Friday, May 11, 2007

new guitar hero announced. gamers rejoice, whip out guitar controllers with happiness

from a press release dated may 10th:

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Activision, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) today announced they will be paying homage to a classic rock era with Guitar Hero(TM): Rocks the 80s(TM), available exclusively on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. After playing to mass audiences at sold out shows around the world in Guitar Hero II(TM), fans will once again be able to whip out their Gibson-shaped SG guitar controllers and shred to their favorite rock tracks, as the critically acclaimed franchise is scheduled to go on another highly-anticipated world tour this summer.
Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s will feature visually stunning retro rock venues and hipster characters, unlockable guitars, intense game play modes, and most importantly 30 awesome new songs to experience the ultimate rock star fantasy. The initial list of finger-melting tracks includes:
* I Wanna Rock (by Twisted Sister)
* I Ran (by Flock of Seagulls)
* Round and Round (as made famous by Ratt)
* I Want Candy (as made famous by Bow Wow Wow)
* Metal Health (as made famous by Quiet Riot)
* Holy Diver (as made famous by Dio)
* Heat Of The Moment (as made famous by Asia)

words can't describe how awesome this is. twisted sister? mother effin' ASIA??? consider a visit to my old roommates' apartment booked.
Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s will be available in the summer of 2007 for the Sony PS2 game console

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