Weezer hits the Guitar Hero app with three songs

by: Tina - posted: 9/14/2010 3:07:00 PM

The Guitar Hero application for the iPhone and iPod touch is receiving a track pack today with three songs from Weezer, including a track from their new album, Hurley. The pack releases in tandem with the album’s release.

The three songs you will find include the newest “Memories” from Hurley, as well as “Buddy Holly” and “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To.” Pick up the app for $2.99 at the App Store, and the song pack for $1.99. 

Today, the Guitar Hero® App for iPhone and iPod touch from Activision Publishing, Inc. launches a Weezer track pack timed to the band’s new album, Hurley. “Memories,” the first single from the highly-anticipated album, will be included in the song pack along with two fan-favorite Weezer hits – “Buddy Holly” and “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To.”


Published by Activision and created by Guitar Hero veteran developer, Vicarious Visions, Inc., and built exclusively from the ground up for the iPhone and iPod touch, the Guitar Hero app takes full advantage of the platforms’ functionality and features all-new, innovative gameplay that will keep players rocking out as they strum, tap, slide and whammy to the hottest tracks from bands they know and love. The game also features a robust avatar customization mode that lets players personalize their game; built-in social integration so gamers can share their scores with their friends on Facebook, check leaderboards and get updates through in-game news feeds; intuitive new mechanics that challenge fans to tap, strum and whammy their way to the top of the Rock Ranks; and the ability to download new tracks from an in-game music store; wannabe rock stars will be shredding on guitar or ripping it up on bass whenever, wherever they want.


Guitar Hero for iPhone and iPod touch is available for $2.99 from the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/app/id374801345 and features Queen, Rise Against, The Rolling Stones, Vampire Weekend, Weezer and The White Stripes. Song packs are only available through the Guitar Hero app and cost $1.99 each. For more information about Guitar Hero for iPhone and iPod touch, please visit GuitarHero.com.