Activision talked big about its new guitar peripheral for Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, it's shredder of the future. Gizmodo scored the first shots I've seen of the fresh device, which oozes that over-the-top metal vibe of its game while allowing for a personal touch without stickers or paint. This is because the device has detachable wings, made possible by the movement of all the tech crap--the wires, diodes, and other electronics--to the center of the peripheral.
The guitar technically does less; the mostly useless digital strip created for use in Guitar Hero: World Tour has seemingly been kicked to the curb. The same old buttons and bars continue to line the inner guitar, though.
What you're seeing above is stock. This is what you'll get if you don't pre-order the game from a GameStop. If you do decide to go the pre-order route you'll get a less-dramatic flat black axe-style guitar with chrome sprinkled around its curves. But don't feel too pressured to pre-order for the less visually-assaulting wings: Activision teased interest in making more by dropping to Gizmodo that not every set will be this...Brutal Legend-like in design.
A version of this guitar is set to be released for all three platforms: the Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360. The price hasn't been revealed, but bear in mind that older guitars purchased with other Guitar Hero games can be used in Warriors of Rock. So, no pressure or anything.
