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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Also known as: Guitar Hero III, Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock
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Rock out to the third entry in in Red Octane's music series for guitar gods! Songs for Guitar Hero III include Barracuda by Heart, Sabotage by Beastie Boys, Rock And Roll All Nite by Kiss, and much more! In addition, players can experience an incredible number of added features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.

Also for the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans can thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform. The exclusive Gibson guitars include innovative features such as removable faceplates that will allow fans to personalize their guitars and make it their own, and a new button color design that is integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience.

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Previews

Guitar Hero III Hands-on - October 15, 2007
Guitarmageddon unleashes on Wii. Our impressions inside.

Guitar Hero 3 Online Hands-on - October 5, 2007
The online world is ready to rock.

Guitar Hero III for Wii Hands-on - August 29, 2007
We rock out with the Wii guitar and the first edition of the megahit to land on a Nintendo console.

GC 2007: Guitar Hero III Progress Report - August 22, 2007
We try out several new playable tracks.

E3 2007: Hands-on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - July 12, 2007
Guitarmageddon has arrived. Can Hero stand up to Rock Band?

Features

Games: Game Scoop! Podcast, Episode 47 - August 16, 2007
Dylan Jobe stops by to chat about Warhawk.

Insider Video Features: Nintendo E3 Video Preview - July 5, 2007
Matt, Mark, and Craig tell you what to look for at the big show.

Guitar Hero III for Wii - April 25, 2007
We explore the challenges and opportunities in bringing the popular music franchise to Nintendo's console.

Rocking on with Guitar Hero - UK, April 16, 2007
Kai Huang, co-founder of RedOctane, looks back at the series and reveals details about GHIII.

News

Will Brawl's Loss be COD4's Gain? - October 12, 2007
With the new Smash Bros. delayed, it's not just Wii titles that stand to gain.

Music: Updated! Guitar Hero III Sonic FAQ - October 5, 2007
More tracks -- more inside dope on the songs featured in the game.

Music: Guitar Hero III Set List Expands - October 3, 2007
New songs revealed for Legends of Rock.

Anarchy in the GH - September 25, 2007
The Sex Pistols have re-recorded one of their biggest hits for the game.

Morello, 'Bulls' to Rally Round the Console - September 7, 2007
The announcement so nice they made it twice.

Guitar Hero Rumours Rock Out - UK, September 5, 2007
Tom Morello confirms he's a boss in GHIII while Aerosmith suggests GH IV is already in the works.

Bret Michaels Poisons Guitar Hero III - UK, August 16, 2007
Poison frontman to appear as lead vocalist on two tracks.

GHIII Bangs the Drums - August 14, 2007
Activision debuts a new song in Edinburgh.

GHIII Wooing International Gamers - August 2, 2007
Also: Activision admits Rock Band is "potentially competitive."

Even More GHIII Tracks Revealed - August 2, 2007
The flood of songs continues.

More Guitar Hero III Tracks Announced - July 25, 2007
Four more songs are confirmed to be in the game.

E3 2007: Slash Rocks Guitar Hero III - July 10, 2007
Legendary GNR guitarist to provide original track.

Pre-E3 2007: Guitar Hero III Guitars Revealed - July 9, 2007
Activision and Gibson team up. Wireless axes abound...

Wireless Axes Confirmed for Guitar Hero III - UK, May 23, 2007
First Guitar Hero III info: new tracks, guitars, online mulitplayer and more.

Guitar Hero III Wii using Guitar Controller - UK, April 16, 2007
"It will be similar to a guitar you've seen in the past," says RedOctane.

Guitar Hero 3 this Fall - April 9, 2007
RedOctane FAQ may have spilled the beans.

Press Releases

Games: Guitar Hero Community Website Teaser Launches - October 11, 2007
Fans register stage names and receive exclusive info, assets, integrated online player stats, and sneak peak at Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

Games: Activision Adds More Songs to Guitar Hero III - October 3, 2007
Sonic Youth, The Killers, and Slipknot added.

Games: New York City Celebrates Guitar Hero Day - September 26, 2007
Fans rock the streets of Manhattan to celebrate RedOctane's upcoming release.

Games: Sex Pistols Back in Studio For Guitar Hero III - September 25, 2007
RedOctane's sequel will feature re-recorded songs from legendary punk band.

Games: Guitar Hero III Demo Debuts With Tony Hawk - August 23, 2007
Gamers to get their first licks in with the purchase of the latest installment in the #1 action sports franchise.

Games: Activision Rocks German Games Convention - August 22, 2007
New Details on Guitar Hero III, Call of Duty 4, and new James Bond title released.

Games: Bret Michaels To Appear In Guitar Hero III - August 16, 2007
Poison frontman graces RedOctane's game with his signature moves.

Games: 11 Songs Added to Guitar Hero III - August 2, 2007
AFI, Iron Maiden, and the Strokes join the fun.

Games: Activision Rocks E3 With Blockbuster Lineup - July 10, 2007
Bee Movie, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and Velvet Revolver's Slash?

Games: Activision Announces Exclusive Partnership with Gibson - July 9, 2007
Guitar Hero III's unlockable content revealed.

Games: Activision Shreds Details on Next Guitar Hero Game - May 23, 2007
Get ready to rock on a whole new level.

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Published by: RedOctane
Genre: Music
Release Date:
US: October 28, 2007
Europe: October 2007
Australia: November 7, 2007
MSRP: $89.99

ESRB Content Descriptors: Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes

Also Available On: Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Macintosh, PC

Features: 16:9 Support, 480p Support, Online, Force Feedback

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