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| Activision Sells More Than $115 Million of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock in First Seven Days Activision says that consumer sell through for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock exceeded $115 million within seven days of the game's North American release, making it the largest single product launch in the company's history. The game was released on October 28, 2007, and will launch in Europe on November 23, 2007. The Guitar Hero franchise has remained the #1 best-selling franchise in the U.S. through September, according to the NPD Group. The franchise has sold more than six million units worldwide to date, according to The NPD Group, Charttrack and Gfk. Guitar Hero has expanded well beyond video games and is one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the marketplace today. The release of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock marks the franchise's debut on PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii home video game system from Nintendo, making it the only music based game on all console platforms. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will offer a robust slate of new downloadable online content. The title's first video game song pack, The Interscope Soundtrack Pack, was released at launch exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and includes songs from Marilyn Manson, AFI and Flyleaf. In November, Activision will release three new downloadable video game song packs for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Each downloadable pack contains three individual songs. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock includes explosive new content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes allow consumers worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status. For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans are also able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform. The game features a star-studded soundtrack including master tracks by such legendary artists as Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys and Pearl Jam as well as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. The sequel also offers downloadable content from some of the most popular European bands. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Game News :: home page |