Yes, I bought a copy of Guitar Hero II last night (at Best Buy. Bleh.)

Yes, Jenn and I played for about 30 minutes.

• Loved the cooperative multiplayer, especially the new statistics.
• Didn’t like the lack of good cheat codes online (hopefully they’ll come soon).
• Very disappointed that you have to play lead guitar on the career mode.

So close (at least initially) to being perfect. More shredding to be had before this weekend’s party.

Here are some links for you to enjoy:

• Franken-Elmo: Man in Virgina Turns Tickle Me Elmo Guitar Into Working Guitar Hero Controller
• When Being a Fake Rock Star Is Better Than the Reality
• Dave Navarro & Guitar Hero II at Best Buy coverage
• Win Guitar Hero II, ‘graphed by Dave Navarro