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The ESRB spilled the beans on yet another version of Guitar Hero: On Tour for DS, this time including "modern hits" like "Paralyzer." We could debate the worth of the annual updates of the main Guitar Hero series, but we thought we would focus on the DS version for this topic.

There are a few differences between the main GH and the portable series that could affect the worthiness of the (even more frequently than) annual releases: on the one hand, there's no DLC to extend the DS games, and on the other hand, there are (probably) no new instrument controllers to add to the experience. Putting aside for a moment the question of whether Guitar Hero should ever be on the DS, should there be multiples? So often?

JoystiqDS Daily: No More Guitar Heroes? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Guitar Hero: On Tour is, in general, an inherently solitary activity. There are more barriers to playing with friends, most notably that each one needs a DS and a copy of the game, and it is impossible for more friends to watch your performance. So you end up playing alone with your headphones on. It's only natural for the only Guitar Hero that can be quickly hidden in a backpack.

But On Tour: Decades does have interaction in mind -- with other On Tour owners, in its song-sharing capability, and of course the multiplayer gameplay. And the way this ad suggests such a meeting will occur is not through the party setting, but by chance meeting. If you want to find another Guitar Hero player, go out on tour!

JoystiqGuitar Hero On Tour: Decades compressed into one minute originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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still alive?
Let's get one thing straight: Guitar Hero on Tour: Decades is not the equivalent of "playing through the history of rock 'n' roll," as Activision puts it. And even if you could embody this history (which didn't begin in the 1970s, by the way) in just 28 master recordings, the unsubstantial collection wouldn't feature many, if any of the tracks Activision has licensed for its portable sequel. But we digress. You just wanna see the list, right? Head on down!

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JoystiqSchooled: 'Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades' track list originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fuelled by the uncomfortable stares of those sitting close by, Activision has heard your cries for more on-the-go rocking, confirming that Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades will return to the portable stage on November 16.

First announced during E3, the encore performance will include a collection of master tracks pulled from the last 40 years, including Fall Out Boy, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Queen, as well as support wireless connectivity between both it and the original On Tour for competitive and co-op play. Not much else has been revealed, though something tells us that this November bus rides to work just got a little more awkward.

Gallery: Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades

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There hasn't been an announcement or anything, but GameStop now lists a November 17 release date for Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades, both in its Guitar Grip bundle and alone. In addition, Activision will ship a standalone version of the first On Tour for people picking up the Decades bundle. These standalone games will cost $34.99 each, which is almost as painful to say as it would be to spend.

At least the slightly reduced price of the standalone cards will make collecting both games a bit less damaging to household finances than forced bundles, for those among us in single-DS homes.

JoystiqGuitar Hero: On Tour Decades launches November 17 alongside standalone On Tour originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On the face of it, Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades is showing promise. IGN took the title out for a test strum, and we liked what they had to say about it. As well as new venues and characters, the ability to play songs from Decades against owners of other Guitar Hero DS games is an excellent addition -- the DS wirelessly transfers the audio track and note chart, essentially doubling the number of songs to those who bought the original On Tour. Speaking of which, Decades will come in two packs: one including the game and Guitar Grip, and the other with just the cart.

All of which is tremendously peachy, so what's the catch? Well, IGN also revealed the first ten songs, and in our not-so-humble opinion, they're -- nnngh -- not terribly good. Including any Fall Out Boy track is never the best of starts in our view, and as Eric pointed out, if you are going to include a Foo Fighters song, why not the superb "Everlong?" Okay, okay, so music is a divisive subject if ever there was one, but to us, this reeks of disappointment. We're certain you'll have an opinion, so check after the break for the full list.

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Click here to start the tour

So, we've had tons of content up for you all yesterday, because that's how we roll and we'll be damned if The Man is going to stop us! For those of you hungry for more, know that we're going to continue the flood of content, but we've also got a huge photo dump from the Nintendo E3 keynote for you. Within, you'll find all of our pics from the luxurious seats found in row 12. Missed some of the bits about how well the DS is selling? We got it in images. Want to see Shaun White's hideous Mii? We got you covered. Check it all out in our gallery below.

Gallery: E3 2008 Nintendo Keynote Photo Tour

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on tour decades
Over 350,000 units sold in three weeks ... on a handheld? You're damn straight Activision is already booking a second tour -- call it: Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades. The sequel to last month's (yeah, last month's!) palm-packed jam session was confirmed today during the Nintendo E3 2008 keynote. While not detailed, Decades will likely include a setlist that ranges multiple ... decades. The game will also include a song-sharing feature, allowing those with only the original On Tour to sample the Decades tracks. And apparently, there could be some form of microphone functionality (karaoke?) -- as if On Tour wasn't already awkward enough to play during the morning commute...

JoystiqGuitar Hero: On Tour Decades ... a sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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