Guitar Hero 3 - first videos

Wario64 · 04:46 AM

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/8...96/vids_1.html

Thanks to kylej for mirrors.

Slow Ride - http://youtube.com/watch?v=Olvch5sKdCM
My Name is Jonas - http://youtube.com/watch?v=A_3Dpp2lwhQ

BrandNew · (05-31-2007, 01:54 AM)

Thank GOD this isn't a rickroll!

EDIT: OMG MY NAME IS JONAS

Wario64 · (05-31-2007, 01:56 AM)

Originally Posted by BrandNew:

Thank GOD this isn't a rickroll!

I don't do rickrolls. Lamest fad ever to brace this forum.

Anyway, the presentation in this game looks shitty. But I guess it's not final, especially since the colors notes are still different (stupid idea to change em btw)

Costanza · (05-31-2007, 01:56 AM)

Damn, wasn't expecting these already. Watching now.

Bebpo · (05-31-2007, 01:56 AM)

My Name is Jonas looks really boring to play :( Should've used Pinkterton material...

Speevy · (05-31-2007, 01:56 AM)

Quote:

Thank GOD this isn't a rickroll!

They should add that song to the list, though.

Include a special mat for spins and backflips.

BrandNew · (05-31-2007, 01:57 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

My Name is Jonas looks really boring to play :( Should've used Pinkterton material...

It doesn't help that the guys sucks at playing it. It'll be fun on Expert.

And wow they changed the HUD a lot.

bearcatjosh · (05-31-2007, 02:01 AM)

Originally Posted by BrandNew:

It doesn't help that the guys sucks at playing it.

Seriously! For some reason I imagined Matt C. playing it, but I know it probably wasn't him.

Trakdown · (05-31-2007, 02:03 AM)

Yeah, they could've picked something a little more exciting. At least it isn't El Scorcho.

BrandNew · (05-31-2007, 02:03 AM)

I really hope Stairway is the final song.

UltimaPooh · (05-31-2007, 02:04 AM)

OMG...

Hope they have a demo like Guitar Hero II so I can get in on some "My Name is Jonas" action before this winter.

sprsk · (05-31-2007, 02:06 AM)

I hate slow ride with a passion.

I'm in the minority I guess though, I love my name is Jonas.

Drensch · (05-31-2007, 02:08 AM)

Having only played little Guitar Hero, how does it handle slides?

duderon · (05-31-2007, 02:08 AM)

Originally Posted by Wario64:

I don't do rickrolls. Lamest fad ever to brace this forum.

Anyway, the presentation in this game looks shitty. But I guess it's not final, especially since the colors notes are still different (stupid idea to change em btw)

Colors look the same to me. But the presentation definitely looks a step below GHII, maybe even below GHI, ugh.

BrandNew · (05-31-2007, 02:09 AM)

Originally Posted by sp0rsk:

I hate slow ride with a passion.

I'm in the minority I guess though, I love my name is Jonas.

*High fives*

Quote:

Having only played little Guitar Hero, how does it handle slides?

Honestly, hardly any different than any other note, I'd imagine. Just hold it longer or it might even be a string of two notes that a longer.

KennyL · (05-31-2007, 02:13 AM)

Jonas, yay.

slow ride..... guess i'll be downloading clear saves.

Coin Return · (05-31-2007, 02:13 AM)

Pft, shoulda been El Scorcho...

Secks4Food · (05-31-2007, 02:13 AM)

Wow, both songs sound/probably play lame (I've always hated slow ride, never heard the other song before, but it sucks too). Then again, I guess anything looks boring after playing Jordan and Hangar 18 :/

RattleHead_ · (05-31-2007, 02:14 AM)

Is the audio out of sync in these videos or is it just me?

pilonv1 · (05-31-2007, 02:15 AM)

Originally Posted by Bebpo:

My Name is Jonas looks really boring to play :( Should've used Pinkterton material...

They should just release a Blue+Pinkerton version. Surf Wax America would be insane to play.

VibratingDonkey · 02:19 AM

Not sure I like the new HUD etc.

Umino · (05-31-2007, 02:18 AM)

Originally Posted by pilonv1:

They should just release a Blue+Pinkerton version. Surf Wax America would be insane to play.

If an all Weezer guitar hero were released it would be the one act that could cause me to lose my religion.

In a bad way of course.

duderon · (05-31-2007, 02:18 AM)

Originally Posted by RattleHead_:

Is the audio out of sync in these videos or is it just me?

I tried playing along with the video and it seemed like the notes were lagging. Hopefully the video was out of sync and it wasn't the game.

Tobor · (05-31-2007, 02:18 AM)

Originally Posted by sp0rsk:

I hate slow ride with a passion.

I'm in the minority I guess though, I love my name is Jonas.

It's one of my favorite Weezer songs actually.

I'm just really bummed that these aren't just downloads for GHII. The whole thing is a cash grab to sell more guitars.

"Oh, nooowww we can do wireless guitars on 360...suckers."

Just make one front end and sell downloads, Activision. I don't like swapping disks to get to different songs I want to play. So frustrating. /done ranting

Dimmuxx · (05-31-2007, 02:19 AM)

My name is Jonas is so awesome. It really looks much better than guitar hero 2.

GrimReaper · (05-31-2007, 02:20 AM)

Originally Posted by RattleHead_:

Is the audio out of sync in these videos or is it just me?

I was thinking this too while watching it.

The new HUD doesn't look too hot. I hope they'll change that.

disappeared · (05-31-2007, 02:21 AM)

Guitar Hero needed more Weezer from the start. This is awesome.

Sean · (05-31-2007, 02:24 AM)

new HUD looks crappy. impossible to view your score while playing, it's too small and unreadable.

Tiduz · (05-31-2007, 02:24 AM)

i havent seen the vid yet and im hyped already, f*ck i want this on ps3 asap

Danne-Danger · (05-31-2007, 02:26 AM)

So is that Normal then? I thought I felt some notes missing on that Jonas song.

TheFallen · (05-31-2007, 02:27 AM)

The new UI is a little odd, and what's with the lack of guitarist shots? Noticed this in Slowride, barely zooms in on Lars.

Spooks · (05-31-2007, 02:28 AM)

the hud/character designs look fugly. Jonas is awesome though

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duderon · (05-31-2007, 02:29 AM)

Originally Posted by Danne-Danger:

So is that Normal then? I thought I felt some notes missing on that Jonas song.

Not unless normal makes you use all 5 notes.

a Master Ninja · (05-31-2007, 02:29 AM)

Put me in the "not feeling the new HUD, at all" category.

And if the new fret colors thing is true, they should title the game "Guitar Hero III: Fixin' what wasn't broke".

GrimReaper · 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by duderon:

Not unless normal makes you use all 5 notes.

Only 4 notes are used on normal.

edit: doh, sorry. :P

Tobor · (05-31-2007, 02:31 AM)

Originally Posted by a Master Ninja:

Put me in the "not feeling the new HUD, at all" category.

Looks like they changed it for the sake of changing it.

duderon · (05-31-2007, 02:33 AM)

Originally Posted by GrimReaper:

Only 4 notes are used on normal.

I'm just saying, not unless they changed it so that you must use all 5 notes in normal.

TekunoRobby · (05-31-2007, 02:35 AM)

Heeeey they didn't screw it up and made a clean imitation of the first two, good job. I'm hoping they continue the good vibe and make some fun note layouts for the tracks. That's what set Guitar Hero above and beyond most music games out there.

allegate · (05-31-2007, 02:35 AM)

Originally Posted by BrandNew:

Thank GOD this isn't a rickroll!

EDIT: OMG MY NAME IS JONAS

I think the ire that would arise from such a thing would be too much even for GAF.

and I shall add my voice to the crowd of "crappy HUD" complainers. that looks like so much crap.

Wario64 · (05-31-2007, 02:35 AM)

Originally Posted by a Master Ninja:

Put me in the "not feeling the new HUD, at all" category.

And if the new fret colors thing is true, they should title the game "Guitar Hero III: Fixin' what wasn't broke".

Well Harmonix isn't developing this, so I expect a bunch of new additions/changes to this one just for the sake of it. I remember hearing some podcast mentioning that it's gonna have boss battles..what? If it wasn't for the cool initial track list for GH3, I wouldn't even bother checking this game

comrade · (05-31-2007, 02:35 AM)

Originally Posted by duderon:

I'm just saying, not unless they changed it so that you must use all 5 notes in normal.

They really should but just take notes out. Would be a lot easier to work your way into harder difficulties then starting out playing with 3 or 4 buttons.

kylej · (05-31-2007, 02:39 AM)

Videos were taken down, uploading to YouTube now.

VultureDude · (05-31-2007, 02:40 AM)

Originally Posted by Wario64:

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/8...96/vids_1.html

could someone link me to the origin of the rickroll? (without rickrolling me)

Vlad · (05-31-2007, 02:40 AM)

While I'm also not really liking the new HUD as much as the old-style one, I do like the little note counter that pops up once you get past a 30 note streak.

Littleberu · (05-31-2007, 02:44 AM)

Originally Posted by Wario64:

Well Harmonix isn't developing this, so I expect a bunch of new additions/changes to this one just for the sake of it. I remember hearing some podcast mentioning that it's gonna have boss battles..what? If it wasn't for the cool initial track list for GH3, I wouldn't even bother checking this game

Why not? Because it's not your precious Harmonix doing song pack for the game? At least they're trying.

NutJobJim · (05-31-2007, 02:45 AM)

Originally Posted by duderon:

I tried playing along with the video and it seemed like the notes were lagging. Hopefully the video was out of sync and it wasn't the game.

Apparently Neversoft has screwed around with the timing. ign said they failed the first time they tried to play because the timing is all different. Luckily they said it doesn't take long to get used to the new timing, and that Neversoft are aware of the problem and constantly tweaking it.

Tiduz · (05-31-2007, 02:51 AM)

GAH....... the interface...... NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

i wanted a newer look but this is just worse, lets hope its a alpha hud o_O

kzkb1 · (05-31-2007, 02:51 AM)

Originally Posted by Wario64:

I don't do rickrolls. Lamest fad ever to brace this forum.

Anyway, the presentation in this game looks shitty. But I guess it's not final, especially since the colors notes are still different (stupid idea to change em btw)

Wait, what? They're changing the colors? Why?

Tobor · (05-31-2007, 02:52 AM)

Originally Posted by kzkb1:

Wait, what? They're changing the colors? Why?

To sell more guitars I would imagine.

GAZERK · (05-31-2007, 02:56 AM)

Wow, Guitar Hero 3 news already? Psh, what should I have expecte? This is Activision we're dealing with; we can expect a new Gee-tar Hero every year. They're going to beat this horse to death too fast.

Guitar Hero, you're dead to me.