GameStop, a video game and entertainment software retailer, announced
its Ultimate Guitar Hero Contest in search of the best video game
rockers.
From now until October 10, Guitar Hero fans are encouraged to visit
GameStop.com/UltimateGuitarHero to submit a photo and a brief
description (300 words or less) of why they should be crowned champion.
Held in anticipation of the Guitar Hero: World Tour release by
Activision on October 26, GameStop is looking to identify the Ultimate
Guitar Heroes in each of following three categories:
- Families Who Rock! - Moms with Star Power! - Guitar Gods and
Goddesses!
" Guitar Hero has become such a pop culture phenomenon with everyone
from age six to 60 picking up guitars to play," said Bob McKenzie,
Senior Vice President of Merchandising for GameStop. " As this trend
continues and more and more people are playing music-based video games,
we're looking forward to giving a little star power to the players and
a bit of recognition for their talents."
Grand prize winners will be announced prior to the October 26th launch
of Guitar Hero: World Tour. The total prize package for the Ultimate
Guitar Hero Contest is valued at $5,000 and will be distributed as
follows: -- Three (3) Grand Prizes (each valued at over $1,000): --
Families Who Rock! - Six free day passes to SixFlags Theme Parks and a
$500 gas card and a copy of Guitar Hero: World Tour Band Kit -- Moms
with Star Power! - A $1,000 gift card for the "star" treatment at
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas and a copy of Guitar Hero: World Tour
Band Kit -- Guitar Gods and Goddesses! - $200 annual subscription for
guitar lessons from GuitarSchool.net, an $800 gift card to
GuitarCenter.com and a copy of Guitar Hero: World Tour Band Kit -- Four
(4) First Prizes: Copy of Guitar Hero: World Tour Band Kit and a $50
gift card to GameStop
For additional details and to obtain a list of official rules, visit a
local GameStop retail location or GameStop.com/UltimateGuitarHero, the
company noted in a release.
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