Made you look! I made this post because I want this suggestion to ripple anonymously out into the world to the people who decide these things, especially after I read a 1up news story where (God forbid) U2 expressed interest in being the next spotlight band for a Rock Band game.

This must not happen.

So, instead, I suggest to the universe: Rock Band: Pink Floyd. And I suggest it here because I have hopes that this forum will have a lower number of people who stare with blank non-recognition at the name of one of the greatest bands of all time, certainly a band that could take on the Rock Band treatment with amazing results.

You even have all the imagery already established in the same way as the Beatles. The Wall? Oh my god (that flower scene). Animals (flying pig). Dark Side of the Moon (license Wizard of Oz footage). Meddle, Sid Barrett stuff (acid trip visuals yo).

Plus you'd be playing David f*@king Gilmour guitar! Give fair representation and follow David Gilmour with "Pink Floyd," while you give me some tracks and visuals from Roger Waters solo albums Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking (guitar track by Eric Clapton) or Amused to Death (guitar track by Jeff Beck)!

Maybe not a party atmosphere game but I think there's a whole squad of goth kids out there these days who think the Cure is as far back as they should bother to go.

Universe! Rock Band: Pink Floyd. Make it happen.

Made you look! I made this post because I want this suggestion to ripple anonymously out into the world to the people who decide these things, especially after I read a 1up news story where (God forbid) U2 expressed interest in being the next spotlight band for a Rock Band game.

This must not happen.

So, instead, I suggest to the universe: Rock Band: Pink Floyd. And I suggest it here because I have hopes that this forum will have a lower number of people who stare with blank non-recognition at the name of one of the greatest bands of all time, certainly a band that could take on the Rock Band treatment with amazing results.

You even have all the imagery already established in the same way as the Beatles. The Wall? Oh my god (that flower scene). Animals (flying pig). Dark Side of the Moon (license Wizard of Oz footage). Meddle, Sid Barrett stuff (acid trip visuals yo).

Plus you'd be playing David f*@king Gilmour guitar! Give fair representation and follow David Gilmour with "Pink Floyd," while you give me some tracks and visuals from Roger Waters solo albums Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking (guitar track by Eric Clapton) or Amused to Death (guitar track by Jeff Beck)!

Maybe not a party atmosphere game but I think there's a whole squad of goth kids out there these days who think the Cure is as far back as they should bother to go.

Universe! Rock Band: Pink Floyd. Make it happen.

I like Pink Floyd, but I'm not sure they're relevant enough. Also, aren't those music games just about a dying breed now? I thought their moment had passed?

Deep Purple.

Mellow music is no fun to play in Rockband. I also don't think they're the same level of cultural touchestone that the Beatles are. They have cache for sure, but this isn't Guitar Hero where every motherfucker gets their own game. Rockstar's more particular.

From a gameplay perspective, I'm not sure Pink Floyd is complicated enough to warrant a Rock Band game.  The songs are complex because there are a lot of moving parts within the songs not because the individual moving parts are doing complicated things.  Besides the solos, the gameplay might be a bit boring even on the hardest of settings. 

Me three or four years ago would have loved this idea. Me now is sick of music games.

I love Pink Floyd and all, but that would be a fucking boring game. What would you even do during the nine minutes Echos is just alien noises? 

I feel like it's the perfect time only now, since the keyboard controller has come out with Rock Band 3.  Pink Floyd has a lot of reputation as mellow, and they certainly aren't thrashers, but were the Beatles?  I enjoyed the hell out of that game.
 
I figure if we get one year with Guitar Hero out of the picture and Harmonix pulling in some good Dance Central money, then maybe they can start putting out devoted games that are more labors of love like Beatles: Rock Band, and less popularity-grabs like Green Day: Rock Band.  It's clear I'm a fan of the band, have been ever since high school.  They are very misunderstood and a release that surveys the breadth of their music could do a lot to fix that. 
 
I hope music games can have a comeback, just under the Rock Band label.  It's Activision that always rides their ponies until they are completely dead.
 
Roger Waters and David Gilmour recently reunited for a charity event, an event which many thought would never happen.  If this game came together just as they did, say on a reunion tour, the relevancy of the release may make better sense.
 
But honestly, fuck all the rationalization.  I just want this game, ya know.  The Wall animation behind Rock Band gameplay?  Why not, universe?

No. Would be boring as shit. I don't know why so many people think it would be a good idea - I think only the super hardcore Pink Floyd fans would have fun with it. 
 
Also, I just don't care for Pink Floyd.

Just saw Roger Waters not too long ago...
Why don't ya just invest in a real guitar and learn that way?
Much more rewarding.

maybe they can start putting out devoted games that are more labors of love like Beatles: Rock Band, and less popularity-grabs like Green Day: Rock Band.

Mellow music is no fun to play in Rockband. I also don't think they're the same level of cultural touchestone that the Beatles are. They have cache for sure, but this isn't Guitar Hero where every motherfucker gets their own game. Rockstar's more particular.

Just saw Roger Waters not too long ago... Why don't ya just invest in a real guitar and learn that way? Much more rewarding.

@JasonR86: What in the fuck does one of "those" people mean?The guy isn't gonna get his wish, If he's got a passion for it then that's the next obvious step. I don't look down on music games, I own 1, not sticking my nose up in the air either. You know nothing... heh

@imbarkus:  Some songs in Rock Band on hard actually feel more difficult than playing real guitar, hah.     

I like Pink Floyd, but I'm not sure they're relevant enough. Also, aren't those music games just about a dying breed now? I thought their moment had passed?

@Franstone said:

@imbarkus:  Some songs in Rock Band on hard actually feel more difficult than playing real guitar, hah.     

Well that's just nonsense.

@BulletproofMonk said:

@Franstone said:

@imbarkus:  Some songs in Rock Band on hard actually feel more difficult than playing real guitar, hah.     

Well that's just nonsense.

It's not far from the truth, really.

@Pinworm45 said:

@BulletproofMonk said:

@Franstone said:

@imbarkus:  Some songs in Rock Band on hard actually feel more difficult than playing real guitar, hah.     

Well that's just nonsense.

It's not far from the truth, really.

Maybe not for someone who has played real guitar for some time.

 They're just different methods.

@Pinworm45: I still disagree, but I'm way too hungry to start arguing with you right now :)

A very simple real world example of a song that, while not difficult in Rock Band, is a much more difficult chart than in real life.  
  

@JasonR86: I'm perfectly calm, why is it that every Giant Bomb user thinks they actually have some sort of affect on peoples lives...  *shaking head*    Should I not respond?It's called a re-buttal. If I was a crazy rage quitting child I would probably use a lot of CAPS and exclamation points... Moving on.

Rush Rock Band or bust.

@ShaggyChu said:

Rush Rock Band or bust.

they were already involved with GH: warriors of rock

It's the method that makes it different.
Do ya think a real guitar player can just pick up a Rock Band guitar and play it on hard or pro just because it's easier? 
Negative.
Same for some kid who might be able to play a Rock Band guitar on hard or pro, you think they could just pick up a real guitar and bust out their favorite rock band song?
Wrong!
They both take practice, and if you are familiar with one, the other is going to seem more difficult.

@Laketown said:

@ShaggyChu said:

Rush Rock Band or bust.

they were already involved with GH: warriors of rock

I'm already well aware of this. And technically that was one song. Big whoop.

@Franstone said:

Edit: I love to Mtn. Bike. If I saw a forum post about some1 wishing for Mtn. Biking game (which would also probably not happen) I would probably suggest they get off their ass and do it for real. Is it wrong to have a passion in life that when actually doing the real thing is better than through a video game?

@ShaggyChu said:

Rush Rock Band or bust.

Now there's an idea I can get behind!

Also: Wtf ever happened to the Pearl Jam game? You're killin' me Harmonix.

@JJWeatherman said:

@ShaggyChu said:

Rush Rock Band or bust.

Now there's an idea I can get behind!

Also: Wtf ever happened to the Pearl Jam game? You're killin' me Harmonix.

Damn right you can.