Comments on: Rock Band: AC/DC is indeed AC/DC’s fault http://www.stevestreeting.com/2008/10/21/rock-band-acdc-is-indeed-acdcs-fault/ Man bites Ogre Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:49:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Steve http://www.stevestreeting.com/2008/10/21/rock-band-acdc-is-indeed-acdcs-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-234432 Steve Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:52:15 +0000 http://www.stevestreeting.com/?p=988#comment-234432 Hardware wise GHWT looks like an improvement on RB1, although the GHWT drums aren't without their faults - from what I hear from hands-on playing, issues include the pedal not being attached to anything and is susceptible to bouncing out of place in fast sessions, particularly on a springy carpet, and that the height of the cymbals is fixed at a height not that far above the pads, leading to some people getting their sticks caught underneath them when playing. The main drum pads sound considerably better though, but then RB2 has the same thing in that regard. Personally I'm pretty happy with my RB1 drums now they're modded, and would only change them if they broke. Game-wise, I don't much like the visual style of GHWT so far (interface is more cluttered), and I still remain skeptical about whether they can equal the 'fun' factor Harmonix is adept at. I'm sure they've learned since the sub-standard GH3 but will they have learned enough? We'll have to see. The other thing is that the RB music catalogue will be close to 500 songs by the time GHWT comes out with less than 100, so in terms of music choice there's very little contest. I also don't like the vibes from Activision about creating a ton of new Guitar Hero retail games in 2009 instead of focussing on DLC like Harmonix have done. So in summary, I think the hardware advantage will be present over unmodded RB1 drums, but won't be a deal-breaker, and is unlikely to erode RB's lead in the genre by very much. At least with connoisseurs - undoubtedly GHWT will sell well to people who recognise the GH brand (even though it's not being made by the people who made it great), and probably to disgruntled PS3 owners in Europe who were left with no RB1 for 5 months while 360 users were having fun. You could use GHWT drums with RB2 of course, but I'd have to wait to try that before recommending it as a good route. Hardware wise GHWT looks like an improvement on RB1, although the GHWT drums aren’t without their faults – from what I hear from hands-on playing, issues include the pedal not being attached to anything and is susceptible to bouncing out of place in fast sessions, particularly on a springy carpet, and that the height of the cymbals is fixed at a height not that far above the pads, leading to some people getting their sticks caught underneath them when playing. The main drum pads sound considerably better though, but then RB2 has the same thing in that regard. Personally I’m pretty happy with my RB1 drums now they’re modded, and would only change them if they broke.

Game-wise, I don’t much like the visual style of GHWT so far (interface is more cluttered), and I still remain skeptical about whether they can equal the ‘fun’ factor Harmonix is adept at. I’m sure they’ve learned since the sub-standard GH3 but will they have learned enough? We’ll have to see. The other thing is that the RB music catalogue will be close to 500 songs by the time GHWT comes out with less than 100, so in terms of music choice there’s very little contest. I also don’t like the vibes from Activision about creating a ton of new Guitar Hero retail games in 2009 instead of focussing on DLC like Harmonix have done.

So in summary, I think the hardware advantage will be present over unmodded RB1 drums, but won’t be a deal-breaker, and is unlikely to erode RB’s lead in the genre by very much. At least with connoisseurs – undoubtedly GHWT will sell well to people who recognise the GH brand (even though it’s not being made by the people who made it great), and probably to disgruntled PS3 owners in Europe who were left with no RB1 for 5 months while 360 users were having fun. You could use GHWT drums with RB2 of course, but I’d have to wait to try that before recommending it as a good route.

]]> By: Paul http://www.stevestreeting.com/2008/10/21/rock-band-acdc-is-indeed-acdcs-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-234414 Paul Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:35:33 +0000 http://www.stevestreeting.com/?p=988#comment-234414 Wow, I cant believe Angus Young actually said that! Greedy bastards! Ive gone right off them now - wont buy a thing from them anymore (not that I ever have). Razors edge was good actually, but my sis bought that tape ;) Steve, you being the font of all things guitary/bandy what are your predictions for Guitar Hero World Tour? The drums look excellant no? Wow, I cant believe Angus Young actually said that! Greedy bastards! Ive gone right off them now – wont buy a thing from them anymore (not that I ever have). Razors edge was good actually, but my sis bought that tape ;)

Steve, you being the font of all things guitary/bandy what are your predictions for Guitar Hero World Tour? The drums look excellant no?

]]> By: Miguel Herrero http://www.stevestreeting.com/2008/10/21/rock-band-acdc-is-indeed-acdcs-fault/comment-page-1/#comment-234071 Miguel Herrero Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:39:54 +0000 http://www.stevestreeting.com/?p=988#comment-234071 I like AC/DC music. But it seems the people behind it is not as cool as it seemed to. If the problem is money, I bet they would earn more if were willing to be in Rock Band or Guitar Hero. The first time I picked up the guitar controller, I though "Where are the AC/DC songs?". I hope they will change their minds. I like AC/DC music. But it seems the people behind it is not as cool as it seemed to.

If the problem is money, I bet they would earn more if were willing to be in Rock Band or Guitar Hero. The first time I picked up the guitar controller, I though “Where are the AC/DC songs?”. I hope they will change their minds.

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