There's something for everyone

September 06, 2007|By Rob Watson, FOR THE INQUIRER
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Special controllers for games used to be met with skepticism, as their uses were severely limited. Then came Guitar Hero, a rhythmic music game with a guitar simulator that had monster success. Rock Band turns up the volume even louder with not just one guitar controller but a bass, drum pads, and a microphone. Twenty-six well-known tunes are confirmed so far for the game. Good luck banging out those Rush songs.

Special controllers for games used to be met with skepticism, as their uses were severely limited. Then came , a rhythmic music game with a guitar simulator that had monster success. turns up the volume even louder with not just one guitar controller but a bass, drum pads, and a microphone. Twenty-six well-known tunes are confirmed so far for the game. Good luck banging out those Rush songs.

Extras: You create the look of your band from scratch - '80s skinny ties and high-water pants, or gla-rock hair and leopard skin? Go for it, dude. (Nov. 20) 

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Super Smash Brothers Brawl (Wii)

Sora, Nintendo

While most of the Mario characters have been with us since the '80s, SSBB takes those cute figures, and others like Pokemon and Link from Zelda, and puts them into the pit of a toonish fighting game. Voila: instant Nintendo cult status. Of course, motion-sensing fisticuffs will be in the game (with rumors of Gamecube controller compatibility), not to mention new characters, including Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid. Gasp!

Extras: The big rumor is that SSBB will allow you to compete as your own Mii characters. This time, it's personal. (Dec. 3)

 

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