A while back, Harmonix announced that they would allow the use of last-gen instruments on their new-gen music game, Rock Band 4, due to overwhelming fan requests that they do so.

I was suspicious. A major component of revenue from music games is from the hardware. They were giving up income because they wanted to be cool to their fans? No. That didn't seem right. No developer does that.

But I was taken in by Harmonix's claim that their new-found "indie" status meant a change in direction, focused on building a great community around their game and blah blah blah. I was charmed. I pre-ordered the no-instrument bundle at my local EB Games, and booked the day off work for the release.

So here we are. The 6th of October. Rock Band 4 is in stores. So why am I seething with anger while Rock Band 4 is not installing on my console?

BECAUSE THE NO-INSTRUMENT BUNDLE IS DELAYED UNTIL THE 29TH!!!

I knew it! I f*cking knew something like this would happen! Why didn't I listen to my own f*cking brain? I have to wait another month for a game that is ALREADY RELEASED because I ALREADY HAVE THE INSTRUMENTS!? I am a long-time, loyal consumer of your products! I am the last person you should be screwing over!

F*ck you, Harmonix! I'm gonna play Guitar Hero instead!