Aspyr Media and Activision have announced that they will be coming up with a PC and a Mac version of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The online multiplayer game modes of the PC and the Mac versions of GH III will let gamers from different platforms battle it out against each other.
Details of the PC and Mac versions of Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock:
- Being developed and published exclusively by Aspyr, the PC and Mac versions will match their console counterparts with explosive new content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. With more than 70 songs in the set list, and more original master tracks than ever before, gamers will be able to shred from many of the freshest and hottest artists today, along with many of the most popular rock songs ever recorded. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also permit PC and Mac enthusiasts to rip head-to-head against players around the world and across either platform, raising the level of competition for true legendary rock status.
Dusty Welch, Head, Publishing, RedOctane says, “Providing the option for our fans to play Guitar Hero at their desk or on a laptop on the go is incredibly exciting, and we’re thrilled to now offer the ability to rock out literally anywhere and everywhere. PC and Mac gamers can now shred as hard as their console counterparts do, and it’s a great opportunity to help promote musicianship and expand the growing number of Guitar Hero fans worldwide.”
Ted Staloch is the executive vice president of publishing for Aspyr. He says, “Working with such a wildly successful franchise and helping to reinforce an already powerful brand has us feeling like rock stars ourselves, only without the fame, money or musical talent. But even without Slash’s chops, we still have what it takes to bring the best music game on the planet to PC and Mac gamers. Aspyr’s expertise in developing and publishing for these platforms means that we will deliver a game that wails just as hard as it does on consoles but feels natural on this audience’s chosen platform.”
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for PC and Mac is being developed by Aspyr. It is expected to release in fall 2007. GH III will also release for the PS2, PS3, Wii and the Xbox 360 platforms.