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02-08-2008, 07:41 AM
Band Mashups Announced for Wii
New rhythm game for the Wii adds combative twist.
By Kris Pigna (http://www.1up.com/do/my1Up?publicUserId=4547494), 02/07/2008
Enjoy Guitar Hero (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3159776) and Rock Band (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3158412), but wish they had a few more explosions? Then THQ has the game for you: Band Mashups (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3165990), a new rhythm/action title from Planet Moon Studios (Armed and Dangerous (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=2008139), Smarty Pants (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3161242)) coming exclusively to the Wii in April.
(This is not to be confused with Major Minor's Majestic March (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3165765), the new Wii rhythm game from the creators of PaRappa the Rapper (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=2017257) that's also being published by THQ.)
http://media.1up.com/media?id=3486537
As you can see from the screens, Band Mashups appears to have an interface not unfamiliar to the rhythm game fan. Where it hopes to distinguish itself, though, is in its unique combat and musical-switching elements: as players face-off head-to-head, they trade blows using musical weapons like sniper violins and flamethrower guitars. And if that's not enough insanity for you, whoever's in the lead also gets to determine what style of music is being played.
The game has 30 licensed songs spanning the last four decades, and each song has been re-recorded in all five of the game's musical genres: rock, funk/hip hop, country, Latin, and marching band. No actual song titles were announced, but for the sake of example, that means if, say, Rob Zombie's "Dragula" is in it, you'll get to play it in each of those five musical styles.
http://media.1up.com/media?id=3486539
"Band Mashups takes an innovative approach to the rhythm/action genre by blending music and combat in the ultimate battle of the bands," said Randy Shoemaker, global brand director at THQ. "Using a rhythm based game-play mechanic, the game delivers 70 over-the-top musical weapons and utilizes the Wii Remote's functionality to deliver a completely original musical combat experience. Fighting with a sniper violin or flamethrower guitar is something gamers should definitely look forward to."
How the gameplay actually works with the Wiimote remains to be seen, as the press release doesn't elaborate on that point. But based on the strength (or absurdity) of the bizarre concept alone, Band Mashups is one you might want to keep an eye on.
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3166007
New rhythm game for the Wii adds combative twist.
By Kris Pigna (http://www.1up.com/do/my1Up?publicUserId=4547494), 02/07/2008
Enjoy Guitar Hero (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3159776) and Rock Band (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3158412), but wish they had a few more explosions? Then THQ has the game for you: Band Mashups (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3165990), a new rhythm/action title from Planet Moon Studios (Armed and Dangerous (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=2008139), Smarty Pants (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3161242)) coming exclusively to the Wii in April.
(This is not to be confused with Major Minor's Majestic March (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3165765), the new Wii rhythm game from the creators of PaRappa the Rapper (http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=2017257) that's also being published by THQ.)
http://media.1up.com/media?id=3486537
As you can see from the screens, Band Mashups appears to have an interface not unfamiliar to the rhythm game fan. Where it hopes to distinguish itself, though, is in its unique combat and musical-switching elements: as players face-off head-to-head, they trade blows using musical weapons like sniper violins and flamethrower guitars. And if that's not enough insanity for you, whoever's in the lead also gets to determine what style of music is being played.
The game has 30 licensed songs spanning the last four decades, and each song has been re-recorded in all five of the game's musical genres: rock, funk/hip hop, country, Latin, and marching band. No actual song titles were announced, but for the sake of example, that means if, say, Rob Zombie's "Dragula" is in it, you'll get to play it in each of those five musical styles.
http://media.1up.com/media?id=3486539
"Band Mashups takes an innovative approach to the rhythm/action genre by blending music and combat in the ultimate battle of the bands," said Randy Shoemaker, global brand director at THQ. "Using a rhythm based game-play mechanic, the game delivers 70 over-the-top musical weapons and utilizes the Wii Remote's functionality to deliver a completely original musical combat experience. Fighting with a sniper violin or flamethrower guitar is something gamers should definitely look forward to."
How the gameplay actually works with the Wiimote remains to be seen, as the press release doesn't elaborate on that point. But based on the strength (or absurdity) of the bizarre concept alone, Band Mashups is one you might want to keep an eye on.
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3166007