"Band Hero is a game that was definitely developed with a casual, family audience in mind, and that's fine. As a family music game, it excels with solid, fun gameplay and a diverse soundtrack full of popular hits and some old classics. As a Guitar Hero game, though, Band Hero does absolutely nothing to advance the series or the genre.
If you've faithfully played every Guitar Hero game since the original on the PlayStation 2, it is recommended that you think long and hard before picking up Band Hero. Chances are you might want to spend the cash purchasing new songs for one of the Guitar Hero games you already own. "
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.
