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Rock Band 4 vs. Guitar Hero Live: Hands-on Showdown | VGChartz Preview

VGChartz's Jake Weston: "Music games are coming back in a big way this year, if E3 is any indication. The kings of the genre - Guitar Hero and Rock Band - are both getting new entries after a near half-decade of absence, in the form of Guitar Hero Live and Rock Band 4. Interestingly, both are taking a back-to-basics approach, with Guitar Hero returning to its single guitar approach and Rock Band returning to the classic guitar-vocals-bass-drums combo (no keyboard, a la Rock Band 3). I decided to check out both music games on E3’s show floor to determine which is the rhythm game to beat this year."

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mkis0073236d ago

Weird that amplitude, guitar hero and rock band all happen to be coming out this year...after each of them being absent for a long time.

NukaCola3235d ago

I am more excited for GH Live. I have never been a Rock Band fan but it's awesome that 4 can play all your DLC. The new Guitar Hero guitar is exciting as they are changing up the way you play and I hope that there's some technical tunes in it.

Baka-akaB3235d ago (Edited 3235d ago )

I will support Rock Band , i'm more interested by its "game" nature , and not looking for a pseudo-realistic fmv experience . The fmv feels rehearsed and fake , wich , well it is , and the other mode with music video feels jarring and not immersive for someone like me .

Besides RB4 will feature eventually my already purchased dlcs from RB1-3 .

Finally the new freestyle mechanics looks really fun

Dravidian3235d ago

I never got "immersed" in the backgrounds of either GH or RB. Honestly aside from 1 or 2 songs (Bohemian Rhapsody) I dont pay attention to the background unless I'm not playing. I just enjoyed the gameplay of both series. So personally I'm unphased by the live action. It's just "different" to me.

I think both GHLive and RB4 are targeting different audiences and have different strengths.

GHLive will be more technical, difficult, and focused on guitar and competition. It'll have plenty of free songs via GHTV, but playing a specific song cost in-game or real money.

RB4 has a bigger library out of the game via paid dlc. If you already have RB songs it may be a better choice. There are also more diverse instruments (Drums and Mics). It seems more focused on working/playing together.

Both games have different targets and seem to perform them well. That's all that matters to me. I personally prefer what GH has to offer, but I plan on getting both games eventually because I think they'll both be good.

Skate-AK3235d ago (Edited 3235d ago )

Not sure if I could go back now that I have been playing Rocksmith 2014 for 6 months or so.

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10 Classic Video Game Franchises That Crumbled in the 2010s

Many video game franchises came and went during the 2010s, meeting ends ranging from sudden and surprising to drawn out and painful. Of them, these are 10 classic video game franchises that crumbled in the 2010s.

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ilikestuff1564d ago

Metal gear was probably the worst way to end a franchise that was at one time the best out there, sad how that went down. Call of duty was good and it’s crapping out hard if u ask me. Uncharted ended right

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jambola1564d ago

I wouldn't say resistance crumbled
it came to a natural end

SlagWolf1564d ago

Losing Dead Space and Silent Hill really sucks. Good horror games are hard to come by

Fist4achin1564d ago

RIP Dead Space! Puns intended

specialguest1564d ago

I liked Killzone 2 and 3. KZ2 amazed me with the graphics. KZ3 refined the gameplay mechanics, although a small minority of fans thought the movement wasn't heavy enough like KZ2. I thought it was perfect

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The Best Music Rhythm Games on PS4

If you like games that make you tap your feet to the beat, here are 10 of the best music rhythm games available on PS4.

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Asking Alexandria headline the latest Rock Band 4 DLC

James writes - "Should you be in short supply of songs, Harmonix have you covered with loads of Rock Band 4 DLC ready to purchase, including the two latest additions to arrive from Asking Alexandria. Want to know what tracks they are?"

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