Rocksmith is a new video game that aims to push past the rhythm-action titles of old such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band. How? By removing the plastic instrument from the equation and letting you play the real thing.
For years we have been playing stupid plastic guitars. Yes, these games were fun, but in the back of your head there was always the feeling that you were wasting your time.
Rocksmith changes all that: you still get to have fun playing along to well-known songs on your PS3 and Xbox 360, but you can also use the software to learn to play the guitar. For real. Which is awesome.
This video offers an entertaining demonstration of how Rocksmith works. The game pegs your skill level and helps you improve at your own pace. The ultimate goal being to be able to play each song unaided. Genius.
