Dean's Video game comments/perspective - Page 4 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MikeK · 2007-12-13, 10:35 AM

Nick Koan · 2007-12-13, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

Zeropunctuation is my new favorite weekly commentary on video games.

Though, I must say this one was a little weak, compared to last week's.

knucklesplitter · 2007-12-13, 11:02 AM

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We're witnessing the democratization of music.

Wha...? Music has always be "democratized". Anybody is free to sing, whistle, hum, tap their fingers, and just about anybody can afford a harmonica or a gawd-awful 'recorder' (both of which btw are not so bad ergonomically speaking). How much does a game system cost again?

The Guitar Hero game reminds me of the air guitar contests they used to have in the 80's. When are they coming out with Air Guitar Hero?

sperry · 2007-12-13, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter

Wha...? Music has always be "democratized". Anybody is free to sing, whistle, hum, tap their fingers, and just about anybody can afford a harmonica or a gawd-awful 'recorder' (both of which btw are not so bad ergonomically speaking). How much does a game system cost again?

The Guitar Hero game reminds me of the air guitar contests they used to have in the 80's. When are they coming out with Air Guitar Hero?

Music is certainly *not* democratic these days. Try to make an original song and get in on the radio or in the mainstream without a record label, advertisers, lawyers, etc. Underground music isn't underground 'cause it's "cool", but because all the radio stations are ClearChannel, and all the record labels are RIAA.

knucklesplitter · 2007-12-13, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Music is certainly *not* democratic these days. Try to make an original song and get in on the radio or in the mainstream without a record label, advertisers, lawyers, etc. Underground music isn't underground 'cause it's "cool", but because all the radio stations are ClearChannel, and all the record labels are RIAA.

I meant the making of music is "democratic", not the manufacture, sale, promotion, and/or distribution of it. Somebody's music need not be spread to the masses to exist and be democratic. Perhaps that kewl new game "Record Producer Hero" will "democratize" the sale and promotion of music, kinda like Zoo Tycoon did to the building and managemtn of zoos and Roller Coaster Tycoon did to the design of coasters.

M3n2c3 · 2007-12-13, 01:31 PM

You know, I just realized that part of the problem with this thread is that some people are approaching the making of music from a personal entertainment standpoint, and others are looking at it from one of business/marketability. Or doing both but getting them mixed up.

Zeropunctuation rocks.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-12-13, 10:50 PM

"my mother never breast fed me. She told me she only likes me as a friend."

Nick Koan · 2007-12-19, 09:32 AM

Hahaha, just to dig up some old wounds...

Double Phister · 2007-12-19, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Hahaha, just to dig up some old wounds...

I propose they replace the musical notes with flying guitar/drum tab.

sperry · 2007-12-19, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by R4ND0M_AX3

Drumitar

Is that what Barry Bonds became in an alternate universe where there was no HGH to prolong his career?

khail19 · 2007-12-19, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Is that what Barry Bonds became in an alternate universe where there was no HGH to prolong his career?

The resemblance is uncanny, it's the hippy version of Barry!

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-12-19, 10:42 PM

Barry bonds is probably still playing "Dance Dance Performance Enhance" - ADAM SESSLER

Nick Koan · 2007-12-31, 11:18 PM

Hahahaahaha, fuck dean is playing rock band.

Hopefully pics will come soon.

Dean · 2008-01-01, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Hahahaahaha, fuck dean is playing rock band.

Hopefully pics will come soon.

I played Call of Duty the other day as well and Solitaire at some point in the past year.

I already know I can't drum but didn't do bad at vocals at least when I mostly knew the song/words and it didn't require button mashing.

It was fun, and I be contacting labels on Wednesday to start bidding for my first "album".

Autographs are $25 each from here out, but SEECS memebrs get a $5 discount.

M3n2c3 · 2008-01-02, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Hahahaahaha, fuck dean is playing rock band.

Hopefully pics will come soon.

lol @ obviously drunk new year's party post

doubleurx · 2008-01-03, 03:34 PM

Bayley (and I) got a PS3 for christmas. My sister and brother-in-law brought us up Guitar Hero III. It is really fun (and I'm older than Dean). I especially like all the free online play as well as access to all the free demo games!

In real life I do actually play guitar. There is no similarity what-so-ever, but it is a blast. Bayley kicks my butt on that game. I get so pissed off, I hand him my Gibson and say "play this little dude!" After he stops crying I go back to the guitar hero game.

Nick Koan · 2008-01-03, 03:42 PM

2007-12-13, 10:35 AM	#76
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M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	You know, I just realized that part of the problem with this thread is that some people are approaching the making of music from a personal entertainment standpoint, and others are looking at it from one of business/marketability. Or doing both but getting them mixed up. Zeropunctuation rocks. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-12-13, 10:50 PM	#82
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	"my mother never breast fed me. She told me she only likes me as a friend." __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-12-19, 09:32 AM	#83
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Hahaha, just to dig up some old wounds... __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-12-19, 10:42 PM	#87
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Barry bonds is probably still playing "Dance Dance Performance Enhance" - ADAM SESSLER __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-12-31, 11:18 PM	#88
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Hahahaahaha, fuck dean is playing rock band. Hopefully pics will come soon. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-01-03, 03:34 PM	#91
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Bayley (and I) got a PS3 for christmas. My sister and brother-in-law brought us up Guitar Hero III. It is really fun (and I'm older than Dean). I especially like all the free online play as well as access to all the free demo games! In real life I do actually play guitar. There is no similarity what-so-ever, but it is a blast. Bayley kicks my butt on that game. I get so pissed off, I hand him my Gibson and say "play this little dude!" After he stops crying I go back to the guitar hero game. __________________ Does it have a motor..............Does it have a motor?

2008-01-03, 03:42 PM	#92
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	__________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

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