IGN went hands-on with the Wii version of Guitar Hero III, and have posted some first (and revealing) impressions of the guitar "shell" that will ship with the game. According to IGN, setting up the guitar is easy -- simply snap the controller into a small compartment on the back of the controller (as shown), snap the compartment door in, and viola! Seem like a bit of work, but that's what roadies are for, right?
The Wii version of the controller will also rumble when Star Power is activated, and the Wii remote's speaker will make the "like nails on a chalkboard" squeal when a note is missed. Additionally, the game will support the Nintendo Wi-fi connection, although the developers were tight lipped as to what that will entail (one can hope online multiplayer, at least).
Rumble and speaker squeals are pretty cool features, indeed. But is this enough for multiplatform holders to forsake HD graphics and confirmed online modes and DLC? In any case, it's nice to see Activision (and GH III Wii developer) Vicarious Visions upping the stakes and playing to the consoles strengths.
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5:04 PM on 09.01.2007
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@A Gentle Chiefman-nice name change.
I think Activision is at least trying to be creative and give the Wii some special features of its own, but honestly, they're moving further away from playing a real guitar at a time when Rock Band's Stratocaster-based guitars are moving closer to a realistic guitar.
Guitar Hero on the other hand, that I'd like to have rumble.
Trumpet Hero as well.
As for it being online, I would not be surprised if it were not online. I'm just saying that it supports Wi-fi, that's all. Maybe leaderboards. Who knows. I don't care one way or the other. I already have an Xbox 360 guitar controller, so I know what version I'll be playing this Fall.
THIS IS NOT A REAL GUITAR. It's a game. I'm really looking forward to this personally. I couldn't care less about the rumble or mic stuff, because you're not going to feel or hear it anyway. I'm just going to be playing it for Dragonforce anyway.
I have a bass, actually three basses, and if any of them started rumbling, I'd be so happy I'd piss myself.
The Wiimote will add its own thing to the experience, just wait and see. Sure, guitars don't rumble, but guitars when hooked to amps can give off feedback. I guess this is what they are trying to do. A good idea.
In GH's case, we're just talking about rumble in response to things such as star power or vs. items, not in anything that will greatly alter your ability to enjoy the game's dope rhymes. It just enhances your feeling of being a true Guitar Hero in a sold out stadium.
If I don't get my online multiplayer and downloadable content, there will be hell to pay.
Sincerely,
kwaselow
Wait, dammit.
however, if it dont have online ill get it for 360. because i wannna play my friends online when we're all at home
Does anyone really care about HD in a music game anyhoo?
don't think so
but the speaker things is kinda nice
and the guitar will probably be cheaper also, as it doesn't need motion sensors and all...
If only there was some other way to give the sense of a "beat" to rhythm games. Perhaps they could use this new technology... called SOUND.
Lumines Live's main selling point.
I like the idea of if Im playing two player, it will be simple to tell who is fucking up, because it will come out of the players guitar.
"Real guitars dont have rumble" is the dumbest fucking argument I have heard. Let me know where I can get a real guitar with no strings and 5 buttons.