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Guitar Hero: never played it. But you probably have. Is it any good? Why would you want to mess around with a plastic guitar if you've got a real one? Answers on a postcard.
Fans of the popular videogame franchise might be interested in the news that Leamington based geeks FreeStyleGames ("The leading independent studio specialising in music and rhythm action videogames" - ooh err) have signed an agreement with Guitar Hero makers Activision to produce additional downloadable content for the third instalment in the series.
And if you're an experienced drummer or guitarist, or indeed a sound engineer, they want you to help them by laying down your licks for use in said content packs.
Says Chris Lee, Commercial Director of FreeStyleGames:
"It’s exciting for us to see the ongoing convergence between games and music, as well as so much enthusiasm from the world’s biggest recording artists for what we do. As downloadable content creators, we are actively seeking musicians to bring their talent to our team and work on one of the biggest hits in videogame history."
Interested in getting involved? They have a website, drop them a line: http://www.freestylegames.com.
DiScuss: is this news? What exactly is the attraction of this game? Surely if you're going to play anything it should be Pro Evo?
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guitar hero
is a steaming pile of poo.
no, you explain
what do *you* think the game is for? you obviously have some idea of what you think it's for or you wouldn't ask a question like "Why would you want to mess around with a plastic guitar if you've got a real one?"
it's fun,
addictive, challenging and rewarding. Playing an actual guitar is none of these things
someone got out of bed the wrong side
go and have some lunch or something...
What a stupid thing to say!
I don't have a problem with people playing it, especially if they're not musically talented, but preferring a simulation of something to the real thing is pretty lame.
wow, arrogance
always a good sign
jestery
i love playing guitar, i'm just too good at it
it's not really a simulation is it?
guitar skills can't transferred to guitar hero - the controller doesn't have frets or strings!
it's just a fun interactive computer game
a simulation of a guitar would be one of those virtual instrument things on a program like garage band or something?
"Why would you want to mess around with a plastic guitar if you've got a real one? "
Maybe because i can't play real guitar but enjoy pressing colour buttons to make it sound like I am playing Stevie Ray Vaughan?
I agree with the article
My friends wanted me to come over and play GTA4 the other night, but I just went out and massacred hundreds of innocent civilians before arbitrarily awarding myself monetary rewards for dangerous driving. Much more rewarding.
wow
i dont think there's any need to be like that. i'm just saying that if you actually want to understand why people like the game, just say what you think people see in it and i'll try to explain based on that
this is the point
its just like one of those dance mat games, but you can do it sat down. its a fun reactions test thing.
Dear Rob Webb
I like playing Guitar Hero because I am completely shit at guitar and can't play it properly but I can do ok at Guitar Hero on easy and feel awesome. This is not a joke poking fun at Guitar Hero players, this is why I play Guitar Hero and find it enjoyable.
Thank you.
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