No Doubt Hits Now Available for Guitar Hero III
SANTA MONICA, CA - February 28, 2008 - Fans will now be able to shred to hits
> from No Doubt's renowned album Tragic Kingdom with the release of a new
> downloadable track pack for Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero
> III: Legends of Rock.
>
> This epic set of master recordings is plucked straight from No Doubt's
> diamond selling album and includes such beloved chart toppers as "Don't
> Speak," "Excuse Me Mr.," and "Sunday Morning." The track pack is currently
> offered on Xbox LIVE� Marketplace for Xbox 360� video game and entertainment
> system from Microsoft and will be available later today on PLAYSTATION�Store
> for the PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system.
>
> Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock offers the ultimate rock experience with new
> wireless guitars, freshly added content and features including a multiplayer
> action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive
> unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online
> multiplayer modes allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for
> true rock status as they riff through a star-studded soundtrack including
> master tracks by legendary artists such as Aerosmith, Guns 'N' Roses, The
> Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine and Pearl Jam, as well
> as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. Guitar Hero III:
> Legends of Rock is now available and is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.
>
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