The makers of Guitar Hero and Rock Band are locked in a heated battle to give their customers the most music.
Owners of Guitar Hero: Metallica will be able to import 39 songs to their new copy of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Activision said Tuesday. The song transfer will work on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii versions of the game.
The importable songs include a whole slew of Metallica tunes and a handful of the better, tacked-on tracks from acts like Kyuss, Mastodon, Diamond Head and Mercyful Fate. To sweeten the deal, Activison said that those who purchase Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock between the game's Sept. 28 release date and Oct. 5 will be allowed to add the songs for free. Afterward, the import process will cost around $6.
This move puts pressure on Harmonix, which will undoubtedly announce its own deal for importing tracks from Rock Band 2 to Rock Band 3. It also serves as a sly reminder that we'll likely never play the fantastic music from The Beatles: Rock Band in Rock Band 3.
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is the sixth proper sequel to Activision's popular rhythm-action series. The new game brings a customizable guitar peripheral, fantasy-themed superpowers for the in-game musicians, a playable original composition by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine and a CD featuring Soundgarden's greatest hits.
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