Super Smash Brothers, Delta Spirit, and Rock Band…
Before I say anything, I’d like to say that I am the proud owner of a Nintendo Wii, and am therefore excited when I have any news about a great games coming to the Wii. First things first, Rock Band is being developed for the Wii and should be released later this year. This is extremely exciting news for anyone who owns a Wii because the only bit of this market that the Wii is seeing is Guitar Hero III and if you are anything like me it’s beginning to get a little boring trying to beat Raining Blood on the harder difficulties. However, all Wii owners can now look forward to Rock Band. On a side note, it was mentioned in EGM that developers have already started working on new Guitar Heroes for all the major systems.
Even more exciting than the eventual release of Rock Band on the Wii is the rapidly approaching release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Long time fans of the series will be able to toss pokéballs and swing Ness’ bat with their usual weapon in hand, the Gamecube controller. The most casual of players will be able to mash away at Wii-mote and use it as if it were a classic NES controller. Players who are looking to become hardcore players can choose either of the previously mentioned or they can try the movement based controls used in the Wii-mote and Nunchuck combination. They also have the option of using the new “classic” controller for the Wii, like you would use a Gamecube controllers. Aside from all of this, all I can say is that I am beyond excited to play the new Super Smash, especially with the addition of several new characters including Sonic the Hedgehog, Snake (of Metal Gear Solid), Kid Icarus, and Pokemon Trainer. The game is set to be released on March 9th, as opposed to its original date in February, but this time we can know for sure, because stores are beginning to sell pre-orders. On the topic of Super Smash, I will leave you with one thing… Online Play. It’s just going to be amazing.
Delta Spirit, a band out of San Diego, with possibly one of the most original sounds remaining today. Okay, maybe that’s an over exaggeration but they at least have one of the most original sounds that is easily accessible as well (None of that crazy bleeps and blops, nonsensical screaming, or out of tune guitars). I personally knew nothing of this band until I saw them open for Cold War Kids. And I was completely blown away. The band has developed a rock, folk, and gospel hybrid that just seems to work so well. Delta Spirit easily stole the show that night, especially with their final song, People, Turn Around, when band members from Cold War Kids stepped on and began play whatever auxiliary percussion instrument they could find. Not only was the this entertaining to watch but it also immediately got the crowd into the song, and despite nearly everyone in the venue having never heard the song, everyone started singing along whenever the chorus rolled around. There is really no point in me attempting to explain, I can only recommend that you listen to them on MySpace, or the Hype Machine, or Daytrotter, and that you also look to see if they are doing a show in your area sometime soon. Odds are, you will immediately fall in love. Please just check them out, but if you are too lazy I have chased down a free mp3 of their’s via Spin Magazine.
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