So I've been keeping a keen eye on this hullabaloo over Guitar Hero IV. Some things seem to make my eyes roll (Inclusion of Drums and Microphone), but some things are making me a little giddy (looking at said Drum kit and gameplay modes.)

Have you seen the GHIV Drums? They're flipping sweet. Five pressure sensitive pads that will know when you're slightly tapping or really going all out on them seems like a bit much, but at the same time it seems so... awesome. The possibility of repurposing said drum kit is a little more appealing to me than actually using them for their intended use, to be a little honest; It looks like a decently made electronic drum kit. The thing is, however, I don't think I'd have to wait for someone to fiddle around with hardware drivers or any of that jazz to make my own music, now that studio mode has been confirmed.

Studio mode, is a Guitar Hero fan's wet dream come true. I'm really bad at paraphrasing considering I just woke up, so I'm just going to go ahead and quote the gamespot post:

"The details in Game Informer also clear up the mystery surrounding the "innovation" which Activision promised was coming to the Guitar Hero series in a recent earnings report conference call. The article outlines the game's studio mode, which will give users a variety of ways to create their own songs. Players will be able to jam along with one of the game's existing tracks, record songs as they're played, or meticulously detail note charts.

As rumored, the game will also allow users to share the songs they create. Players will initially only be able to upload five songs for others to enjoy, but if those tracks are rated highly by other users, the creators might "get signed," raising the cap to 10 songs or more. "


So, Destructoid readers, what say you? I'm somewhat torn, I didn't like where Activision was taking the GH Franchise (Guitar Hero Aerosmith? ugh), but the studio mode does have my interest piqued. Will it just be for the guitar, or can you do drumming with it as well? Would it just be more worthwhile to just pick up the Les Paul that actually HAS srings?