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July 1, 2008 A leaked online consumer response survey may have provided clues to which artists will be represented on Guitar Hero: World Tour, the next installment in the hugely successful video game series. According to Kotaku.com, the survey, generated by a market research firm, indicated that playable digital versions of Ozzy Osbourne, Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan, Paramore singer Hayley Williams, former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, Jimi Hendrix, Sting and others could all pos...
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Original at MTV Multiplayer
• Thu, Aug 28
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Original at Shacknews
• Thu, Aug 28
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Original at Go Nintendo
• Thu, Aug 28
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'Guitar Hero' Dev Mocks 'Rock Band 2'
Original at g4tv.com
• Thu, Aug 28
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• Thu, Aug 28
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• Thu, Aug 28
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Original at MTV Multiplayer
• Thu, Aug 28
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What the hell? We might have to pay to play Guitar Hero World Tour online?!
Original at Go Nintendo
• Wed, Aug 27
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Original at Gaming Today
• Wed, Aug 27
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Activision thinking of charging subscription fee for Guitar Hero?
Original at Nintendo Wii Fanboy
• Wed, Aug 27
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Original at MTV Multiplayer
• Wed, Aug 27
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Original at g4tv.com
• Wed, Aug 27
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Original at Gaming Today
• Wed, Aug 27
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Original at WiiWare World
• Wed, Aug 27
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Neversoft: Keyboard would limit World Tour
Original at GameSpot
• Tue, Aug 26
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• Tue, Aug 26
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Original at Wired News
• Mon, Aug 25
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• Sun, Aug 24
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Original at MTV Multiplayer
• Fri, Aug 22
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Original at RockGamer.com
• Wed, Aug 20
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Original at Wired
• Tue, Aug 19
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Original at Wired
• Mon, Aug 18
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Original at RockGamer.com
• Sat, Aug 16
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Ozzy to Headline Virtual OZZFest Lineup in Guitar Hero World TourOriginal at Hq.Com
• Sat, Aug 9
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Original at Joystiq
• Fri, Aug 8
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Original at RockGamer.com
• Tue, Aug 5
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Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Jul 24
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Original at Qj.net
• Thu, Jul 24
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Revolt Media » Blog Archive » Smashing Pumpkins, Paramore In Next Guitar Hero?
Original at revolt-media.com
• Fri, Jul 4
• 6 related articles
July 1, 2008 A leaked online consumer response survey may have provided clues to which artists will be represented on Guitar Hero: World Tour, the next installment in the hugely successful video game series. According to Kotaku.com, the survey, generated by a market research firm, indicated that playable digital versions of Ozzy Osbourne, Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan, Paramore singer Hayley Williams, former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, Jimi Hendrix, Sting and others could all possibly appear in the game. The survey says that the game will feature 85 songs, with Foo Fighters, Muse and the Doors also mentioned. The lineup of Guitar Hero: World Tour has yet to be confirmed. Photos of Billy Corgan in a motion capture suit rec... [read the full post]
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Attack of the music game surveys
Original at Go Nintendo
• Fri, Jun 27
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By RawmeatCowboy In this new Guitar Hero game, join up with your band mates to form the ultimate super group and rock your way to the top. Shred on lead, rhythm, or bass guitar (three options on one guitar controller), rip on drums, or belt it out on the mic as you rock together on the greatest classic, modern, al...
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Original at Wired
• Fri, Jun 20
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• Thu, Feb 7
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Guitar Rising for Real Guitar Heroes [Rocking]Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Feb 7
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Guitar Hero III, 80s Tracks Announced
Original at Slashdot
• Wed, May 23
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Activision reveals initial Guitar Hero III playlist
Original at Qj.net
• Wed, May 23
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