Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Also known as: Guitar Hero 3, GH3
When you actually get to bust out a Rage Against the Machine song by Rage themselves, there's nothing like it. It's another step in air-guitar fantasy fulfillment.

Genre: Other Games/Compilations
Release date: Oct 28, 2007
Published by: Activision
Developed by: Neversoft
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
2 player VS
2 player CO-OP
Online
2 player CO-OP
2 player VS
Franchise: Guitar Hero
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Screenshots updated Jul 11, 2007
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Oct 4, 2007 You know Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is going to be fantastic. You know all the songs and game modes because you've read all of our news stories and previews. But you don't know everything you need to, because you didn't meet with Activision for a full presentation on the new guitar controller - which has been tweaked, improved, and just plain mutated in about ten more ways than anyone could have guessed. But don't worry - we were there, and we're dying to spill our guts. The ...   » Read Full Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock preview
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ESRB Rating
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is rated:
Teen
Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes
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