But no, I'm not here to advise on lines, spreads, or handicaps. As the initial vehicle for We all remember our first encounter with Guitar Hero. Up at ridiculous hours in the night trying to get to the next level. Calling next, only to be the 10th person in line. But even as fun as it was, I always thought to myself that the game had the potential to be a lot better, had it been a real guitar that you're playing with. Well my friends, let me introduce you to Rocksmith. Where games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band left off, Rocksmith takes over. Giving the user the ability to appear as an actual musician.
With the obvious skeptical thoughts behind the game aside, I applaud the advancement of technology to achieve the feat that many guitarists were thinking just a few years ago while holding the little plastic toys with a pivot switch and four multicolored buttons. Although we must go into this with a pessimistic outlook, will it really allow a transparent view of how the instrument is played? As you may already be thinking, the game is being touted as a way to learn the guitar. I have no doubt that the game can teach a three chord song, but can it really convey the theories necessary to truly understand the instrument. I'm a firm believer that any creative outlet is beneficial, so don't allow the pretentious attitude to mold your opinions on the game. But everyone has been to the party where the guys won't stop it with the same G-C-D melody.
But I must take a moment to say how excited I am to be back at on the blogger diet. In echo of Mike's foreword, we promise to provide thought provoking gibberish from time to time. My personal commitments are that of keeping it real, not telling my parents of this blog, and that I'll always be capitalizing my G's. Keep it classy, kids.
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