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Apple Games has released a new feature, this one focusing on the just released Mac version of Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock. The game challenges players to keep up with the rhythm of the music as they rock their way to the top of the score board. The feature offers tips and tricks on becoming a guitar hero, cheat codes, and commentary from Aspyr Media's Glenda Adams.

In addition to embarking on a career, you can take on an opponent, at the same computer or over the Internet, in Guitar Battle mode. Battle Power replaces Star Power in these shredfests, allowing you to break your opponent’s guitar strings, overload her amplifier, or throw out other dirty tricks that will keep her from hitting the right notes. Of course, she has access to the same arsenal.

“Beating a song is great, but beating your friend at a song is even better,” laughs Adams. “The game also tracks your single- and multi-player games and adds your scores to the overall leader boards, so you can see how you stack up against other Mac and PC players.”

Adams and her team also made sure you can rock out even if you’re traveling with your laptop and didn’t pack your guitar. “We thought it would be great to let you play if you’re on a break at the office or in the airport,” she explains. “So we spent a considerable amount of time coming up with a way to use the keyboard, with or without the trackpad, to play the game. I think it worked out really well; sometimes I can play a song better on the keyboard than the guitar.”

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