Jan 10 2008
Are You a Guitar Hero?
By Jeremy Schoemaker
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My neighbor, and lincoln dentist, Brad invited me over the other night to play some Guitar Hero. I had heard of the game before but …. wow… This game frickin rocks. Do any of you guys play?
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I downloaded the demo for the 360, even with a normal controller it was pretty cool. Bought the “propper” kit and now I’ll happily spend an hour jumping around in front of the tv!
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I’ve played a bit and got pretty good. Definitely not like playing the guitar lol.. I head they come out with a PC version of it too. It be cool if you could add your own trax to it and it would some how figure out how to adjust the game to flow with the music you’ve added.
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The game does rock! I play it whenever I get a chance - awesome party game!
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unfortunately not apart of this movement but willing to if someone can donate the equipment…any takers?
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Guitar Hero III rocks! But, if you play guitar in real life, like I do, it kinda screws with you a little bit. It is fun, but I’d rather play on a real stage.
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Dude, I’m addicted to that game. I think it’s mostly the great music that it has on it.
I just recently played Rock Band which is very similar only it includes the bass, drums, and vocals as well. That game was insane. I’m pretty sure I liked it even better than GH.
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It definitely is a great party game. It’s funny to watch people walk into the room and naturally gravitate to it. You also get the people that will watch intently. When you offer to let them play, they pull the “oh I dunno… it looks kinda… oh, ok.” Two songs later they’re hooked.
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Ohhh heck yes. When I first heard about it, I though how fun could it be. I think that I am too old to be playing video games but I gotta tell ya, You’re right, this game DOES rock. My buddies all got guitars and play quite frequently. Too funny. I AM having a hard time getting past the “hard” songs. There must be some kind of trick or else I can forget about the expert levels. I have pretty much mastered medium however. As a joke my family got me a cary bag for my guitar cuz I am always taking it over to my friends house. I guess I am a geek.
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When you get good at Guitar Hero definitely try out Rock Band also. You can play drums and sing (karaoke style) too. Definitely fun with a bunch of people.
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Not yet, but I will gladly give it a try
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Rock band is where it is at.
4 player at one time.
I rock on the drumbs… I already broke my drumset and sticks! Pissed me off!
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no i take the conan o’brien approach
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVxbAvD1onc
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Not into it but it is a great migration from DDR (without the workout). They seem to have decent song list as well, which I think adds greatly to them being successful.
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Guitar Heroes Rocks! Rock Band has alot more going on… much better for a party. Anyone who can master Roxanne on rockband is Da’ Bomb…. After saying rrrooooxxxaaannneeeeeee for the 75th time my voice choked and they booed me off stage. Still havent gotten the balls to go back in front of that audience….
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ah yes, this game does rock
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That Game looks really cool. I want it. Can you get it for anything other than 360?
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i tried few time and i really really suck…
much better granturismo 4 
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Is this the same neighbor that was talkin smack about you saying you were a drug lord or something? LOL
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I LOVE this game!
I got it for Christmas… 
I am just starting the expert levels… it’s great.
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Wow, hilarious video… guitar hero is really fun though! I don’t have it but a lot of my friends do and whenever I want to play it I just call them up. It’s very addictive.
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Guitar Hero is awesome. Nuff said. But the best part about this piece is the anchor text on the link to your neighbor’s website. I love it!
It appears to be working too. Check the SERPs!
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I have guitar hero III, it’s great. I can only play on medium though, that pesky orange button just throws me off.
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With all the time people spend playing this game, they could actually learn to play guitar!
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Shoe, I got Rock Band for the 360. We should get together and play sometime. Seriously. Give me a call or shoot me an email sometime.
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yeah i rock the GUITAR HERO all the way. I have played the first one, 2nd 80’s version (the best of course) and the 3rd. I wish I could make a disc of my own music to play. Be careful though, you might forget to work once you are addicted
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I must be the only person in the world that doesn’t like this game. My inlaws got this for me for xbox360 and i was bored with it after a few games.
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With all the time I have put into playing this stupid game, specifically Guitar Hero III (now for pc/mac too!) I could of put out like 84937574 more campaigns :[
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Please send me the game (and the Xbox)
I’m a total Guitar Hero dork.
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I’ve tried it a couple of times but never cared much for it.
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I played it for the first time at a party, and I was instantly hooked.. Only problem is finding time to play it.
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That guy wins props for presentation. That is the best looking GH video i’ve seen.
He needs to take on the power of what is Dragon Force on expert
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C7PuTk8_mo
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I play Rock Band, yo!
Oh, and I’ll be posting another guest entry soon, whether you Shoehorns like it or not…
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I can’t find this bloody game anywhere!! Been looking for this game for the Nintendo Wii since Christmas; it’s still flying off the shelves.
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Whoever hasn’t heard of Guitar Hero still lives in the dinosaur age.
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Having played music games for the better part of the decade now, I can say that I prefer Guitar Freaks - the original guitar game (it came out in 1998 and is still going strong).
I find it tough to play Guitar Hero without questioning how its makers got away without being sued.
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Dude I love that game. Guitar hero & Halo….what else do you need in life?
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Cool! I don’t play the game, but the first video’s music track is YYZ by Rush. We used to play it in a band I was in.
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Rockers dont say “yo”. Its very hip-hop. Hee Hee.
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Hell yeah I play that. I’m actually addicted to it and it takes me away from doing productive things such as working on websites :/ Be careful playing that game, you might start losing money LOL
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Not yet, but as soon as I get my 360 back!
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I’ve played the demo and loved it. it’s one of the greatest games i’ve ever played. i will get it eventually!
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Heck yes I play.
I have GHIII for the Wii. LOVE IT so does the Wife.
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GHIII is probably the most fun I’ve ever had with a video game. I’m about halfway through the expert songs. My one-year-old daughter loves to watch me play and dances to the songs. Whenever she wants me to play she grabs the guitar and goes “GAHHH”.
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You should try Rock Band too. Take guitar hero and add a vocalist and drummer, it’s a lot of fun. Plus, you can use the GH guitar with rock band and have a guitar & bass.
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As an aside, is it bad parenting to play Iron Maiden’s “The Number of the Beast” with your one-year-old daughter in the room?
That is actually one of her favorite songs…
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You should its a decent game
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It’s a game you should make time to play :p
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Yes you sure can.
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Its meant to give users the experience of playing the guitar, either so they don’t have to learn it and/or so they go on to learn it
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Freddie breaking the guitar was probably one of the most gutting moments for Dan when he realised he needs a new guitar now
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I just ordered rock band deluxe that comes with mic/drums/guitar
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That guy playing in the first video is AMAZING…too bad it’s the old guitar hero
I have the latest one for Wii and it’s amazing!
-Mike
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My kids play this all the time. I have had a go, but it isn’t as easy as it looks.
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Dude, you only discover this now? You need to get out more
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Went to a New Years eve party this year & GH was the main attraction in 2 different rooms (They have 3 kids, so 1 isn’t enough) Unbelievable what a magnet this game is. Have fun with your new toy!
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Ben, we did that on new years eve. LOL That exact scenario played out. everyone was hesitant to play but when they got in on a couple of songs, they didn’t want to put the guitar down.
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i just saw both videos these guys are sick!
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I’ve got it too… I had so much fun I went and picked up GHII too… I just can’t do expert on GHIII but I heard GHII is a bit easier.
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Shoe! How could you have not played Guitar Hero! Warning: That shit is addictive!
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Shoe, if you look guitar hero then you will like rock band. Rock band is like guitar hero x10
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I actually mentioned this last night when I was playing rock band with friends. I don’t think it would be too hard to do.
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Guitar Hero is cool but I can’t wait to try Rock Band with drum, bass, guitar and vocals (karaoke).
Unfortunately it’s still not available in Quebec right now…
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Guitar Hero is cool but I can’t wait to try Rock Band with guitar, drum, bass and vocals (karaoke).
Unfortunately it’s not available in Quebec yet.
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Is it like patting your head and rubbing your tummy at the same time? That shiz looks difficult.
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I have never personally played it, but have seen it played and our son thinks it’s the best thing since his quad. I think it’s a great way to get the kids off the couch, and actually moving, even if it is just their hands.
Although I have seen some people REALLY get into it, so there is nothing wrong with moving a motionless body.
Ronnie
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I have found watching others play is almost as much fun as playing it myself.
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It’s fun to let newbies play Guitar Hero. You get to listen to them whimper about how much their hands and forearms hurt.
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I played it at some friends places and then got if for Christmas on the Wii. i love the game, and I’ve only got one more song to beat on expert.
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Dang, now shoemoney is corrupted with this game
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Interesting Video..
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I’m starting to believe that I am the only person on earth who has absolutely no interest in Guitar Hero.
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Love this game!
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How much is it? I wanna get one.
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Has anyone seen the South Park episode where Stan and Kyle are playing this game? Simply hilarious!
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I play quite frequently. It is a really great game. I do notice that my eyes and hands are not as coordinated as they used to be. And it is much harder for me to play than a normal person because I really know how to play guitar. Which makes it seem illogical the way the controller reacts sometimes.
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I can’t believe how popular this game is now. We went to Best Buy yesterday and there were 4 people playing it in the store and about 5 people waiting to. It’s a phenom!
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I have GH 2, GH 3, and Rock Band. They are all fun but Rock Band is the best, IMO. It’s just fantastic fun!
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Guitar Hero is pretty sweet! I played it on computer but i tihnk in console its better to play.
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very Funny! im putting this on my BLOG =))
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Yea, this game is awesome.. and addicting..
Some things in life came up where I needed some quick cash, so I ended up selling all of my guitars (yea, real ones) worth over $3K… it’s almost been a year without a REAL electric guitar, and I ended up getting Guitar Hero III for Xmas…
Right off the bat, I was HOOKED! I even play it around doing some of my “semi-automated” marketing… (putting in captcha codes and such…) I wrote about it on my blog here:
The Guitar Hero Marketing Challenge
Work and play… yeeeaah boi!!!
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http://www.adam-holland.com/blog/2008/01/03/guitar-hero-marketing-challenge/
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chard is dead on, re: This. Actual guitar player don’t generally play as well. Especially whe we know how to play the actual song.
Wish you could be via MIDI on a 13-pin pickup!
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Jeremy - I too am addicted to GH3. I’ve enjoyed rising the ranks from easy to currently trying to beat the game (with my friend) on Hard. We’ve come to the conclusion that Hard is, in fact, really hard. Rock on. : )
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omg….i frickin love dis game
iam so addicted to it!!
Guitar hero iz like the best game to come out in ‘07
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omg….i love dis game!
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You know even with all the hype I still havent picked up GH or Rock Band.
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Yeah, Rock Band is the best! If you like Guitar Hero, you’ll love Rock Band.
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My 8 and 12-year olds play all the time. I have to practice late at night after they go to bed just to be able to keep up with them. Otherwise they beat me
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i prefer the real guitar but their we are
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What is up with that game. Everyone is going nuts over it.
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