Activision announces Guitar Hero III for PS3, Xbox 360 & Wii

Video game maker Activision on Wednesday officially announced that Guitar Hero III, the latest installment in the wildly popular franchise “Guitar Hero”, will be available this fall on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii platforms.

The musical video game, Guitar Hero III will come embedded with several new modes, including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, boss battles, unlockable content, an online multiplayer mode, original artists’ recordings and authentic rock venues.

The Game will also feature new wireless guitars, based on Gibson Guitar's Les Paul model for Wii, 360 and PS3, and Kramer models for PS2. In order to give gamers greater feel and rocking experience, Activision will bundle these guitars with removable face plates, and a new button colour design.

The Santa Monica, California-based leading designer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment software, Activision confirmed yesterday that Nevesoft will handle development duties, while RedOctane will publish and Activision will distribute the Game.

“The development team at Neversoft has been exceptional, and we’ve been able to incorporate a host of fresh new online and multi-player game play modes, along with exciting content into this version of Guitar Hero that our fans have been asking for. Also, many of the top bands and songs we’ve tried to get in the past are now on board, and we’ve definitely got some giant aces in the hole to say the least,” said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane.

“In addition, offering a new line of Gibson wireless guitars for each platform is going to truly add to the authentic rock star experience like no other.”

The GHIII will initially feature following tracks:

Paint It Black - The Rolling Stones
Cherub Rock - Smashing Pumpkins
Sabotage - Beastie Boys
The Metal - Tenacious D
My Name is Jonas - Weezer
Knights of Cydonia - Muse
Rock And Roll All Nite - Kiss
School's Out - Alice Cooper
Slow Ride - Fog Hat
Cult of Personality - Living Colour
Barracuda - Heart