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Alpine Legend Revolutionizes Music Game Genre

Posted by Soulskill on from the haven't-the-foggiest dept.

Microsoft has announced the upcoming release of Alpine Legend for the Xbox 360. Building upon the established titles of the music game genre, Alpine Legend takes you to the Swiss mountaintops, where you and your friends play up to three Alpenhorns at a time while a fourth yodels along. When you're done playing, you can disassemble the 8-foot horns for easy storage. "Jam with alpine legends like Franz 'The Manz' Lang and Johann Hornbostel. Shake the mountain tops with 100 classic Alphorn tracks including, 'Whose spit is in my horn?' and 'More goat bell (It needs).'"

45 comments

  1. Yes, but will it have Metallica? by StickInTheMud94 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Metallica's yodelling compilation is a little known and highly sought-after box-set. It would have been great for this game. :(

    1. Re:Yes, but will it have Metallica? by Grindar · · Score: 1

      DLC, duh!

    2. Re:Yes, but will it have Metallica? by Critical+Facilities · · Score: 1

      Metallica's yodelling compilation is a little known and highly sought-after box-set

      You're not kidding! I've been trying to locate that infamous B-side, "Zither of Puppets" for years.

    3. Re:Yes, but will it have Metallica? by llevity · · Score: 1

      Metallica was approached, but Lars nixxed it citing losing control of the IP.

    4. Re:Yes, but will it have Metallica? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Sheesh...as a famous rock star, just pony up the extra $5/mo for a static IP...

    5. Re:Yes, but will it have Metallica? by Tubal-Cain · · Score: 1

      Or use IPv6. Plenty for all.

  2. Man... by IceCreamGuy · · Score: 2, Funny

    What a letdown after mastering cat.

  3. Unfunny by Tetsujin · · Score: 0, Troll

    Wow, this is the unfunniest April Fools joke so far today...

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    1. Re:Unfunny by Spazztastic · · Score: 1, Troll

      Wow, this is the unfunniest April Fools joke so far today...

      What do you expect? It was a joke made by Microsoft. Same thing can be applied to Nancy Pelosi and her rickroll video. The joke is over, go home everybody, Microsoft killed it.

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    2. Re:Unfunny by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      yeah, pretty much. 1/10.

  4. Nice... by DeathByDuke · · Score: 0

    We just need Morris Dancers World Tour and life is complete!

    1. Re:Nice... by jhantin · · Score: 1

      Hey editors! Pull the other one, it's got bells on.

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  5. Finally, my tuba practice has paid off! by Loko+Draucarn · · Score: 1

    It's about time that we brass players got some love from the music game companies.

  6. Not as funny as SongSmith by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    nm

  7. Could be worse. . . by Limburgher · · Score: 2, Funny

    Could be Accordion Master.

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    1. Re:Could be worse. . . by Tetsujin · · Score: 1

      Could be Accordion Master.

      Or "Accordion Hero"?

      That's a joke that dates back to the early days of Guitar Hero...

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    2. Re:Could be worse. . . by Qzukk · · Score: 0

      I guess you don't pay much attention to the .jp gaming scene.

      Slated for a 2Q2010 release, Accordion M@STER builds on iDOLM@STER's popularity by adding challenging accordion playing levels to the current dance move and dating sim formula. As their producer, you'll be responsible for providing the music during training and live shows in addition to dressing up the starlets in whatever costumes and teaching them to dance in whichever way you think will attract the most fans.

      Sadly, Namco has no interest in ever releasing it outside of Japan, but at least you can still get the videos of young girls in skimpy outfits doing crazy things with their accordions from moontube, assuming you've sold your soul to whoever is responsible for teaching foreigners to navigate the damn thing.

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    3. Re:Could be worse. . . by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      ...or Sitar Hero ...or Bagpipe Hero ...or...http://gadgets.boingboing.net/gimages/bandheros.jpg

    4. Re:Could be worse. . . by Tetsujin · · Score: 1

      ...or Sitar Hero ...or Bagpipe Hero ...or...http://gadgets.boingboing.net/gimages/bandheros.jpg

      True. But IIRC Accordion Hero was actually a joke that originated at Harmonix.

      Sitar Hero was definitely one of the more clever ones IMO...

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  8. Mit Lederhosen und Dirndl by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    I'd play that game.

  9. first post by FCAdcock · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    fp?

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    1. Re:first post by Tetsujin · · Score: 4, Funny

      fp?

      Achievement Unlocked: First Post Failure

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    2. Re:first post by Chlorine+Trifluoride · · Score: 1

      You could save server time by giving that achievement to every AC automatically.

  10. Thanks for inspiring me, Microsoft. by ipX · · Score: 1

    I'm going back to sleep, the fridge has been nuked.

  11. At first glance, by gregg · · Score: 1

    I would have to say that this game blows.

    1. Re:At first glance, by Jake+Griffin · · Score: 1

      Nah, but I'd say anyone would have to blow to play the game...

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    2. Re:At first glance, by averner · · Score: 1

      Hmm; I'd say Microsoft has actually reached new heights of innovation with this one. I'd expect them to get a mountain of cash from it.

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  12. But is this really any sillier... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    ...than Samba de Amigo? I think not.

  13. Learning from their mistakes by amliebsch · · Score: 3, Informative

    It looks a lot better than that previous fiasco, Sousaphone Hero.

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  14. Add-on equipment? by Mr.+DOS · · Score: 1

    Can I use my existing instruments from Cowbell Champion?

          --- Mr. DOS

  15. Lederhosen Hosen by FnordX · · Score: 4, Funny

    TV's Frank: Now I can shoddish while watering my plants! In my Lederhosen Hosen! La la la la la la la... In my Lederhosen Hosen... I JUST WANTED TO BE BAVARIAN FOR ONE BRIGHT SHINING MOMENT! IS THAT SO WRONG?!?!

    Dr. Forrester: Yes Frank, it is wrong, but you've been under a lot of stress lately. How about we get you an alpine horn, would that make you feel better?

    TV's Frank: YES!

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    1. Re:Lederhosen Hosen by ajlitt · · Score: 1

      I regret that I do not have the mod point to give, that I may repay you for of the brilliance that was TV's Frank.

    2. Re:Lederhosen Hosen by ajlitt · · Score: 1

      s/for of/for reminding me of/

    3. Re:Lederhosen Hosen by Gizzmonic · · Score: 1

      TV's Frank (or more specifically, Frank Conniff) is still around and riffing movies!

      Enjoy!

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    4. Re:Lederhosen Hosen by JonStewartMill · · Score: 1

      I think that's spelled "schottische", though I could be wrong... {after googling} Nope, I'm right.

  16. Sousaphone Hero by Sean0michael · · Score: 3, Funny

    I much prefer Sousaphone Hero myself. Leaves me a little breathless though, but I'm sure it's a good warm-up for whatever MS is pushing here.

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  17. Horn by Ceiynt · · Score: 1

    I so want the Horn version, only problem is, I don't think my living room has enough space for a 12 foot horn.

    1. Re:Horn by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Ah, Although 12 ft, the footprint is less, because it's at an angle. Assuming your mouth is 5 feet off the floor, you could get by with a living room that is only 8 feet per side.

  18. Stale joke by Chris+Mattern · · Score: 0

    It was funnier when the Onion did Sousaphone Hero.

  19. What about Bavarian Dance Hero? by SpacePunk · · Score: 1

    I've been waiting on this for the Wii. It will come with wireless lederhosen, a busty wench, and a complimentary beer keg.

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    1. Re:What about Bavarian Dance Hero? by scotsghost · · Score: 1

      why the hell would you need wireless pants?? are you allergic to suspenders or something?

    2. Re:What about Bavarian Dance Hero? by SpacePunk · · Score: 1

      Because it's for the Wii, duh! How else will it be able to track your movements?

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  20. wireless? by yyr · · Score: 1

    Does anyone know if the Horn Controller is wireless?

  21. I can hear it now... by default+luser · · Score: 1

    Yodelay...Yodelay...Yodelay-AHHHH

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