September 23, 2008

Mad Catz M.I.C. Mini-Review

I mentioned in an earlier post my fascination with the Mad Catz M.I.C. (Microphone with Integrated Controller). I had it pre-ordered on Amazon when I discovered, completely by accident, that it was in stock at my local GameStop/EBGames. I immediately cancelled the online pre-order and picked one up nearby.

I know it seems like a little [...]

September 21, 2008

Mad Catz Fender Precision Bass Arrives

One of the more intriguing fake plastic guitars is finally hitting the market — the Mad Catz Fender Precision Bass Replica, for $70.

One thing is immediately noticeable. See if you can tell what it is from this picture of someone’s complete fake plastic guitar collection. The new Mad Catz Fender Precision Bass Replica is on [...]

September 20, 2008

The Complete Albums of Fake Plastic Rock

One of the most exciting trends in fake plastic rock games is the release of compete albums as downloadable content. Here’s a list of every album — or best of collection — so far:

Grateful Dead – “Best Of” (Rock Band: Mar 4, 2008 / Jan 27, 2009)

China Cat Sunflower
Casey Jones
Sugar Magolia
Truckin’
Franklin’s Tower
I Need a Miracle
Alabama [...]

September 13, 2008

Guitar Hero: World Tour Song List

The full 86 song list for Guitar Hero: World Tour was finally announced.

Click through to see YouTube videos of any song you’re not familiar with.

“Beautiful Disaster” (311)
“The Kill” (30 Seconds to Mars)
“Too Much Too Young” (Airbourne)
“Ramblin Man” (The Allman Brothers Band)
“Good God” (Anouk)
“Never Too Late” (The Answer)
“One Armed Scissor” (At The Drive-In)
“No Sleep Till [...]

September 7, 2008

USA Wins World Air Guitar Championships

In To Err is Human, To Air Guitar, Divine I described the World Air Guitar Championships. My first exposure was through the excellent documentary Air Guitar Nation.

We got a double dose of the 2008 World Air Guitar Championships this year, as the the USA championship was held here in San Francisco, as well as [...]

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