I just got an email from our local record chain, Amoeba Records, letting me know that they’re not only selling Guitar Hero World Tour, but in fact they’re also a venue in the game!

How cool is that?

These fake plastic rock games, at their heart, are all about new ways to enjoy music. With that in mind, it’s encouraging to see Amoeba Music — the “world’s largest independent music store”, getting their props in the game itself.

I think I’ll cancel my online pre-order and buy from my local store instead. They even throw in a free Amoeba t-shirt. If you live near Berkeley, Hollywood, or San Francisco, you can too!

Here’s a video of the real-world Amoeba stage in action to compare with the one in the game: