ZeroTolerance writes: Band Hero is not a bad addition to the franchise, but actually a step in the right direction. Some people may say Activision is milking the franchise when it is truly apparent they are simply offering many avenues for everyone to find something they like. The Top 40 music game is actually long overdue and I don't think it would be any more sensible to make this entire thing DLC as it would require people only wanting these songs to purchase both the original game and an entirely new pack. I like the idea and I think Band Hero executes it nicely. If you are not into this type of music there is no reason to check it out, however, if you do own the latest Taylor Swift CD and still wish the Spice Girls would release a new album, it is right up your alley.
Tuesday Morning stores are now carrying the Band Hero big bundles, which include the game, guitar, mic and drum kit, for $29.99. Considering they were $159.99 four years ago, I'd say it's an interesting deal.
IGN - The lawsuit between Activision and No Doubt over Band Hero has been settled. According to court records, No Doubt reached a settlement with Activision on Monday, ending the lawsuit that has been running for years.
They seemed pretty jolly & proud in the behind the scenes videos. It's pathetic how this is the ONLY band to sue over this,,,,, Ozzy, Aerosmith, Metallica, Lemmy, Slash, Van Halen, Nirvana all seem perfectly contempt. I would sue too :/ I mean if i was them then there's No doubt i'd have like no money either (pun intended).
XMNR: Newegg launched a new batch of weekend game deals on Friday, August 17 including a $20 discount on NCAA Football 13 and clearance prices on games like Dead Island and the Band Hero Band Kit.
"Some people may say Activision is milking the franchise when it is truly apparent they are simply offering many avenues for everyone to find something they like."
Uh No...They ARE milking the franchise...Since Activision picked up the franchise we have seen:
Guitar Hero 3
Guitar Hero World Tour
Guitar Hero 5
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Guitar Hero: Metalica
Guitar Hero: Van Halen
Band Hero
All in a Span of 3 years. That's not even counting DJ hero and all that...Here's a list of names that they Trademarked for the future:
Guitar Villain
Drum Villain
Keyboard Hero
Sing Hero
I am playing and loving Band Hero right this moment, it is a really fun game, and it looks much nicer than GH5, except the character model for Johnny Napalm, holy christ on a skateboard, he looks awful.