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We’ve known for some time that the Guitar Hero franchise was going to be making its way to the Nintendo DS, unfortunately we haven’t really known much more than that. Activision has recently revealed new details about the game, including a look at the Guitar Grip peripheral that will be included.
The latest addition to the Guitar Hero series is currently being developed by Vicarious Visions, the same team that brought Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock to the Wii. You will notice from the picture above that the Guitar Grip features four frets, which is one more than the mobile phone version, but one less than the full console versions.
If you’re wondering how the peripheral will connect, it actually plugs into the GBA cartridge slot. You’ll strum by plucking at the touchscreen with a special pick. This new title even takes advantage of the mic, though we’re not sure how exactly. My guess is that you’d yell or blow into it similar to games like Phantom Hourglass.
While we don’t know the full lineup just yet, we do know three of the bands that will be featured in the game: Nirvana, OK Go and No Doubt. There will be six characters to select from, two of which were developed specifically for Guitar Hero: On Tour. As for multiplayer mode, this will be supported via the Nintendo WiFi network.
We don’t have any information regarding pricing or availability other than the fact that it will be a summer release. We’ll keep you updated as new information becomes available.
4 Responses to “Guitar Hero: On Tour information revealed”
matt March 21, 2008
doent that mean it would also play for the gameboy advance or anythging like sp flip thing sense it goes into regular part instead of ds cartigadge?
+1Chris March 21, 2008
Unfortunately this wouldn’t work on anything but the DS. Only the peripheral plugs into the GBA port, you’ll still need to plug in the game cartridge. Even if this weren’t the case, the game still requires the use of a touchscreen for strumming.
+1Tony March 22, 2008
Hmm..I have mixed opinions on this….unless you play with your thumb (Fretting) and strum with your left, that would be incredibly difficult
-1ben April 1, 2008
[quote comment="38603"]Hmm..I have mixed opinions on this….unless you play with your thumb (Fretting) and strum with your left, that would be incredibly difficult[/quote]
Neutralno idiot you dont u turn ds sideways and play that way u strum with right hand and fret with left hand like a regular guitar just squished