We’ve been spending a lot of time playing Rock Band here at GamerFront. Thankfully none of our instruments have had any of the issues that other people have been reporting. We’re also all pretty happy that we got a copy of the game for the Xbox 360, rather than the PS3.

No, it’s not that we hate the PS3, it’s that we don’t have to worry about having a spare guitar around. . As any of you with a PS3 likely already know, the Fender Stratocaster is currently the only guitar controller that works with the game. Those rocking out on the Xbox 360 still have the choice of using a Les Paul or X-plorer (or a modified SG, but that’s a story for a different day).

Since your controller options are limited, you’ll have to purchase two bundles (or hit up eBay) if you want to get the whole band together to play. Some of you might think you can beat the system by taking advantage of the warranty replacement program through EA, which will net you a brand new controller. That would be a great idea, but according to a the updated information on the site, failure to return a defective controller will cost you $125.

I’m not one to start a console war, but those of you that have both systems would do well to buy a bundle for the 360.

Source

I have to say Etsy is the greatest site to find random gaming jewelry and accessories. Any time I have taken the time to look around for it on the site I have never been disappointed. In the same token, no matter how many times I check out the archives there is no way to see it all.

Read the rest of this entry »

I am always a sucker for all things Mario Bros. so these Mario inspired cupcakes are right up my alley. If I knew anyone who could decorate cupcakes this well, I’d be requesting them for my birthday every year.

I tend to enjoy baking as a side hobby, but nothing I’ve made has ever turned out like that. The baker of these cupcakes has several other not so geeky cakes that will keep you drooling for quite some time.

Is it excessively shallow to marry someone for their nerdy baking skills? I’m pretty sure in this particular case I would. That is if I could actually marry someone of the same sex within the U.S. Until the day I can marry off to someone just for their game themed baking, I will just have to salivate over the pictures on her flickr account.

Source

World of Datecraft is exactly what it sounds like, a dating site for WoW players. It features different players’ photographs and information to make sure the frequent WoW players still get to have a bit of a life in the outside world.

For the record notice all the girls, all those myths about girl gamers are bull and this is proof. Not only are there plenty of attractive girls, there are attractive guys too. Just register and list what you’re looking for, either girls or guys. You apparently can’t choose both, it’s against the rules, or something like that.

The site is fairly new from the looks of it and are currently having a small competition, the winner gets a 60-day game card. If you’re just on to get a few more guildies you can do a search by server to see who you can get to join your crew.

Source

Rock Band already has a huge following and it hasn’t even hit the shelves yet. The Rock Band fans are of course the faithful fans of Harmonix, the original crew for Guitar Hero. Well this Rock Band fan has decided to make a bit of fan art already.

This custom resin kit, likely based off of this particular figurine shows a scantily clad girl hanging out with her Rock Band controller. The figurine is horribly and completely slutty, however, you have to appreciate a guy who takes the time to show his love for a game that at best he has played in Best Buy.

That is unless he snagged himself a tour like Apathy and Feigned. Just so we’re clear I am horribly jealous that they got to go. The custom job was done by Kotaku reader, Peter.

Source