Guitar Hero III

Troublesome

Anyone heard of a release date for Europe yet? Some sites say October 2007, some say November 2007 and some say Quarter 4 2007.

any ideas? I really want it

Mr E

Wii: 11/02/07 (EU)
PS3: 11/23/07 (EU)
360: 11/23/07 (EU)

Source: GameFAQs

Dont be at yourself

Any word on Rock Band?

qwertplaywert

woo hoo for early wii release

johnny_ultimate

NekkidBibleMan wrote: »

Any word on Rock Band?

Not until early next year alas

Dont be at yourself

I might just get it from the states, but the shipping will probably kill me.

Mr E

GH3's final track (audio only). The Devil Went Down to Georgia - Fiddle has been replaced by guitar, and the song is almost double the original length (over 6 minutes long)

I'm getting cramp just listening to it.

Mr E

Official Confirmation today... November 23rd on all formats.

Eurogamer wrote:

Retailers have been promising us Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock on 23rd November for a little while now, but now Activision's officially saying the same thing. Hurrah!

That means that you will be able to go out to a shop or an Internet in a month's time and put down for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii or PS2 version of Guitar Hero III, either stand-alone (for 360 and PS2, anyway), or with the new wireless Gibson Les Paul controller.

ShawnRaven

Booking a week off work to play this bad boy from start to finish!
F*ck christmas hols, I've no interest in Willy **** chocolate factory re-runs and work is usually dead at christmas anyway!

VR!

Kinetic^

Managed to blag myself a copy of this a few weeks ago at WCG. It arrived on friday. It's crap. There's probably about 5 songs I liked. It's really a step in the wrong direction tbh. I hope rock band is a lot better.:(

garrfunkel

I got the demo recently and liked one or two of the songs on it. Cant bloody wait to get my hands on the full game. Im still more excied about Rock Band though. That drum kit is that shizznit.

Burning Eclipse

Kenny 5 wrote: »

Managed to blag myself a copy of this a few weeks ago at WCG. It arrived on friday. It's crap. There's probably about 5 songs I liked. It's really a step in the wrong direction tbh. I hope rock band is a lot better.:(

NNNNoooooooooooooooo.

Mine shipped yesterday, should get it tomorrow. I really enjoyed the demo though. I've read one or two tings about it that are utter sh*t, but they are super easily patchable. So easy in fact that Neversoft have fixed one already (no version of the game comes with a quickplay co-op mode, but the 360 version has a patch day one). Still, I love the track list, so how bad can it be??

K!LL!@N

I'm living in the States so I was able to pick this up on launch day ( for 360 ).

I had only ever played GH 2 a couple of times on demo units in-store.

Decided spur of the moment to pick this up.

Have to say I'm really loving it.
There are tons of great tracks.
In fact I'm finding it hard to think of tracks that I don't like.

I skipped the easy and started on medium which I'm really enjoying.
Shouldn't be too much trouble to step up to hard once I've gone through everything on medium.

The wireless Les Paul controller is really nice.
Had a brief problem with the green button becoming unresponsive but I just reconnected the neck and it was fine.

My main gripe is not being able to pick up a second wireless guitar.
I may just pick up a GH 2 bundle on the cheap.

One of the weirdest things for me is what I've dubbed "Guitar Hero Eye".
When I've finished a track I'm getting that optical illusion effect like if I look at the back of my hand it looks like it's moving.
Obviously it's from staring intently at the scrolling notes.
Just wondering if others get the same thing?

Killian

ShawnRaven

I'm actually really f*cking enjoying this at the minute. It has a sligtly different feel to it, more like a polished version of Frets On Fire. I also spent the best part of 30 minutes getting my ass handed to me in Tom Morello's face off. Much fun indeed.

VR!

projectmayhem

K!LL!@N wrote: »

Obviously it's from staring intently at the scrolling notes.
Just wondering if others get the same thing?

Killian

yeah. i'm sure you can replace drug addiction (acid or whatever) with guitar hero...

Makaveli

K!LL!@N wrote: »

I skipped the easy and started on medium which I'm really enjoying.
Shouldn't be too much trouble to step up to hard once I've gone through everything on medium.

If you've never played on hard before you're going to find it an altogether different beast. If the last two games are anything to go by the jump from medium to hard on some songs is pretty steep.

Medium is a bit of a joke once you get used to hard/expert.

Rhyme

Makaveli wrote: »

Medium is a bit of a joke once you get used to hard/expert.

Seconding this... Medium just seems to be moving so slowly.

K!LL!@N

validreasoning! wrote: »

I'm actually really f*cking enjoying this at the minute. It has a sligtly different feel to it, more like a polished version of Frets On Fire. I also spent the best part of 30 minutes getting my ass handed to me in Tom Morello's face off. Much fun indeed.

VR!

I had the very same thing.
Morello was really tough for some reason.
Took me 3 goes the first time round.
Then on the next boss

Slash

I nailed him first time.
I lost my saved game and had to start again and it was even worse the second time around against Morello.

I haven't wanted to play any other game since I got this.

Killian

K!LL!@N

Makaveli wrote: »

If you've never played on hard before you're going to find it an altogether different beast. If the last two games are anything to go by the jump from medium to hard on some songs is pretty steep.

Medium is a bit of a joke once you get used to hard/expert.

I tried one song on Hard just to see what it's like.
I passed it but with a much lower accuracy in the 70% if I recall correctly.
Whereas on Medium I'm nearly always in the 95-96%+ range.

I'm going to finish out on Medium as I'm really enjoying it and it's presenting a bit of a challenge.
Then I'll step up to Hard.

It's really good in that regard.
The missus is really enjoying it on Easy.
Seems to cater to the casual and the hardcore.

Killian

Makaveli

One thing is for sure Through The Fire And The Flames on expert make Jordan on expert look like nothing. My best to date on Jordan expert is 7%.

kensutz

It's worth it just to play Knights Of Cydonia

K!LL!@N

Tenacious D's - The Metal is a really fun track.
I think it'll be my first 100%, I only missed 6 notes last night.

Like I said earlier, I'm finding it hard to think of tracks that I don't like.
Nothing springs to mind so far.

Killian

Bobalicious93

to people that already have it: gh2 was really fun for me because i hadnt played the first one so it was a new experience, but now that i 5*most songs on expert im worried this game wont be much of a challenge. how hard is the game?

projectmayhem

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

to people that already have it: gh2 was really fun for me because i hadnt played the first one so it was a new experience, but now that i 5*most songs on expert im worried this game wont be much of a challenge. how hard is the game?

i'd say it's easier then GH2 actually. it's being made by neversoft this time, so i guess they re-shifted focus to allow more players to get into the game...

Rhyme

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

to people that already have it: gh2 was really fun for me because i hadnt played the first one so it was a new experience, but now that i 5*most songs on expert im worried this game wont be much of a challenge. how hard is the game?

Looking at some of the videos the challenge in Career mode has taken a step in a different direction. The 'battles' against the other guitarists involve weapons being used such as doubling your opponents notes for a few seconds, upping the difficulty, a 'broken string'* and a screwy amp** etc.

As for the song difficulty, i'm sure 'The Devil went down to Georgia' and 'Throug the Fire and Flames' will give you a run for your money.

*You have to slam the broken button to 'fix' it

**The notes on the fret board flash on and off.

ShawnRaven

Yeah i have noticed that. I always start the games on medium, then move up. But medium is laughably easy on GHIII. And How come it took me forever to beat Tom Morello on the face off, but i defeated Slash on first attempt? Some inconsistancy issues there

Still, fun game
VR!

MikeHoncho

validreasoning! wrote: »

. And How come it took me forever to beat Tom Morello on the face off, but i defeated Slash on first attempt?
VR!

Because Tom Morello is god. Its very difficult to beat god at his own game.

ShawnRaven

MikeHoncho wrote: »

Because Tom Morello is god. Its very difficult to beat god at his own game.

Bleh, glorified effects master. Slash > Morello!
VR!

Burning Eclipse

Literally every review I've read has stated that Hard and Expert are more difficult than Guitar Hero II.

I got past Jordan just in time for this game. Hope so much it is waiting for me when I go home today!

Also, Morello and Slash are vastly different in terms of style, but Slash is the reason I play guitar, so he wins for me!

jasonbourme.cs

validreasoning! wrote: »

Booking a week off work to play this bad boy from start to finish!
F*ck christmas hols, I've no interest in Willy **** chocolate factory re-runs and work is usually dead at christmas anyway!

VR!

agree with ya on that one bud , ive also booked a week off

cant wait for rock band as well but thatll be next year

MikeHoncho

validreasoning! wrote: »

Bleh, glorified effects master. Slash > Morello!
VR!

BLASPHEMER!!!

Makaveli

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Literally every review I've read has stated that Hard and Expert are more difficult than Guitar Hero II.

The demo must not be a good representation of the game then because I 5 starred all the songs on hard on my first attempt and I'm pretty crap at the game.

Burning Eclipse

Makaveli wrote: »

The demo must not be a good representation of the game then because I 5 starred all the songs on hard on my first attempt and I'm pretty crap at the game.

Only played it on expert but I agree that the demo wasn't overly taxing.

That said the purpose of a demo from Neversoft's perspective is to get casual players to buy, the hardcore are always gonna buy it! Putting really tough songs in isn't gonna intice Johnny "I can barely pass medium" to buy if he does nothing but fail...

Either way... still hoping to be playing this tonight... I loves me some Guitar Hero!!!

EDIT: I just checked your profile... You beat Guitar Hero II on Hard.... Hardly "pretty crap" in fairness!

conzy

Any sign of the PC version yet?

Rhyme

conzymaher wrote: »

Any sign of the PC version yet?

Wikipedia quotes the PC & Mac release as November 12, although that's for America. No mention of a European release on there as of yet.

ShawnRaven

Is it just be being a complete lightweight, or is anyone else struggling with The Devil Went Down To Georgia on medium?

VR!

Bobalicious93

is this region free on the 360?

Burning Eclipse

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

is this region free on the 360?

I imported it from VG+.... So yes to that.

I think it's fantastic. Beat the game on hard, not too tough, 5* everything first time up as far as tier 7. Now on expert and even this first tier bumps things up straight away!! 4* the kiss song, we'll see how the rest go!

I beat Devil went down to Georgia first time on Hard too!!

Also, Dragonforce kicked my ass on Hard!!! Such a tough song, even for stamina.... It's a beast!!

Only negative aspect I can think of right now is that the cover of Pride and Joy is utterly horrible. I love SRV... Hell my bands name is Double Trouble.... The cover is an insult! Other than that, great game!

Kali

*waits patiently for official ps2 uk release* damnit can't wait to play some of the new tracks... can 5* most things on hard in gh2, but expert still gives me 3s.. so this should be a good challenge

Makaveli

I'm looking forward to it too but I'm in no rush. Still trying to 5* all the songs on hard and I'm only about half way through. YYZ is the only song in the last two tiers that I have 4*s in. I'll probably never be good enough to 5* them all.

Basq

I wanna buy Guitar Hero III but prefer most of the songs on GHII... oh, the conundrum!

ShawnRaven

Makaveli wrote: »

I'm looking forward to it too but I'm in no rush. Still trying to 5* all the songs on hard and I'm only about half way through. YYZ is the only song in the last two tiers that I have 4*s in. I'll probably never be good enough to 5* them all.

That's alright dude, Alex Lifeson owns most people, so there ain't no shame in coming second to him!
VR!

Burning Eclipse

validreasoning! wrote: »

That's alright dude, Alex Lifeson owns most people, so there ain't no shame in coming second to him!
VR!

Rush are all amazing musicians... Lifeson is almost the weakest of the 3 but to say that is an insult to him. Geddy Lee is an astonishing bass player and Neil Peart.... Well, no explanation needed there!

Burning Eclipse

I got past expert at the weekend. There's an achievement for failing one song ten times... Hello Raining Blood!! Man that was hella tough.

Lou on expert is crazy difficult though. Miss any of the power-ups you get for him an he'll be back up to green rock-meter in seconds, negating any hard work you might have done! Great feeling to finally do it though!:D

ShawnRaven

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Lou on expert is crazy difficult though. Miss any of the power-ups you get for him an he'll be back up to green rock-meter in seconds, negating any hard work you might have done! Great feeling to finally do it though!:D

Lou is a bastard! That guy just doesn't give me a break on medium!!

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

Rush are all amazing musicians... Lifeson is almost the weakest of the 3 but to say that is an insult to him. Geddy Lee is an astonishing bass player and Neil Peart.... Well, no explanation needed there!

I wouldn't say Lifeson is almost the weak link, just more overlooked due to Lee's skill and Peart being a complete legend.

VR!

Burning Eclipse

validreasoning! wrote: »

I wouldn't say Lifeson is almost the weak link, just more overlooked due to Lee's skill and Peart being a complete legend.

VR!

Ya, I prefer the way you said it. Wonder if Peart would give me drum lessons... Hmmmm.;)

I got a 904 note streak last night while trying to get the 1000. Oh the fury!

Vegeta

Burning Eclipse wrote: »

I got a 904 note streak last night while trying to get the 1000. Oh the fury!

Oh man that must have been annoyin

Burning Eclipse

Vegeta wrote: »

Oh man that must have been annoyin

Hit 1102 note Streak last night, all rage is forgotten!!!:D

100% TTFAF on Easy!! My girlfriend can 4* it... Makes me so proud!!:)

ShawnRaven

I'm still stuck on Devil Went Down to Georgia on medium. I hate Lou!!!
VR!

Burning Eclipse

validreasoning! wrote: »

I'm still stuck on Devil Went Down to Georgia on medium. I hate Lou!!!
VR!

The Boss Battle tracks are out now for free... They are the hardest songs in the game!!! Devil... Is harder than TTFAF (barring the intro).

Glad they didn't charge for this pack, would have been a slap in the face!

ShawnRaven

TTFAF goes on for an eternity!! I'm in for hell doing that on medium!
VR!