Line Out - Comments on The Hot Rock (Band) http://lineout.thestranger.com/2007/11/the_hot_rock_band As someone who has played a lot of Guitar Hero I am of course intrigued by its upcoming competitor: Rock Band. I’ve read a review or two on video game sites, and though they’ve been somewhat informative, I don’t... Copyright 2008 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:47:05 -0800 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:49:19 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by flamingbanjo Who's to say a video game is too cheap of a motivation? A lot of the musicians who started playing because they thought it might get them laid actually turn out to be pretty good. Which just goes to show.

]]> flamingbanjo http://lineout.thestranger.com/2007/11/the_hot_rock_band#c858570 http://lineout.thestranger.com/2007/11/the_hot_rock_band#c858570 News Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:30:31 -0800 Comment by Colin how appropriate!

12.19 Wednesday Pink Godzilla Games Presents
“PINKAPALOOZA”
A Night of No-Holds-Barred Simulated Rock to Benefit Penny Arcade's Child's Play Charity
Get your ROCK BAND Foursome or Solo Act Together and Compete on Nectar's Stage to Win Fabulous Video Game Prizes to Help Out a Great Cause!
$10 Suggested Donation
8pm doors
21 & Over
NECTAR. 412 N 36th St
www.nectarlounge.com

Four Players at a time will take the stage to rock in front of the crowd, their 'virtual performance' projected on a huge 10x10 ft screen behind them

]]> Colin http://lineout.thestranger.com/2007/11/the_hot_rock_band#c858812 http://lineout.thestranger.com/2007/11/the_hot_rock_band#c858812 News Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:36:33 -0800 Comment by Ian "wouldn’t your time be better spent practicing real instruments and starting a real band?"

Thats why I quit playing Mario Brothers and became an Italian plumber instead. Stupid video games.

]]> Ian http://lineout.thestranger.com/2007/11/the_hot_rock_band#c858824 http://lineout.thestranger.com/2007/11/the_hot_rock_band#c858824 News Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:49:19 -0800