Learn to (really) play the electric guitar when Jam Sessions 2 releases this fall
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8/27/2009 4:00:00 PM
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Jam Sessions 2
I don’t know about everyone else, but all the music-geared video games are getting a bit played out (pun intended) for me. Fortunately, Ubisoft has set forth intentions of conquering the monotony with their upcoming release of Jam Sessions 2 this fall for the Nintendo DS and DSi.
Developers at Plato ensure some originality by having players develop actual guitar and songwriting skills (don’t say video games don’t teach kids anything). While the Guitar Hero and RockBand series require some practice to get the hang of the controls, Jam Sessions 2 will expect a little more of their gamers. A pretty elaborate UI setup (strings, a note chart, and guitar chords) in tandem with song editing software give us gamers more opportunity to actually play with the game. After getting through the songbook, newfound musicians can make playable (and shareable) songs instantly. You even have a selection on what electric guitar you want to use.
After making enough songs to qualify as an album, said musicians can create an artist profile and launch their album, complete with cover art of their choosing. That's... pretty damn cool. I wonder if this will turn into the American Idol of video games (please, no).
Developers at Plato ensure some originality by having players develop actual guitar and songwriting skills (don’t say video games don’t teach kids anything). While the Guitar Hero and RockBand series require some practice to get the hang of the controls, Jam Sessions 2 will expect a little more of their gamers. A pretty elaborate UI setup (strings, a note chart, and guitar chords) in tandem with song editing software give us gamers more opportunity to actually play with the game. After getting through the songbook, newfound musicians can make playable (and shareable) songs instantly. You even have a selection on what electric guitar you want to use.
After making enough songs to qualify as an album, said musicians can create an artist profile and launch their album, complete with cover art of their choosing. That's... pretty damn cool. I wonder if this will turn into the American Idol of video games (please, no).
UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES JAM SESSIONS 2
SAN FRANCISCO – August 27, 2009 – Ubisoft revealed today that it is
releasing a follow-up to its critically acclaimed Jam Sessions video
game with Jam Sessions 2 for the Nintendo DS(TM) and Nintendo DSi(TM)
systems. Scheduled for release in Fall 2009 in North America, Jam
Sessions 2 is a guitar game developed by Plato that makes improving
your guitar skills fun and rewarding.
Each song in the gameplay mode serves a different role in advancing
players' guitar skills and songwriting abilities. By progressing
through the songbook, players learn techniques that will help them
play the guitar and write songs. Armed with their new skills, players
can play, create and share their own original music with others.
"Ubisoft is pleased to present players of all ages with a music game
that builds on the unique foundation of the first title,” said Tony
Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. "In Jam
Sessions 2, players can freestyle sections of featured songs and make
them their own. With a push of a button, players' created works can be
included in the game play and instantly converted into a playable
level.”
For more information on Jam Sessions 2, please visit: www.jamsessions2.com.
SAN FRANCISCO – August 27, 2009 – Ubisoft revealed today that it is
releasing a follow-up to its critically acclaimed Jam Sessions video
game with Jam Sessions 2 for the Nintendo DS(TM) and Nintendo DSi(TM)
systems. Scheduled for release in Fall 2009 in North America, Jam
Sessions 2 is a guitar game developed by Plato that makes improving
your guitar skills fun and rewarding.
Each song in the gameplay mode serves a different role in advancing
players' guitar skills and songwriting abilities. By progressing
through the songbook, players learn techniques that will help them
play the guitar and write songs. Armed with their new skills, players
can play, create and share their own original music with others.
"Ubisoft is pleased to present players of all ages with a music game
that builds on the unique foundation of the first title,” said Tony
Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft. "In Jam
Sessions 2, players can freestyle sections of featured songs and make
them their own. With a push of a button, players' created works can be
included in the game play and instantly converted into a playable
level.”
For more information on Jam Sessions 2, please visit: www.jamsessions2.com.
