All the way when I was back in Primary School I considered learning how to play the Guitar, but instead decided to stick with the school choir given the amount of time I would have to dedicate to learning it… and honestly I do regret it at times. However, Ubisoft have today announced that they have released Rocksmith – a new way to learn how to play the guitar in a gaming environment for the Xbox360 and Playstation 3.
Rocksmith is a revolution in the music game genre: for the first time ever, players can plug any real electric guitar or bass into their Xbox 360 or PlayStation®3 console. Rocksmith is the real thing for those who are serious about guitar learning and playing, with a proven method of learning which automatically adapts to the players’ ability so they can progress at their own pace, and the possibility to play simultaneously guitar and bass with a friend in local multiplayer. Thanks to Rocksmith’s fun and instructive method, players will actually be able to play the guitar, even without the game.
The local version of Rocksmith will include the original game already released in North America plus exclusive additional content, such as the brand new bass guitar mode. Players will be able to learn and play over 50 songs including:
- Blur – Song 2
- David Bowie – Rebel Rebel
- Eric Clapton – Run Back To Your Side
- Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out
- Incubus – I Miss You
- Interpol – Slow Hands
- Lenny Kravitz – Are You Gonna Go My Way
- Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
- Muse – Unnatural Selection
- Nirvana – In Bloom
- Pixies – Where Is My Mind?
- Queens Of The Stone Age – Go With The Flow
- Radiohead – High And Dry
- The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
- The White Stripes – Icky Thump
- Velvet Revolver – Slither
Players will be able to further enjoy their rock experience with the DLC available at the release of the game:
2 Gear packs:
- Gear Time Saver Pack: gives immediate access to all the standard effects pedals, amplifiers and cabinets included in Rocksmith
- Heavy Metal Gear Pack: new additional effects pedals, amplifiers and cabinets dedicated to metal songs
Stand alone songs:
- Radiohead – Bodysnatchers
- T. Rex – 20th Century Boy
- Megadeth – Symphony of Destruction
- Megadeth – Hangar 18
- blink-182 – Dammit
- blink-182 – What’s My Age Again?
- blink-182 – All the Small Things
- 3 Doors Down – Kryptonite
- B.B. King – The Thrill is Gone
- Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks
- Pat Benetar – Hit Me With Your Best Shot
As I don’t have a guitar, I will not be able to review this game. However, if you are beginner or pro and do own one, consider giving it a shot.
