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lapdance transform pants
(10-19-2011, 04:43 AM)
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Rocksmith |OT| While My Guitar Gently Weeps
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  Developed by: Ubisoft Published by: Ubisoft Release Date: North America: OUT NOW! (PS3/360/PC)  Venturing the uncharted territorries, Rocksmith is Ubisoft's entry to the niche plastic fantastic market. Unlike the previous music-based titles, the weapon of choice is yours. Pick up your own lead or bass guitar, plug it in and start rocking! Rocksmith will include a unique quarter-inch to USB cable, that is the first of its kind, and will allow users to plug any real guitar with a quarter-inch jack directly into their Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or PC. Developed exclusively for Rocksmith, this revolutionary cable turns the guitar's signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be recognized and played through video game consoles or PC for the first time. Best of all, the cable has multiplatform compatibility and is universal to all consoles to if you buy it for PS3, you can use it on 360 and PC, and vice versa.   Introducing the next stage in the evolution of the guitar game. Rocksmith, the first and only game where you can plug ANY real guitar into your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system, and actually learn while you play. When we say any guitar we mean any guitar. Whether it's the guitar sitting in your attic, your cherished faithful steed, or the guitar you have yet to buy, Rocksmith lets you plug any guitar into your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 system. Difficulty settings that adapt to your ability. You love a challenge, but hate being overwhelmed. With addicting gameplay that adapts to your personal skill level, you will automatically progress from single notes to complex chords at your own pace. You'll be playing 100% of the real guitar parts from the songs in the game. Lots of music. Lots of styles. One of the most satisfying moments for any guitar player is hearing yourself play your favorite song for the first time. Rocksmith has amassed an amazing library of songs from different music genres allowing players to experience that moment first hand. Play songs instead of just learning them. You want to play new songs, but you don't want to labor through tablature or cringe through poorly produced videos. No problem. Rocksmith will not only present you with new songs, but will also challenge you to step away from the notes on screen and play songs by memory. Masses of effects pedals, amps, and cabs. Turn your console into an amplifier and play with loads of in-game effects pedals, amplifiers, and cabinets. String pedals together with nearly infinite combinations and tweak your sound until you're satisfied. Whether it's a crunchy distortion, a vintage tremolo, or a psychedelic reverb, we have the gamut covered to make sure you can achieve the sound you're looking for. Develop real skills with mini-games. There will be a wide variety of mini-games that will challenge you to hone in on specific skills. Whether its scales, or finger dexterity you want to improve on, our mini-games will have you covered, and addicted. Get plugged in. Rocksmith will include a unique quarter-inch to USB cable that is the first of its kind, and will allow users to plug any real guitar with a quarter-inch jack directly into their Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. Developed exclusively for Rocksmith, this guitar cable is 11.25' cable turns the guitar's signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be recognized and played through video game consoles for the first time.  [Updated: August 13th, 2012] You'll be able to choose from a large catalog of songs in different styles including:
Bonus Songs:
Downloadable Tracks (Each: 240 XBL | $2.99 PSN); (Pack: 640 XBL | $7.99 PSN):
More tracks and packs will be added via DLC, including songs, amps, pedals and more.  Can I use my guitar with Rocksmith? Most likely, the answer is yes. If your guitar has a standard ¼ inch jack for you to plug in a cable, then yes, your guitar will work. If your guitar does not have a jack (for example, many acoustic guitars), you can go down to your local music store and buy a pickup, and your guitar will be ready to plug in and play. Will I need an amplifier to play the game? Nope. All you need is a TV, a guitar, and our game. With Rocksmith, your TV or home theatre system becomes your amplifier. You plug your guitar directly into the console, and play. It's that easy. I've never played guitar, and it seems difficult and intimidating. How do you expect me to play this game with no prior guitar knowledge? Unlike other music games with only 4 difficulty modes, our game adapts to your personal skill level in real time, making it possible for you to play and have fun. If you're a beginning guitar player, the game will treat you as such, and constantly challenge you to improve without overwhelming you. I'm an experienced guitar player, and am not interested in a game for beginners. Why should I own this game? If you're an experienced guitar player, it will recognize this, and feed you the amount of notes that you're able to play. If that's 100% of what the actual guitar is playing in the recorded song, then good for you. You've just learned a new song while playing a video game. Plus, what other video game out there allows you to plug in your own guitar? None! This is a one-of-a-kind experience that you are guaranteed to enjoy. Will Rocksmith have rhythm or lead guitar in the gameplay? Both. You will be able to choose rhythm or lead before you begin playing a song. Basically, whatever guitar parts are featured in the actual recorded song, we will have available for you to play. Are there effects pedals in the game? There are loads of effects pedals built into the game, and they are all the real deal. You'll get to tweak your sounds, and string them together with nearly infinite combinations until you're satisfied. Whether it's a crunchy distortion, a vintage tremolo, or a psychedelic reverb, we have the gamut covered to make sure you can achieve the sound you're looking for. Will there be multiplayer? Absolutely. We will have split screen multiplayer where you and a friend will be able to rock side by side. What songs will you have in the game? The intention of our song list is to capture a wide range of music, while concentrating on fun, guitar centric tracks. For the most up-to-date track list, visit the "Track List" section on Rocksmith.com. Will there be chord charts? Yes! And they are interactive. Rocksmith includes over 1,000 chords in the game. What is this I'm hearing about mini-games? There will be a wide variety of mini-games that will challenge you to hone in on specific skills. Whether its scales, or finger dexterity you want to improve on, our mini-games will have you covered, and addicted. What is the price of the game? Rocksmith is $79.99, and includes the game, along with a 1/4 inch to USB cable that plugs any guitar into your Xbox 360, PS3, or PC. What is the price of the bundle? The Rocksmith bundle is $199.99, and includes the game, the 1/4 inch to USB cable, and an Epiphone Les Paul Junior guitar. What’s the Rocksmith guitar cable? Rocksmith will include a unique quarter-inch to USB cable that is the first of its kind, and will allow users to plug any real guitar with a quarter-inch jack directly into their Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or PC. Developed exclusively for Rocksmith, this revolutionary 11.25' cable turns the guitar’s signal from analog to digital, allowing it to be recognized and played through video game consoles or PC for the first time. What is the price of the standalone Rocksmith™ Real Tone Cable? The Rocksmith™ Real Tone Cable is $29.99, and will allow you to rock out side-by-side with another player. Will there be bass in the game? Bass is now included via DLC (2400 XBL | $29.99 PSN) Will there be DLC for the game? If so, when? Yes! We absolutely plan to have downloadable content for the game very soon after launch. But right now our current focus is making the game that ships in October as good as it can possibly be. Will there be alternate tunings? Right now we have standard E tuning, and drop D tuning. More alternate tunings will be available post-launch through downloadable content on Xbox Live and PSN. Can I put my own music into the game? Currently, no. The intended goal of Rocksmith is not to be recording software. We want people to focus on playing the guitar and having fun. Will there be latency issues with Rocksmith? If you experience any noticeable latency with Rocksmith, then it’s more than likely due to the specific setup you’re using. Since everyone has a unique arrangement with their home entertainment systems, we’ve outlined steps you can take to avoid this issue.
Last edited by shagg_187; 01-31-2013 at 09:18 PM.
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lapdance transform pants
(10-19-2011, 04:44 AM)
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  Regular edition of Rocksmith comes with the Rocksmith game and a 1/4 inch to USB cable that allows any guitar to be plugged into video game consoles. Regular Edition costs $80. The Rocksmith bundle will include the Rocksmith game, a 1/4 inch to USB cable that allows any guitar to be plugged into video game consoles, and a full-size Epiphone Les Paul Junior guitar. The bundle costs $200.  - If available on your TV, use the "Game" or "PC" mode setting. These modes bypass extra video processing filters to seriously reduce lag time. - If the TV does not have a Game or PC mode, you can diminish lag by turning off video processing filters. Refer to your TV manual for more information on how to turn off processing filters. - Check to see that the console is outputting video at the native resolution of your TV. If your TV’s native resolution is 1080p but your console is set to 720p, the TV must process the signal to scale the image up to fill the entire screen, which adds to the input lag. - On some TVs, HDMI connections can introduce more input lag than component or PC cables. If your TV has noticeable input lag using HDMI connection, you can diminish the lag by switching to component video cables or PC cables. - If you’re using external speakers, connecting the audio from the console to a stereo receiver or home theater system using analog audio cables can fix audio lag. To match the on-screen note display to the audio, you can advance the notes using the "Note Advance" calibration. XBOX 360:  PS3:      What's your weapon of choice? Provide it and I'll post it here! shagg_187: Epiphone Les Paul Studio - Gothic Black jns: '92 Fender MIJ Telecaster Famassu: Gibson Les Paul Studio Tiduz - Ibanez RG350DX NEO0MJ - Squier Stratocaster Shadybiz - Ibanez RG3EXFM1 Fixed1979 - Gretsch G5120 The Boat - Squier Stratocaster Shiv47 - Epiphone Les Paul Delightful Oonsk - Ibanez S5EX1 Dynedom - Gibson Les Paul Custom lobdale - Photogenic DrBo42 - Epiphone Sheraton II lordy88 - 2010 PRS Custom 24 McCarty Tobacco Sunburst Rubixcuba - 1995 Japanese Fender Jaguar HH bloodydrake - Epiphone Les Paul; Epiphone Les Paul Ultra III Sophuis - Gibson SG luffeN - Castrol GTX Badass Custom Liquid Engineering; Epiphone Les Paul Special II Black The Albatross - Martin DCXE1; Gibson Les Paul studio; Epiphone Dot Studio ExMachina - Squier Affinity Telecaster jkoch - Agile Septor Elite 7 Slackbladder - Ibanez S570B PigSpeakers - G&L ASAT Classic adamsappel - Fender Squier '51 LarryButz - Gibson SG Voodoo drtomoe123 - Rickenbacker exhume - Fender Bass... :( Fusebox - Ibanez RG550 and S540 Xerxes - Godin SDxt Cryptic Psychedelic - Fender Stratocaster shaowebb - Electric 3-String Dulcimer onemic - Jackson DK2 Dinky Bl4ckSunsh1n3 - ESP LTD MH-350NT Robobandit - ESP MH-350NT Terrordactyl - Gibson Les Paul Ducky_McGee - Gibson Les Paul R7 Seanspeed - 7 string AX series Ibanez (EMG 707)
Last edited by shagg_187; 11-02-2011 at 04:13 AM.
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(10-19-2011, 04:55 AM)
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#5
I definitely am interested in this as an intermediate guitar player. That 80$ is kinda steep as I don't know how much time I would put into this in the long run. I do like some of the tracklisting, especially the Cribs, the Cure and the Strokes. I'm going to keep an eye on this though. Nice OP too :)
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(10-19-2011, 05:09 AM)
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#12
Oof. $80 is a little tough on the wallet right now with all those other games coming out. I'm really interested, but I think I might wait for a sale. I need something to help me practice more though. I've been playing for maybe 6 years or so and haven't been the best at practicing as of late. I haven't been getting better, just sort of maintaining, and would really like to improve and maybe learn some new songs.
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(10-19-2011, 05:14 AM)
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#13
Man, I'm really curious to try this but I think I might wait for the price to come down a tad. Will be interested to see how DLC comes/costs as well. Nice Op errr op :)
[edit] When I do get it I'll be playing on my 92 MIJ telecaster. Looks the same as this 
Last edited by jns; 10-19-2011 at 05:17 AM.
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lapdance transform pants
(10-19-2011, 05:21 AM)
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#17
Originally Posted by Exuro:
Here's hoping a digital copy will exist lol. Oh and here's hoping that mod community picks up on this and go crazy! |
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lapdance transform pants
(10-19-2011, 05:41 AM)
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#21
Here are my impressions from the other thread:
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(10-19-2011, 05:54 AM)
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#22
Originally Posted by To Far Away Times:
Absolutely. It made me play guitar more because it makes practicing FUN!
Originally Posted by Keiician:
Yes you can honest to god learn to play guitar using rocksmith. It is a better instructor than most of the professional guitar instructors I have been to. |
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lapdance transform pants
(10-19-2011, 06:14 AM)
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#24
Originally Posted by radjago:
Latency adjustment exists in some degree. I just don't know what the fuck to do with it. Will play around with it tomorrow. |
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(10-19-2011, 06:17 AM)
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#25
Definitely interested in this as a raw beginner. Unfortunately, the only actual review I've found of it was Joystiq, who had an experienced guitarist review it (he didn't like it). Sites need to make sure they get both an experienced guitarist and a newb to help review the game.
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lapdance transform pants
(10-19-2011, 06:21 AM)
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#26
Yeah, there aren't enough reviews to go by. I checked metacritic and this was there:
http://www.psu.com/Rocksmith-Review--a013327-p1.php0 |
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(10-19-2011, 07:49 AM)
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#29
Here are five videos from guitar world that show the game in depth:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWTCOIryonw http://www.youtube.com/user/guitarwo.../1/qczhEz3Jg1A http://www.youtube.com/user/guitarwo...12/eYpAi71JKBs http://www.youtube.com/user/guitarwo...10/GrTEL4eVs8M http://www.youtube.com/user/guitarwo.../5/zhzhXtOM720 |
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(10-19-2011, 09:00 AM)
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#30
HDMI is bad? :/ I have a Yamaha RX-V 367 receiver and connect the PS3 to it and then one HDMI cable goes to the TV for the video. Will this create sound lag? I have a PC mode for the video, so that should be okey.
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(10-19-2011, 12:22 PM)
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#35
I got this in the mail and played it for about five hours today, my fingers are jacked up. I tried it with HDMI at first and yeah the delay is enough to mess up the timing on the game so you get lower scores. I just hooked up the AV cable and plugged it into my stereo directly and all is well.
What's really awesome about this as someone with a little guitar experience basically just choosing a song and learning the tabs and playing along, is that with each song it automatically sets you up in the right tuning and with the right effects pedals and distortion and stuff so your guitar sound matches the one in the song. That right there is worth the price to me, just to get to fiddle with all the effects. The number one difficulty with the game, I've found, is that it's really hard to learn to read the on-screen note guide and internalize what color is which string and what fret on the screen is which fret in my hands. Once I really am comfortable with that it'll be easy I think. Another is that I'm used to playing songs by merely using simple chords and picking away at them, which becomes harder with a lot of the modern rock songs that have these jumps all over the fretboard. The game doesn't really provide any clear instruction either about how to know exactly when you're gonna hop over. There are modes of course to practice segments and whatnot. And you can also play the songs in "just chords" or "just notes" modes in addition to the "journey" style arrangements. But it's just tough to get used to at first. The little "guitarcade" games are interesting but get old pretty quickly. Quite pleased with the majority of the song selection except god help me I hate the Rolling Stones and they have three goddamned songs on here. It's a tough game to review. It's a game, and it uses a guitar, and any competent level of execution would make it a must-buy for me just cause it actively gives me something to play without needing to hunt down a song and find some wonky tabs and learn the chords and try to do it. It's all right there on the TV and it's just more fun with automatic effects pedals and an in-time accompaniment without needing to stop your computer's music player and rewind and match it up with your own playing all the time for practice. Really excited to see what they get out there for DLC on this thing--with this more than anything it's really less like buying a karaoke-type Rock Band track and more like buying instructions to help you learn to play a real song on your real guitar. I guess I can see it a few ways: 1. It's a guitar learning tool/tablature accompaniment with a game shell to motivate game-minded people and automate/simplify the practicing process 2. It's a game enough to draw over the guitar-curious who maybe cut their teeth with timing and rhythm on Rock Band/Guitar Hero and get them to play real music 3. It's synced sight-reading/tablature for casual guitarists who wanna learn and try some new songs with a nice interface 4. It's tons of effect pedals and tone equipment without actually buying a ton of equipment for hobby guitarists who don't wanna spend a lot of money on messing around If you're any of those people I think it'll be great for you.
Last edited by lobdale; 10-19-2011 at 12:26 PM.
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(10-19-2011, 01:27 PM)
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#36
Played about an hour of this last night; I really like it so far, as a total beginner. I'm impressed by all the background material and extra videos and such provided. I run everything on my PS3 through my receiver, but I haven't noticed any lag yet. I'll have to pay more attention when I play again tonight. This makes me want to play, which is great, considering how daunting it can be to try and learn on your own, as I don't really have time to fit actual lessons in right now.
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(10-19-2011, 01:37 PM)
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#37
Played about 2 hours last night, half an hour of which was spent messing with the different amp models available from the start. Running through component, there isn't any lag that I was able to notice.
A few personal criticisms: - positioning of the strings takes some getting used to; it's the reverse of what I expected, with the thickest string being at the top of the graphical neck of the guitar and the thinnest at the bottom (it totally makes sense why they present it this way, but it's daunting at first) - it can be difficult to read the order in which you're supposed to pick strings; it is easier to go by the song than to look at the on-screen indicator - there's a fair bit of loading in between screens and menus - dynamic difficulty means you will have to play the song a few times for the game to realize you can handle the real song - added cost to get the "right" setup (not a problem for me, personally, but sucks for HDMI-only users) Positives: - no lag on the right setup - great note feedback; being able to really hear what you're playing along with the song allows you to know when you're holding a string too long or not long enough, or not pushing down hard enough on a fret - so many authentic amp models, pedal combinations (and customizable rigs! can spend hours upon hours here) - song selection so far (fucking BLACK KEYS!!! I Got Mine is a personal favorite) - appears to have good tutorials for fundamental techniques (haven't gone through them, but the game tells me they're available) I'm really pleased with the game and know I'll be putting many hours into it. I don't see how anyone with an interest in guitar and the determination/discipline to get better won't become at least an *okay* player after spending a good amount of time on Rocksmith. I've only spent a few hours playing so far, but it truly appears to be a great package.
Originally Posted by shagg_187:
Last edited by Takuan; 10-19-2011 at 02:09 PM.
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(10-19-2011, 01:52 PM)
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#38
Originally Posted by Shiv47:
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lapdance transform pants
(10-19-2011, 01:53 PM)
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#39
Takuan:
1. You can change the position of the strings in options i.e. from thick-thin to thin-thick. 2. Loading is there. I like that they added the ability to "jam" during loading, kills time faster. 3. You can play lead/rhythm outside career mode. That said, I'm sure it'll show up in career mode once you learn/unlock chords.
Last edited by shagg_187; 10-19-2011 at 02:02 PM.
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(10-19-2011, 01:58 PM)
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#40
Originally Posted by luffeN:
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(10-19-2011, 02:09 PM)
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#41
I asked this in the other thread and was told it didn't, but the op seems to suggest you can use an acoustic guitar as long as it has a 1/4 jack which mine does. Can somebody confirm this 100%?
I'm going to hold off for the inevitable pricedrop, but this seems really fucking cool. |
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(10-19-2011, 02:13 PM)
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#42
Originally Posted by shagg_187:
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(10-19-2011, 02:38 PM)
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#44
Originally Posted by firehawk12:
This lets you grab your guitar that may or may not be collecting dust, plug in, and play. It rewards progression with new kickboxes and venues. I love it. Its basically guitar hero for those who want to play real guitar and have fun alternate means of learning new songs / playing in your home theatre with multiple effects. |
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(10-19-2011, 03:04 PM)
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#45
Hmm, I should still have the cables that came with my 360 laying around. I do use hdmi - if I add the audio cables can I just plug them into the tv? After looking at those diagrams, I'm thinking I will have to deal with the lag. I think they want you to run the audio through a stereo which I don't have.
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lapdance transform pants
(10-19-2011, 03:15 PM)
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#46
Originally Posted by Shick Brithouse:
You are good to go! :D
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Mind you, the lag in HDMI is not bad for easier songs, it's just annoying when you're playing loads of chords. The game still compensate for the lag and give you the points.
Last edited by shagg_187; 10-19-2011 at 03:23 PM.
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Subete no aware
(10-19-2011, 03:33 PM)
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#48
Originally Posted by Proc:
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(10-19-2011, 03:54 PM)
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#50
I'm pretty interested in this. I've also got RB3 with the crappy ass plastic guitar but that sucks and is way too complicated in how it shows the chords. From the short clips I've seen this looks pretty darn complicated as well, is this true? Love to try this out though with my real guitar. When does it come out in Europe?
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