Tuesday, November 20, 2007

not the same old song and dance

The game Rock Band was realeased today making headlines not just in video game publications, but in the financial pages as well. http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/NYTU07620112007-1.htm

Rock Band ushers in a more social level of gaming. Built along the lines of Guitar Hero, Rock Band allows players to take part in other aspects of being in a band, adding vocals and drums to bass and guitar. Four players can play songs cooperatively as well as play dress up with their virtual rocker buying outfits and changing hair, accessories, and makeup.

Not only does this mean expanded participation during gaming events (as 4 can play off one console instead of just one or two players) but teens can create virtual rock and roll identities, which even this librarian found addictive.

While only hardcore gamers may be aware of Rock Band's release, once word begins to spread I see it becoming a gaming phenomenon making Guitar Hero yesterday's news.

3 comments:

Dawn of the Read said...
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Dawn said...

I'm working right now to get two Rock Band sets by the end of the year. I'm planning on getting this for the PS2, to save money and minimize the temptation of theft. Can you think of any argument for a fancier system?

. said...

This will go over VERY well in Stanwood, I'm sure...looks like a lot of fun.