New Instrument for Rock Band 3 Leads to New Guitar
Hero Instrument Announcement
By Halolz Senior E3 2010 Correspondent Mike Moore
During E3 Harmonix announced a number of improvements that are coming to their latest edition to the Rock Band series, Rock Band 3. Perhaps chief among them was the inclusion of a new keyboard controller, and a pro difficulty mode that more closely simulates actually playing the actual instrument.
Upon seeing the positive reception these additions have gotten from the press, Activision has decided to incorporate a new instrument into both the Guitar Hero and Band Hero series of games, the vuvuzela.
Activision hopes to take advantage of the instruments new found popularity at the World Cup in South Africa saying, “Everyone has been talking about this vuvuzela horn instrument lately. So we thought since it’s obviously so popular that it would make a great addition to our Hero franchises.”
From what we were able to discern from the Guitar/Band Hero designers, the vuvuzela will work much like the singing does. But instead of matching the pitch of the singer vocals, the player will need to match a varying level of loudness.
“We are also looking to possibly have harmonizing of the vuvuzelas, if players have multiple vuvuzelas hooked into the system at the same time,” the designers also noted.
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Posted by Michael Moore on June 24, 2010 · 4:44 PM
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Categories: Accessories, Activision, Articles, Bad Ideas, Conventions, Guitar Hero/Rock Band, Harmonix, Musical, Sports · Leave a comment (71 Comments) |
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Gamers Mistake Riot for Zombie Apocalypse
By Halolz Senior E3 2010 Correspondent Mike Moore
Many gamers, upon leaving some E3 after parties Thursday night, were confused to find a large police presence out on the streets of LA. The swathes of police in riot gear, and the prevalence of police helicopters, led many of these gamers to conclude that a zombie outbreak had occurred. It is reported that some offered their services to the police, boasting their Left 4 Dead stats and skills.
“We weren’t really sure what they were talking about,” said one unnamed police officer about his experience with one group, “They seemed pretty drunk, and seemed harmless so we left them alone. Eventually they went away yelling about umbrella and looking for pills or something.”
Reports seem to indicate that most of these after parties had open bars, which possible led to the gamers’ mistake in understanding the situation.
Additionally from what we have been about to piece together the police presence was due to the winning of some sort of non-video game event which occurred at the Staples Center arena. This was the same location Activision used for their press conference a few days earlier. We have contacted Activision, and are waiting to receive word if the two events were in any way connected.
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Posted by Michael Moore on June 22, 2010 · 3:11 PM
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Categories: Articles, Capcom, Conventions, Drugs & Alcohol, Left 4 Dead, Paranoia, Party Time, Resident Evil, Sports, Valve Software, Zombies · Leave a comment (67 Comments) |
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Well whadaya know… it’s the first time Rochelle has ever said anything remotely entertaining!
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Posted by Michael Moore on April 22, 2010 · 8:29 AM
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Categories: Awkward Moments, Best Friends 4-Eva, Chillaxin', Cray-Z Crossovers, Left 4 Dead, PC, Valve Software, Video Clips, Xbox 360 · Leave a comment (66 Comments) |
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No one ever said Just Cause 2 was known for its romance!
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Posted by Michael Moore on April 12, 2010 · 1:48 AM
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Categories: Aerial Maneuvers, Disturbing, Eidos, Movies, Moving Violations, PC, Playstation, Smashy Smashy, Stabbey Stabbey, True Love, Uncategorized, Video Clips, Xbox 360 · Leave a comment (46 Comments) |
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The Boomer & The Survivors… Best Friends for Life!
Although I will point out that the average Boomer’s lifespan is quite short…
An episode of “Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’?“
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Posted by Michael Moore on February 10, 2010 · 12:29 PM
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Categories: Bad Ideas, Best Friends 4-Eva, Chillaxin', It's A Trap!, Left 4 Dead, PC, Teamwork, Valve Software, Video Clips, Zombies · Leave a comment (53 Comments) |
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Just kickin’ it, like Chun-Li!
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Posted by Michael Moore on February 2, 2010 · 1:48 AM
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Looks like those Pokemon are about to… SNAP! Get it? Snap? Pokemon Snap…? Nevermind…
An episode of “Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’?“
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Posted by Michael Moore on January 31, 2010 · 11:37 AM
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Categories: Cosplay, Creepy/Spooky, Head Shot, It's A Trap!, Movies, Nintendo, Pokémon, The Great Outdoors, Video Clips, Weird · Leave a comment (56 Comments) |
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What’s that? I’m afraid you’ll have to speak up… I’m wearing three hats!
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Posted by Michael Moore on January 28, 2010 · 5:25 PM
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Categories: Fashion Faux Pas, Motivational, PC, Playstation, Secret Items, Team Fortress 2, Valve Software, Xbox 360 · Leave a comment (38 Comments) |
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