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Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 3:15pm

Guitar Hero III: Legends of...

Aspyr Media on Tuesday announced the Mac version of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock has been declared "Gold Master" and is scheduled to begin shipping to retail stores December 10,2007. Released in partnership with Activision, Inc, the Guitar Hero franchise makes its debut on Macs and "gives even more gamers the opportunity to unleash their inner-rock star," the company said, Developed and published exclusively by Aspyr, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock for Mac matches its console counterparts with a set list that includes many of the most popular rock songs ever recorded. It offers multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, boss battles, and a host of unlockable content as well as visually stunning rock venues. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock requires Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later, and is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. [updated]

According to the company, expansive online multiplayer game modes also allow "aspiring axe-shredders" worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status with both PC and Mac gamers. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will be available as a hybrid PC/Mac bundle. It comes bundled with an X-Plorer guitar controller for $80 and is rated 'T' for Teen. (Exact ship date not specified.)