Chad Kroeger Changes His Mind in Nickelback Revenge

[Andy Chalk]

Chad Kroeger Changes His Mind in Nickelback Revenge

Get ready to rock out with your iPhone out in Nickelback Revenge, the new version of Guitar Hero [http://tapulous.com/taptap/] for the decline of the classic rock-and-roll band.

The release of a rhythm game for the iPhone isn't something we'd normally take notice of, but Nickelback Revenge is special. Not just because it's based on the biggest band to power out of the Canadian rock scene since Helix but because it was only a year or so ago that frontman Chad Kroeger was blaming the runaway popularity of music games for a declining interest in actually making music.

"Kids: Start rock bands," he said back in November [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/87589-Nickelback-Wants-You-To-Stop-Playing-Guitar-Hero] of '08. "Set down the Guitar Hero, learn how to play an actual guitar and start a band, because it's hard to find more bands to put a solid rock-and-roll package together, to get out there."

But Kroeger is singing a bit of a different tune today. "The combination of our music and Tapulous' [http://tapulous.com/] gameplay is very cool," he said. "We're excited to give our fans a fun, interactive way to experience our music."

Nickelback Revenge will feature "engaging Nickelback graphics and content" along with 11 of the band's biggest hits and the opportunity to win prizes by beating the group at its own game. A Bluetooth "battle mode" also lets players duke it out in point-by-point brawls for rock superstardom.

This isn't actually the band's first foray into the realm of music games; a Rock Band [http://www.rockband.com/zine/nickelback-dlc] last week. But seeing Kroeger and co. do such a complete about-face in a press release makes Nickelback Revenge a lot more fun. This, Chad, is how I remind you of some of the stupid things you probably wish you hadn't said.

Source: Business Wire [http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100628006698&newsLang=en]


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[felixader]

An interesting clear example of an Sell Out. ^.^

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Way to stand up for your beliefs!

And you sold out for something that isn't even likely to make much money anyway.

 

[AvsJoe]

An interesting clear example of an Sell Out. ^.^

So was that "I wanna be a rockstar" song of theirs.

 

[felixader]

An interesting clear example of an Sell Out. ^.^

So was that "I wanna be a rockstar" song of theirs.

The thing here is that i just know them briefly, and that i still can absolutely clear see what an sell out this is.

Its astonishing. If i were a university student i would write about this. ^.^

 

[Marter]

I think there is a difference between a game like Tap Tap Revenge and Guitar Hero though. Tap Tap Revenge is more meant to be played while on the go and you just have a few minutes to play, while Guitar Hero has to be played at home, where you can actually play instruments. I don't really see it as a sell out.

 

[tkioz]

Clear case of money talking, what a sell out, either stick to your principles or keep your freaking mouth shut.

 

[Baby Tea]

I'm wondering if each song in the game will use the same series of taps, since all the actual songs use the same chords and progressions. Sounds like a pretty boring game to me.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

It's absolutely amazing how people's opinions and steadfast beliefs are shattered when a dollar bill is flashed in their faces.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

This, Chad, is how I remind you of some of the stupid things you probably wish you hadn't said.

It's those little ironic snipes that make these well worth reading.

 

[Lexodus]

Nickelback has hits?

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Can-this-pickle-get-more-fans-than-Nickleback/282013353726?v=info


The answer is yes, that Pickle has more fans than Nickleback. So, I'm guessing Activision's next step is Pickle Hero? A real hit with the ladies.

Ahahahaha... Pickleback.

 

[Sallix]

But somehow, I can't see this going to the top of the app store.

 

[Matt_LRR]

I'm wondering if each song in the game will use the same series of taps, since all the actual songs use the same chords and progressions. Sounds like a pretty boring game to me.

OH SNAP!

-m

 

[neoontime]

Damn you nickelback, I hate you now, well I mean that I like you less.
It's getting there. ;(

 

[Cabisco]

An interesting clear example of an Sell Out. ^.^

I feel the same, I mean I disagree with him on his stance about music games (i know people personally who have taken to learning after guitar hero) but at least I could respect his opinion.

I would have liked to him change his opinion before bringing out a game, that would have been nice.

 

[Captain Pancake]

Just staple his mouth shut in future.

 

[Ironic Pirate]

You know, they do have one or two decent songs, but it's becoming increasingly difficult to like even those.