Looks like a deal to me!!

It seems that Activision is pulling no punches to make Guitar Hero 5 the alpha dog of music games this fall.  If you buy Guitar Hero 5 by October 1st, you can send in for a free copy of Guitar Hero: Van Halen, before it is released.  Plus it looks like every major outlet that does pre-orders is offering bonuses from extra DLC, free songs, to free shipping!!  Either they aren’t expecting GH: Van Halen to do so well (Band Hero and DJ Hero are coming soon too), or they are trying to bury Rock Band.

Plus, don’t forget to vote in the poll!!

G4 Hands On 'DJ Hero' Demo At E3 2009

Video Games - E3 2009 - E3 '09 Live

Now this definitely looks kinda difficult, may require a bit more hand eye coordination than I can muster.  And I think the music might drive me crazy after a few hours, but it could be a fun party game with more dance like music.  Who knows.

[via G4]

DJ Hero Controller Unveiled

I guess Activision got tired of brotha’s bitch’n about how there are not very many (or none at all) R&B or hip hop songs in the Guitar Hero series. So the brain trusts put together the next step in evolution for the Guitar Hero franchise…… DJ Hero!!!

Here is the first look at the new controller for DJ Hero, and just like Guitar Hero won’t teach you how to play a real Guitar, DJ Hero won’t teach you how to become a real DJ. I’m interested in the play list that will roll out with the game, as I’m praying that not all of the songs will be from the mid to late 80’s.

If I see one Fat Boys song on there…………. Bad things man… Bad things!!!!

DJ Hero is due out this fall.

[Gizmodo]