Activision Inc. has made GUITAR HERO II for the Xbox 360 available to retail stores nationwide.
GUITAR HERO II for the Xbox 360 features an expanded track list of more than 70 hits -- including 10 tracks exclusive to the Xbox 360 -- along with deafening rock venues, HD remodeled characters and guitars, a variety of addictive gameplay modes and a bevy of achievement points to unlock. Also exclusive to the Xbox 360 is the ability for competitive rockthusiasts to view how their legendary performances rank on the online leaderboards. Players can also download exclusive gamer themes, picture packs and fresh new songs on Xbox Live Marketplace.
"With an expanded set list, blazing hot HD graphics, and a tenacious new X-Plorer guitar controller, GUITAR HERO II on the Xbox 360 will allow fans to truly feel and live out their ultimate inner-rockstar fantasy," said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane. "In addition, offering exclusive downloadable content and the added Xbox Live components such as competitive online leaderboards and tons of unlockable achievement points will help extend the gameplay experience for our hardcore Guitar Heroes to blow out more speakers and rock like never before."
GUITAR HERO II, published by RedOctane, is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.
In addition, Activision signed a deal with Hands-On Mobile Inc. to bring GUITAR HERO franchise to mobile devices.
"GUITAR HERO is an epic game experience that has mushroomed into a cultural phenomenon," said Erik Pavelka, vp of business development, Hands-On Mobile. "We are thrilled to bring this award-winning franchise to mobile and to continue our successful relationship with Activision."
"The lifestyle of music is strongly immersed into our everyday culture, and having Guitar Hero on mobile platforms will now allow our dedicated fans the opportunity to passionately feel the music, anytime and anywhere," said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane. "Hands-On Mobile has extensive experience and success in bringing established franchises to mobile devices, and we greatly look forward to extending the GUITAR HERO brand to mobile users."
Hands-On Mobile is a leading global publisher of mobile games, personalization and lifestyle products targeting all market segments of the mobile handset marketplace. With operations in four continents, Hands-On Mobile develops, publishes and distributes mobile content to more than 180 of the world's leading operators in 40 countries. For more details, visit www.HandsOn.com.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision (www.activision.com) is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.47 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands and South Korea.
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