Power Gig: Rise of the SixString

X360, PS3 / Other / Release: Oct 18, 2010 / ESRB: T

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Power Gig Exclusive Artists Announced, Gameplay Revealed

A torrent of media has arrived for Seven45's rhythm game Power Gig: Rise of the SixString, in the form of screenshots, gameplay footage, video tutorials and a good look at its instruments, including the controller which doubles as an actual electric guitar.

Seven45 also announced exclusive agreements with musicians Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band and Kid Rock for Power Gig. While the artists' tracks have yet to be fully revealed, the following gameplay trailer shows Clapton's iconic "Layla" is in the game. Read more »

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Power Gig Trailer Rocks Out with Barnyard Animals

How do you promote an upcoming guitar-controlled rhythm game when you're not ready to show actual gameplay? If you're Power Gig: Rise of the SixString developer Seven45, you go to Game Developers Conference 2010, film some people rocking out with the guitar controller, throw in a mask and some bunny ears for good measure, and voila:

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New Music Game 'Power Gig' Uses Real Guitar

Promising "the true evolution of the band videogame experience," developer Seven45 today announced its first project in the form of "Power Gig: Rise of the Six String."

Due out on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the fall, the game uses a specialized six-string controller across its two main modes. The first mode is said to be "traditional beat-matching" like other rhythm games, while the other uses actual chords and requires "specific finger placement on the strings." Read more »

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