I wasn't sure how my family would catch on. My friends aren't exactly the musician types but I had to have this game. I was forced to cook dinner for them to get them over. We had a blast. Our frustration factor was getting high but with a few switches like the VanHalens at youth we got farther along. I love the drums but I felt that if I rocked like I wanted to I would find myself looking for a new drum set. I felt like I had to be the drummer for Wheezer in the "buddy Holley" video rather than the drummer for Pantera during "Cementary Gates". The other instruments get style factor considering they feel tougher. The drums beg to get played with nicely. Anyway. Loved it. Get your old lady involved and get your kids to play. Some aftermarket drum sticks with softer, more forgiving, tips would be nice. As far as the price goes. Don't sweat it. Once you play it its a bargain. People spend more per month on froo froo lattes. BTW I loved the video review. Gspot editors continue to get down with the sickness.
As soon as I got home from EB Games, I excitedly opened the packaging to Rock Band. After a brief setup, I hopped on LIVE. I was then flooded with messages reading something like "dude, is it seriously worth $170?" So, t... Read Full Review
Understand right up front that I'm approaching this review from a somewhat different angle then the vast majority. For one thing, I have never used any of the actual Rock Band peripherals, and I have not played one singl... Read Full Review
