Written by Kyle Evans on 13/05/2008 Published in : Main Article
In 2001, Harmonix created their first video game, FreQuency for the PlayStation 2. In 2005 they created Guitar Hero, followed by Guitar Hero 2 in 2006. In November 2007, Harmonix released their greatest game yet: Rock Band. This game lets up to four players take on the role of the lead guitarist, singer, bassist or drummer in a band playing iconic rock music. It’s an incredible game and easily one of the greatest multiplayer games ever created. Ever.
Meanwhile in Australia, it’s 2008 and we are still waiting for Rock Band to be released. Yet, I’ve been enjoying Rock Band on the PlayStation 3 since December last year because I imported the game from America. I also wrote this handy guide covering everything people would need to know to import Rock Band for yourselves. But you may well have been put off the idea for a number of reasons. It was expensive, you could only import the game for the PlayStation 3, buying a second guitar would cost $200, you couldn’t purchase extra songs online and the peripherals have the unfortunate habit of breaking.
However, I bring good news. In this article I’ll tell you how you can now purchase Rock Band for the PlayStation 3 for about $440 – that’s including a second guitar controller.I’ll also tell you how to fix all your instrument problems and how to access American PSN store and buy extra songs.
Written by Kyle Evans on 07/05/2008 Published in : Main Article
The one-day anime convention Animania is headed for Brisbane. On Saturday (May 10th), Animania will be held at the Holiday Inn (159 Roma Street, Brisbane) from 10am until 4pm. Tickets are $25.
Written by Kyle Evans on 07/05/2008 Published in : Main Article
Coming to both Sydney and Melbourne we have an event for fans of Serenity and Firefly. It’s a sort of a one day mini-convention with panels, auctions, screenings and a lunch. Special guests for the day will by Nathan Fillion (Captain Malcom Reynolds), Ron Glass (Shepherd Book) and artist Jason Palmer.
Note that it’s quite pricey day. $110 will get you basic admission, but paying even more VIP or VVIP will grant you access to extra goodies. See here for a more detailed explanation of the various tickets and what they offer.
Serenity will hit Sydney on Saturday (May 10th) and then Melbourne on the Sunday (May 11th). Booking ahead is definitely recommened.
Written by Kyle Evans on 05/05/2008 Published in : Main Article
EDIT: I forgot to add that most stores have dropped the price of GTAIV to about $85 - which is doubly good considering the drama that was kicked up about the original retail price of $120. Like most people, I attended the midnight launch of Grand Theft Auto IV. There was actually two launches happening at my local shopping centre, as there are two video games stores; an EB Games and Game. Joining my friend Kieran, we lined up at the latter store sometime after 11:00pm. It was actually fairly cool, with people quietly socialising and passing around a Guitar Hero controllers as people took turns to mock out whilst still in line. It was easily a more interesting launch than the launch of the PlayStation 3 had been. The Grand Theft Auto launch had about a third more people than the PlayStation 3 and ten times as much enthusiasm – although a significant number of people were there to pick up GTAIV for the shiny black machine.
Taking the game over to Kieran’s house and watching him play it brought back memories of crowding around a TV screen with two other friends as we enjoyed GTA San Andreas for the first time, having a blast launching our car off the top of a mountain peak, freefalling and then opening a parachute to land safely while our car exploded below.
Playing Grand Theft Auto IV was an equally exciting experience…but it was different.
Written by Kyle Evans on 01/05/2008 Published in : Main Article
If you listened to our last podcast, you would have heard the music of Single Lens Relfex, a Melbourne based band with a heavy and unique rock sound. This Saturday (May 3rd) they will be playing at DV8 (12 McKillop Street, Melbourne) as support for Japanese rock band, Orochi.
Entry is $10. Orochi is on at 8pm and Single Lens Reflex are on at 10pm.
