Stuart Hall’s site for sore ears…

Well, I’m long overdue for an update since the last one was Christmastime!

But now Spring has sprung what’s new?!

Well it’s been pretty manic round here and a lots happened, but a few things I’d highlight are:

1, Joe Satriani released a live cd/DVD set:

What a legend eh!

2. I’ve been playing lots of drums… yep DRUMS! … well, yeah sort of, Band hero drums anyway… but guess what… I’m not very good! … so don’t worry I’m not about to start giving drums lessons anytime soon – I know where my strengths are! Although come to think of it I pretty much suck at band hero guitar too! :/

3. Manic Miner: This was the first proper computer game that I’d ever played – about a billion years ago. It came on a cassette tape and was booted up onto an Amstrad cpc 464 – my borthers computer. I later repurchased the game for my ZX Spectrum – the superior platform

For those of you who haven’t experience the wonder of Miner Willy you can try it here FREE!! – and without the long load times of the original.

So, does that really sum up the last 3 months?! Naaa, not really, but I had to write something… but if you need more then you can also find some more photography in the usual section and I’m also just getting my head into writing some more solo guitar tunes – so that may or may not materialise in the near future – watch this space.

Now, I love lego games… what started with Lego Star Wars moved to Indy to Batman and I’ve played them all with only batman still waiting for me to complete to 100%… which I plan to do when time allows. Ace games..

I also love Rock band style rhythm games… ok, guitar hero, but I’m guessing rock band is just as cool cos it seems to be just as successful as GH.

So why, does Lego Rock Band feel sooooo so so so so wrong?

I think there is a big lump of what’s the point getting in my way of liking the idea of this game… maybe I’m missing some unique additional gameplay mechanic that will make this worthwhile. Not sure I am tho’ :/

but that’s not the worst bit… game play:

man, it just looks pointless! Why?! why do we need this as well as Rock Band? What function does it serve that Rock Band already doesn’t? Man, I’m so confused!!!

Man I really hope it works as well as the simulated ad! Can’t wait to kick some virtual butt – imagine: DOA in first person with motion sensor?! Awesome!

However, on the worrying side:

I mean… why?! I don’t consider myself the most social animal on the planet – but do I really need an artificial 12 year old cyber kid to be my friend?

But get the concept into the next Elder Scrolls game and that could make for some interesting RPGing

…but don’tcha got to feel sorry for those PS3-ers… they get to waggle a dumb stick at the screen! lol… c’mon Sony! Keep up!!

lol… I laugh every time I see that… lol!!