Comments on: The Death of Music Games http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/ Games, Comics & Life Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:04:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Ed http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-155222 Ed Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:42:51 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-155222 Don't forget about The Impossible Game! Don’t forget about The Impossible Game!

]]> By: mr.samsa http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-154283 mr.samsa Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:23:19 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-154283 @Ujn Hunter Gotcha. In that case I agree, although the Wii version of Rock band 2 is a HUGE improvement over the 1st one. the 1st one didn't have DLC. @Ujn Hunter

Gotcha. In that case I agree, although the Wii version of Rock band 2 is a HUGE improvement over the 1st one. the 1st one didn’t have DLC.

]]> By: Ujn Hunter http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-154281 Ujn Hunter Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:05:42 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-154281 @mr. samsa: Sorry it looks like I was talking about Beatles Rock Band, but I was talking about Rock Band 2 and how I thought it should have been an update to Rock Band instead of a standalone disc! I haven't played Beatles Rock Band yet and I'm fine with that being a standalone disc, but that might be the exception... no way in hell these silly Green Day, Van Halen etc discs deserve to be standalone. @mr. samsa: Sorry it looks like I was talking about Beatles Rock Band, but I was talking about Rock Band 2 and how I thought it should have been an update to Rock Band instead of a standalone disc! I haven’t played Beatles Rock Band yet and I’m fine with that being a standalone disc, but that might be the exception… no way in hell these silly Green Day, Van Halen etc discs deserve to be standalone.

]]> By: NotAnotherSN http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-154229 NotAnotherSN Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:41:17 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-154229 I'm not gonna lie, I'm a little confused as to why RB3 is being treated here as little more than "another disc game" when is really changing the way these games are being played. Am I the only one who thinks this? I’m not gonna lie, I’m a little confused as to why RB3 is being treated here as little more than “another disc game” when is really changing the way these games are being played. Am I the only one who thinks this?

]]> By: EdEN http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-154223 EdEN Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:41:17 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-154223 I tried Beatles Rockband by rental, played it for 3 days and returned it. I love the Beatles, but something felt "off" about the game. I tried Beatles Rockband by rental, played it for 3 days and returned it. I love the Beatles, but something felt “off” about the game.

]]> By: mr.samsa http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-154220 mr.samsa Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:57:27 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-154220 Ujn Hunter, I agree with everything except your thoughts on Beatles Rock Band. I thought it was really excellent and a by far the best example of a single artist game. It made sense to release it as it's own product as they wanted to appeal to Beatles fans as well as gamers. I think it stands apart from Rock Band itself and should be included as one of the good ones. Ujn Hunter, I agree with everything except your thoughts on Beatles Rock Band. I thought it was really excellent and a by far the best example of a single artist game. It made sense to release it as it’s own product as they wanted to appeal to Beatles fans as well as gamers. I think it stands apart from Rock Band itself and should be included as one of the good ones.

]]> By: Ujn Hunter http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-154219 Ujn Hunter Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:48:24 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-154219 Guitar Hero was over for me once Harmonix left to make Rock Band... and the music genre died after Rock Band 2 for me, even though I admit to buying Beatles Rock Band on the cheap (I haven't even opened it...), because it should have been an update to Rock Band instead of another disc based game. Like Edgar said... they are a platform, they should have just been putting out updates and DLC. I must admit that for awhile I was excited about the RBN (Rock Band Network) being a musician... but seeing I've lost all interest in the genre of games... even that excitement is gone. I blame Activision for creating the milk-a-thon and maybe forcing Harmonix/MTV to put out all these disc based games to compete. Guitar Hero was over for me once Harmonix left to make Rock Band… and the music genre died after Rock Band 2 for me, even though I admit to buying Beatles Rock Band on the cheap (I haven’t even opened it…), because it should have been an update to Rock Band instead of another disc based game. Like Edgar said… they are a platform, they should have just been putting out updates and DLC. I must admit that for awhile I was excited about the RBN (Rock Band Network) being a musician… but seeing I’ve lost all interest in the genre of games… even that excitement is gone. I blame Activision for creating the milk-a-thon and maybe forcing Harmonix/MTV to put out all these disc based games to compete.

]]> By: Mckma http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-154209 Mckma Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:35:15 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-154209 Very nice indeed. Hopefully we'll see more community articles (as I need to start kicking myself into gear on the 2-3 ideas I have)... Very nice indeed. Hopefully we’ll see more community articles (as I need to start kicking myself into gear on the 2-3 ideas I have)…

]]> By: theafroguy http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-154206 theafroguy Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:59:46 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-154206 Thanks for the recommendations. I do own Audiosurf, but admittedly haven't checked out any of the other games! It's just a shame innovation has to be confined to the indie game scene while the big boys of the industry regurgitate indentikit sequels. Perhaps the title was a bit of a bad choice. I'm still hoping for a game that will blur the lines between music creation and rhythm-action - we've had so many years of games synchronised to music, I'd like a little more these days. Thanks for the recommendations. I do own Audiosurf, but admittedly haven’t checked out any of the other games! It’s just a shame innovation has to be confined to the indie game scene while the big boys of the industry regurgitate indentikit sequels. Perhaps the title was a bit of a bad choice. I’m still hoping for a game that will blur the lines between music creation and rhythm-action – we’ve had so many years of games synchronised to music, I’d like a little more these days.

]]> By: PixelHustler http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2010/07/06/the-death-of-music-games/comment-page-1/#comment-154203 PixelHustler Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:08:15 +0000 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/?p=9897#comment-154203 No mention of the BIT.TRIP series either? They're all fantastic rhythm games. Rhythm Pong, Rhythm Platformer, etc. No mention of the BIT.TRIP series either? They’re all fantastic rhythm games. Rhythm Pong, Rhythm Platformer, etc.

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