News > Aspyr Brings Guitar Hero III To PC/Mac
September 11, 2007
ASPYR MEDIA ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ACTIVISION TO BRING GUITAR HERO III: LEGENDS OF ROCK TO PC AND MAC
AUSTIN, TX Sept. 11, 2007 - The rock gods have spoken, and gamers around
the world will now be able to unleash their inner-rock star on two brand new
platforms. Aspyr Media, in partnership with Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:
ATVI), today announced that the third iteration of the wildly popular Guitar
Hero franchise, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, will be available to PC
and Mac gamers for the first time ever this fall.
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, players 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 allow
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.
³Working with such a wildly successful franchise and helping to strengthen
an already powerful brand has us feeling like rock stars ourselves, only
without the fame, money or musical talent,² said Ted Staloch, Executive Vice
President, Publishing for Aspyr. ³But even without Slash¹s chops, we still
have what it takes to bring the best music game on the planet to PC and Mac
gamers. Aspyr¹s 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 audience¹s chosen platform.²
³Providing the option for our fans to play Guitar Hero at their desk or on a
laptop on the go is incredibly exciting, and we¹re thrilled to now offer the
ability to rock out literally anywhere and everywhere,² said Dusty Welch,
head of publishing at RedOctane. ³PC and Mac gamers can now shred as hard
as their console counterparts do, and it¹s a great opportunity to help
promote musicianship and expand the growing number of Guitar Hero fans
worldwide.²
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock on PC and Mac is rated T for Teen by the
ESRB, and will be available this fall. For more information, please visit
www.aspyr.com.
About Aspyr Media
Aspyr Media, Inc. is a leading video game publisher that creates, packages
and delivers fun to millions around the world. Hailing from Austin, Texas
USA, Aspyr strives relentlessly to ensure a quality experience for consumers
and industry partners.
To fall deeper in love with Aspyr and its amazing line of products, visit
www.aspyr.com and see just how much fun you can legally have.
