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Posted on October 28th, 2009 in I Love Technology.
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Here’s another one for the Christmas wish list. Finally, we can use our Rock Band skills to create an actual band. And we won’t have to pay for roadies because there’s nothing to haul around! WHEEEEE!!
ThinkGeek Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt – $29.99
ThinkGeek Electronic Drum Kit Shirt – $29.99
And this isn’t shown in the video, but I think it’s so awesome I had to include a link:
ThinkGeek Personal Sound Track Shirt – $29.99 (on sale right now – usually $39.99)
Posted on October 26th, 2009 in Pre/Reviews.
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Who’s getting DJ Hero? Sadly, I don’t have the $200 to pop on the full Renegade Edition*, so it’s on my Christmas wish list. Are you listening, Mom? Dad? That creepy guy who always looks me over in the elevator?
I wonder which franchise will prevail when it comes down to sales for 2010 – DJ Hero or Rock Band.
Here’s the scoop on the game from the official site:
- Access Unprecedented Music Variety: Mix and scratch over 102 individual songs, highlighted in over 93 exclusive new mixes that blend genres of music, including hip-hop, electronica, R&B, Motown, pop, and rock. DJ Hero brings the hottest artists including: Black Eyed Peas, 50 Cent, Justice, Marvin Gaye, Beastie Boys, N.E.R.D, and more.
- Experience Music in a Revolutionary Way: The DJ Hero turntable controller immerses you into authentic DJ culture allowing you to scratch, cross-fade, and beat match. Customize your mix with a variety of effects and samples transforming a face in the crowd into the life of the party.
- Rule the Hottest Parties: Where Guitar Hero brought gamers into the world of rock ‘n’ roll, DJ Hero brings you into the hottest scenes around. Party in venues reminiscent of real world locales from around the globe including an ultra plush and sexy Hollywood Hills style mansion to an open air beach club in Ibiza.
- Party with Your Friends: Features online and offline multiplayer competitive and cooperative modes.
Genres: hip-hop, pop, dance, and rock
Game Modes: DJ vs. DJ, DJ + DJ, DJ + Guitar
Supports: DJ Turntable, Guitar
You can pre-order the game now or wait to pick it up later this week.
*Groupies who stand at your booth angling for your number and a personalized mixed CD not included.
Posted on October 26th, 2009 in Level-Update Podcasts, Pre/Reviews.
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Heya folks.
Just wanted to let everyone know that I’m taking a little break from the weekly Level-Update podcasts. I realized I was spending more time researching news stories and writing the script than I was spending actually playing video games and decided it was time to change that.
This past Sunday, for the first time in 37 episodes, I gamed until I just couldn’t game no more. I spent some quality time with Beatles: Rock Band and Dead Space. It was glorious.
Because the podcasts are so time-consuming, I haven’t even had time to post any reviews. That being said, I feel I should give a little shout out to WET – a game I played, loved, and didn’t post anything about. I wish I had time to write a full review, but as I do not, here is a haiku about WET:
You say, “It’s too short.”
I say, “Can it, Goldilocks.”
WET deserves a rent.
So yeah, the game play might be a little predictable, but I felt the patterns were comforting. I think of WET as a modern game that used some of the oldschool rules of: 1) there are baddies 2) they come out in the same place 3) as you level up, there are more of them and they’re harder to kill. I don’t have a problem with that. Combine this with some great voice talent (Eliza Dushku, Alan Cumming, Malcolm McDowell), an interesting story, a mix of animation styles and a promise of a sequel from the final boss battle and I think you’ve got something worth renting. The only thing I’ll say I hated was how infuriatingly easy the boss battle was. The cut scene pretty much does the work for you. You have been warned.
So anyway, I’m not abandoning the podcasts completely, but I was long due for a little breather and thought I’d let everyone know. Hopefully I’ll be able to post a little more now.
Posted on October 21st, 2009 in I Love Technology.
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I’ve seen a lot of nerdy proposals in my day. This one definitely makes it into my top 5 list. It made my heart smile.
[Special thanks to Klaus for sending the video my way. 
You're cooler than an invincibility star before the Hammer Bros.]
Posted on October 15th, 2009 in Level-Update Podcasts.
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Posted on October 15th, 2009 in Console/Platform-Related.
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This is quite possibly the best Guitar Hero ad I’ve ever seen. I laughed. I cried. I felt all warm and fuzzy inside. Oh, Alan. You can come over and play Guitar Hero with me any time.
[NOTE: If the video is showing up as super freaking tiny, refresh the page or click the direct link to this post. I don't know why it's doing it, but until I figure that out, just do the refresh to work around this annoying issue.]
Posted on October 8th, 2009 in Pre/Reviews.
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Mashable.com reported that EA Mobile announced the official Rock Band iPhone app today. The screen shots look pretty cool. According to the post:
The app comes with 15 songs – familiar tracks from past and present – with 5 additional songs that you can unlock as you complete the World Tour, as well as options to buy more. The game supports single-player game play, multi-player mode over Bluetooth, and Facebook Connect integration for inviting friends to play.
The Facebook Connect thing is pretty genius. No price or release date have been announced yet, but it seems like this app will be worth whatever it is they decide to charge for it whenever it is that it actually comes out. Just be careful with star power. You don’t want to throw your phone at that creepy dude sitting across from you on the train.
Posted on October 7th, 2009 in Level-Update Podcasts.
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