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US mag claims it's on the way.

A 1980s themed edition of Guitar Hero is next on the agenda for RedOctane and developer Harmonix.

That's according to a report in US magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly, which claims that the game - as yet unannounced - will ship sometime this spring.

EGM didn't specify platforms, sadly, but you'd expect a PlayStation 2 version, obviously.

Xbox 360 will be supported by Guitar Hero II, but it's possible the companies would try to avoid cannibalising those sales with a separate edition released in close proximity - not least because of their publicly stated intention to deliver extra 360 content via Live Marketplace.

RedOctane's UK representatives weren't immediately able to confirm the report, but suggested we'd hear more from the company in the very near future.

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CordableTuna #1 5 years ago

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Okay. I've got GH and GH2. First one has the best songs, the second better gameplay. Now the XBox 360 version is approaching and I need to know if I'm going to update or not.

How to get me to upgrade and give you lots of money:
All GH1 songs downloadable for XBox GH2. This is well worth the price of one game.
The 80's pack downloadable for XBox GH2. This too is well worth the price of one game.

Now, if you make the downloadable packs separate career modes, I'll die of pleasure.
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spliffhead #2 5 years ago

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The 360 version better support the USB ps2 to ps3 adaptor they have planned for the old guitars!

And can I have some My Sharona please Harmonix?

Edited by 1 at 15/01/07 @ 13:44
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tonynibbles #3 5 years ago

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WOW
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chupachups #4 5 years ago

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Does it come with a mullet wig and a can of Quattro?
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useyourloaf #5 5 years ago

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I was a Top Deck boy myself
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Eraser #6 5 years ago

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Shit, I want a Wii version
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Beano #7 5 years ago

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I want a C64 version!
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brooza #8 5 years ago

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I want an Arcade version!
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neuroniky #9 5 years ago

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I just want it NOW.
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Der_tolle_Emil #10 5 years ago

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Yeah me too. I am very excited about this game, much more excited than I have been for any game the last couple of years. Don't know why, but I want it as soon as possible on the 360.
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AcidSnake #11 5 years ago

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What next?

Guitar hero anthems?

Although I'll admit that I'll buy it as soon as it hits the shelves...
Rock on!
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Hugundo #12 5 years ago

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FOREIGNER!!

Just me then?
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Zero Beat #13 5 years ago

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I wanted an updated version of Deluxe Paint.
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S.J.Rogers #14 5 years ago

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I want to know what love is.....

I want you to show me....

Cool....
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trevd72 #15 5 years ago

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the 80's were the best years for metal and rock.
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Poorandugly #16 5 years ago

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Next up: The 70s!
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Mr_Whacker #17 5 years ago

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Lute Hero! Featuring 'Greensleeves' and 'Hey nonny-nonny, a pie for my lover'.

Please.
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Triggerhappytel #18 5 years ago

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Don't hit me, but I haven't really got into GH just yet.

I've tried and tried, but just don't feel all that compelled to go back.
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Azazel #19 5 years ago

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All I ask is:

Stan Bush!
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smelly #20 5 years ago

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>Shit, I want a Wii version

erm.. watch this space
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hybridial #21 5 years ago

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*sigh*

Oh well, guess once again there won't be any Stratovarius, Kamelot, Nightwish, or any power metal whatsoever. Never mind that the genre could provide for some of the best content both gameplay and sound wise, but I suppose it has never occurred to them to put in any European style metal. Which isn't surprising.

Oh well, more Queen, some AC/DC and W.A.S.P. might just soothe the wounds...
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StixxUK #22 5 years ago

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Avenged Sevenfold are pretty well power metal these days

Fingers crossed for Maiden, Metallica and Slayer.
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gamesb*tch #23 5 years ago

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Rock You Like a Hurricane?
Final Countdown?
And an assortment from Poison, Crue, Megadeath, Black Sabbath (feat. Tony Iomi), Anthrax, etc

\m/
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f00b_inc #24 5 years ago

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Will the 360 guitar be wireless? I want one
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Zastai #25 5 years ago

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I kinda expect The Trooper to be on the GH:80s tracklist for PS2, to shut up all those people that had been clamoring for that track and are pissed that the 360 is getting it.
And more Maiden/Queen/... (maybe some Savatage too?) would be nice.
Just worried that an 80s-specific version may lose some of the variety the current two versions have had.
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matt__jon #26 5 years ago

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Bring on the shred!

They should make it so if you're doing good, you can do extended solos, be it parts written by the real artist or added by whatever band(s) cover them for the game. Find a way to do it. Add stage dives too. And a drumset thingy.

Edited by 1 at 16/01/07 @ 13:56
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Skooch #27 5 years ago

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"The 360 version better support the USB ps2 to ps3 adaptor they have planned for the old guitars!"

@ spliffhead: I would suggest putting out whatever you are smoking.
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phl0w #28 5 years ago

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Although I fear, they'll release one CD after another, like this SingStar crap, all based on certain themes, even if they could fit much more songs on just one DVD, I have to admit that I will go out and buy a 80's sampler as soon as it hits the shelves. Just make sure there's A-ha, DM, Duran Duran and other bands that dominated the 80's and early 90's on it, not just metal anthems which are better left for real "air-guitaring" imho. Rock is great, Metal on the other hand doesn't fit GH, that's why I like the songs in GHI MUCH more than II (except for G'n'R and RATM).

What I'm asking myself is, why you can't just put a CD into the PS2 and a GH version on its (i.e. the ps2) HDD will translate it into GH compatible songs? Can't be that hard.

PS: oh and ForGod'sSake put some R E A L guitar players' songs on it, like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Frank Zappa, ...

Edited by 1 at 17/01/07 @ 15:53
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