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As parodied in the South Park episode "Guitar Queer-o"]]>May 22nd 2008 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
As for everyone else who rags on Guitar Hero and makes bullshit statements like "Why don't you just go out and learn a real instrument?", then why don't you go out and play a real sport instead of playing sports games? Why don't you go out and kill someone instead of playing GTAIV? Lame.]]>May 22nd 2008 4:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 5:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
You might not hit all the notes, or you might have quite a knack for rhythm games. Either way, you'll know by the end of the first song what the appeal is and whether or not it's for you.]]>May 22nd 2008 6:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/yeah, so... why don't you go out and play a real sport instead of playing sports games?
i dunno, i've played guitar hero and it's ok, just dance mat but with a bit of plastic in your hands instead of under your feet
obviously both things have merits, like some days i'd prefer a kick-about with my mates and others i'd want to play some fifa...
but yes, i do prefer playing real music to playing guitar hero. sorry.]]>May 22nd 2008 6:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/Jun 2nd 2008 8:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 24th 2008 11:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 23rd 2008 9:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 24th 2008 9:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
Makes sense to sell content for it.]]>May 22nd 2008 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/You're looking at it from a consumer's point of view, which is understandable - I see the validation of your thoughts. However, to the manufacturer, if there exists a healthy consumer base, then why not profit from it?]]>May 22nd 2008 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
I'm going to sell my two Wii GH3 units and buy a PS2 along with all the exisiting GH products, plus GH:Aerosmith and GH4. Seems the cheapest way to get all versions of GH on one system.

Since I don't own a PS2, PS3, Xbox360 and really don't play any console games the PS2 is the cheapest way to go. Don't want to spend the $$$ on a PS3 or Xbox for features I won't use.]]>May 22nd 2008 7:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 23rd 2008 11:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
Can't wait tillw e have to buy the bass guitar, the brass instruments for ska, another mic for the duet, the wind/string struments for classical genre, and a grand piano to acompany the guitar solo.

Wait!?! I gotta buy this stuff thats all 100% incompatible with rock band! GREAT!]]>May 22nd 2008 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
Seriously, though, all they can think to do is to add drums and a mic? So much for originality.]]>May 22nd 2008 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
U are the weakest link - goodbye!]]>May 22nd 2008 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
As for reinventing, I totally agree. This new song creator is going to be a lot of fun. Just look at how creative people online are. Now just imagine how many great songs are going to be created by these people! It is going to be a limitless number of downloadable FREE tracks now. That is definitely a 'reinvention'.]]>May 22nd 2008 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
That being said, "Guitar Hero IV" sounds cool. I really like that fact you'll be able to mix your own songs, but what's the likelyhood that you'll be able to use "Rock Band" instruments in the new game. I'm going to guess less than 5%.]]>May 22nd 2008 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
And it's really not going to sell if people already own Rockband and the controllers won't work with GH4 and vice versa. Too much clutter in my apartment already. ]]>May 22nd 2008 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
Activision stepped in with Guitar Hero III but it's generally agreed that Rock Band is the spiritual sucessor to Guitar Hero II.

Also, the limitless free custom charts will not have vocals available.]]>May 22nd 2008 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
There was no word of other instruments than guitar for the GH series under activision until Rock Band was proven to be a bonafide hit. Before, activision was promising more deals with artists and bands, but not an extension of the 'you use a guitar controller' platform to a 'you use multiple instruments' platform.]]>May 22nd 2008 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
So it's gunna be sucky sounds being made by a kid who doesn't know shit about music theory. Just great.]]>May 22nd 2008 5:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
The ORIGINAL was Konami's Guitar Freaks.

It was out long before Guitar Hero.

Oh and they also make this game called DrumMania. To go along with KeyboardMania.

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Or at least download them once someone else does it.]]>May 22nd 2008 4:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 5:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/]]>May 22nd 2008 5:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 9:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/May 22nd 2008 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
Dude, this is ACTIVISION. They're gonna make you buy a separate headset.]]>May 22nd 2008 6:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/22/guitar-hero-iv-gets-a-name-official-features-and-release-date/
I did that last night! :D I got 4 stars. It does get hard to do both.]]>May 22nd 2008 7:32PM