GH:M was a far step up from GH:A, and it was quite well put together, but honestly, it felt like a cash-in because of how quickly it was thrown out the door. I'm sure Neversoft could have given it more polish with more time, so I don't fault them together.
GH5 is a big improvement, too, but some stuff still doesn't "feel" right.
Activision's reputation (and Neversoft's to some extent) certainly don't do them any favours.
I will give Harmonix shit for this Rock Band Mobile bullshit and stop praising them for not milking the franchise, but at I can say they got this right.
To be fair to Activision, 35/86 is garbage compared to 45/48.
Also, I don't know where this 20 song Metallica pack rumour came from, but it keeps popping up with different numbers. Harmonix said GH:M didn't impact their plans, but they never provided a number, tracks, or anything.
Hafkie, the only issue I have with it is Smash Hits is going to cost a fee to export. You'd figure they'd have thought it over far enough back in the licencee process to have it be a "freeture" for that one.
I mean for some of the songs we're going to be paying three times, twice for the exact same track.
Guitar Hero: The Beatles sends us into a terrifying alternate universe
Sep 8th 2009 10:43AM (Joystiq)Guitar Hero: The Beatles sends us into a terrifying alternate universe
Sep 8th 2009 10:42AM (Joystiq)GH5 is a big improvement, too, but some stuff still doesn't "feel" right.
Activision's reputation (and Neversoft's to some extent) certainly don't do them any favours.
Overheard@PAX: Harmonix talks Nickel-smack
Sep 7th 2009 2:10AM (Joystiq)I feel dirty for liking it, though, and I worry that Elton John will find out and kill me in my sleep.
Overheard@PAX: Harmonix talks Nickel-smack
Sep 7th 2009 2:05AM (Joystiq)Report: Only 35 songs from Guitar Hero World Tour work with GH5 [update]
Sep 2nd 2009 1:17AM (Joystiq)Report: Only 35 songs from Guitar Hero World Tour work with GH5 [update]
Sep 2nd 2009 1:14AM (Joystiq)It has pained me greatly to not play Modern Warfare, but I stand by my decision.
Report: Only 35 songs from Guitar Hero World Tour work with GH5 [update]
Sep 2nd 2009 1:08AM (Joystiq)Report: Only 35 songs from Guitar Hero World Tour work with GH5 [update]
Sep 2nd 2009 1:03AM (Joystiq)Also, I don't know where this 20 song Metallica pack rumour came from, but it keeps popping up with different numbers. Harmonix said GH:M didn't impact their plans, but they never provided a number, tracks, or anything.
Guitar Hero 5 allows song imports from previous games, features playable Johnny Cash
Aug 8th 2009 3:25PM (Joystiq)I mean for some of the songs we're going to be paying three times, twice for the exact same track.
Rock Band Weekly: Gorillaz, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, The Who
Aug 8th 2009 1:07AM (Joystiq)