Filed under: GAMING | Tags: Aerosmith, GAMING Sony, Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero Aerosmith, Microsoft, NPD Group, Playstation 3, Video game
Sony‘s PlayStation 3 gaming console has finally outsold Microsoft’s Xbox after a strong first part of the year that saw U.S. PS3 levels reach 4.5 million and 12 million worldwide, according to NPD Group, a research firm, and Sony. The results are the fruit of Sony’s newly aggressive strategy of linking its vast quantity of products and services. (Advertising Age 6/27)
Aerosmith has worked with Neversoft to create the first “Guitar Hero” game that is built around a specific band. Released Sunday, “Guitar Hero Aerosmith” combines elements of movie DVDs with the popular game. (
ClipSyndicate/WNYW-TV (New York) 6/26, The New York Times 6/29)
Check out the video below for some behind-the-scenes action on making the “Guitar Hero Aerosmith” installment. Loved watching the motion capture about as much as I loved watch Steven Tyler scatting.
Electronic Arts has decried a British proposal to create movie-style ratings for computer games aimed at 13-year-olds and up. EA said the scheme would confuse parents and cause many video games to be released later in the U.K. market than in other regions. (The Times (London) 6/30)
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