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 Oct 11, 2007
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Oct 29, 2007 Guitar Hero is at a crossroads in its musical career. Its breakout indy release stunned the masses; its major-label debut (GH2) was another smash hit. Then things got a little tougher, with a questionable EP (Encore: Rocks the 80s) and the departure of its famed producer (Harmonix). But at the end of the day, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock proves that it is, in fact, all about the music. With all the changes to the formula (more on them later) the actual gameplay remains ...
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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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