Telstra has revealed the addition of almost one million new mobile services in the six months to December 2011, but Sensis revenues plummeted 24 percent in 12 months.
With the full band option now available, Guitar Hero: World Tour steps even further into the burgeoning party/casual game market. Inviting the, til now, musically challenged family in for a jam.
GH: WT makes this even easier, with the new ‘beginner’ level providing younger members the chance to join in simply by matching the beat of a song.
But the way GH is played has now transformed. You now feel a little foolish playing GH by yourself, and though only a select few feel like picking up the microphone and belting out the vocals, playing as a full band is, now, the most satisfying way to trawl through songs.
It is a pity that Red Octane did not pick up further on the change in focus to a more party atmospheric, it is a little annoying that Quickplay songs need to be unlocked in career mode before they become available. This diminishes the party atmosphere somewhat, by the limitation to around 25 initially available tunes to be had.
Kudos must go to the enhanced details Red Octane have brought to the release, with more set’s of eyes and ears tuned in to what is going on, it is nice for to see graphical flourishes, such as even better looking venues, and closer syncopation between the song being played and the on screen action.
It is cool to see the singers in the virtual band do harmonies together, and little things like the stage special effects erupting in flame when virtual Michal Stype hits ‘Fi –errrrrre’ during REM’s ‘The One I Love’ are magic. Listening to the crowd sing along to a chorus is also a magnificent atmosphere builder.
Guitar Hero, is still great, drum and somewhat gimmicky guitar slide bar issues aside, it is addictive fun, enhanced by a new party feel, downloadable content and Rocker Creator tool.
It is still funny to see your newly created Goth drummer literally going Hell for leather to Interpol.
Then there is the ability to create your own original music with the music editing tool, a process that is definitely not for the whole family but still a welcome addition.
Now if only somebody would answer our ad at the local Milk Bar for a singer, our band is ready to tour the living rooms of South East Melbourne.
David Bass
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