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I’ve always been a fan of video games; they prove to be an ideal way to EffTD. Whether you’re throwing around barrels or shooting at futuristic ones, video games are an instant escape into Eventualism. Much like everything else (except perhaps for picnics), video games have evolved and improved. I mean, one only has to look at Grand Theft Auto and its realistic approach to fake violence to see that. In recent years, Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution have proven that anyone can dance or play guitar with a little practice and a lot of cheat codes. And then last year, video game godsends Harmonix, released an amazing advancement in gaming and air band technology: Rock Band.
 This game completely blows away the “good things come in small packages” adage, as the box it comes in is massive. Within this monolithic structure is a set of drums that look straight out of 1983, a guitar that looks very much like Guitar Hero’s and a microphone. Oh, and the game disc. The process of putting all the parts together is Effing The Dog at work in itself, so already you’ll know you’ve invested wisely. Once you’re done with the assembly, you are ready to rock out in rudimentary fashion.
Now I have the PlayStation 2, which is a fine replacement for my old ColecoVision system. I’m looking forward to the TurboGrafix 16 when it comes out, as it was talked about years ago but I never did see it in stores. And since I didn’t see any games, either, I suspect we just weren’t ready for it. I still wait with baited breath. Rock Band should look great on that system! Rock Band comes with a small selection of songs, and it will take you a long, long time to unlock more. Cheat codes totally defeat the EffTD nature of this valuable tool, so resist them at all costs (if you’re a firmly entrenched EffTDer, you already know this). I will say that drmming is both the most rewarding, most challenging and most difficult instrument. It is also the most fun. The guitar seems to be a “been there, done that” since you’ve probably played Guitar Hero enough to be familiar - and therefore, not eventualistic in approach with it. The microphone is also said to be fun, but I can’t sing so it’s actually not fun at all. So, if you want to push the daily routine aside and establish a good jam session as part of a new, more eventual one, Rock Band is a great tool. Oh, and it also gives you a sense of accomplishment that only karaoke can match.
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