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 “Guitar Hero Arcade” is based upon “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.” This arcade model  has been described as a “hybrid-mashup" of “Guitar Hero III” and “Guitar Hero World Tour” guitar games. Development on the arcade version began when “World Tour” was still being built, and the "GH Would Tour”  has an influence on Guitar Hero Arcade. The
new "industrial-strength" guitar peripheral that was developed for the game (created in conjunction with Konami and “Guitar Hero” collaborator Red Octane)  are based on the design of the “World Tour" guitar, but does not feature the
slide mechanic. Some game features have been streamlined for the arcade version, like character customization.

The creators did not want people obsessing over the details of their on-screen rock star persona, this being a real, live video arcade game - But a feature that has remained is "downloadable" content. Guitar Hero Arcade has the ability to download all-new songs using the Internet, and owners of the machine will be able to add new songs to their cabinet.

Everyone behind bringing Guitar Hero Arcade to the market are undeniably excited about its current huge popularity in family entertainment centers, arcades, bars, restaurants and street locations, and they all expect this game to be a big blockbuster for the arcade industry, as well as being one of their most profitable arcade game releases in recent history !