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The earliest memory of me and gaming was when I saw my father sitting at the computer playing King's Quest I. He had this extreme level of dedication to that game with hand drawn maps, personal notes, and hints from friends littering the desk. It was also my first foray in typing. Unlike the other kids at school who learned to type on Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, I learned from video games.

These days I'm extremely busy with school and try to fit in at least an hour every night. I try finding other gamers in situations like mine who enjoy gaming but don't have the time for those 20+ sessions.

I also like review gaming hardware that you find at your local china town. Knock off and bootlegs are awesome!

Currently Playing: Super Turbo HD Remix Beta, Puzzle Fighter, FIFA '08, Singstar, Rock Band
Favorite Games: Street Fighter series, King Quest Series, Space Quest Series, Progear
Coming Soon: Sengoku Basara X, KOF '98 Ultimate, Arcana Heart, Guilty Gear Accent Core Plus

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Rock Band: Drop the Mic, Exit Stage Left
phamtq | 4:13 PM on 03.26.2008 9 comments


I ain’t gonna lie. I suck at the drums and can’t seem to get past Medium on the guitar. Mind you that’s with hours of going through the practice mode. I just don’t have the level of manual dexterity these games require. I mean, just look at my hands!



So for me the only viable option is the microphone. But this post isn’t about me or my awesome vocal skills. It’s about the amazing power of singing with heart and energy and how it helps dump that cup of muck we accumulate during the course of our lives.

Singing is more than just repeating words to a music track. It’s a form of controlled yelling that’s very cathartic. Studies also show that singing is also good for your physical well being. For example, a study done in Germany showed that people who sang in a choir had increased levels of cortisol and immunoglobulin A.

Unlike other “healthy” activities, singing is really fun. I guess you can add Rock Bank to that list of games that help you get healthy. Don’t believe me? Check out this fine gentleman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoS8j9eNMZU



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MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2008 17:02
MrSadistic
I find that banging the hell out of the pseudo-hardcore drum set is more relaxing and healthy. It makes me look awesome, to boot.
Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2008 17:18
Rainbowblack
boy do I suck at guitar, i can't go past medium either.

But damn even so, it's too much fun
Knivy's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2008 17:45
Knivy
Just keep playing and you'll get better overtime. But yeah, singing is a lot more fun than people give it credit for.
MrTowel's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2008 17:51
MrTowel
You haven't lived until you've heard my stirring rendition of Sabotage or Ballroom Blitz.
tazarthayoot's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2008 18:28
tazarthayoot
Singing is my favorite part of rockband by far.
power-glove's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/26/2008 19:17
power-glove
Take it from a Virtuoso(Beat Expert Solo Vocal Tour), singing is surprising more deep that people realize. Also, I am glad that the pic is broken brcause I really don't need to see mangled hands.
a_r_p's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/13/2008 07:45
a_r_p
Yeah, if you just give it some time with either of the other instruments I'm sure you'll make some progress. Even I don't have much in the way of patience for the drums though.

I love playing my vocal career.... but only when I'm the only one home! haha
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