When rumors of Band Hero first surfaced earlier this year, some assumed it would be a rebranding of the Guitar Hero series, which embraced a full band lineup with last year's Guitar Hero World Tour. Instead, it has ended up being something else entirely -- well, almost. Though the core of the game looks very similar to this month's Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero differentiates itself via a focus on pop and mainstream music, featuring a mix of timeless favorites and recent hits, plus licensed artist avatars and a nod to our current celebrity-crazed culture.
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.
