From the ‘it’s about time’ department, a post today on Gamasutra reports that Guitar Hero and Rock Band sales are down by half this year. Maybe it’s just a short lull (LOL?) or maybe people are finally sick of yet another rhythm game requiring yet another proprietary piece of hardware. But I imagine it’s the former and people will continue to play these games.
If that’s the case then may I recommend a few unique variations that might appeal to the not-so-mainstream parts of society:
Theremin Hero
Pros: You will never get gamer calluses because physical contact in not involved
Cons: Lots and lots of Beach Boys covers and old scifi b-movie soundtracks
Bagpipe Hero
Pros: If you do well, opposing armies will flee in terror
Cons: The device requires a large battery pack that is in the form of a wearable digi-kilt ™.
Guitar Hero Hero
Pros: The player uses an elaborate set of motion sensing devices to control a character on screen.
Cons: The goal is to increase the characters 'loser' meter by making him/her think they are actually playing a real instrument. You have Loser Power!
Simon Hero
Pros: The only hardware required is a Simon(tm)
Cons: The only place to find a Simon(tm) is probably in your parents hall closet.
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Just to screw around with the staff I went into the local game store attached to the Hollywood Video and asked for Accordion Hero. The kid actually started a stock check. His cohort was all excited because he thought such a product must be stock full of Weird Al songs.
How many keys and buttons are there on an accordion? How big of a TV would it take to effectively play Accordion Hero?
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