Guitar Hero: World Tour by Activision is said to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, GH3: Legends of Rock. This series has been able to give testament to just how big the market for musical games is out there. And with new features incorporated into Guitar Hero WT, Activision is set to create what could be the biggest music game release the industry has seen yet.

Guitar Hero World Tour delivers enhancements to the instrument, plus the much talked about music creator. Therefore, the opportunity to expand your rock star experience has been given much focus and emphasis in this title.

Aside from the guitar controller that you have come to expect, Activision has also included drums and vocals into the list of instruments available for Guitar Hero World Tour. However, the guitar was not neglected at all; in fact, it had some enhancements done to expand your entire musical experience.

The neck of the guitar has a touch strip which allows you to change notes by merely touching that part. And if you want to switch to star power anytime or go to the menu, you can now easily access the buttons. Meanwhile, the drum set for Guitar Hero WT is not banging loud. Moreover, the sound produced by the pad itself is now more realistic, varying based on the impact and speed of how the pads are hit.

Guitar Hero World Tour takes your rock star experience beyond your fantasies with their impeccable customization feature. The list of playable characters include real-life rock stars, but you can skip them and try creating your own rock star. The customization options are very specific so as you have a rock star that suits your own taste, whether its gothic, punk, or hard-core metal. The instruments could also be customized according to your preference, but mostly are for physical appearance only expect for the string styles which alter the music produced.

Probably the biggest aspect of a game like Guitar Hero World Tour is the music. Expect to have a rockin' good time with a tracklist that includes such bands as Linkin Park, Van Halen, Sublime, and Foo Fighters. For the gameplay elements, you can adjust the words according to the horizontal bar and the instruments based on the vertical scroll you see on-screen.

Aside from this lineup and a few other upcoming downloadable songs, you can create your own song through the music creator. This is a great way to experiment in creating your own songs, submit it to GH tunes, and who knows somebody else might download your song.

Other gameplay elements included in Guitar Hero WT include a maximum of five careers to choose from and a non-linear difficulty progression that suits everyone. For starters to this game, you can practice your guitar and music skills through the new beginner difficulty.

Activision is still mum about the pricing but expect it to be quite "competitive" with what else is in the market.