For Real Guitar Hero Arcade Cabinet

[nestlekwik]

For those who haven't seen the post yet, we have a very reliable source providing information on the validity of the rumored Guitar Hero arcade cabinet:

Guitar Hero "Arcade" a Little Less Rumory - bemanistyle.com

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Feel free to share any thoughts about the possibility of the cabinet and discuss the game here.

"Allegedly, sometime very soon, "arcade" Guitar Hero will no longer be relegated to fan-made setups such as the one pictured to the right - no, if these rumors pan out, you'll be shredding alongside a friend via your local arcade location.

Back at the beginning of October, rumors started circulating that Activision-Blizzard's Guitar Hero series would be hitting the arcade scene thanks to the development efforts of Raw Thrills. Today, a very reliable source has told Bemanistyle.com exclusively that this is indeed 100% true and the cabinet is slated to make its grand unveiling at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions exhibit in Orlando, Florida, beginning this Tuesday.

While Raw Thrills is reportedly handling all of the development and engineering, perhaps the most startling news of all is the development that the cabinet will be published by Konami, of all companies, which, if you're a regular on the site, you should know as the publisher and developer of the long-running Guitar Freaks series (among other things). So far, our source has stated the cabinet is going to feature 8-10 speakers, more than 500 LED lights and a 32" monitor. The cabinet is also reportedly slated to take advantage of Internet connections to provide online cash tournaments sometime starting in 2009.

We're still labeling this as rumor until we see for ourselves on Tuesday, but, believe me when I say this is a very reliable source. Once it's unveiled, however, hopefully, along with new arcade machines from Konami and PM Studios, the U.S. arcade scene will get the kick in the pants it needs to rejuvenate a little."

[Jinx]

Stooooooked about this.

[dickrazor]

but jinx FFC already has GH cabinets!

[Jinx]

I'm not sure how to respond to that, deth.

Really, though. If this cab looks awesome and plays awesome, then I imagine FFC might get one.

[dickrazor]

Maybe. FFC does seem to like their illegitimate machines....

[Kσn]

in a way this can REALLY help the arcade scene in America, we need more arcade games like this released.

I am pretty excited, but I am a going to be bummed out when I find out its only guitar, as I am sure it will be.

[Jinx]

The cab pic looks shnazzy, but it's not really how I imagined it would look. There goes my bet. :P

[Launchpad08]

I would think they need to add something more to it, whether its play modes or songs, because there isnt really a reason to have to pay to play gh when you own it. The controllers work just fine on the home systems so why not just save up and buy the game

[dickrazor]

Originally Posted by Launchpad08

I would think they need to add something more to it, whether its play modes or songs, because there isnt really a reason to have to pay to play gh when you own it. The controllers work just fine on the home systems so why not just save up and buy the game

Gee you should work for Raw Thrills so you can tell them things I'M SURE THEY ALREADY KNOW.

[nestlekwik]

If you haven't seen the confirmation news yet: Rumor Smashed: First GH Arcade Pic from IAAPA Setup - bemanistyle.com

"We've created quite a buzz, but, yeah, some of you are still skeptical. You want proof. That's not too abnormal - when someone makes a claim, you have to support it with proof. We said we had a very reliable source on our Guitar Hero rumor and that same source has forwarded us the very first photo of the Guitar Hero cabinets from the floor of International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions' Orlando, Fla., event set to begin tomorrow.

Every physical aspect we posted about for the "rumored" Guitar Hero cab are present in these pics: At the top of the cabinet, you'll see the Raw Thrills and Activision logos, and, what is that on the left - it's Konami's logo! The LED lights are clearly at the bottom of the screen and appear to change color - maybe just at random, but perhaps along to in-game occurrences. Finally, the screens are wide and it's easy to believe these rank in at at least 32 inches.

Obviously, screens can't confirm the Internet contests, but that will most likely be talked about during the show.

The side panel features the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Judy Nails along with logos very similar to the ones used in that game. The guitar controllers on stock in photo appear to be the ones used in Guitar Hero: World Tour, which really begs a question: Eddie and I do not see wires and we notice what appear to be CS guitar controller boxes on the ground. Can these cabs wirelessly sync up to your personal, beloved home guitar controller?

Edit: The answer appears to be no. When asked, our source indicated Raw Thrills will be developing its own controllers from scratch. While the guitars will be original, they are slated to maintain the look of Guitar Hero: World Tour's guitars. It was said Raw Thrills "really wants to try wireless sync ... but it won't ship that way."

Overall, though, the cabinet looks very aesthetically attractive and we can see there are two selector buttons (red and blue) that appears to indicate the machine will be for two players. Also, we're digging the foot rests housed on both sides of the cabinet - I know I like to put a foot up and rest the guitar on my knee in Guitar Freaks.

In the photo, you'll also clearly see in the background, the reported American Idol cabinet (I'm going to guess the tagline on the cab says "Star Studio"). If we come across news on the cabinet, we'll be sure to post more about it.

I've made sure to attach the full-size photo along with the story and you can be sure we'll continue to follow this cabinet, and any other music game cabs, with more details as they develop through the course of IAAPA."

Yes, the rumored American Idol booth is in the background. If you would like more info on the American Idol game: American Idol to Record Performances - bemanistyle.com

[Kσn]

I can really see this machine being appealing. I actually am starting to feel that arcades actually have a chance again in the U.S.

I am pretty disappointed by the LED's though. It thought it would be all over the fricken cabinet, not around the little speakers.

[Launchpad08]

Originally Posted by deathrazor

Gee you should work for Raw Thrills so you can tell them things I'M SURE THEY ALREADY KNOW.

God forbid somebody give an opinion in a forum, i was trying to get somebody to give a reason why people are getting excited about this when i dont think it sounds all that great. You're right though, i did write that hoping raw thrills reads these forums and hires me.

[dickrazor]

Nobody here is excited about GH:AC per se. It's what it might do for the arcade industry that people are getting excited about. Hell a lot of people think this is a terrible idea.

[Jinx]

Originally Posted by deathrazor

Nobody here is excited about GH:AC per se.

I am, even though I don't care for the recent CS versions. And while what Launchpad said was pretty obvious, you've still been kind of a dick lately with responding to opinions... don't help proliferate the notion that the music game community is a bunch of elistist jerks and purists.

[Launchpad08]

Originally Posted by deathrazor

It's what it might do for the arcade industry that people are getting excited about.

What might it do, to me it seems like the same people you saw playing itg and ddr(and gf/dm i suppose) at the arcade are going to be the ones playing gh there. So im captian obvious, i just still can't figure out what is going to be so good about this in any case.