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Developer RedOctane has confirmed a third instalment in its best-selling Guitar Hero series is in development for the PS2, Xbox 360 and, for the first time, PS3 and Wii.
The latest game will feature authentic rock venues, boss battles and a plethora of unlockable content and multiplayer modes.
A wireless guitar will be available for all platforms, as well as the addition of interchangeable faceplates. And downloadable content will be a major part of the game, with Activision stating that "strategic partnerships have been secured with all the major and independent music record labels to allow unrivalled access to their deep history of music catalogues”.
“The development team at Neversoft has been exceptional,” said RedOctane’s head of publishing Dusty Welch. “We’ve been able to incorporate a host of fresh new online and multi-player gameplay modes, along with exciting content into this version of Guitar Hero that our fans have been asking for.
“Also, many of the top bands and songs we’ve tried to get in the past are now on board, and we’ve definitely got some giant aces in the hole to say the least. In addition, offering a new line of Gibson wireless guitars for each platform is going to truly add to the authentic rock star experience like no other.”
Some of the new tracks announced for the game include:
'Paint It Black' (The Rolling Stones)
'Cherub Rock' (Smashing Pumpkins)
'Sabotage' (Beastie Boys)
'The Metal' (Tenacious D)
'My Name is Jonas' (Weezer)
'Knights of Cydonia' (Muse)
A release date for Guitar Hero III is yet to be announced.
