Like Being a Rock Star, But Without the STDs
Take that, you doubters! First I sang my way to a 99% score on Radiohead’s Creep. Then I played drums and sang to the same song without getting booed off the stage. Finally, Michelle and I accomplished what everyone told us would be impossible. We beat a song on medium level in Rock Band. Despite overwhelming odds against us (Michelle hurt her hand drumming), we triumphed in the rock star arena. I feel like I could play an actual instrument on stage in front of thousands of people, but then I remember this is just a video game. Believing that I am a true rock star is as much of a twisted dream as people that play World of Warcraft thinking they can be part of an army of mythical creatures, roaming virtual worlds.
Still, I have a new found love for Rock Band. Despite the awkwardness of not being like the real instruments, it’s a game that pumps you up so much that it’s really recommended that you don’t play within thirty minutes of your bed time. Showers are also recommended after intense rock sessions. With some practice my skills will increase, and I will say to all those people who doubt me, “Whatever, man. I’ll kick your ass…online.”
April 20th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
We need to play together to form a band. Two guitars, singer and drummer…it’s on.
April 21st, 2008 at 1:22 pm
lmao
i’m listening to that song right now.
and i’m listening to it bc i…acquired it…and all of the other Rock Band songs…b/c I was sick of singing songs I had never heard before.
but yah: fun game. [see: Addiction]
April 21st, 2008 at 7:06 pm
What platform did you get rock band for? Do you like it better than guitar hero?
April 21st, 2008 at 8:19 pm
It’s not my copy of Rock Band. It belongs to Michelle’s sister, for PS3. Maybe it’s because we haven’t played enough and unlocked songs or something, but the songs seem to be locking in Rock Band. I know you can buy more for download, but it seems kind of odd that there are so few to begin with out of the box. Rock Band seems to be Guitar Hero, but with additional instruments, so given the choice with what I know, I’d go with Rock Band. It’s a lot to drop on a single game though.