Like the Pilgrims and Native Americans breaking bread together, Microsoft and Activision are giving Xbox 360 owners something to truly be thankful for tomorrow: the Halo theme (MJOLNIR Mix edition, featuring fretwork by none other than Steve Vai) is coming to Guitar Hero III. Though the track was rumored to be included in Guitar Hero II (it wasn't) and fans took the situation into their own hands, making custom tracks (as evidenced by the video above), we have to admit we were more than a little disappointed learning it wasn't in the GH3 retail package. But now, thanks to the miracle of downloadable content, that wrong will be most certainly righted.
How much will the privilege of playing one of gaming's most beloved (not to mention most rocking) scores in Guitar Hero III cost you? How does 0 Microsoft Points sound to you? Download the track here and brush up before tomorrow.
What are you doing Fernando, your equation is wrong, should be like this:
Steve Vai + Halo Theme + Guitar Hero + Free = Fucking Amazing!
Meh, I don't like the 360, nor Halo, but damn, I love the Halo soundtrack, I use that theme as inspirational, for me, its up there with "The Final Countdown"....lol
That's a whole lot of meh to me. My dad used to sit and watch Vai (as well as Malmsteen and Satriani) all day long so I now have an instant volatile reaction to him.
"I don't sell my videogames. Never. Even if they suck so badly, I do't sell my games." - Fernando
That's great man. Never sell your games or systems. To this day, I regret selling my NES and Sega Genesis. I managed to buy another Genesis and all the games I used to have (plus more), but I haven't managed to get my NES collection back (Bionic Commando!!!). There's really no point in giving up a game, just to get $5 towards the next game. If you have any sort of job whatsoever, the money you make by selling your old games and systems is insignificant.
Sorry, this has nothing to do with Halo or Guitar Hero. But this question is killing me and I want an answer. Anybody with Rock Band, are all songs unlocked when you play Band Quick Play? Or is it like Guitar Hero where you have to play through the career before you can play all the songs in Quick Play?
Thanks guys. I promise that in the future I will only post comments that pertain to the story.
Since nobody answered yet, I will. Yes, it seems that you have to unlock them through campaign. I have no idea what's in the game (don't care to look at lists), and wanted to hear what's in the game, but I have to PLAY through it first.
Yeah, and it sucks that if you do Band World Tour, you have to have the same profiles signed in every time or else it won't let you continue that campaign. There's still about 20 songs that I haven't unlocked yet so I'll probably have to start a solo campaign just to do them. All I want to do is play goddamn Epic! Is that too much to ask?
Not only that, large portions appear to be faked. If you miss a note or those long strings (forgot what they're called), the guitar is supposed to cut off. In the video, whenever something is missed, the guitar plays on as if perfect.
*people* generally say Indian, but Native American is considered the "correct" term so it's the one used in print or school or whatever... although my 5th grade teacher literally every time would say "then the Algonquin indians - i mean native americans - met with the blahblah indians - i mean native americans -..." and literally say indians first and then correct herself EVERY TIME. personally i don't think it matters which is which, as long as people know who you're talking about... like saying Holland, Netherlands, or the dutch... but some people get offended unless you say native american
but you know the worst part of that ? no sign of a downloadable content for wii's version =/ would be totaly awesome (in a total nerdgasm way) if they get steve vai to play something like the mario medley or the zelda theme xD
That's exactly what I was wondering. I'm hoping they mean "starting tomorrow" but the way they wrote the article makes it sound sort of like it's only tomorrow. Can someone please clarify this for those of us going out of town on vacation?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Scottmisk @ Feb 10th 2008 2:05PM
sorry for sounding retarted, but how the hell do i get this on guitar hero? (i have it for pc.)
deaftly @ Nov 21st 2007 12:18PM
This is so fucking awesome. Take that rock band!
Hashbrown_Hunter @ Nov 21st 2007 11:45PM
Agreed.
Fernando Rocker @ Nov 21st 2007 12:19PM
Steve Vai + Halo Theme + Guitar Hero + Xbox 360 + Free = Fucking Amazing!
WiNG @ Nov 21st 2007 12:30PM
wtf... Fernando is saying something good about Halo?
Fernando Rocker @ Nov 21st 2007 12:33PM
mmm I have the Legendary Edition...
But it's not remotely one of my favorites games... not at all.
Noshino @ Nov 21st 2007 12:43PM
What are you doing Fernando, your equation is wrong, should be like this:
Steve Vai + Halo Theme + Guitar Hero + Free = Fucking Amazing!
Meh, I don't like the 360, nor Halo, but damn, I love the Halo soundtrack, I use that theme as inspirational, for me, its up there with "The Final Countdown"....lol
rockintom @ Nov 21st 2007 12:43PM
And yet... you bought the *legendary* edition? Any reason?
Fernando Rocker @ Nov 21st 2007 12:47PM
Collectible reason.
Eddie @ Nov 21st 2007 1:26PM
Read:
Collectible Reason = Sell it on EBay if it sold out like it was supposed to
Cooking Mama Cook Off spinoffs can get expensive!
Fernando Rocker @ Nov 21st 2007 1:30PM
I don't sell my videogames. Never. Even if they suck so badly, I do't sell my games.
Dale @ Nov 21st 2007 1:50PM
That's a whole lot of meh to me. My dad used to sit and watch Vai (as well as Malmsteen and Satriani) all day long so I now have an instant volatile reaction to him.
Sieged Eagle @ Nov 21st 2007 1:55PM
That's the spirit boyo! Unless of course, you buy a game that looks nice but in the end sucks. *cough*sorrylair*cough*
Of course, what I said isn't meant to you that is.
Sadly I don't have GHIII yet, and I wanted to try this song so badly, as Steve Vai gives songs a nice fretwork. Sigh...
WiNG @ Nov 21st 2007 2:30PM
So you don't sell your games, even if they suck (IYO) and you could use the money to instead buy a good game?
Wow. Good strategy.
AirIntake @ Nov 21st 2007 3:03PM
"I don't sell my videogames. Never. Even if they suck so badly, I do't sell my games." - Fernando
That's great man. Never sell your games or systems. To this day, I regret selling my NES and Sega Genesis. I managed to buy another Genesis and all the games I used to have (plus more), but I haven't managed to get my NES collection back (Bionic Commando!!!). There's really no point in giving up a game, just to get $5 towards the next game. If you have any sort of job whatsoever, the money you make by selling your old games and systems is insignificant.
gonk @ Nov 21st 2007 12:20PM
this better not just be a 24 hour thing, i'll be in another state at my grandma's house
NumberZero @ Nov 21st 2007 12:22PM
Ditto exceot for me with my 360 sent in for repairs. Can't wait to get it back and download this song and the boss battle pack.
FOXHOUND @ Nov 21st 2007 12:21PM
...isn't competition wonderful? ;)
Free shiz is ALWAYS welcomed.
McWeen @ Nov 21st 2007 12:33PM
I don't have GHIII but that is very, very cool of them. Also Steve Vai is awesome.
Adam @ Nov 21st 2007 12:33PM
Hi guys.
Sorry, this has nothing to do with Halo or Guitar Hero. But this question is killing me and I want an answer. Anybody with Rock Band, are all songs unlocked when you play Band Quick Play? Or is it like Guitar Hero where you have to play through the career before you can play all the songs in Quick Play?
Thanks guys. I promise that in the future I will only post comments that pertain to the story.
Warlord @ Nov 21st 2007 12:47PM
Since nobody answered yet, I will. Yes, it seems that you have to unlock them through campaign. I have no idea what's in the game (don't care to look at lists), and wanted to hear what's in the game, but I have to PLAY through it first.
baby sea tuna @ Nov 21st 2007 1:36PM
Yeah, and it sucks that if you do Band World Tour, you have to have the same profiles signed in every time or else it won't let you continue that campaign. There's still about 20 songs that I haven't unlocked yet so I'll probably have to start a solo campaign just to do them. All I want to do is play goddamn Epic! Is that too much to ask?
TJ0331 @ Nov 21st 2007 12:37PM
They couldn't of picked a good version of the song? That was an abortion to say the least.
def PD @ Nov 21st 2007 12:35PM
I'm jealous. Awesome for you 360 owners. (^.^)
puffin @ Nov 21st 2007 12:35PM
this news my nerdy friends is all kinds of awesome.
Lil Lube @ Nov 21st 2007 3:34PM
Another reason for me to feel cheated for buying the PS3 version.....
Martez @ Nov 21st 2007 12:54PM
Wow, that dude in the video sucks.
LaughingTarget @ Nov 21st 2007 1:20PM
Not only that, large portions appear to be faked. If you miss a note or those long strings (forgot what they're called), the guitar is supposed to cut off. In the video, whenever something is missed, the guitar plays on as if perfect.
StalkerB @ Nov 21st 2007 1:32PM
The reason the notes don't cut out it that it was (most probably) played on Frets of Fire, with the GHII disc.
Because the song is not 'sliced' it plays regardless of what notes you hit.
Martez @ Nov 21st 2007 1:58PM
Yeah, it's a hacked version.
Steel Frog @ Nov 21st 2007 3:51PM
The video above is from a hacked version of Guitar Hero II, not from the upcoming/free song.
John Gross @ Nov 21st 2007 12:54PM
What difficulty was that? I want to see how it comes out on expert
Silent Xenocide @ Nov 21st 2007 12:57PM
I thought they were called Indians in North America?
tingbing @ Nov 21st 2007 5:19PM
*people* generally say Indian, but Native American is considered the "correct" term so it's the one used in print or school or whatever... although my 5th grade teacher literally every time would say "then the Algonquin indians - i mean native americans - met with the blahblah indians - i mean native americans -..." and literally say indians first and then correct herself EVERY TIME.
personally i don't think it matters which is which, as long as people know who you're talking about... like saying Holland, Netherlands, or the dutch... but some people get offended unless you say native american
Platy @ Nov 21st 2007 12:57PM
sounds awesome =D
but you know the worst part of that ?
no sign of a downloadable content for wii's version =/
would be totaly awesome (in a total nerdgasm way) if they get steve vai to play something like the mario medley or the zelda theme xD
Autopsy15 @ Nov 21st 2007 1:09PM
I don't think you'd be able to hold a whole lot of songs what with the Wii only having memory the size of 512 MB.
Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Nov 21st 2007 1:38PM
SD Card slot says "Hi"
Ben @ Nov 21st 2007 1:08PM
Awesome! I wish I had Guitar Hero III to play this!
AnonyMack @ Nov 21st 2007 1:14PM
is this ONLY for tomorrow? because if so I'll miss out =[.
Mo @ Nov 21st 2007 1:18PM
That's exactly what I was wondering. I'm hoping they mean "starting tomorrow" but the way they wrote the article makes it sound sort of like it's only tomorrow. Can someone please clarify this for those of us going out of town on vacation?
Gordo @ Nov 23rd 2007 11:08AM
I just downloaded it this morning. I guess all the out-of-towners are in luck.
baby sea tuna @ Nov 21st 2007 1:36PM
Aw, sonovabitch! This almost makes me wish I hadn't just sold GHIII...almost.
Jeff @ Nov 21st 2007 1:59PM
This is marketing at its finest.
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Nov 21st 2007 2:01PM
Another reason why I need to get GH3.
bill @ Nov 21st 2007 2:18PM
... and you can play it on guitar for real with this: http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mgt.asp?ppn=GT0059538
puffin @ Nov 21st 2007 2:55PM
or if for those that don't want to waste time trying to learn to read music...
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/m/misc_computer_games/halo_theme_ver4_tab.htm
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Nov 21st 2007 6:15PM
psssh
Playing real guitar is for old people.
SergeantSalad @ Nov 21st 2007 3:04PM
It seems that Activision only gives a shit about the 360 version.
blakbuzzrd @ Nov 21st 2007 3:23PM
Yeeah, maybe because Halo is an MS exclusive property? Why would they release the music for a competitor's system?
deaftly @ Nov 21st 2007 3:23PM
Why would they put the halo theme song in the PS3 version, dumbass