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By Matt Keller - Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:01pm
This week’s Coming Attractions is brought to you by broken street dates and clearance sales. Many of the games marked for release tomorrow, like Colin McCrae DiRT 2, Need for Speed SHIFT and NHL 10 should already be available in stores now, unless your local game shill is one of those ones that plays by the book. There is also a few neat console ports hitting the PC this week, namely destructor-sim Red Faction Guerilla and Resident Evil 5.
From next week on, we’ll be bringing Coming Attractions to you on Mondays, mostly in an effort to avoid street date breaches messing up our hard work. Don’t forget that you can check out our full release schedule for any updates and changes.
From next week on, we’ll be bringing Coming Attractions to you on Mondays, mostly in an effort to avoid street date breaches messing up our hard work. Don’t forget that you can check out our full release schedule for any updates and changes.
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By Matt Keller - Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:01am
Lately, the Warp Pipe has been looking to the past for its gaming fix, rather than getting wrapped up in the present or worrying about the future. Perhaps it’s as a result of a strict regimen of movie tie-ins and yearly sequels on the review plate, or something to kill the time between E3 and the holiday season – I don’t really care enough to sit around and think about it. Whatever the cause is, I have retro fever, and have it bad.
This week, we’re going to take a look at the three incarnations of Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker.
This week, we’re going to take a look at the three incarnations of Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:04pm
For those of you who've always wanted to play a complete, virtual cover of your favourite songs from the dark times when Guitar Hero only involved a guitar, Acitivsion, have let us know that their latest instalment in the Guitar Hero series, Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits has been released, and is available on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and the Xbox 360.
The latest in the series features some 48 tracks from previous Guitar Hero games, with many favourites returning to get the full band treatment.
The latest in the series features some 48 tracks from previous Guitar Hero games, with many favourites returning to get the full band treatment.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:02pm
The video game world can often be a place were backs are stabbed, deals are broken, and high profile titans often clash through press releases and school-yard styled exchanges of words. The latest of these places Activision against console manufacturer and electronics giant Sony, with Activision, the largest third party video game publisher in the world last week threatening that it may have to discontinue support for Sony platforms such as the PlayStation Portable and the PlayStation 3 for a myriad of factors, the most important of which is profitability and market penetration.
Among Activision's demands are a reduce in price for the PlayStation 3 console, along with reduced expense and royalties for publishing games on the console, with the company paying some US$500 million to Sony in royalties alone last year. This would allow Activision to have a much higher profit margin on PlayStation 3 games than they currently do.
Among Activision's demands are a reduce in price for the PlayStation 3 console, along with reduced expense and royalties for publishing games on the console, with the company paying some US$500 million to Sony in royalties alone last year. This would allow Activision to have a much higher profit margin on PlayStation 3 games than they currently do.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Jun 2, 2009 8:52am
Forgive me a brief moment of fangirlyness.
This morning, as part of the Microsoft Press Conference, original Beatles band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Yoko Ono Lennon, Olivia Harrison and Dhani Harrison, came together to give the world its first look The Beatles: Rock Band, before it launches on 09/09/09 - that's September of this year!
If you'd like your first look at the game, we have a brand new E3 2009 Trailer that we can share with you - showing off the unique art style and gameplay mechanic that features in this first-of-its-kind music-based game, as you follow a revolutionary tour of The Beatles' music, career and legacy.
This morning, as part of the Microsoft Press Conference, original Beatles band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Yoko Ono Lennon, Olivia Harrison and Dhani Harrison, came together to give the world its first look The Beatles: Rock Band, before it launches on 09/09/09 - that's September of this year!
If you'd like your first look at the game, we have a brand new E3 2009 Trailer that we can share with you - showing off the unique art style and gameplay mechanic that features in this first-of-its-kind music-based game, as you follow a revolutionary tour of The Beatles' music, career and legacy.
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By Steven Perdikis - Mon Jun 1, 2009 12:51pm
Activision have announced that they have partnered with Jay-Z and Eminem, to bring "some of their popular songs" to DJ Hero. Along with this, a "special branded edition" of DJ Hero will be released, complete with an "advanced" version of the game's controller, a metal travel case, (that transforms into a "performance ready DJ stand"), and two "exclusive CD compilations" that feature the "greatest hits" and new mixes from each artist.
Both Jay-Z and Eminem will contribute to the game post-launch, with both planning to provide downloadable content for the game after the game is released.
Both Jay-Z and Eminem will contribute to the game post-launch, with both planning to provide downloadable content for the game after the game is released.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue May 26, 2009 2:13pm
Those who are fond of the Guitar Hero series often have many things to say about the plastic peripherals that are packaged with the games. These things usually aren't all that good, and the ears of Logitech have picked this up, today announcing the Black Edition of its Wireless Guitar Controller that is compatible with the PlayStation 3 and 2 platforms.
The controller isn't a simple replacement. It is for "gamers who want to play like a rock star", and sports a wooden neck, a rosewood fret board, and metal frets, much like you'd expect on a decent real guitar.
The controller isn't a simple replacement. It is for "gamers who want to play like a rock star", and sports a wooden neck, a rosewood fret board, and metal frets, much like you'd expect on a decent real guitar.
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By Steven Perdikis - Sat May 16, 2009 11:01am
Just over a week ago, mega-publisher Activision announced a horde (well, three) of music-based games. One of the titles was Guitar Hero 5, the next instalment in the plastic-guitar and instrument wielding franchise.
A press release, which was not meant to yet be released regarding the title has managed to escape from the clutches of Activision and find its way onto the Internet, revealing a wealth of information regarding the title.
A press release, which was not meant to yet be released regarding the title has managed to escape from the clutches of Activision and find its way onto the Internet, revealing a wealth of information regarding the title.
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By Matt Warner - Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:04am
Activision Blizzard laughs in the face of the economic crisis and bulldoze their expectations for this quarter. So many hundreds of millions that bag space is becoming an issue. CEO Robert Kotick took the time to announce today that the company will outdo its US $860 million net revenue target for the quarter.
No new estimates were given, but the shattered expectations stem from the phenomenal software sales from the reigning titans: World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and the numerous Guitar Hero iterations. Kotick took the spotlight to stop stuffing his pockets with monies and pitch Activizzard's upcoming lineup.
No new estimates were given, but the shattered expectations stem from the phenomenal software sales from the reigning titans: World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and the numerous Guitar Hero iterations. Kotick took the spotlight to stop stuffing his pockets with monies and pitch Activizzard's upcoming lineup.
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By Jessica Citizen - Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:09pm
The idea: Take the "most exciting, recognisable and fun to play music" from earlier titles Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - and then convert these formerly guitar-only titles into a full-band experience.
The result: Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits, I kid you not.
We've got a new trailer that may explain things a bit more.
The result: Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits, I kid you not.
We've got a new trailer that may explain things a bit more.
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By Matt Keller - Wed Apr 8, 2009 6:24pm
Easter’s coming up this weekend, but it doesn’t look like the video game publishers of Australia are in a rush to release anything new for the extra long weekend. The Godfather II, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor and Puzzle Quest: Galactrix should be able to hold the interest of anyone looking for something new this week, but the rest of us can look forward to spending time with a few of the recently released big hitters like Resident Evil 5 and Street Fighter 4
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
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By Brenna Hillier - Mon Apr 6, 2009 9:32am
Rivalry in the music genre has been heating up lately, with Rock Band 2 adding to its precursors stellar success, the latest updates to the Guitar Hero series taking on its opponent's defining features, and of course, one of the pioneers of the entire shebang, SingStar, finally joining the rest of the modern world in going wireless.
Now Microsoft are adding to the news saturation with their own announcement that the applauded wireless microphones of their contender, Lips, will be compatible with the Xbox 360 versions of both Guitar Hero: Metallica and Rock Band 2, the latter through an upcoming update.
Now Microsoft are adding to the news saturation with their own announcement that the applauded wireless microphones of their contender, Lips, will be compatible with the Xbox 360 versions of both Guitar Hero: Metallica and Rock Band 2, the latter through an upcoming update.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:00am
For those of you who don't own a console, but are keen to get in on the Guitar Hero: World Tour action - we've got some great news for you. Aspyr Media (who are well known for the Macports of popular games) have announced a continued partnership with mega-publisher Activision - which will see the release of Guitar Hero: World Tour on the PC and Mac later this year.
Featuring 86 tracks - Guitar Hero: World Tour on desktop platforms will include all the content that shipped with the game that was released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, 3 and Nintendo Wii late last year.
Featuring 86 tracks - Guitar Hero: World Tour on desktop platforms will include all the content that shipped with the game that was released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, 3 and Nintendo Wii late last year.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:40am
Activision have released a series of three new trailers for Guitar Hero: Metallica. The new trailers feature members of the band talking about motion capture, gaming and music and finally, the music itself. Each trailer offers a unique insight to the game, direct from the band.
In other Guitar Hero news, Activision have announced the DLC line up for April, which will introduce fifteen new tracks for Guitar Hero: World Tour, Which includes offersing from The Pixies, Silversun Pickups, Steely Dan, Motorhead and Nirvana.
In other Guitar Hero news, Activision have announced the DLC line up for April, which will introduce fifteen new tracks for Guitar Hero: World Tour, Which includes offersing from The Pixies, Silversun Pickups, Steely Dan, Motorhead and Nirvana.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:20am
If you walk into any guitar store, you'll likely be confronted with a large number of guitars that are either endorsed, designed, signed, or affiliated with a guitar god of sorts. For those wishing the same experience from their video games, Atari have a treat for you.
In April, Atari Australia will bring the first "certified" replica of Gene Simmons' legendary axe to Australian audiences. The Axe controller will be compatible with all the Guitar Hero games, along with added support for the Rock Band games.
In April, Atari Australia will bring the first "certified" replica of Gene Simmons' legendary axe to Australian audiences. The Axe controller will be compatible with all the Guitar Hero games, along with added support for the Rock Band games.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:30am
Activsion have announced that band Rise Against will soon debut the track Death Blossoms via Guitar Hero World Tour. The track Death Blossoms which was written, recorded and produced exclusively for Guitar Hero World Tour will be released on the 12th of March, and will be accompanied with two other Rise Against tracks.
Joining Death Blossoms will be the track Audience of One and Ready to Fall. The tracks will follow typical Guitar Hero downloadable content pricing, with the pack set to be available for 440 Microsoft Points via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, $9.95 on the PlayStation Network, and 200 Wii Points a-piece on the Nintendo Wii.
Joining Death Blossoms will be the track Audience of One and Ready to Fall. The tracks will follow typical Guitar Hero downloadable content pricing, with the pack set to be available for 440 Microsoft Points via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, $9.95 on the PlayStation Network, and 200 Wii Points a-piece on the Nintendo Wii.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Mar 6, 2009 12:28pm
Activision have officially announced the two latest instalments into the Guitar Hero franchise. The first, which will be released for the PlayStation 2, 3, Nintendo Wii, and the Xbox 360 is Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits (which is a working title only, at this stage).
The second game is Guitar Hero: Modern Hits, which will be released on the Nintendo DS. If you haven't already had enough of Guitar Hero, we've got some initial details on both titles, along with some screenshots and a trailer.
The second game is Guitar Hero: Modern Hits, which will be released on the Nintendo DS. If you haven't already had enough of Guitar Hero, we've got some initial details on both titles, along with some screenshots and a trailer.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Mar 4, 2009 12:13pm
Activision have announced the the next four groups of downloadable content for Guitar Hero: World Tour. On the 26th of March, Queen will enter the world of Guitar Heroes, with a trio of their tracks to be released. Before then, on the 19th of March gamers will be able to shred through three Jimi Hendrix tracks, and two European track packs.
The first European track pack will land on the 5th of March, with Break It Out by Vanilla Sky, In The Shadows by The Rasmus and C'est Comme Ca by Les Rita Mitsouko to be first tracks made available this month. On the 19th of March, gamers will be able to rock out to What Have You Done by Dutch band Within Temptation, Hier Kommt Alex by Die Toten Hosen and Carolina by M-Clan.
The first European track pack will land on the 5th of March, with Break It Out by Vanilla Sky, In The Shadows by The Rasmus and C'est Comme Ca by Les Rita Mitsouko to be first tracks made available this month. On the 19th of March, gamers will be able to rock out to What Have You Done by Dutch band Within Temptation, Hier Kommt Alex by Die Toten Hosen and Carolina by M-Clan.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:27am
With January almost over, and Australia Day fast approaching, Activision and Red Octane have announced that three Aussie acts will see appearances in Guitar Hero: World Tour. The three flag bearers for the occasion are Silverchair, Wolfmother, and The Vines.
Silverchair's track Tomorrow, headlines the track-pack, and is joined by Dimensions by Wolfmother and Outtathaway by The Vines. While the track pack is currently available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, those who'd like this on time for Australia Day on their PlayStation 3 or Nintendo Wii will see it made available on the 5th of February.
Silverchair's track Tomorrow, headlines the track-pack, and is joined by Dimensions by Wolfmother and Outtathaway by The Vines. While the track pack is currently available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, those who'd like this on time for Australia Day on their PlayStation 3 or Nintendo Wii will see it made available on the 5th of February.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Jan 6, 2009 5:19pm
Australia Day means many things to many people, but this year, something special has been added - a special Australian Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour. Featuring three of Australia's most successful rock acts, the trio of tunes will be available for download from January 22nd, 2009 for Xbox 360, and February 9th for PS3 and Wii (looks like you'll need to delay those parties!).
Now, before I tell you what bands are involved, I'd like you to think, and perhaps comment, on which songs you'd like to be included - and then check out who made the cut. I know I was surprised.
Now, before I tell you what bands are involved, I'd like you to think, and perhaps comment, on which songs you'd like to be included - and then check out who made the cut. I know I was surprised.
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By Jessica Citizen - Thu Jan 1, 2009 1:27pm
What will you remember 2008 for, in terms of gaming?
We asked some of the game admins and network staff to find out their thoughts, but here's a quick recap of the past 12 months, to refresh your memory.
Non-games dominated this year's charts, with Wii Fit rewarding gamers for standing still. As a country, we were still fans of the music game genre too, finally getting our hands on Rock Band, which seemed to have been pushed onto shelves by the release of Guitar Hero: World Tour a week later. Who knows, the full-band version may even have healed some hurt caused by the "interesting" yet awkward Guitar Hero: On Tour release for DS. There was a new Call of Duty to heed, a new Bond to meet, Marcus and Dom were back, and independent developers twisted our brains with Braid and our rhythm skills with Audiosurf. Red Alert was back, and we revisited the Midnight Club. We also saw the release of the "Three Fs" - Far Cry 2, Fable 2, and Fallout 3, meaning many gamers were a bit strapped for cash by the end of the year.
...and, who could forget? 2008 is the year we met Sackboy!
We asked some of the game admins and network staff to find out their thoughts, but here's a quick recap of the past 12 months, to refresh your memory.
Non-games dominated this year's charts, with Wii Fit rewarding gamers for standing still. As a country, we were still fans of the music game genre too, finally getting our hands on Rock Band, which seemed to have been pushed onto shelves by the release of Guitar Hero: World Tour a week later. Who knows, the full-band version may even have healed some hurt caused by the "interesting" yet awkward Guitar Hero: On Tour release for DS. There was a new Call of Duty to heed, a new Bond to meet, Marcus and Dom were back, and independent developers twisted our brains with Braid and our rhythm skills with Audiosurf. Red Alert was back, and we revisited the Midnight Club. We also saw the release of the "Three Fs" - Far Cry 2, Fable 2, and Fallout 3, meaning many gamers were a bit strapped for cash by the end of the year.
...and, who could forget? 2008 is the year we met Sackboy!
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By Timmy Campbell - Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:39am
As we watch 2008 log off and 2009 jump into gear, we are looking back at some of our highlights for all the fantastic games released this year. It wasn't easy and with so many big titles and great games coming out there was much debate in the Newsbot den as to what game should take out the Games on Net 2008 Awards.
What will be labelled the top games in the consoles? Which was our favourite PC hit? What other awards do we have to give out? All will be explained inside as we round up the year by letting you guys know what we did and didn't like.
What will be labelled the top games in the consoles? Which was our favourite PC hit? What other awards do we have to give out? All will be explained inside as we round up the year by letting you guys know what we did and didn't like.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:36am
Some time ago, we reported on speculation that the next game in the Guitar Hero series would focus on the band Metallica. Whilst there is still no official confirmation that this game actually exists, a number of reports have popped up that include a possible set-list, along with a number of new features for Guitar Hero: Metallica.
Like the recent Guitar Hero: Aeromsith, the Metallica iteration will focus on a number of hits from the career, and include tracks such as Enter Sandman, Wherever I May Roam and Master of Puppets. We've got a number of new details on the title, which includes a number of new features, including a new "Expert Plus" difficulty for drumming.
Like the recent Guitar Hero: Aeromsith, the Metallica iteration will focus on a number of hits from the career, and include tracks such as Enter Sandman, Wherever I May Roam and Master of Puppets. We've got a number of new details on the title, which includes a number of new features, including a new "Expert Plus" difficulty for drumming.
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By Jessica Citizen - Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:20pm
Up next in our eGames 2008 video coverage is a selection of videos from the TekTime Guitar Hero 3 final, which took place on the main stage on Sunday afternoon.
These are the top five Guitar Heroes from around Victoria (well, the top five who made it to the show, anyway), and we've captured their stage performances in glorious moving pictures for your visual enjoyment. If you're a budding rockstar, maybe you could pick up some ideas about what works... and maybe a few about what doesn't!
These are the top five Guitar Heroes from around Victoria (well, the top five who made it to the show, anyway), and we've captured their stage performances in glorious moving pictures for your visual enjoyment. If you're a budding rockstar, maybe you could pick up some ideas about what works... and maybe a few about what doesn't!
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Dec 9, 2008 4:49pm
Those of you who like your music a little more cut-up, a little more electronic - your time is now. While Guitar Hero publishers Activision haven't yet confirmed anything, Dutch music star DJ Tiesto has let the cat out of the bag, stating that he's recently teamed up with the publishers to help develop the game's first spin-off, the creatively-titled DJ Hero.
This is not the first time the name's been thrown around, and it's not an official announcement, but, for music fans, it's pretty much the next best thing.
This is not the first time the name's been thrown around, and it's not an official announcement, but, for music fans, it's pretty much the next best thing.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Dec 4, 2008 12:09pm
It would appear that using games as a potential advertising medium has today gained yet another ally, with Microsoft owned Massive Inc. coming to an agreement to include advertising in tandem with titles produced by Blizzard Entertainment.
Before your anger takes over, fret-not local citizens of Azeroth, as the advertising agreement will not enter the beloved virtual realm of World of Warcraft, but instead be placed on Blizzard's websites and be otherwise limited to BattleNet, which already contains advertisements for other Blizzard products.
Before your anger takes over, fret-not local citizens of Azeroth, as the advertising agreement will not enter the beloved virtual realm of World of Warcraft, but instead be placed on Blizzard's websites and be otherwise limited to BattleNet, which already contains advertisements for other Blizzard products.
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By Jessica Citizen - Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:14am
We're here in sunny(ish) Melbourne for this year's eGames Expo. Now in its third year, organiser Peter Barlow says the event has taken the "next step" in becoming what had been planned from the outset.
eGames is no longer a standalone event, as it now forms half of something bigger - iDEF, the International Digital Entertainment Festival, a new innovation that takes the gamer elements of eGames and pairs it with the techy goodness of the new Digital Lifestyle Show, which takes place in the same pavillion.
eGames is no longer a standalone event, as it now forms half of something bigger - iDEF, the International Digital Entertainment Festival, a new innovation that takes the gamer elements of eGames and pairs it with the techy goodness of the new Digital Lifestyle Show, which takes place in the same pavillion.
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By The Games On Net Newsbots - Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:46pm
Despite the recent spate of warm weather around the country, we should have known Arthas wouldn't arrive without a fanfare of epic proportions. Blizzard's latest expansion for World of Warcraft, the eagerly-awaited Wrath of the Lich King was launched in Australia last night - and it wasn't just gamers who came out in force to support the various midnight launches around the place, with Mother Nature turning up with some weather better suited to Northrend than Australia.
UgLyPuNk and Jessica headed out in Melbourne, while Timmy Campbell turned up to the festivities in Brisbane, Team Acaila checked out what Adelaide had to offer, and we've also managed to get some photos from Sydney - so we've pretty much got the nation covered.
UgLyPuNk and Jessica headed out in Melbourne, while Timmy Campbell turned up to the festivities in Brisbane, Team Acaila checked out what Adelaide had to offer, and we've also managed to get some photos from Sydney - so we've pretty much got the nation covered.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:20am
Activision have announced that on the 13th of November, a day after the official release of Guitar Hero World Tour, a downloadable track packs featuring Jimi Hendrix will be released. Hendrix tracks which will be available to download will be accompanied by an in-game representation of the legendary musician. The tracks "If 6 was 9", "Little Wing" and a live version of the track "Fire" will be available to download.
Meanwhile The Raconteurs, the "charismatic rockers" have charmed their way into the the Guitar Hero Franchise with tracks from their album Consolers of the Lonely. The three tracks from the band will be "Salute Your Solution", "Hold Up", and the album's title track "Consoler of the Lonely". These will be available on the 20th of November a week after release.
Meanwhile The Raconteurs, the "charismatic rockers" have charmed their way into the the Guitar Hero Franchise with tracks from their album Consolers of the Lonely. The three tracks from the band will be "Salute Your Solution", "Hold Up", and the album's title track "Consoler of the Lonely". These will be available on the 20th of November a week after release.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:05pm
While Guitar Hero: World Tour hasn't yet hit Australian shelves, there are reports from other parts of the globe that a hidden Easter Egg within the game hints at the next instalment in the series - Guitar Hero: Metallica.
Multiple sources appear to confirm this fact - with the twenty-seven second trailer unveiling the fact that Master of Puppets will indeed be featured in the game. It is unclear as to what other tracks will be included, but one might expect that we'll see the majority of the band's career represented - much like the recently released Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.
Multiple sources appear to confirm this fact - with the twenty-seven second trailer unveiling the fact that Master of Puppets will indeed be featured in the game. It is unclear as to what other tracks will be included, but one might expect that we'll see the majority of the band's career represented - much like the recently released Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Oct 8, 2008 10:51am
Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades is like the kid in school who is always picked last for sport. It has been heavily overshadowed by Guitar Hero: World Tour, with little hype surrounding the title. While we've seen track listings for World Tour and news announcements left right and centre, the latest DS instalment has received little attention.
Matt Williams touched on this recently in his coverage of Activate Asia, in which he had a look at the title. Today, we've got our hands on some new screenshots from Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades. We've also brought along a little refresher, offering some info on the title.
Matt Williams touched on this recently in his coverage of Activate Asia, in which he had a look at the title. Today, we've got our hands on some new screenshots from Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades. We've also brought along a little refresher, offering some info on the title.
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By Timmy Campbell - Tue Oct 7, 2008 7:27pm
After a huge and eventful weekend I have returned home to find some excellent trailers for this week. However it is more about quality than quantity as there isn't too many trailers, but the ones we did get are going to excite you. So many good games just around the corner and this will only make you want that corner to come sooner.
This week we go back on tour to see who is headlining. We head to the courts for some action and check out what is happening in the empire. We see what is really grinding Marcus's gears. We have a sack with a documentary and a new video about some sluggish metal.
This week we go back on tour to see who is headlining. We head to the courts for some action and check out what is happening in the empire. We see what is really grinding Marcus's gears. We have a sack with a documentary and a new video about some sluggish metal.
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By Jessica Citizen - Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:34pm
Looks like the wait is almost over - if you're still hanging out for a local release of Rock Band, we've just been told that you'll have to shell out your hard-earned dollars from November 7th.
If you've been living under a boulder, Rock Band is the all-new platform allowing music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before. Put together a four-player band and rock out for fame and fortune - with lead guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Boasting more master recordings on release than any other music game, Rock Band includes some of the world's most popular rock artists, and promises to cover every genre of rock - from alternative and classic right up to heavy metal and punk.
If you've been living under a boulder, Rock Band is the all-new platform allowing music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before. Put together a four-player band and rock out for fame and fortune - with lead guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Boasting more master recordings on release than any other music game, Rock Band includes some of the world's most popular rock artists, and promises to cover every genre of rock - from alternative and classic right up to heavy metal and punk.
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By Matt K - Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:57am
The Holiday flood begins this Thursday with the release of an ungodly amount of games, including Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway, Crysis Warhead and Wipeout HD, and doesn’t stop until the week before Christmas. To save you all a bit of time, I like to run through the release list at the start of a given quarter, and make sweeping generalisations as to the quality of upcoming games.
Last week’s Warp Pipe covered the games of October, so this week we’re looking at November’s big hitters, including Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Mirror’s Edge.
Last week’s Warp Pipe covered the games of October, so this week we’re looking at November’s big hitters, including Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Mirror’s Edge.
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By Timmy Campbell - Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:28pm
This has been a huge week for announcements. Lists, expansions and of course a heap of new trailers. As the Q4 releases get close and closer, each week we have been sent a heap of new trailers made just tease us that little more on the fact they aren't out yet.
This week we look at a classic 3D game. We continue to form our band and look at becoming a saint. We check out where our board can go, even if it is undercover. Lastly we finish off by finding something unleashed.
This week we look at a classic 3D game. We continue to form our band and look at becoming a saint. We check out where our board can go, even if it is undercover. Lastly we finish off by finding something unleashed.
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By Timmy Campbell - Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:22pm
I must admit we got the official word yesterday from Activision with the complete track list you can expect to see for Guitar Hero World Tour. But it literally took us a day to slap ourselves silly, pinch our arms to make sure we weren't dreaming and then picking our jaws up from the ground.
With already some big names in the music industry featuring and now tracks like One Armed Scissor, Livin’ On A Prayer and The Joker. As well as a huge range of bands with the likes of Fleetwood Mac to Dream Theater and The Living End to Jimi Hendrix. If you aren't excited about this game something is wrong with you!
With already some big names in the music industry featuring and now tracks like One Armed Scissor, Livin’ On A Prayer and The Joker. As well as a huge range of bands with the likes of Fleetwood Mac to Dream Theater and The Living End to Jimi Hendrix. If you aren't excited about this game something is wrong with you!
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By Matt Williams - Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:25pm
So here we are at the final instalment of Games On Net’s coverage of Activate Asia 2008. After four days in the land of the Kiwi, many games were played, much beer consumed and surprisingly few sheep spotted (only one! And I could have sworn it was just a non-descript white blob in the distance...).
In our final article today, we’re going to take a look at the latest offerings from Sierra, with two new updates of some original Playstation classics, with Crash: Mind Over Mutant and The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.
In our final article today, we’re going to take a look at the latest offerings from Sierra, with two new updates of some original Playstation classics, with Crash: Mind Over Mutant and The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:42pm
Those of you running about on our forums anticipating the latest Metallica album, Death Magnetic would be aware of the fast approaching release of scheduled for this Friday. As some of you might know, the album will be launching simultaneously across the globe, in a myriad of formats including an entry directly into Guitar Hero III.
Death Magnetic, in its entirety will be available for download through Xbox Live and the Playstation Network this Friday as downloadable content for Guitar Hero III, making it a landmark event for both the music industry and the video gaming world. We've got some details regarding the expected pricing, and the low-down on some "exclusive" tracks from the album that will only be a part of the Death Magnetic DLC.
Death Magnetic, in its entirety will be available for download through Xbox Live and the Playstation Network this Friday as downloadable content for Guitar Hero III, making it a landmark event for both the music industry and the video gaming world. We've got some details regarding the expected pricing, and the low-down on some "exclusive" tracks from the album that will only be a part of the Death Magnetic DLC.
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By Timmy Campbell - Tue Sep 9, 2008 7:28pm
Well as people spend this week creating their own worlds and life, in the real world I have been waiting to see what trailers have appeared this week to tempt my wallet to give up cash.
This week we launch off the ramps for some tricks, re-live our dreams of being in a band and going about conquering the world. We see if dodgeball is the solution to an internet battle, which may stir a crysis. Lastly we delve deep into the mines as it expands.
This week we launch off the ramps for some tricks, re-live our dreams of being in a band and going about conquering the world. We see if dodgeball is the solution to an internet battle, which may stir a crysis. Lastly we delve deep into the mines as it expands.
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By Jessica Citizen - Thu Sep 4, 2008 5:15pm
Well, it's official. Guitar Hero: World Tour is heading Down Under - and is set to make an appearance on November 12th, 2008. We've just heard from Activision on the topic, and they also slipped us a piece of paper with some numbers on it - the recommended retail price structure for the game, when it arrives in Australia.
Honestly - it's not horrible. It's not pretty, but it's not as bad as some of us were bracing for, at least...
Honestly - it's not horrible. It's not pretty, but it's not as bad as some of us were bracing for, at least...
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By Timmy Campbell - Tue Sep 2, 2008 8:09pm
It has been a huge week, not only did our site get a nice face lift (isn't it pretty!) but there has been some amazing trailers that have come out. Some has been delayed videos from Games Convention last week, others have been companies pushing their Q4 products. We also see the return of Our Favourite Trailers.
This week we get a lesson in immersion in Africa and go on tour. But if Early isn't your thing, there is some different worlds and even space to tempt you. However if you like your combat you can either blow it all up or maybe get up close and personal with blades.
This week we get a lesson in immersion in Africa and go on tour. But if Early isn't your thing, there is some different worlds and even space to tempt you. However if you like your combat you can either blow it all up or maybe get up close and personal with blades.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Sep 2, 2008 12:33pm
We all know that Guitar Hero: World Tour is going to be pretty big. The next major console release from the franchise will see the expansion of the game to now include guitars, drums and vocals - and, while the rest of the world hasn't been told when they'll get their hands on it, we can confirm that Australians are set to get the full package on November 12, 2008.
The announcement was made at an Activision press event held in New Zealand, with the company promising dates for the rest of the world soon.
As if that wasn't enough rock for one event, four new songs have also been announced from the tracklist, including local lads, The Living End.
The announcement was made at an Activision press event held in New Zealand, with the company promising dates for the rest of the world soon.
As if that wasn't enough rock for one event, four new songs have also been announced from the tracklist, including local lads, The Living End.
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By Chienne - Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:21am
With a career spanning four decades, and more than 100 million records sold, Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform for a new audience later this year when he steps onto the stage for Guitar Hero: World Tour, from Activision.
Loungeroom rockers around the globe will be able to live out their fantasy, playing on a virtual OZZFest stage - either as Ozzy himself, or alongside him as he belts out iconic tunes Crazy Train and Mr. Crowley (both from the quintuple platinum debut solo release Blizzard of Ozz).
OZZFest itself is now in its 13th year, and has been digitally recreated as an in-game venue for World Tour, specially to host the metal legend.
Loungeroom rockers around the globe will be able to live out their fantasy, playing on a virtual OZZFest stage - either as Ozzy himself, or alongside him as he belts out iconic tunes Crazy Train and Mr. Crowley (both from the quintuple platinum debut solo release Blizzard of Ozz).
OZZFest itself is now in its 13th year, and has been digitally recreated as an in-game venue for World Tour, specially to host the metal legend.
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By Chienne - Fri Aug 1, 2008 1:19pm
Activision and Logitech have joined forces, announcing that they will be working together to develop and market "premium instrument controllers" for Guitar Hero: World Tour, the newest title in the world's best-selling music-based video game franchise. It's due to arrive this spring for the Xbox 360, PS2, PS3 and Nintendo Wii.
Boasting more than just the typical guitar controller, Logitech are planning to offer premium instruments including drums for the game - totally compatible with Guitar Hero: World Tour's advanced feature set, which will let lounge-room musicians elevate their Guitar Hero jam sessions into fully-blown rock concerts.
Boasting more than just the typical guitar controller, Logitech are planning to offer premium instruments including drums for the game - totally compatible with Guitar Hero: World Tour's advanced feature set, which will let lounge-room musicians elevate their Guitar Hero jam sessions into fully-blown rock concerts.
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By TheMeadow - Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:25pm
If you already didn't think the music party game genre was packed enough, Konami have released more details on their upcoming title Rock Revolution at this year's E3 Media & Business Summit. Coming out on PS3, Xbox 360, DS and Wii, they are looking to come to be the headline of the party, but will they get in the door? We have the info on what they have to offer.
Now before you start asking how could they possible stand a chance coming in so late, keep in mind that Konami have had years of experience in this market. They are the kings of the music rhythm game and it has been said (many gamers, critics, reviewers and industry professionals) that their games brought new life into the dying arcades. Of course I'm speaking about DDR, BeatMania, GuitarFreaks and Karaoke Stage.
Now before you start asking how could they possible stand a chance coming in so late, keep in mind that Konami have had years of experience in this market. They are the kings of the music rhythm game and it has been said (many gamers, critics, reviewers and industry professionals) that their games brought new life into the dying arcades. Of course I'm speaking about DDR, BeatMania, GuitarFreaks and Karaoke Stage.
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By Chienne - Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:18pm
While Activision aren't technically part of this year's E3 Summit, they're still in LA, and they're still holding a press conference, and I'm feeling generous, so we'll give them some liveblogging attention as well. (Well, sort of liveblogging. As it's not part of E3, our feed has been delayed, but we'll just pretend it's live, shall we?)
Ignant has been in touch - he's in LA and was in the audience for this conference, apparently some of the stuff is pretty special. Here's hoping he sends us photos soon!
While we're waiting for the feed, why don't you have a bit of a think. Activision have revealed a few biggish titles recently, so what do you think we'll be seeing? I'm expecting to see a lot of Guitar Hero, a lot of CoD: World at War, probably some Spider-Man too. Who knows what else is in store?
Ignant has been in touch - he's in LA and was in the audience for this conference, apparently some of the stuff is pretty special. Here's hoping he sends us photos soon!
While we're waiting for the feed, why don't you have a bit of a think. Activision have revealed a few biggish titles recently, so what do you think we'll be seeing? I'm expecting to see a lot of Guitar Hero, a lot of CoD: World at War, probably some Spider-Man too. Who knows what else is in store?
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By Matt K - Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:31am
This weekend marks the midway point of 2008, a milestone which has either come very slowly or out of nowhere, depending on your perception of time and space. I find myself in the latter group, stuck in a state of mind where it's March or April, largely out of desperation for some warm weather. Most of my recent time has been spent wrestling a Metal Gear Solid 4 review, which you'll see on the site soon, and the new Alone in the Dark game, which has some promising concepts destroyed by wretched controls and a multitude of glitches.
With the midway point reached, I thought I'd take the time this week to look back at the major events and releases of the first six months of the year.
With the midway point reached, I thought I'd take the time this week to look back at the major events and releases of the first six months of the year.
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By Chienne - Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:11am
This morning, we have a first-look at the assets that'll be packed with Guitar Hero World Tour, currently scheduled for release in "Spring" of this year (who knows, it may arrive before that other game involving musical instrument peripherals...)
Currently in development for Wii, PS3, PS2 and Xbox 360, we've got some pretty pictures of the guitar you'll be rockin' out on, the new microphone and - excitingly - the new drums.
Currently in development for Wii, PS3, PS2 and Xbox 360, we've got some pretty pictures of the guitar you'll be rockin' out on, the new microphone and - excitingly - the new drums.
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By Chienne - Mon May 26, 2008 10:57am
As we announced last week, the new version of Guitar Hero - Guitar Hero World Tour is going to include a drum kit, for the first time in the series.
Now - it's immediately obvious that the game's new wireless drum pad setup is pretty significantly different to a real drum kit. For those of us who don't play drums, it might not be a major drama - but what's it like for a real world professional drummer rockin out on the plastic pads?
If that's the sort of question that keeps you awake at night, check out this brand new video, which interviews Chad Smith (Red Hot Chilli Peppers), Stewart Copeland (The Police) and Travis Barker (Blink 182) about their experiences with the new controller.
Now - it's immediately obvious that the game's new wireless drum pad setup is pretty significantly different to a real drum kit. For those of us who don't play drums, it might not be a major drama - but what's it like for a real world professional drummer rockin out on the plastic pads?
If that's the sort of question that keeps you awake at night, check out this brand new video, which interviews Chad Smith (Red Hot Chilli Peppers), Stewart Copeland (The Police) and Travis Barker (Blink 182) about their experiences with the new controller.
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By Matt K - Sun May 25, 2008 9:41am
It's just been one of those weeks here at The Warp Pipe, where it was almost impossible to sit down and actually work. For some unknown reason, LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy sank its teeth into me, and wouldn't let go until I completely finished everything in the game. It's the first platformer/action hybrid that I've got 100% in for a couple of years, so it's left me feeling pretty good. It also helped wash out the awful aftertaste left by Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal. While I mourn the loss of animation pioneers like Chuck Jones, Tex Avery and Friz Freleng, I'm glad they're not alive to see what Warner Bros. has done to their creations.
This week, we're going to dish up another helping of random facts, thoughts and opinions about the game industry, revisit a rather good Looney Tunes game called Desert Demolition and uncover the awesomeness that is God Hand.
This week, we're going to dish up another helping of random facts, thoughts and opinions about the game industry, revisit a rather good Looney Tunes game called Desert Demolition and uncover the awesomeness that is God Hand.
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By Chienne - Fri May 23, 2008 10:15am
We hinted at it yesterday, with a sneaky-peek trailer, but today we have a whole bus full of information about Guitar Hero: World Tour, touted as the "definitive" rock & roll music videogaming experience.
We've also gotten our hands on a higher quality trailer, and some first-look screenshots for you, so in case your eyes are still blurry from rock & rollin' all night (and partying ev-er-y day), you don't have to focus on all the words quite so much.
We've also gotten our hands on a higher quality trailer, and some first-look screenshots for you, so in case your eyes are still blurry from rock & rollin' all night (and partying ev-er-y day), you don't have to focus on all the words quite so much.
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By holo` - Thu May 22, 2008 11:33am
"Hero", as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, is "an individual who possesses great courage or nobility". The term is traditionally applied to a character who has performed epic deeds within a fantasy world - and it's often puzzled me how someone on stage wielding a plastic guitar can be considered to have the same status.
Regardless of my personal protests at elevating musicians to a status of heroes, the Guitar Hero series of games has been highly successful, and is an easy way to simulate the failed dreams of grandeur many of us have wished for when picking up a real guitar.
While it doesn't compare to the real thing, it's close enough right? Today we've got some details for you regarding the all new Guitar Hero game (no, it's not Guitar Hero: Aerosmith). Guitar Hero 4, now dubbed Guitar Hero: World Tour (similar in name to the upcoming DS version, Guitar Hero: On Tour) will introduce a crowd-pleasing list of new features and will expand upon the Guitar Hero universe.
Regardless of my personal protests at elevating musicians to a status of heroes, the Guitar Hero series of games has been highly successful, and is an easy way to simulate the failed dreams of grandeur many of us have wished for when picking up a real guitar.
While it doesn't compare to the real thing, it's close enough right? Today we've got some details for you regarding the all new Guitar Hero game (no, it's not Guitar Hero: Aerosmith). Guitar Hero 4, now dubbed Guitar Hero: World Tour (similar in name to the upcoming DS version, Guitar Hero: On Tour) will introduce a crowd-pleasing list of new features and will expand upon the Guitar Hero universe.
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