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Guitar Hero DS officially going On Tour

Activision officially announced that portable version of its popular rhythm action game will be coming this summer.

When Activision trademarked "Guitar Hero: On Tour" back in January, there was speculation that the title was going to be for the DS version of the game, although the company wouldn't officially comment.

Get ready for a wave of Yngwie Malmsteen wannabes on the bus...

Get ready for a wave of Yngwie Malmsteen wannabes on the bus...

Today Activision is ready to talk, and has confirmed that the DS version of the game will indeed be called Guitar Hero: On Tour. The game is due out sometime this summer.

The game will come with a Guitar Grip peripheral for the portable that will sport only four fret buttons, versus the full-sized edition's five. The add-on will also contain a Guitar Hero pick-cum-stylus that will be used on the touch screen to strum along to songs.

The game will feature a one-player career mode, co-op play over wireless, and a two-player battle mode called Guitar Duel. The battles will see the two players strum it out in more than just the rhythm stakes. Activision explains, "For example, players must blow into the microphone to extinguish a pyrotechnics effects gone wrong, or use the touch screen to autograph a crazed fan's shirt in the middle of their set."

There will be five unlockable venues and six characters to play, and gamers will be able to customise their characters and choose the colour of their axe. The game is also said to feature "the most diverse set list of master tracks ever offered in a Guitar Hero game," and will include classic rock, alternative, and pop tunes. Artists named so far are Nirvana, OK Go, and No Doubt.

Guitar Hero: On Tour is being developed by Activision-owned Vicarious Visions and is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 or older.

198 Comments

  • E-MAN_14

    Posted Apr 13, 2008 3:26 pm GMT

    does the controller work with the ds phat?

  • SkellitonKiller

    Posted Apr 12, 2008 2:28 pm GMT

    as long as it has AC/DC I will buy it.

  • drzoidburg

    Posted Apr 12, 2008 9:26 am GMT

    Does anyone know if it will be compatible with the original DS. If not i shall resort to using my sisters PINK ds lite

  • SwirvyIrvy

    Posted Mar 31, 2008 12:13 pm GMT

    I suppose you'd hold it like you would hold the DS playing Brain Training.
    Sideways with your finger poking from the aside of the touch screen.
    Great idea, hope they pull it off!

  • Codgin

    Posted Mar 30, 2008 1:47 pm GMT

    Fantastic Idea! If they execute this right it should be a keeper, many people are questioning the sound quality and the guitar grip. Elite beat agents proved sound quality can be good on the DS, and if you had, like a few have said, a small guitar plug in, how the hell would you play it? Especially on the move, it'd be insane, hand held consoles already occupy the hands

  • test_it

    Posted Mar 29, 2008 2:19 pm GMT

    OMG its official I'm sooooooooooooooooo getting a ds

  • SHACKR

    Posted Mar 27, 2008 5:58 am GMT

    "and pop tunes."

    I hate to say it, but I don't think this game is going to have a great songlist.

  • Toysoldier34

    Posted Mar 26, 2008 4:26 pm GMT

    I wonder if it firs fine for both the Original DS and the DS Lite

  • chahmann

    Posted Mar 26, 2008 3:22 pm GMT

    I would like to see the tracklist !...and i hope it sounds good and not too midi tuned...

  • mario11guy

    Posted Mar 24, 2008 9:43 pm GMT

    YAY GUITAR HERO FOR DS!

  • fireemblems

    Posted Mar 24, 2008 2:33 pm GMT

    nothing metal....im out :/

  • Darth_Quanstars

    Posted Mar 24, 2008 12:31 pm GMT

    yeah i think a mini guitar peripheral (with a strum bar) would be cool but the "Guitar Grip" might work out just fine too.

  • blitzpaladin

    Posted Mar 24, 2008 8:02 am GMT

    I think it's cool, however, it does seem very different from what guitar hero fans are used to and i hope its not awkward.

    no 5th fret..........?

  • invictuslemming

    Posted Mar 23, 2008 8:21 pm GMT

    Nice to see they're using some creativity, wouldn't have expected the GBA slot to be used like this. Lets hope some of the other devs pick up on this concept and expand on it

  • Dallercoder

    Posted Mar 23, 2008 5:02 pm GMT

    although i havent played guitar hero ever, this game looks good for DS!

  • CreatureRising

    Posted Mar 23, 2008 4:50 pm GMT

    In my Opinion it would be better if you could plug in a Smaller Guitar but hey that design might work just needs time to get used to in my Opinion

  • Coheeds_Avatar

    Posted Mar 23, 2008 2:52 pm GMT

    Question is will the 4-button set-up simplify the game, or will they adjust the difficulty to accomodate for the missing button?

  • okassar

    Posted Mar 23, 2008 12:05 pm GMT

    Lol,that look pretty nice.GH one the go,man that's pretty good.I don't know about the sound quality,but that's not an issue.GH on the DS,that's just awesome and it looks pretty innovative so far.....lol,autographing a fans t-shirt....

  • cowmaster2k3

    Posted Mar 23, 2008 2:32 am GMT

    they should be ambitious and make a Rockband Ds :]

  • vatterott

    Posted Mar 22, 2008 3:37 pm GMT

    Wow. Finally.

  • N-DAWG88

    Posted Mar 22, 2008 12:41 pm GMT

    the concept is great, and ive been waiting forever for guitar hero ds, but im not sure about this one. it looks like you have to cross your arms to play the thing, which seems awkward. also, the difficulty probably wont be high enough with only four frets. hopefully im wrong though and itll turn out ok

  • tubbablubba

    Posted Mar 22, 2008 9:19 am GMT

    wow.
    Whether i buy the game depends on the song list and the sound quality.

  • KAISERKONG

    Posted Mar 22, 2008 9:07 am GMT

    lol...signing autographs in battle mode would be hilarious! I can't wait to see this one hit the streets!

  • bobbetybob

    Posted Mar 22, 2008 7:56 am GMT

    No Chick, it doesn't work like that.
    Chocolate=Awesome
    Ribs=Awesome
    Chocolate + Ribs= Oh my god someone please cut my tongue off now.

  • Serious

    Posted Mar 22, 2008 12:00 am GMT

    The only place I've played Guitar hero has been on display at best buy. Don't get me wrong the game rocks. I just haven't felt like purchasing it for home play. Now this DS version I can go for. being able to play Guitar Hero at the office or anytime I want sound like fun. Way to go nintendo!

  • Chickasaw87

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 11:47 pm GMT

    Guitar Hero=Great
    DS=Great
    Great+Great=Instant Hit

  • guitarman89

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 11:31 pm GMT

    Looks like it could be ok. I've never played guitar hero before, but because I have a DS I might try it out

  • element120

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 10:06 pm GMT

    yo that looks crazy man i got to buy a ds for this ****

  • Ryan12572

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 7:50 pm GMT

    i really like gh3 so i will probaly like it !! -

  • beep69

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 7:39 pm GMT

    i'm excited.

  • RiKZor

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 6:51 pm GMT

    will this work on the oldschool DS's?
    i got really angry when i found out that the internet browser only worked for DS lite, and old DS users had to order a copy online

  • GAMEZNOW23

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 6:36 pm GMT

    She does have a very nice ass. haha

    It's gonna be gimmicky, but I'll get it anyways.. heh

  • VGobbsesser

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 3:11 pm GMT

    Guitar Hero doesn't seem like the best fit for a handheld,but it has potential.

  • southparkWOW

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 2:25 pm GMT

    and apparently i'm the first person to see it, yay

  • southparkWOW

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 2:23 pm GMT

    i dont know why but i thought that trailer was SICK

  • Leick3

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 1:33 pm GMT

    im sure they will make it work, nintendo has a way of making things look very odd at firsst

  • ColdfireTrilogy

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 11:46 am GMT

    very verry odd ... not gonna lie. Don't see this working out all that well but hey i may be wrong.

  • cristhiansj_1

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 10:12 am GMT

    Doesn't look so god for me.

  • brawl_freak

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 10:12 am GMT

    i can't really picture guitar hero for ds but then nintendo proves me wrong every time

  • 100percentgamer

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 9:47 am GMT

    Looks pretty good..

  • Pyro77

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 9:06 am GMT

    Hmm..will be kinda hard to pull that off in class...

  • V-Nine

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 9:04 am GMT

    ...looks uncomfortable...

  • Sins-of-Mosin

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 8:48 am GMT

    I would need to see a video of someone playing it to see if it's something I'd want to try. Personally, I rather just use the buttons and hope they allow that.

  • bynen

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 8:36 am GMT

    I really want this game to be good! but idk if this thing will work.......

  • Lord_Artix

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 7:30 am GMT

    The last Guitar game for DS sucked...I'm not so keen after Jam Sessions...We'll wait for reviews.

  • Brainy142

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 7:18 am GMT

    Will this work on the origonal ds (phat)???

  • Hatake_653

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 6:27 am GMT

    Looks sick, getting it no matter the price. I always knew they needed a portable gh.

  • TheIndianChild

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 6:21 am GMT

    cool

  • DrKill09

    Posted Mar 21, 2008 6:04 am GMT

    Ok Go ripped off Billy Joel... I'm sick of hearing of their plagairising asses.

    Anyway, if it doesn't have a completely crap soundtrack, and is cheap, I may consider it. Haven't bought the home versions cause no way I am paying $90, for a plastic baby's guitar.

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