The thirty officially announced tracks for Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s are going to have to make do as Red Octane has revealed to SlashGear that the game will not feature a set of bonus tracks, a precedent set in the first two Guitar Hero titles. Not shocking news, as it's a bit of a pickle going back in time two decades to find some unsigned bands with master track recordings.

However, that won't stop publisher Activision for charging a full price $49.99 for the game, as several retailers have recently adjusted their pricing to that point as we approach the late July release date. With Guitar Hero II sporting 55 songs total—admittedly of varying quality and consumer interest levels—this full-priced, now seemingly half-stocked release is starting to look a little less attractive.

But that Rock Band, boy, does that look good. Let's hope Activision is paying attention.

Confirmed - No bonus tracks for Guitar Hero 80s [SlashGear]

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