http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/ Switched Comments for Classic Rockers Bash 'Rock Band,' 'Guitar Hero' http://www.switched.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.switched.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/Sep 8th 2009 1:23PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/
Don't even get me started on the dumbed down child sized controllers. Yet adults play these things. Do they realize how STUPID they look playing them? They look like fools playing kiddy guitars with brightly colored buttons.

As for the bands making money from it, good for them, fools and money should be parted.]]>Sep 8th 2009 1:32PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/Ugh. Take it from me, I've taken the time to learn the bass guitar.
Its a game, A GAME. Not even a simulation. Thats like saying "Dance, Dance Revolution" is a travesty to dancing.
Just like "DDR", "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" is a pattern game. The controllers are shaped like the instrument to represent the beats and melodies you are matching the pattern to.
Those that REALLY think they are REALLY rockstars by playing this are immature children, that is it.
And when "DJ Hero" comes out in October, they will not think they can really DJ, but maybe it will inspire people to become one. And if it does, more power to them, doesn't lessen the value of the game nor being a DJ in real life.
And if GH or RB do the same with instruments, again, does not devalue the instrument nor the game. In that case congratulations to Neversoft, Activision, and/or Harmonix for inspiring a new generation of rock musicians!]]>Sep 8th 2009 1:38PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/Sep 8th 2009 2:22PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/learn a real instrument.. Even though the bar chords needed to play most of those songs is very simple (two fingers for most of Black Sabbath, ACDC, etc)
The parents who buy these toys NEVER can play a musical instrument and
frequently don't think there's much difference between mastering a video game
and learning a musical instrument. No kids in my neighborhood who play ANY
video game, much less guitar hero will ever show the dedication needed to master
a real instrument (that is, "get to the next level")
]]>Sep 8th 2009 3:38PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/ I have had teens ask me about AC DC and the like, which they had never heard before the games came out. . so thats the good.

The bad is exactly what is stated above, these kids are not learning to play, and that means another generation without any bands like the Beatles, the Stones or even freaking Foghat. My fav band is Cheap Trick, and i guarantee that they actually play their own instruments, and still kick ass, and the lads are all pushing 60....

Maybe someday we will see a rockband band on tour, playing Carry on Wayward Son like they wrote it, with a whole world full of people who forgot who Kansas is... i give it 3 more years...]]>Sep 8th 2009 4:58PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/
Now i'm taking lessons.

These games inspired me to play guitar.

Stick that in your juice box and suck it.]]>Sep 8th 2009 8:00PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/
The guys who created both Guitar Hero and Rock Band (Harmonix) are musicians, not to mention a good portion of their staff, so I think they've picked up instruments before.

Don't people realize how STUPID they sound complaining about thIngs they dislike that they've proably never even tried?]]>Sep 8th 2009 10:03PMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/Sep 10th 2009 10:03AMhttp://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/http://www.switched.com/2009/09/08/classic-rockers-bash-rock-band-guitar-hero/
I am a fan of both the RB & GH franchises. I enjoy playing them with my family & friends. Heck with the newer GH games my six year old can now play with me in beginner mode. Although these are games there is something I've noticed. Specifically with the GH drum set. When you play on expert.... you might as well be playing the friggan drums for real, it's that similar. I've watched my 14 year old brother progress & he is now AMAZING on the sticks.

The other thing I've noticed is there is an amazing amount of basic guitar theory put into these games. The timing, hammer on & pull offs, basic par cord structure... these are all used in these games. I am no musical genius... it did take hard work & dedication to get where I am today playing real guitars. Think of all the kids who started to learn to play guitar & quit out of frustration. If they had access to these games they very well might have learned the a fore mentioned basics from the game, with the instant feeling of accomplishment to spur them on allowing them to transition to the real instrument.

Looking down on people who enjoy games like this due to smug short sightedness or personal preference is not ok. See it for what it is... a game. See it for what it can be a launching pad for learning musical timing & instrumental basics. But please don't call people stupid or silly because you don't like the game or concept.]]>Oct 27th 2009 11:38AM