Continuing their downloadable content release frenzy, Guitar Hero III will be releasing another free download this Thursday, July 3rd, just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July.
This Thursday, available as free download off the Xbox Live Marketplace will be the "Top Gun Anthem" as GHIII downloadable content. An iconic 1980's anthem that single handily changed the world. No really, it changed the world! Though, we'll be the first to admit it is a bit repetitive and long, but we can't help but be uber excited to celebrate our Fourth of July festivities with a tribute to our
SANTA MONICA, CA – July 1, 2008 – Grab your wingman and fire up the F-14 for the announcement today of a special Fourth of July treat for Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero III®: Legends of Rock fans. Beginning July 3, 2008, the legendary, GRAMMY® award-winning "Top Gun Anthem" will be available as a free downloadable song for the game.
The instrumental, guitar-heavy theme was immortalized in the hit film that inspired a generation of young men to awkwardly serenade women at bars, perform perfectly-timed "flipside" high fives and threaten to "buzz the tower."
The song will be available as a free download to Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock mavericks and their wingmen everywhere for Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and in the PLAYSTATION®Store for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system on July 3, 2008.
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. For more information visit http://community.guitarhero.com.
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7-01-2008 @ 12:58PM
Deezul said...
What about "Highway to the Danger Zone?" Would be ironic to see it show up as free Rock Band DLC.
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7-01-2008 @ 1:02PM
ZEBRA NINER said...
That's EXACTLY what I was thinking! That is the song that I associate with Top Gun. It's the best eVAR.
7-01-2008 @ 2:15PM
Bryan T said...
That's exactly what I was thinking/hoping for too.
What's up with these holiday songs anyways...St. Patrick's Downloadable songs, 4th of july songs, what's next -
maybe thriller for halloween?
7-01-2008 @ 1:10PM
Glenn said...
DLC release frenzy? Maybe by GH standards, but until they surpass the standard rate that Rock Band issues DLC (at least 3 songs weekly), I think FRENZY is a bit of a stretch.
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7-01-2008 @ 1:20PM
Dustin Burg said...
frenzy by its own standards
7-01-2008 @ 1:13PM
gamerismyname said...
agreed! I lke that song much better than the Top Gun anthem. It gets me in the mood to want to fly a jet and shoot/blow out a whole bunch of sh*t out of the air :-D
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7-01-2008 @ 1:33PM
gotoman00 said...
that guitarist's hair is amazing
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7-02-2008 @ 11:43AM
HalfAzn said...
I think his whole demeanor is.
7-01-2008 @ 2:20PM
High-Brow Mouse said...
Well heck, the price is within my comfort zone!
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7-01-2008 @ 2:59PM
RockLobster said...
Oooooh I like her...
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7-01-2008 @ 3:29PM
maltinej said...
that line in wedding singer by steve buscemi was pretty good...
7-01-2008 @ 3:20PM
VOS said...
GOOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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7-01-2008 @ 3:25PM
Michael Remis said...
I was totally pumped for Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins. This is a disappointment!!!!!
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7-01-2008 @ 3:28PM
WTFoxtrot said...
"The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room."
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7-01-2008 @ 4:05PM
Deezul said...
"That's TWO Os in Goose."
7-01-2008 @ 4:20PM
Azshros said...
GAWD this takes me back to the old days. I remember playing the Top Gun video game, and this is deffinately the First song i Relate to Top Gun, then i guess danger zone would come in a close second.
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7-01-2008 @ 4:55PM
maynard101 said...
There's a little nip in the air. Do you get it?
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7-01-2008 @ 7:51PM
VOS said...
"Negative Ghostrider"
7-02-2008 @ 8:00AM
Boff said...
It's free so I'm not complaining!
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