Neversoft's Guitar Hero IV (PS3, PS2, X360, Wii) will feature custom song creation and multiple instruments when it arrives this fall, according to the June issue of Game Informer magazine.
As relayed by trustworthy NeoGAF user SolidSnakeX, the fourth Guitar Hero title will expand the series' offerings to include drum and vocal gameplay in addition to bass and guitar. It is not known if the controllers for Harmonix's multi-instrument music title Rock Band will be compatible.
The song creation functionality will somehow allow users to customize everything but vocals, though the specifics of this remain unclear. Users will apparently be able to upload and share songs on all platforms, and will even be able to create their own album art.
Four bands have been confirmed thus far for the game--Van Halen, The Eagles, Linkin Park and Sublime--with Neversoft noting that all songs within the game will be master tracks provided by record labels.
In addition to song creation, Guitar Hero IV is said to place a strong emphasis on player and instrument customization, in part due to the recent legal troubles with guitar maker Gibson.
Staying true to its long ago promise, Nintendo today launched WiiWare, its storefront for original downloadable Wii games, with six titles:
* Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King / 1500 Wii Points ($15) * LostWinds / 1000 Wii Points ($10) * Defend Your Castle / 500 Wii Points ($5) * Pop / 700 Wii Points ($7) * V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack / 700 Wii Points ($7) * TV Show King / 1000 Wii Points ($10)
Accessible from the Wii's online Shop Channel, WiiWare joins the platform's Virtual Console service, which offers downloadable retro classics. Due to WiiWare's arrival, there will be no Virtual Console release this week.
As has been the case with Virtual Console, new WiiWare titles will release on Mondays. Upcoming games include Dr. Mario Online RX, Tetris, and Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People.
Electronic Arts has announced that it is developing a direct sequel to EA Black Box's skateboarding title Skate (PS3, X360), referred to as simply Skate 2, along with separate Wii and Nintendo DS entries titled Skate It.
The Wii and Nintendo DS iterations of the series (both pictured below) are due out later this year. The Nintendo DS version will use the portable's touch screen to control tricks.
Along with motion-sensitive controls that "mirror actual skate flips and moves," the Wii edition of Skate It will support the Wii Balance Board that comes packed with Wii Fit.
As for Skate 2, it was only revealed that the sequel is due on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Released last fall, Skate and its thumbstick-centered control scheme outsold the competing Tony Hawk game by a ratio of 2:1, prompting Activision to halt its annual Tony Hawk iterations and rework the series. EA had previously noted that it planned more Skate games.
Reversing today's trend of rumors and unofficial assets, publisher Atari has issued several flame-filled screenshots from Eden Studios' Alone in the Dark.
The reimagining of the classic survival horror franchise is set to hit PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Wii on June 24, with a PlayStation 3 version following later this year.
Pandemic parent Electronic Arts quietly revealed earlier this year that Pandemic, famous for Mercenaries and Star Wars: Battlefront, was working on a LOTR title, but no details were revealed.
Pandemic revealed Thursday that the new LOTR game is subtitled Conquest and will be an action title for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, DS and PC.
The game will be set in J.R.R. Tolkien's LOTR universe as depicted by Peter Jackson's hit movies, thanks to EA's partnership with New Line Cinema.
This time around, gamers will be able to play both good and evil sides of the LOTR conflict.
Pandemic general manager Josh Resnick said that Conquest will give gamers "full control of the blade, bow and magic to fight ... epic battles any way they want – even if they choose to play from the evil side.”
Release for Conquest is slated for fall this year.
Coming this June for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS is Top Spin 3, the newest installment in 2K Sports' tennis game franchise. Here are new screenshots.
Yes, behold it's awesome powers. This NES Controller works with the NES, it can have a glass top over it and instantly becomes a coffe table and you can open it up for all your gaming items or other items.
Hit the jump for more pictures, a video and the link to the blog!
Wow, Call of Duty 5 is already playable? It's supposedly being created by Treyarch on the same engine that CoD4 was made on. Also, the setting would be on the Pacific in WWII.
The game will come out on the PS3, 360, DS, PC, and PS2 and Wii. What an immense number wouldn't you say? With that though, I don't think we can expect that much from the PS2 and Wii versions as with the PS3, 360 and PC versions.
Did you know that The Ocarina of Time for the N64 was originally planned as a FPS game? Did you know that Miyamoto loves FPS games? If not, then this interview will peak your interest.
There's only one boss in Link's Crossbow Training and it's used with the Wii Zapper.
Did you know the very first Wii Zapper protoype was actually made by wires and rubberbands? Did you know that Miyamoto thinks the journey to get somewhere is better than the ending?
So here's this new clip of Crash Bandicoot Mind Over Mutant.
When did he get a mohawk and tatoos? This game is going to be on the Wii. Sad Playstation owners? Doesn't look great to me, but hey, it might to you. Also on the DS, PSP, PS2 and 360. Headed out this Fall.
Duel Mode? Duel Mode as in the mode where you duel other players in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed!Young Luke Skywalker will duel and you can see how he has joined the dark side by using lightning a lot.
Not only that though, there are 9 levels to choose from in Duel Mode, there are 27 new and old characters to choose from, and you can create a lot of combos.
Combos? Force push + Lightning = Ball of Lightning being shot at you. See how that works?
Also check out how you can pick up anything and throw it into space on the TIE Fighter level! At the very end, Luke delivers a nice groin-kick.
A new listing on the Entertainment Software Rating Board's website indicates that Nintendo's cult classic SNES RPG EarthBound is heading for the Wii's Virtual Console.
Originally released in North America in 1995, EarthBound was met with critical acclaim but limited commercial success. EarthBound is the second in a series known in Japan as Mother, originating as a Japan-only release on the NES in 1989.
EarthBound is one of the most requested titles for the Wii's Virtual Console, but Nintendo of America has remained historically mum on the game's fate in North America. As of this writing, the company has issued no official announcement concerning EarthBound's Virtual Console release.
While ESRB listings have confirmed the existence of a number of later officially announced titles, it is yet unclear when EarthBound will be available on the downloadable gaming service.
Believe it or not, people slave away on their Mario Paint for their SNES. Why do they slave away? To make awesome music of course!
So, this has got to be one of the oldest Composing programs, and guess what? It has a lot to do with Mario. I would also observe it's quite hard to use. But then again, to me, it seems relatively easy to use. I would go and buy a SNES and Mario Paint just so I could do this. If not, at least borrow my sister's SNES and buy a 2nd Hand Mario Paint.
Well, there's a compilation of 10 Mario Paint Songs (Person to arrange songs are credited afterwards):
Chocolate Rain - ihasmario The Legend of Zelda - adolfobaez RickRoll'd - Never Gonna Give You Up -ihasmario Beach Boys - I Get Around - adolfobaez Super Mario Bros. 3 - adolfobaez
Developer Tecmo today announced Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff, a revival of the classic Tecmo Bowl franchise.
Set for launch this fall on the Nintendo DS, the game will feature stylus control, customizable playbooks, classic Tecmo Bowl-style cutscenes, and multiplayer over wireless and Wi-Fi internet.
"We are extremely excited to bring back everyone's favorite football game to the Nintendo DS," said Tecmo producer Ryan Gilbo. "Kickoff is packed with everything that fans wanted to see in this revival. No other football game will ever compare to Tecmo Bowl as this is the game that started it all."
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