'd be happy for quite sometime.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on February 25, 2009, 09:54:08 AM
The solo in Beat It is pretty good, but only because it's part of Beat It. If Eddie put it in the middle of Jump or Panama it wouldn't seem as good as it does. EVH has a very weird style, where it sounds sloppy, but it's actually very precise and laid out. It's kind of like spending a lot of time on your hair to make it look like you don't spend any time on your hair. I think.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on February 26, 2009, 08:56:27 PM
The solo in Beat It is pretty good, but only because it's part of Beat It. If Eddie put it in the middle of Jump or Panama it wouldn't seem as good as it does. EVH has a very weird style, where it sounds sloppy, but it's actually very precise and laid out. It's kind of like spending a lot of time on your hair to make it look like you don't spend any time on your hair. I think.
that was deep man.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on February 27, 2009, 12:06:15 AM
I got the Bob Seger tracks today and I have to say it's definitely up with the best DLC we've had yet. Worth the purchase.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 03, 2009, 11:41:14 AM
Track Pack DLC for March:
The European Track Pack - Available March 5th 2009 1.) "Break It Out" by Vanilla Sky 2.) "In the Shadows" by The Rasmus 3.) "C'est Comme Ca" by Les Rita Mitsouko
The European Track Pack - Available March 19th 2009 1.) "What Have You Done" by Within Temptation 2.) "Hier Kommt Alex" by Die Toten Hosen 3.) "Carolina" by M-Clan
The Jimi Hendrix Track Pack - Available March 19th 2009 1.) "Freedom" 2.) "Angel" 3.) "Foxey Lady (Live)"
*The first track packs (If 6 was 9, Little Wing, Fire [live]) will be avaible on the wii.
The Queen Track Pack - Available March 26th 2009 1.) "We Are The Champions" 2.) "Fat Bottomed Girls" 3.) "C-lebrity"
A re-recording of the James Bond theme song will (a rock version, I guess) will be available the same day.
I don't know if the second Hendrix pack will be available to the wii, but at least we finally get the first. The second half of march is going to be pretty bitchin'.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 03, 2009, 12:17:30 PM
This might seem like a dumb question, but which version of Guitar Hero has the song "Hotel California"?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on March 03, 2009, 12:41:03 PM
The Jimi Hendrix Track Pack - Available March 19th 2009 1.) "Freedom" 2.) "Angel" 3.) "Foxey Lady (Live)"
*The first track packs (If 6 was 9, Little Wing, Fire [live]) will be avaible on the wii.
The Queen Track Pack - Available March 26th 2009 1.) "We Are The Champions" 2.) "Fat Bottomed Girls" 3.) "C-lebrity"
A re-recording of the James Bond theme song will (a rock version, I guess) will be available the same day.
I don't know if the second Hendrix pack will be available to the wii, but at least we finally get the first. The second half of march is going to be pretty bitchin'.
Nice.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on March 03, 2009, 05:01:15 PM
:o Within Temptation!?!?!?! OMG!
I have been waiting for Guitar Hero and Rock Band to come out with their stuff forever. Now give me Nightwish and I will be content.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 06, 2009, 10:11:05 AM
New track pack of Rise Against announced for the 12th:
The Rise Against Track Pack - Available March 12th 2009 1.) "Death Blossoms" 2.) "Audience of One" 3.) "Ready to Fall"
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 08, 2009, 12:18:40 AM
Yay, too bad Rise Against sucks.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: nickmitch on March 10, 2009, 01:01:10 AM
They could do so much better with Queen. Their catalog is just too good to not capitalize on. You got Under Pressure (live), Another One Bites The Dust, Radio Ga Ga, Hammer To Fall, and that's without even looking over to my iTunes.
But what I really want to know is, if/when will we get some old GH songs with the added drums and vocals? That and Prom Queen by Lil Wayne.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on March 10, 2009, 01:14:14 AM
They could do so much better with Queen. Their catalog is just too good to not capitalize on. You got Under Pressure (live), Another One Bites The Dust, Radio Ga Ga, Hammer To Fall, and that's without even looking over to my iTunes.
But what I really want to know is, if/when will we get some old GH songs with the added drums and vocals? That and Prom Queen by Lil Wayne.
Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits will be out this Summer I believe. It will have 48 songs spaning all the previous GH games.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 10, 2009, 01:17:56 AM
You should be slapped for wanting Prom Queen.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: nickmitch on March 10, 2009, 02:52:09 AM
They could do so much better with Queen. Their catalog is just too good to not capitalize on. You got Under Pressure (live), Another One Bites The Dust, Radio Ga Ga, Hammer To Fall, and that's without even looking over to my iTunes.
But what I really want to know is, if/when will we get some old GH songs with the added drums and vocals? That and Prom Queen by Lil Wayne.
Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits will be out this Summer I believe. It will have 48 songs spaning all the previous GH games.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 18, 2009, 01:16:36 PM
One question...
I heard that the Wii version requires multiple wiimotes in order to play as a band. I know this applies to the guitar, but does it also apply to the drums and the microphone?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: nickmitch on March 18, 2009, 01:25:18 PM
Yes. You need 4 Wiimotes to play as a full band. The singer needs it to select menus and things, and the drums work like the guitars.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 18, 2009, 01:35:49 PM
Yes. You need 4 Wiimotes to play as a full band. The singer needs it to select menus and things, and the drums work like the guitars.
I see. So you need a second guitar to play bass?
If you only have 2 wiimotes can you at least play 2 player with one guitar and the drums?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 18, 2009, 02:13:25 PM
^yup.
Has anyone heard about the awesome news/rumor about the song "The Touch" (from the awesome 80's transformers movie) coming to Guitar Hero for free?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 18, 2009, 02:19:08 PM
My nephew really wants World Tour (many of his favorite songs are in there). While he also has a 360 I want to get it for his Wii because...
- He uses his 360 constantly, meaning that its likely to get RROD sooner - Since our video store doesn't carry Wii games I want to get more games for his Wii, and Guitar hero WT makes sense.
He mainly wants the drum kit. He's also interested in the mic but I don't know if any of us would be willing to sing in English.
I'm looking for the best deal so I can either give it to him for his birthday or graduation.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 18, 2009, 02:32:29 PM
The only problem I have with WT for the Wii is that it can't connect more than two wiis together on wifi. Another small annoyance is that it is missing some of the DLC catalog, but that's completely opinion driven. It's the 8 metallica songs from Death Magnetic. The wii is finally getting the Hendrix tracks tomorrow.
Other than the wii connecting thing I don't have a problem with world tour.
Also, if he wants to dig into DLC make sure he gets an SD card.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on March 18, 2009, 02:38:16 PM
Pap, you just missed the Amazon deal from Monday: $120 for the whole band kit... it's the price that finally convinced me to get it (I already have Rock Band).
I'm really excited to try it out, honestly. Should be here by Friday!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 18, 2009, 06:10:14 PM
The only problem I have with WT for the Wii is that it can't connect more than two wiis together on wifi. Another small annoyance is that it is missing some of the DLC catalog, but that's completely opinion driven. It's the 8 metallica songs from Death Magnetic. The wii is finally getting the Hendrix tracks tomorrow.
Other than the wii connecting thing I don't have a problem with world tour.
Also, if he wants to dig into DLC make sure he gets an SD card.
Oh, his Wii is not connected to the internet, sadly.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on March 18, 2009, 06:23:06 PM
You don't like singing in English. People speak Spanish over there in Puerto Rico as well, right? I'm pretty sure there are a couple songs that are not in English and I'm positive a few are Spanish.
Too bad he's not connected, there are a host of free songs you can get as well. And Within Temptation comes out in a few days I believe. Plus the Wii is getting the Hendrix DLC this month as well.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 18, 2009, 11:37:28 PM
the Hendrix stuff is coming tomorrow, Stratos.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 18, 2009, 11:53:04 PM
You don't like singing in English. People speak Spanish over there in Puerto Rico as well, right? I'm pretty sure there are a couple songs that are not in English and I'm positive a few are Spanish.
Too bad he's not connected, there are a host of free songs you can get as well. And Within Temptation comes out in a few days I believe. Plus the Wii is getting the Hendrix DLC this month as well.
Its not that we don't like to sing in English, its that we don't know that many English songs by heart. We can play them with the guitar and drums, but singing is another league. But we will give it a try, though once we get it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on March 19, 2009, 03:02:32 AM
You don't like singing in English. People speak Spanish over there in Puerto Rico as well, right? I'm pretty sure there are a couple songs that are not in English and I'm positive a few are Spanish.
Too bad he's not connected, there are a host of free songs you can get as well. And Within Temptation comes out in a few days I believe. Plus the Wii is getting the Hendrix DLC this month as well.
Its not that we don't like to sing in English, its that we don't know that many English songs by heart. We can play them with the guitar and drums, but singing is another league. But we will give it a try, though once we get it.
I don't know a lot of those songs as well. If it's set to easy then you shouldn't have any trouble. You could fart into the mike on easy and still ace the song. I play songs on guitar and once I know them well enough I fell comfortable singing them.
Is it tomorrow? I thought we had another week on that. Did we ever find out if Wii was getting the new Hendrix songs as well or are they only going to be the old ones?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 19, 2009, 10:42:25 AM
Is it tomorrow? I thought we had another week on that. Did we ever find out if Wii was getting the new Hendrix songs as well or are they only going to be the old ones?
We did get all 6. Huzzah! Awesome stuff too. I can't get past the solos on Fire and Foxy Lady. :(
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on March 19, 2009, 06:54:59 PM
Is it tomorrow? I thought we had another week on that. Did we ever find out if Wii was getting the new Hendrix songs as well or are they only going to be the old ones?
We did get all 6. Huzzah! Awesome stuff too. I can't get past the solos on Fire and Foxy Lady. :(
Oh, wow, all six. I may need to fire up my Wii sooner rather than later. I liked his on-disk songs.
On another note, is that you on the Guitar Hero boards with the same name? I just noticed your post on the April DLC wishlist. I'm not a member but I lurk there from time to time to get GH news.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 19, 2009, 09:34:08 PM
Yeah that's me. Apparently people don't dig my picks for DLC. :/
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 19, 2009, 10:52:47 PM
Eh, its all a matter of opinion.
Hell if you ask me, I would love to see more ballads in either band game.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on March 20, 2009, 01:58:44 AM
Yeah that's me. Apparently people don't dig my picks for DLC. :/
People have such different tastes in music that people are bound to not like you picks. I like that you mentioned Elvis though. We need Elvis. What's a guitar game without the King?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on March 20, 2009, 10:51:10 AM
Yeah that's me. Apparently people don't dig my picks for DLC. :/
People have such different tastes in music that people are bound to not like you picks. I like that you mentioned Elvis though. We need Elvis. What's a guitar game without the King?
WE NEED SOME CURE ON THIS BITCH
but maybe thats just me.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on March 20, 2009, 01:57:52 PM
I'm really saddened that not one of you has ever mentioned the Tool songs or the special Tool-themed venue.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 20, 2009, 02:31:55 PM
Yeah that's me. Apparently people don't dig my picks for DLC. :/
People have such different tastes in music that people are bound to not like you picks. I like that you mentioned Elvis though. We need Elvis. What's a guitar game without the King?
Guitar Hero: Elvis...
I will bet anything it will happen, especially if Rock Band Beatles is a massive hit.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 20, 2009, 02:46:07 PM
i'm tired of band centric games.
If we need one more band centric game though, I would be quite excited for a GH/RB: Led Zeppelin.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 20, 2009, 03:00:14 PM
I'm really saddened that not one of you has ever mentioned the Tool songs or the special Tool-themed venue.
Because the Tool songs are long and boring to play. I found them very repetitive. I've even played them with Tool fans and they agreed that they are not good songs for music games. And the Tool stage? Ridiculous. What's the point on picking characters to play as with special outfits if you don't see them? I wish I never unlocked the Tool stage because now that preposterous stage randomly appears and ruins my fun, frequently. They should not have put three Tool songs on-disk either. I don't think artist's should have had more than one song each on the disk. Save the other songs from artists for DLC because then more people can enjoy and be happy with what is initially offered on-disk.
Now I have three songs that are wastes of space and an annoying stage that is a waste of space and counter intuitive to normal Guitar Hero play. If you ejoy them, vudu, than I am glad, I would be happy to know that some people out there enjoy them because everyone I've played those songs with--whether they are a Tool fan or not-- have disliked them.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 24, 2009, 11:42:31 AM
April DLC:
Pixies Track Pack: April 2nd "Debaser" "Monkey Gone to Heaven" "The Sad Punk"
Silversun Pickups Track Pack: April 9th "Panic Swith" "It's Nice to Know You Work Alone" "Well Thought Out Twinkles"
Steely Dan Track Pack: April 16th "Black Friday" "Kid Charlemange" "Bodhisattva"
Motorhead Track Pack: April 23rd "Jailbait" "Love Me Like A Reptile" "Iron Fist" *this is all re-records
Nirvana Track Pack: April 30th "Very Ape" "Sappy" "Stay Away"
Steely Dan, Motorhead = WIN.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on March 24, 2009, 09:53:55 PM
OMFG THE PIXIES!
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on March 25, 2009, 06:46:51 PM
OMFG THE PIXIES! indeed. This makes me with I had World Tour. Surfer Rosa and Doolittle need to be released in their entirity. If that's not possible, at least give me Vamos! <3 guitars on that song.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on March 25, 2009, 10:04:38 PM
OMFG THE PIXIES! indeed. This makes me with I had World Tour. Surfer Rosa and Doolittle need to be released in their entirity. If that's not possible, at least give me Vamos! <3 guitars on that song.
haha the guitars rock but nothing would beat being drunk with friends and shouting "vamos a jugar por la playa vamos a jugar por la playyyaaaaaa"
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on March 30, 2009, 04:33:33 PM
So, I picked up GHWT. Having lots of fun w/ the dlc (Raconteurs, Shins = AWESOME) so far, catching up on stuff that I kept seeing go by over the past months...
A couple things I noticed, in comparison to Rock Band 2:
1) I really like the drums – the elevation of the cymbals adds a welcome element of realism/fun to the gameplay. Oh, and no sensitivity issues with my drumset, so that's a relief.
2) I really, really, really miss the "save your teammates" dynamic from RB. It's such a huge part of the gameplay, and makes for such engrossing and exciting play sessions. I can't tell you the rush I've gotten from barely getting through a song at a difficulty higher than you're really comfortable with, saving your fellow rockers and being saved by them along the way. Skin of your teeth sort of gameplay = win. Without it, it feels like there's a gaping hole in GHWT's gameplay.
3) Characters animate more realistically and feature more believable facial expressions when singing/rocking/etc. in RB than GHWT. The GHWT models look like emotionless dolls much of the time, which is creepy, honestly. :P
4) Harmonix regularly shafts the Wii user (starting w/ shoddy/late/gimped RB port and lately with dlc discrepancies across versions - for example, 360/PS3 get Pearl Jam this week, but not Wii). It's so nice to see that Activision seems to bend over backward to get awesome/diverse (I actually downloaded some country tracks the other day, and they were awesome!) songs to all platforms concurrently.
5) I've noticed some differences in charts... or rather, the writing of charts, how they're arranged/put together. I can't quite put my finger on how the "chart-writers" are different between games, but... yeah, there's definitely a noticeable difference. It's interesting. Oh, and it's also interesting how the difficulty levels scale differently. For example, WT shows its roots by having more difficult guitar charts in general than in RB. And in RB, difficulty for drums is higher than in WT.
So, some good differences, some bad. I like having access to both though, and will likely split my dlc purchases between the two games.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on March 31, 2009, 12:26:38 PM
i disagree with the drums being harder in RB, i find them a breeze on hard, when in GHWT i tend to struggle on medium for certain songs. It might have to do with the extra pad though. In RB if i know a cymbal part is coming up, i'll hit the GH drums Orange cymbal pad which is Blue in RB, and if i know a part is played on a tom i'll hit the normal blue pad instead. If i don't know the song that well, it throws me off because its unnatural for me to be hitting in one spot when i'm used to hitting another for a differnt sound. Does that make sense? meh you'll figure it out.
as far as the note charts, i've heard over and over how GH sucks for "over charting" but to be honest, i don't see it that way. Sure they 'over' chart more than RB does but i've never noticed notes where they shouldn't be as people claim. I can't even play guitar in RB anymore cuz even on expert the songs feel so damn easy, yet in GH they're still a challenge. I've also noticed that when i play a song i know how to play on a real guitar, i find my fingers dancing around the fake fretboard as they would on a real one (minus string elevation issues of course) so to me it feels more realistic playing the songs as close to note to note as a video game can get. If anything i feel like RB under-charts and takes away from my experience. Thats just my personal preference though.
One other thing i like about GHWT over RB2 is the way the game progresses. Its annoying to get thru the career mode in RB2 and having to replay certain songs over and over again just to earn enough stars to unlock the next venue or whatever. In GH you might have to play a shitty song or two, but once you get to the end you never have to replay those songs because you'll have everything unlocked for quickplay. I'm dragging my feet to finish the career mode, playing songs from horrible acts such as Panic at the Disco over and over again, when as far as i know i've already unlocked all the songs there are to unlock already. My downfall is i refuse to use cheatcodes (if RB even has any).
I will admit that the save your bandmate feature is pretty cool, works great when playing with my gf on some harder songs, or when my friends are too drunk to sing properly, or get lost playing drums lol. It sucks being in the groove of a song and failing.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on March 31, 2009, 01:28:11 PM
Maybe its because of the people I play with but there seems to be an abundance of star power. I think they never use it so I find myself constantly activating it just to try and use it all before the end of the song.
I've noticed that I can't do the guitar tip to activate star power anymore. Is there an option to turn it back on or did they remove this feature?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on March 31, 2009, 01:51:15 PM
I was comparing Medium to Medium with regards to drum difficulty. It could just be that the drum charting in the GHWT songs I've played has been teh crap, as it was easy and repetitive/boring. At least in RB, you're given drum fill parts when star power is ready, meaning if you don't activate it, you could have like a third of the song as drum fill where you can basically just jam. In general, I prefer RB's method of activating star power for drums.
Yes, RB has the same "unlock all" cheat code.
I haven't really run into the "have to repeat songs" part that you're talking about in RB, EC, and my band is pretty far into the career mode. You know you can use dlc for your "create a setlist" options, right? We use that all the time, and put together awesome setlists of songs we all love instead of being stuck w/ songs we've already played.
The save your bandmate feature isn't just "pretty cool"... it's the feature that makes the game transcend "fun" and enter into the realm of utter "jump around the room yipping and hooting" exhilaration. This is probably the main reason, even though GHWT does indeed do some things better, that RB will still remain the "dominant band game" around my place.
Stratos, it's still in the game. Don't know if there's a way to turn it off somehow, but it's definitely still in there.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: vudu on March 31, 2009, 02:20:50 PM
as far as the note charts, i've heard over and over how GH sucks for "over charting" but to be honest, i don't see it that way. Sure they 'over' chart more than RB does but i've never noticed notes where they shouldn't be as people claim. I can't even play guitar in RB anymore cuz even on expert the songs feel so damn easy, yet in GH they're still a challenge. ... If anything i feel like RB under-charts and takes away from my experience.
I've never really thought about it until now, but I wonder if Harmonix "under-charts" because downloadable content is such a major part of their business strategy. If the songs that come on the disc grow too easy you're going to be more likely to buy new songs via download.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: decoyman on March 31, 2009, 03:10:02 PM
Well, from what I've read on the RB forums, the way the developers of that game handle charting is do one track as faithfully to the actual notes as possible. This becomes the expert track, and the other tracks are downgraded appropriately.
Anyone know how GH does it?
It's an interesting theory, vudu... a teensy bit devious, but it wouldn't surprise me.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on March 31, 2009, 05:25:53 PM
I've noticed that I can't do the guitar tip to activate star power anymore. Is there an option to turn it back on or did they remove this feature?
I think it's a little harder to do in WT. A quick jerk seems to be more effective to me, but that's almost as likely to mess me up as hitting the button for it.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on March 31, 2009, 06:29:48 PM
i haven't bought any DLC for RB, the reason being i wanted to complete what the game had to offer before spending more money on it that might not be worth it. With the way i feel about it, its not. I can't get over how easy the songs are, and even though RB is the better of the two for multiplayer (for the same gameplay feature you praise it for), the truth is other than my girlfriend, who is only now comfortable enough with the game to do songs on medium, i don't play multiplayer all that often so the songs on the disc would be enough to suffice. GHWT would get more of my money from DLC, if they put stuff out more frequently, because i know there will at least be a challenge for me in a single player experience.
I've heard the same thing about how Harmonix charts its songs, but i still feel after playing both games extensively at this point that GH does songs better on expert. I think it has something to do more with what they chart as opposed to how its charted.. I can't play "go your own way" by Fleetwood Mack in Rockband anymore. If you compare the two games side beside with this one, you'll notice how the two devs differ when it comes to charting:
GH: The game has you playing the acoustic chords that start off the track
RB: The game has you playing the (palm-muted) power chords that you can hear in the background, more subtle than the acoustic intro.
You don't know how many times that's thrown me off because I'm use to playing the more prominent guitar parts in a song, and not just because of Guitar Hero, but as a guitarist not used to playing music with a second guitarist. When my friends and i would jam, it'd usually be one of us on guitar and that was usually me, if we covered a song I'd find away to play a song written on two guitars for one, usually that involved playing the leads (not just lead solos) and letting the bass make up for rhythm.
Because of the way GH has its notes charted just so happens to be more in line with my playing style, i have to be a lil more biased towards it. Oh well. Once i realized the way they differ, it made more sense. GH(WT) is still a Guitar Hero game, one that wants you to act out your fantasies about becoming a Guitar God or whatever, where as Rock Band is THE band game, one meant for you and your friends.. so its only fitting that guitar takes precedent over the other instruments in WT.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on March 31, 2009, 08:09:13 PM
RB definitely has co-op down pat. But solo and competitive is still in GH's court IMO.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: EasyCure on March 31, 2009, 09:37:03 PM
RB definitely has co-op down pat. But solo and competitive is still in GH's court IMO.
pretty much. No reason why both series cant co-exist, other than fanboys.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Ian Sane on April 01, 2009, 04:52:54 PM
The stupidest thing about the GH/RB rivalry is that both games are on all systems so anyone could always just buy BOTH. Part of why Sonic and Mario had a rivalry is because they were exclusives for different consoles so most people could only play one or the other and likely would have based their console purchase on which game they preferred.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on April 01, 2009, 05:56:37 PM
Yeah, I got the World Tour band kit and then I picked up Rock Band 2 in January. I prefer the GH instrument and interface, but I find RB to have a more enjoyable Career mode and more DLC options.
Though GH has re-bought my support by adding one of my favorite European bands: Within Temptation. This band and Nightwish were my two most desired bands. I want their music on the games so much that I am willing to D/L those songs for both RB and GH so I always have the option to play them no matter which game I have loaded at the time.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on April 07, 2009, 01:29:31 AM
Just and update on the SD card issue that occured with the 4.0 system update.
I just tested the hot swap trick that people have discovered to work with Rock Band and it also works on GHWT.
Here is the link to what they recommend (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131750)
But the gist is you get an SD card that works and boot the game with it in the system. You D/L any song with it. Then you swap out the card with your other card that doesn't work and it should work as normal. It let my old 4gb non-SDHC card work again no problem and I can boot up again with the 4gb card in the system and it still works just fine like before.
Now I'm back in business. The only catch is that you can only use the card for RB/GH DLC. If you try to boot the card in the SD Channel then it gets an error and you might have to do the hot swap trick in the game again for the game to accept your card once more.
So use your one card for your RB/GH DLC and another one (which can be SDHC) for your WW/VC material.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on April 27, 2009, 10:56:52 PM
*BUMP* there's a free "Metalcore" track pack coming on the 7th.
Consisting: "On Broken Glass" - Chimaira "Dez Moines" - The Devil Wears Prada "Grave of Opportunity" - Unearth
Not really my taste, but it's free so what the hell?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on April 27, 2009, 11:14:11 PM
Nice to know. I was just wondering what was coming out next month. Did the list already get posted and I just missed it somehow?
I also heard that the GH Van Halen is going to appear some time this Summer.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Pale on April 27, 2009, 11:17:51 PM
Wait, what is this? I haven't played GH since the new Wii update...
All my songs are gonna be corrupted because I used the card in the SD channel?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Stratos on April 27, 2009, 11:21:50 PM
Only if it is one of the 4gb non-SDHC cards.
And if that's the case just get a different compatible card, boot GH and D/L one song onto it and then hot swap with your 4gb card that has all your songs and you are good to go until you use the channel with that card again.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on April 27, 2009, 11:26:22 PM
Yeah, I've heard rumors of a "Stratos Track Pack" recently.
Ha!
Gee, what would my track pack have?
Nightwish, definitely Nightwish. Santana, more Within Temptation and some Evanescence would be nice too.
Though I'll probably get some Santana kicks from the Greatest Hits game coming soon.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on April 28, 2009, 12:08:40 AM
I just want Prince. That's all. Maybe with a side of Frank Zappa too.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on April 29, 2009, 01:13:44 PM
May's DLC:
May 7th, Free Metalcore Track Pack "Dez Moines"- The Devil Wears Prada "On Broken Glass"- Chimaira "Grave of Opportunity" -Unearth
May 14th, Pop Rock track pack "So What?" -P!nk "Stop and Stare"- OneRepublic "Everything's Magic"- Angels & Airwaves
May 21st, Euro Track Pack 5 "Disconnected"- In Flames "Look Good in Leather"- Cody ChestnuTT "Oh Yeah!"- Housse de Racket
Really random month of DLC IMO. Really weird to stick "Look Good in Leather" in a track pack with In Flames in it. May 28th without a doubt will have something, I dunno why Neversoft loves to not tell us the entire month. But, generally the hidden generally have stuff that really pleases fans. (South Rock Track pack w/ Black Betty and The Rise Against Track Pack really made people happy).
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Spinnzilla on April 30, 2009, 09:18:20 AM
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: Stratos on April 30, 2009, 06:50:32 PM
Both no Prince and the DLC list are disappointing.
Maybe if Beatles and some others sell well he'll change his mind. I know Led Zeppelin also refuses to have their stuff released. We still have a few hold outs but I think eventually everyone will acquiesce.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: Morari on April 30, 2009, 08:04:56 PM
Sure, eventually everyone will... once they've died and their heirs sell of the rights because they have no integrity. :P
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: Stratos on April 30, 2009, 08:15:16 PM
Sure, eventually everyone will... once they've died and their heirs sell of the rights because they have no integrity. :P
Yup!
Hendrix songs are available on Wii even in spite of the supposed 'artistic integrity' rule where they had to be sold as a three pack. I think the sales of the HD versions of Hendrix songs combined with the amount of Wii versions of World Tour influenced this change. $$$ speaks quite persuasively.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: Djunknown on May 01, 2009, 12:53:50 AM
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Maybe if Beatles and some others sell well he'll change his mind.
I dunno... Prince is...well, Prince. His new album is a Target exclusive. Why limit your music to one chain? He does what he wants. I believe he owns all his music, a very rare feat, and I don't think he has any children/heirs.
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“I ain’t mad at them. I hear it made, like, $US2 billion and they came to us and offered us a very small portion of that. But I just think it’s more important that kids learn how to actually play the guitar”, he told Smiley.
Activsion can't honestly think they can negotiate with him like any other artist. This is Prince we're talking about. If they want Guitar Hero: Prince Edition, they're going to have to fork over some serious dough. Which would no doubt be passed on to us... :-[
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: TJ Spyke on May 01, 2009, 01:12:01 AM
Activsion can't honestly think they can negotiate with him like any other artist. This is Prince we're talking about. If they want Guitar Hero: Prince Edition, they're going to have to fork over some serious dough. Which would no doubt be passed on to us... :-[
That's what MTV Games is doing. They are passing on the cost to consumers, and that is why they are trying to screw consumers by charging $250 for the full Beatles set-up. I hope it bombs or else they and Activision Blizzard will continue increasing prices of their music games.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: Spinnzilla on May 01, 2009, 10:09:10 AM
I dunno... Prince is...well, Prince. His new album is a Target exclusive. Why limit your music to one chain? He does what he wants. I believe he owns all his music, a very rare feat, and I don't think he has any children/heirs.
Nope and nope. He doesn't any of the music he made for Buton's Batman and he has 1 child.
I would seriously play extra for a love symbol guitar model though.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: Djunknown on May 01, 2009, 11:20:10 PM
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He doesn't any of the music he made for Buton's Batman and he has 1 child.
Damn, didn't know that. But hey, 1 album (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(album)) out of 20+ albums ain't bad right?
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I would seriously play extra for a love symbol guitar model though.
Super-turbo-ultra phallic symbol FTW.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: Spinnzilla on May 23, 2009, 08:26:12 PM
Neversoft confirmed yesterday that Stan Bush's "The Touch" would be free next week.
This is one of the greatest and most pwnsome songs ever.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: vudu on May 26, 2009, 02:00:22 PM
This is one of the greatest and most pwnsome songs ever.
Wait ... which version?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: Spinnzilla on May 27, 2009, 10:06:49 PM
i'm assuming the original, as that's the video Neversoft gave as an example of.
It better be.
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour (No Prince confirmed! WHAAAA!)
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on June 08, 2009, 05:02:36 PM
I think I'm experiencing a bug in World Tour, but I can't find any mention of it on the official support site, and googling for anything GH related is a nightmare. Some of the lead guitar parts in certain songs are really quiet, and I think off beat, but it's hard to be sure about that because of the first problem. For example, if a guitar part in-game switches between an unplugged rhythm guitar and an electric lead, the rhythm part might be barely audible, and the lead part would come in loud and clear. It could be the other way around on a different song, but always the same way on the same song. It's especially obvious in "Go Your Own Way." I've also noticed it in "Band on the Run" and a couple others.
Has anyone heard of this problem before?
Title: Re: Guitar Hero World Tour
Post by: Zenroa0918 on August 01, 2009, 10:02:49 AM
I'd rather accept the aboriginal clue over this section of fail.That song would be abundant added fun to play again Blinks "Dammit" abnormally on drums (since Travis wasn't even their bagman if that song was recorded..)
