Turn Your Amp Up to Eleven, and Get Ready to RAWK! Midnight Launch Details Announced

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It's almost always a good day when there's Guitar Hero news running through the air. Today RedOctane brings gamers some details on the Midnight Launch for the Guitar Hero sequel.

At the West Los Angeles Best Buy off of Pico and Sawtelle Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison will be available to perform signings at Midnight. Also the radio station Indie 103.1 will be there live to broadcast the launch event. For Directions check here.

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Guitar Hero II, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Guitar Hero, features a brand new and expanded track list of over 60 songs, along with more rock venues, characters, guitars, and play modes.  Guitar Hero II also introduces an innovative co-op mode that will encourage a greater rock band experience by providing the ability to either play the lead, and bass or rhythm guitar tracks.

"We're bringing rock n' roll back to the masses, and Guitar Hero is helping to introduce a new generation of fans to many of the greatest rock songs of all-time," said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane.  "With fresh new content and features in Guitar Hero II, players will surely be able to fulfill their ultimate Rock Star fantasy!"
 
Welch continues, "We are thrilled to partner with talented musicians who are living the 'Guitar Hero' dream. The music industry as a whole has been immensely supportive of this title, and the active musician support, combined with our in-game corporate music brands, lends the game an authentic, unique and addictive gameplay experience."

Consumers looking for more can check out the RedOctane website for a limited edition package available to pre-order customers for $79.99. Guitar Hero II is rated T for Teen and the retail pack carries a suggested price of $79.99