IGN writes: "Just a few short weeks ago Activision revealed that, with the help of development studio Vicarious Visions, it will be producing an exclusive rendition of its Guitar Hero series for the Nintendo DS. Titled Guitar Hero: On Tour, this portable game will – the companies promise -- look, sound, and play just like the versions of the game for the home console. A version of Guitar Hero: On Tour made its first public appearance at the Nintendo Media Summit in San Francisco this week. Although Activision only let people watch and not let them play the version, we could easily see how the Nintendo DS version could match the fun of the console game.
Vicarious Visions' CEO Karthik Bala took to the podium to show off its near final version of Guitar Hero: On Tour and talked about all of its features. Like, how every copy of the game will include the Guitar Grip peripheral, a device that plugs into the cartridge slot of the Nintendo DS system (both DS and DS Lite systems are supported through detatchable adapters included with the kit). The Guitar Grip will also have removeable "faceplates," or rather, a replaceable paper sleeve to give owners the ability to customize the entire look of their peripheral. The Guitar Grip comes with a Stylus Pick that's stored within the unit."
Alex S. from Link Cable Gaming writes: "So as the Sun sets on Vicarious Visions as an independent studio within Activision|Blizzard, let’s take a look at the top 10 best games they have ever put together."
Ryan Johnson | GoozerNation
GoozerNation author Ryan Johnson loves delving into the Value Bin and Available Now sections of Goozex to find a game that perhaps was wanted back in the day, but wasn't purchased because it was just too much of a risk. Last time in, he found Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades for a mere 100 Goozex points. While it was a bit pricey back in the day, this was an unpassable deal. Is the game worth searching out? Click in and learn!
Chris Buffa (Modojo): For the most part, the video game industry is fairly predictable and disinterested in taking risks. That explains the glut of sequels and copycat titles collecting dust in stores and warehouses.
That said, a handful of companies and designers occasionally do something different. Results have been mixed, but by and large, these games stand out for offering a unique experience you can't find anyplace else.
