As a really bad gamer, the only games I have any ability at are music games like "Rock Band." Harmonix and MTV Games have come to my rescue with "Rock Band 3," the latest in its blockbuster franchise.
The big news for this new edition is that it features keyboards, which is something that no music game has tackled yet. They have also updated it to include a pro element, so that all the time spent playing "Rock Band" can result in learning a musical instrument.
Other new elements include, individual players being able to drop out or join in, three part harmony and the ability to make a setlist on your computer and send it to your game console.
Players also have the ability to play bass on the keyboard or vice versa.
Playing the actual game didn't feel much different than it did before, but the song choices were broader with the added keyboards. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen has been a popular choice. Other songs include, "Break on Through to the Other Side" by The Doors and "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure.
There was also a demo of "Green Day: Rock Band," which features a lot of their newer songs, and while fun, wasn't different from playing a regular "Rock Band" game.
MTV Games also introduced its new dance game, "Dance Central" for the Kinect. In this game the player mimics the dance moves on the screen, which are set to popular hits like "Poker Face" and "Funkytown."
Of all the dancing games previewed this week, "Dance Central" was definitely the most fun. However, using the Kinect will require a little practice and a certain amount of coordination.
The MTV games booth has so far provided the most fun and featured games that I would actually want to play at home.
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