We’ve all played Guitar Hero. Press a few buttons, flick the strummer. But why all the over-hype on a game that simply rules on its own merit.

Activision has released their press junket to the pre-order sites with these statements:

• Challenges you to perform the music of the legendary Aerosmith
• Take on the roles of Aerosmith members Joe Perry, Brad Whitford and Tom Hamilton
• Experience the career trajectory of a band becoming more and more popular

Really? I can take on the roles? Does the package come with an 8-ball? Can I hit a groupie after I’m done my set? I don’t understand all this hype, who is buying this game honestly thinking they can “Experience the career trajectory” of Aerosmith.

I love Guitar Hero as the next guy but how about assuring the fans you won’t fuck it up?

• Songs will be in stereo on the Wii
• Your Whammy Bar will last longer than previous games
• It’s the same damn game!

I want to meet the person who thinks they will gain an outer-worldly experience from this game because they read the package notes and watch them get hit by a bus crossing the street.