GHIII's July 4th surpise: Free 'Top Gun' DLC!
by Dustin Burg 
{ Jul 1st 2008 at 12:45PM }
Continuing their downloadable content release frenzy, Guitar Hero III will be releasing another free download this Thursday, July 3rd, just in time to celebrate the Fourth of July.
This Thursday, available as free download off the Xbox Live Marketplace will be the "Top Gun Anthem" as GHIII downloadable content. An iconic 1980's anthem that single handily changed the world. No really, it changed the world! Though, we'll be the first to admit it is a bit repetitive and long, but we can't help but be uber excited to celebrate our Fourth of July festivities with a tribute to our
SANTA MONICA, CA – July 1, 2008 – Grab your wingman and fire up the F-14 for the announcement today of a special Fourth of July treat for Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero III®: Legends of Rock fans. Beginning July 3, 2008, the legendary, GRAMMY® award-winning "Top Gun Anthem" will be available as a free downloadable song for the game.
The instrumental, guitar-heavy theme was immortalized in the hit film that inspired a generation of young men to awkwardly serenade women at bars, perform perfectly-timed "flipside" high fives and threaten to "buzz the tower."
The song will be available as a free download to Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock mavericks and their wingmen everywhere for Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and in the PLAYSTATION®Store for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system on July 3, 2008.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock offers the ultimate rock experience with new wireless guitars, freshly added content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer modes allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true rock status as they riff through a star-studded soundtrack including master tracks by legendary artists such as Aerosmith, Guns 'N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine and Pearl Jam, as well as original songs by guitar icons Slash and Tom Morello. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is now available and is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For more information visit http://community.guitarhero.com.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Deezul @ Jul 1st 2008 12:58PM
What about "Highway to the Danger Zone?" Would be ironic to see it show up as free Rock Band DLC.
ZEBRA NINER @ Jul 1st 2008 1:02PM
That's EXACTLY what I was thinking! That is the song that I associate with Top Gun. It's the best eVAR.
Bryan T @ Jul 1st 2008 2:15PM
That's exactly what I was thinking/hoping for too.
What's up with these holiday songs anyways...St. Patrick's Downloadable songs, 4th of july songs, what's next -
maybe thriller for halloween?
gamerismyname @ Jul 1st 2008 1:13PM
agreed! I lke that song much better than the Top Gun anthem. It gets me in the mood to want to fly a jet and shoot/blow out a whole bunch of sh*t out of the air :-D
Glenn @ Jul 1st 2008 1:10PM
DLC release frenzy? Maybe by GH standards, but until they surpass the standard rate that Rock Band issues DLC (at least 3 songs weekly), I think FRENZY is a bit of a stretch.
Dustin Burg @ Jul 1st 2008 1:20PM
frenzy by its own standards
gotoman00 @ Jul 1st 2008 1:33PM
that guitarist's hair is amazing
HalfAzn @ Jul 2nd 2008 11:43AM
I think his whole demeanor is.
High-Brow Mouse @ Jul 1st 2008 2:20PM
Well heck, the price is within my comfort zone!
RockLobster @ Jul 1st 2008 2:59PM
Oooooh I like her...
maltinej @ Jul 1st 2008 3:29PM
that line in wedding singer by steve buscemi was pretty good...
VOS @ Jul 1st 2008 3:20PM
GOOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael Remis @ Jul 1st 2008 3:25PM
I was totally pumped for Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins. This is a disappointment!!!!!
WTFoxtrot @ Jul 1st 2008 3:28PM
"The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room."
Deezul @ Jul 1st 2008 4:05PM
"That's TWO Os in Goose."
Azshros @ Jul 1st 2008 4:20PM
GAWD this takes me back to the old days. I remember playing the Top Gun video game, and this is deffinately the First song i Relate to Top Gun, then i guess danger zone would come in a close second.
maynard101 @ Jul 1st 2008 4:55PM
There's a little nip in the air. Do you get it?
VOS @ Jul 1st 2008 7:51PM
"Negative Ghostrider"
Boff @ Jul 2nd 2008 8:00AM
It's free so I'm not complaining!