Slog - Comments on How Was It? World Cyber Games Vs. Guitar Hero http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h Seattle just hosted the 2007 World Cyber Games. Professional gamers from all over the world battled for cash prizes upwards of $11,000. Meanwhile, across town, at Goldie's in Georgetown, there's a Guitar Hero Tournament every Tuesday. Winner takes home some Pabst Blue Ribbon t-shirts and a frisbee. It's more fun than you can even believe. Watch for Guitar Hero nights popping up in bars all over the city. It's gonna be the new karaoke, mark my words. Special thanks to Sam Machkovech, the Stranger's kick ass video game columnist!... Copyright 2008 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:31:52 -0800 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:51:52 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Gloria New karaoke, except awesome.

Does it work with alcohol though? I haven't tried yet, and the thing with karaoke that seemed to let it mesh with bars is that the drunker everyone got, the less painful the singing was. But fretwork?

]]> Gloria http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828217 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828217 City Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:34:58 -0800 Comment by Carollani "...I'm only a kid..."

Ooooh! Thanks kid.

]]> Carollani http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828224 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828224 City Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:37:46 -0800 Comment by KELLY O I think it's like playing pool. A couple beers and you're razor sharp. After 5 or 6, forget it.

Also, in addition to Goldies, I heard there's going to be a new Guitar Hero night at The Satellite Lounge in Capitol Hill. Every Thursday at 9 pm. Non-competitive, open to all skill levels

]]> KELLY O http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828227 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828227 City Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:39:03 -0800 Comment by zil There's also Guitar Hero tourneys on Monday nights at Solo Bar in Lower Queen Anne. It's been going on for several months.

]]> zil http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828254 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828254 City Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:00:13 -0800 Comment by guitarmageddon muthafukas Guitar Hero w/ a few beers is best because you get into the flow and you're on point.

But don't be like my friend. Alcohol CAN make you worse. And it can cost!

]]> guitarmageddon muthafukas http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828262 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828262 City Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:05:37 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle You can get Guitar Hero for the Wii.

And soon you can get Okami for it as well.

Then you can be drunk and playing with your Wii.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828273 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828273 City Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:10:37 -0800 Comment by Sarah Davies I'm in Austin for a conference, and there's a gay bar here that has Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution on Mondays and Tuesdays. We need that in Seattle!

]]> Sarah Davies http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828735 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/how_was_it_world_cyber_games_vs_guitar_h#c828735 City Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:51:52 -0800