IGN got the skinny on the upcoming installment in the Guitar Hero franchise, Guitar Hero 3. Most importantly, they discussed the Wii version with RedOctane's co-founder and president Kai Huang. Huang confirms that the Nintendo Wii version of the game will in fact use a Guitar controller, one that will be "similar to a guitar you've seen in the past." There is more exciting news, however, as Huang confirmed that the Wii version of the title would be seeing improvements the other console installments would be receiving: online play and downloadable music.
That's right, online play.
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4-16-2007 @ 2:26PM
Chris said...
"and downloadable music"
for a rip off price. look at me I can play a guitar, by pushing buttons. HAH !
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4-16-2007 @ 2:26PM
Zoob said...
This is fantasmic!
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4-16-2007 @ 3:21PM
WhatIsThatThing said...
Now that the Wii version is justified it means I have to buy two more expensive controllers...and I thought my purchase in the PS2 version of GHII was okay for the next few years.
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4-16-2007 @ 3:36PM
AndrewNeo said...
Maybe they'll make it an attachment for the wiimote and a place to slide the wiimote in back, or something.
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4-16-2007 @ 4:01PM
Andrew said...
DLC? orly?
but seriously... I'm still miffed about no ext hdd support for wii. Between the Nintendo 64 VC titles and new channels coming, I can't fathom where we'll find the space to put in new songs which will clock in at at least 5 mb each.
I'm just whiny cause Nintendo is holding the Wii back
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4-16-2007 @ 6:07PM
Mr Khan said...
@ Andrew
especially considering Wii IS technically capable of running AT LEAST 540p (which is almost the same as 1080i) without breaking a sweat
Of course, it's not the first time Nintendo's held back hardware (see: GameCube Online)
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4-16-2007 @ 8:03PM
Rubang B said...
@Andrew, you can get a 2 gig SD card on eBay right now for less than $20. The 1 gigs are less than $10.
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4-16-2007 @ 8:21PM
den said...
I'm hoping for a Flying V for the Wii. Xbox360 got an Explorer. It only makes sense.
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4-16-2007 @ 8:26PM
Capt. Castellanos said...
whoo!
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4-16-2007 @ 9:48PM
AgentESPIO7 said...
Meh, I bet the 360 port will have downloadable songs. Still excited about the wii version tho :)
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4-16-2007 @ 10:44PM
Eric said...
If they decide to use the GameCube controller port for the guitar, you could get the PlayCube converter, to use PlayStation/2 controllers on GameCube.
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4-17-2007 @ 1:34AM
A.J. said...
Good news. I play bass in a band but this game really looks like a lot of fun. I look forward to getting some hands on time.
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4-22-2007 @ 6:59PM
James said...
Agent: the 360 version will have *exorbitant* downloadable songs, if GH3 is anything like GH2. I hold out hope that the Wii DLC will be a bit more reasonably priced. And if you can keep the songs on an SD card, we're all set.
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