Guitar Hero: World Tour to Have DLC Available Upon Launch
By Stephany on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 at 9:21 AM PST In Activision, Gamer Life, Games, Games Industry, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony
Activision is banking on gamers giving their rival Rock Band 2 a run for its money when Guitar Hero: World Tour launches on October 26. During this time, those who purchase the Xbox 360 version of the game will be treated more special than PS3 users because during the first two weeks after the game lands in stores, Xbox 360 owners will be privy to exclusive downloadable content before anyone else.
Immediately available upon release will be the Classic Rock Track Pack which will consist of “Rock and Roll Band” by Boston, “Hot Blooded” by Foreigner and “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield. All three tracks can be downloaded individually as well in case some of you feel weird about downloading a Rick Springfield song – I suggest you give it a chance though because the guitar solo is pretty decent. You will also be able to get the original compositions by Ted Nugent and Zakk Wylde for free at launch so you can shred your way outside of Career Mode. Blind Melon’s 1992 hit “No Rain” will also be available at launch.
On October 30, the exclusive Xbox 360 downloadable content will come in the form of the R.E.M. Track Pack. The songs “Horse to Water,” “Man-Sized Wreath” and “Supernatural Superserious” were pulled from the band’s latest album “Accelerate” and for two weeks will be an Xbox Live Marketplace exclusive. Afterwards, the PSN store will get it just like the any other DLC for the game.
Those of you who have been rocking it out to Metallica’s “Death Magnetic” on Guitar Hero 3 will not have to purchase it again for World Tour. According to Activison it is “forward compatible and will integrate seamlessly” and will still be available for download on PSN and Xbox LIVE just in case you have yet to purchase it.
While it does seem like gamers are being bombarded with music simulation news on a daily basis, it is great to know that companies like Activision are trying to keep things fresh and interesting because, like with regular music, who really wants to play or hear the same songs over and over again?
