Tool lend their inspiration to Guitar Hero World Tour.
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Console Monster writes: "We have just added the Achievements for Guitar Hero IV: World Tour on the Xbox 360. The achievements reward players for rocking out on the game's new GHTunes mode and completing all the careers on all difficulties. It's also worth mentioning there's a staggering 25 secret achievements for you to unlock.

The list contains 50 achievements worth 995 GamerScore:

Learning the Ropes - 5 GamerScore
Complete a tutorial

One Time Solo Artist - 5 GamerScore
Completed a song (Solo)

Stix - 5 GamerScore
Perform as a Drummer (Band or Solo)..."
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WorthPlaying: "Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Oasis fans will soon be able to shred, drum and wail away as music from the band's Dig Out Your Soul album will become downloadable."
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'Bag it Up,' 'Waiting for the Rapture' and Hit Single 'The Shock of the Lightning' to arrive in November; Full Album Available in 2009.
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MTV Multiplayer reports: "There's some confusion this morning over the wording of an Activision Blizzard press release about the first wave of "Guitar Hero: World Tour" downloadable content.

Reporters and gamers seem to be inferring the "R.E.M. Track Pack," "Classic Rock Track Pack," Blind Melon single and "Guitar Duels" will all be exclusive to Xbox 360 users for two weeks.

That's not true!"
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With music ranging from one of the first and most influential alternative rock bands, R.E.M., to the timeless GRAMMY award-winning rock anthem "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield, Activision today announced a rich and diverse lineup of launch week downloadable content for the highly-anticipated Guitar Hero® World Tour. Available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for two weeks starting October 30, the R.E.M. Track Pack features three songs, which can also be downloaded as singles, from the band's newest album, Accelerate, "Horse to Water," "Man-Sized Wreath" and "Supernatural Superserious."

Available at the launch of Guitar Hero World Tour...
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Alexander Sliwinski of Joystiq writes:

"With no pricing details explicitly stated before, it wasn't surprising when a few people were confused and contacted us about Guitar Hero World Tour showing up as a $240 bundle on Red Octane's official site -- especially when the company doesn't seem to be offering a non-deluxe bundle. The special bundle adds to the normal instrument and game package: a t-shirt (Male XL only), battery charger, key chain and guitar case."
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Aeropause writer Joe Haygood has put together a guide of the top titles coming out for the Xbox 360 in the month of October.
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dailygamesnews.com - Man, we thought the UK release schedule was intense, gamers in the US have a plethora of fantastic titles arriving over the month.
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Gameplayer has unearthed an interesting development in the pricing of Rock Band and Guitar Hero this Christmas that could change the way music game fans approach their purchases.
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Patrick Klepek of MTV Multiplayer writes: "In a print advertisement found in the new issue of Game Informer, GameStop promises a code to unlock all of the game's songs - in exchange for a pre-order at their store."
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According to UK retail sources, Gamers who preorder and purchase the Guitar Hero World Tour 'super bundle' which includes the game, guitar, drum kit and microphone will receive a bass guitar controller worth 50 quid absolutely free.
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Ever since Sunday, Rock Band 2 has been the talk of the town. Xbox 360 owners have been digging deep into the game's new set list, as well as the online battle of the bands, instrument challenges, and revamped World Tour mode. You'd think that maybe we've all started to forget about a little franchise known as Guitar Hero, but according to Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, you'd be wrong. He would like to take a moment to remind you that Guitar Hero is still the world's number one music franchise.
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MCV: Publisher tells MCV of 'biggest ever pre-order incentive' for new Guitar Hero
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Guys who run gaming companies are the kind of people who don't like to let you die wondering. In a classic piece of schoolyard pouting, Activision boss Bob Kotick would like to let you know that Guitar Hero is doing well."We're outselling [Rock Band] 6:1," says Activision boss Bob Kotick.
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1UP writes: "In a Rolling Stone interview with Slash, the legendary guitarist discussed his new solo project, his random sexual conquests at a David Bowie concert, and -- here's the kicker -- a potential Jimi Hendrix-focused Guitar Hero.

Referring to the evolution of the Guitar Hero brand since he was featured in Guitar Hero III, Slash said the following:

"Well, having the Aerosmith guys do it was very cool 'cause Aerosmith's one of the bands I was heavily influenced by. And Metallica's doing it, that's great. Those are two ones that I think gives it some credibility. And they're doing a Hendrix one, which is great."

Now, this statement should be taken with more than a grain of salt. Remember that this is a musician we're talking about -- not an Activision representative -- and he may simply be referring to the inclusion of Hendrix's music and likeness in Guitar Hero World Tour. After all, it's not like it's his job to be totally clued-in on game industry happenings. We'll try and get a comment from Activision sometime today."
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Shacknews writes: "Activision is considering a subscription service to deliver new songs monthly for its music-rhythm series Guitar Hero, according to Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith during Activision Blizzard's Analyst Day event yesterday. As Griffith explained:

Looking even further out, we're exploring new models, like an annual pass subscription where players can subscribe and get a certain number of songs downloadable each month.

No further details, such as a price or a start date for such a program, were made available. The plan would, however, be just part of Activision's plan to "monetize" the Guitar Hero series. "
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Director Brett Ratner has been plenty vocal about wanting to develop a movie based on the game Guitar Hero. But Activision, the company that owns the franchise, isn't going for it. "I'd really like to do it, but they're not letting me," he tells EW.com. "I expressed my interest, but because it's such a success, it's like now there's no reason to make a movie about it."

Ratner is a big fan of the game, incorporating it into videos he's directed for Miley Cyrus and Mariah Carey, and he envisioned a story about a small-town kid who dreams of fame and wins a Guitar Hero competition. "The game is wish-fulfilling, everyone can be a rock star."

But despite the setback, Ratner is not giving up hope. "I might prevail," he says. "I usually do."
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Guitar Hero World Tour official track list straight from the horses mouth. From blink-182, Korn to Paramore and Michael Jackson. Get ready to rock.
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Eurogamer reports that Ted Nugent, the rocker that likes to shoot animals but doesn't drink or do drugs, has become the latest rock star to join the ranks of Guitar Hero: World Tour.

He, hopefully complete with cowboy hat and sleeveless top, will be both playable and open to battle challenges or co-operative jams.

Nugent also comes complete with 1975 smash hit "Stranglehold", one of many songs released during nearly 50 years of recording, which claimed over 35 million sales.
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