NextGen Player writes:

"By happenstance I checked out the Future Shop eNewsletter today and noticed they're currently doing a Web Deals of the Day promotion until August 16. There are two deals for today, both are Guitar Hero World Tour bundles."
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Eric Johnson's single, "Camel's Night Out" is now available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii for Guitar Hero World Tour. Available next week on August 13th, the free Activision Music Track Pack brings three...
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Retailer Amazon.com this week price cut Activision Inc.'s Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit Bundles for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3, Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 and Nintendo Co.'s Wii to under $100 in a new game sale.
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Console Monster writes: "If you've felt the Marketplace updates for the last few days have been a slight disappointment, then hopefully today's makes up for it. The highlight of the update is the new downloadable content for Call of Duty: World at War, coming in the form of Map Pack 3. There's also new downloadable content for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood and Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires, as well as some Guitar Hero: World Tour tracks. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Thursday 6th August 2009:

Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 3
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Size: 559 MB
Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 3 further expands the COD multiplayer experience with four new maps. Fight for ocean territory in "Battery," defend Russia's resources in "Revolution," and battle in the dense streets of "Breach." Zombies return in "Der Riese" (Zombie Factory), a Nazi research facility featuring a weapon upgrading Pack A Punch Machine, teleporters, and 10 Achievements. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts..."
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Another week has almost passed without more Guitar Hero World Tour songs. Luckily, Activision has not forgotten their faithful followers and is again bringing music to concerts in living rooms worldwide. The 'Knuckle Sandwich Track Pack' is now live for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii for Guitar Hero World Tour and features the following singles:

Protest the Hero-- "Bloodmeat"
Dropkick Murphys -- "I'm Shipping up to Boston"
Against Me! -- "New Wave"
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Console Monster writes: "If you thought the last few Xbox Live Marketplace updates have been lacking in content, today's certainly doesn't, with an array of new content releasing. The highlight of today's new content is the Race Pro downloadable content, which comes in the form of two new packs containing new cars and tracks. There's also some new Guitar Hero: World Tour tracks, Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires content and a range of themes and picture packs. Here is the full Marketplace update for Thursday 30th July 2009:

Game Add-Ons

Race Pro Pack 2
Price: 560 Microsoft Points
Size: 2 GB
8 cars (52 skins) / 2 Tracks / WTCC 08 season Lada 110 WTCC Honda Accord Euro R Volvo C30 BMW E90 Chevrolet Lacetti Seat Leon TDI Seat Leon TFSI Formula Master Estoril (Portugal) Okayama (Japan) There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts..."
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This week, Activision is offering up the 2nd of 3 track packs for Guitar Hero World Tour in July, this time with music from Vagrant Records. Here are the songs in the pack:

Thrice – "All The World Is Mad"
Alexisonfire – "Young Cardinals"
Senses Fail – "The Martyr"

The Vagrant Records Track Pack is available now via Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 440 Microsoft Points and from the PlayStation Store for $5.49. The songs are also available as singles for 160 Microsoft Points, $1.99 from the PlayStation Store and 200 Wii Points.
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BeefJack writes: "With the announcement of user uploaded songs this weekly news update may soon become history but for now we find ourselves at the tail end of another week and on the tip of a new one full of brand new tracks."
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Activision confirmed all July updates for Guitar Hero: World Tour. The title will receive music packs every Thursday of the month trough the on-line distribution networks, Xbox LIVE, PSN and Wii Network.
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Activision has announced 3 more DLC track packs for Guitar Hero World Tour coming up for the rest of July. Each pack will cost 440 MS Points or $5.49 USD on PSN, and tracks can be downloaded individually for 160 MS Points, $1.99 USD or 200 Wii Points each.
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Activision today released the Victory Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour on Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii. The pack includes the three tracks "NJ Legion Iced Tea" from A Day to Remember, "Bomb the World" from The Sleeping, and "I Am The Arsonist" by Silverstein.
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Console Monster writes: "It's been a while since a demo has arrived on the Xbox Live Marketplace and, as we posted earlier, a demo for Fuel is now available. The Skate 2 downloadable content we revealed the achievements for last week has now been released amongst more content. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Thursday 9th July 2009:

Game Demos

Fuel Demo
Price: Free (Gold Exclusive offer)
Size: 1 GB
In an alternate present, vast swathes of America have become no-go areas as the devastating effects of global warming ravage the continent. But these danger zones become a playground for a new breed of racer. With a stockpile of fuel to be burned, adrenaline junkies head into the wilderness to compete against each other in spectacular races against themselves and the elements. This playable demo offers a taster of one race and one challenge from the full game, as well as the chance to try out Free Ride in a small section of the wastelands..."
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BeefJack writes: "You may be able to get $100 off Guitar Hero World Tour tomorrow at GameStops. In addition, there may be some 200 price drops at the retailer, clearing space for the fall.

If there were any games released this spring that you haven't purchased yet, you may just want to check out your local GameStop tomorrow to see what kind of deals they are running."
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Ben Kuchera of ArsTechnica writes:

"The great thing about Guitar Hero and Rock Band packages is that they come in OMG-XBOX-HUGE packages. Why is that a great thing? Because boxes that big cost retailers money to store, which means that, with new rhythm games coming by the end of the year, it costs more to keep them around than it does to sell them at a huge discount. That means it's time to blast out existing inventory at OMG-GAMEBOY-MICRO prices. Let's take a look at what you can grab.

You have the name of the game, the system, the old price, and the price that the bundle is on sale for. If you don't have the game, or if you just need to pick up a few instruments to have as extras, this is a great time to do so."
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Console Monster writes: "The weather may be hot but today's new Xbox Live Marketplace content is even hotter with new courses for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 courses and Guitar Hero World Tour tracks, amongst a lot more. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Tuesday 2nd July 2009:

Game Add-Ons

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10: Course - The Predator
Price: 600 Microsoft Points
Size: 145 MB
Grab your clubs and prepare for a true adventure at The Predator! This brand new fantasy course is designed in and out of a jungle set amongst the Mayan ruins near Belize. Each hole weaves its way through massive trees covered with vines, exotic plants sprouting out of everywhere, and interesting ruins here and there. Picking the right club will be a tough test with the elevation changes and the small pieces of fairway. It will truly test your entire game with multiple options on each and every hole for the aggressive golfer as well as the safe swinger. But, bring all your shots including your ability to work the ball left and right as creativity will help you get around this jungle of a course. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts..."
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Everyone's favorite plastic peripheral purveyor Red Octane is having a bit of a deal today. The normally $60 wireless guitar and $20 wired microphone for Guitar Hero World Tour (across all platforms) are being offered together in a $50 package -- today only..
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The guys over at OzBoxLive are organizing a Game Night in Melbourne, Australia which they are calling "Xperience Xbox" at The State Library of Victoria on July 17th.

They have a fantastic night planned for all Xbox 360 fans and Casual Gamers alike, to play some of the best games on the Xbox 360 console. Some of the games include… Guitar Hero World Tour, Halo 3, Street Fighter IV, Virtua Tennis 2009, Pro Evolution Soccer, Sacred 2, Harry Potter and a lot more.

There will also be a raffle where the main prize is an Xbox 360 Pro and a bunch of games with all money raised going to the Royal Children's Hospital.

This is a FREE event but booking is required as tickets are limited. Please go to the link to book online at… http://www.xperiencexbox.eventbrite.com/

Those of you outside of Melbourne can join in via Xbox Live in the hit XBLA game Bomberman Live and join gamers at the event.

This is going to be a great opportunity for everyone to meet other gamers, have fun and of course win real prizes whilst helping out a great benefit.

So sign up, tell your friends and join the OzBoxLive team on July 17th.
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Examiner: "Amazon is discounting the price of Guitar Hero World Tour Band Bundle by as much as $100."
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Console Monster writes: "Due to yesterday's unfortunate incidents, I didn't get round to posting the Xbox Live Marketplace update though fear not as all the content over the last two days is in this very update. There are plenty of new game add-ons including new Lips tracks and some new downloadable content for Xbox Live Arcade titles, amongst trailers, gamer pictures and themes. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Thursday 25th June and Friday 26th June 2009:

Game Add-Ons

Lips: "Ice Ice Baby"
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Size: 70 MB
Purchase this Premium Song to add "Ice Ice Baby" as performed by Vanilla Ice to your Lips library. You'll get the song's track, chart, lyrics, and original video. A Lips game disc is required to play this downloadable content. Once your purchase is complete, go to Get Music in the game, and then add this song to your library. Visit lips.com to check out all the songs you can get, song credits, news, and join the Lips community. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts..."
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Both Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) and Jack White (The White Stripes) spoke last week at a press conference in Los Angeles detailing their forthcoming 'It Might Get Loud' documentary, according to NME.

When asked for their thoughts on the popular video game music genre, the band members didn't exactly have any kind words to say.

"It's depressing to have a label come and tell you that ['Guitar Hero'] is how kids are learning about music and experiencing music," Jack White said. Though he said he doesn't care "which format people should get their music in…if you have to be in a video game to get in front of them, that's a little sad."
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