Guitar Hero: Aerosmith coming to Wii
Friday, February 15th, 2008 at 1:14pm by David
Activision has announced Guitar Hero: Aerosmith for Wii. The game will feature Aerosmith’s greatest hits, as well as songs from celebrated artists that the band has either performed with or has been inspired by in some way. The title will be made available this June. Gamers will experience Aerosmith’s career, from their first gig to becoming rock royalty. No word yet on whether the game will be bundled with a guitar or will be sold as a standalone addition to the series.
Anyone feeling any sweet emotions about this announcement?
February 15th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Areosmith is the poster child for drug legalization. The classic stuff rules. Everything they did once they got sober is crap.
February 15th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I’ll prolly pick it up. If it’s going to be full price, I better be getting 72 Aerosmith songs, however.
February 15th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I knew there were some truth to the rumors last year. I was actually. listening to “Dream On” on the radio on my way home. I will definitely buy this. I liked the Aerosmith songs in the previous versions but I’m glad I’ll get to play more of their classics. Rock on! \m/
February 15th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Lame. When they do Guitar Hero: Megadeth, I’ll be excited about a one-band-only Guitar Hero game.
Megadeth’s Rust In Peace > Aerosmith’s entire catalog.
February 15th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I gotta say I am pretty pumped about the possibilities this opens. I didn’t really envision they would make Artist Centric GH games, but this had potential.
Also, I am big Aerosmith fan (hey some of there moden stuff was not horrible).
I wonder if this will be out before the actual guitar controller by itself is on sale. If so I may get the bundle as my girl and I will finally be able tp play co-op together.
February 15th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Guitar Hero beginning to whore itself out.
February 15th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I’m in. There are better bands than Aerosmith, but the idea of being one band and going from rags to riches is awesome. There are precious few other rock bands that would have as large a library of recognizable, popular songs.
Run DMC cameo, anyone?
February 15th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Im definitely excited for this! Good idea this is a classic band. I hope the extra songs still have some variety though
February 15th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Please. Kill me. A whole game about one band. Again, I repeat. Kill me.
February 15th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
@Derek: You clearly have no taste in music; ‘Dream On’, ‘Janie’s Got a Gun’, or even ‘Walk On Water’ is better than all of Megadeth’s crap put together.
(I’m just kidding around; sure, I think those songs ARE better than any of Megadeth’s stuff, but hey, I respect your opinion.)
Anyway, this game looks pretty awesome. I agree that the stuff they did while sober wasn’t as good as the drug-filled songs, but they still weren’t bad at all. And of course there has to be a Run DMC cameo!
February 15th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
the idea is pretty cool and it did state bands that played with or inspired by, so there should be some cool extra stuff. also everything after “Get a Grip” was pretty terrible.
@ derek b. - yes you are correct Megadeth is awesome, but i think they were aiming for a wider audience. What would be cool for people like us is if they did a GH where you are Dave Mustang and start in Metallica (but then Lars would probably sue everyone) and then form Megadeth after being kicked out and play along side with equally awesome acts from the metal days…so it’s the same rags to riches theme, but not so wussy.
February 15th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Single band expansions are all well and good but how about some downloadable content for GH3!
February 15th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I agree with Dan, I’d rather have downloadable content for the game I already payed $90 for then have to shell out $40 or $50 more for a new game. Although to be honest I’m a big Aerosmith fan so I support the idea.
February 15th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
I’m pretty “meh” on Aerosmith, but damn it if I can go without buying the next GH game, whatever it is. They pwn me.
February 15th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
If it’s cheap I’d be interested. If it’s over $30 I sure won’t be buying it though.
February 15th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I like the newer 90’s stuff better. And besides, this is guitar hero, you don’t play because the music you play because it’s fun. They could release a Muppets Guitar Hero and it would sell a ton still. actually that sounds like fun…
February 16th, 2008 at 12:32 am
How about a Guitar Hero: Mario Mix (or Smash Bros Mix). Classic Nintendo tunes arranged for your rock band.
February 16th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Gee, I can’t wait to hear Dream On in mono! Maybe they’ll have their act together this time and not have to recall half a million disks. Yes, I’m still bitter about the mono thing….
February 16th, 2008 at 4:57 am
I really like the idea
Having a good collection of GH music will make sure the party playing stays on top
Bring on the “Guitar Hero Joe Satriani” and Ill die happy
February 16th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Hmm it seems like a decent idea. My wife will probobly enjoy it but there better be a huge list of songs.
February 16th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Yeah, Wii needs Guitar Hero: Minibosses
Rock versions of Nintendo songs!
February 16th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
There’s only one band that could pull this off, and that Lynard Skynard, end of story.
February 16th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
I liek Aerosmith but refuse to pay the GH cash-cow.
I’d rather wait and see if Rockband Wii is going to follow the mentality that this will be one game with an ever-expanding soundtrack as opposed to just yearly iterations of the same thing with miniscule improvements (or detractments as some have said about GH3 being worse than previous titles).
February 16th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I dont see why they dont just put out a crap load of AeroSmith DLC.
That would make more sense
February 17th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Bring on the Guitar Hero : Metallica …. ooooh or Iron Maiden \m/ …. then we could rock.,,, I like the Joe Satriani idea too but I think you would only be allowed to play that one on ‘expert’.
February 17th, 2008 at 12:52 am
Kingbad: It would have made more sense with Rock the 80’s too. I think Activision’s mentality is, “People are going to have to wait until Q4 for GHIV, let’s tide them over with a mid-year release.” That way consumers think they’re getting a full game expansion, and Activision makes more money in the long run by selling something that more people are going to buy. Not everyone takes advantage of DLC.
February 17th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
@KillerHeroes: MTV owns them. What do you think?
February 18th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Should have just been downloadable content rather than shrink-wrap. Cannot wait for the entire songlist.
February 23rd, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Hmm… Honestly, I’m not a HUGE fan of Aerosmith, and I probably won’t get this game. Like they said on the podcast, it’s just an expansion, like the 80s thing. I’m not saying this is a bad thing for Redoctane/Neversoft/Harmonix/whoever owns the friggin’ thing, but I dunno, it’s not the best move they’ve made.
February 25th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
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April 1st, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I’m one of those who love hard rock foolishly. I love all hard rock bands but I have a special feeling for Aerosmith. This band is so special and has a different style. I do always try to see them on stage whenever they perform near to my town. But I find their tickets a little pricy and can’t afford sometimes. A friend has recommended me this site where to compare ticket prices for free before purchasing and look for the cheapest prices.
http://www.ticketwood.com/concerts/Aerosmith-Tickets/index.php
Tickets
Unfortunately, I’ve never have chance to meet them in person. I do really love to.