Iron Bladder?..

06.30.2009

I still love rhythm games.

So I’m doing the Endless Setlist 2 again. After the debacle that was dubbed “ExpertPenguin’s Repaired 360 Save File Delete 2009″ (plus Alpha), none of my lost saved games hit me as hard as my Rock Band 2 file. Aside from the numerous 5 star performances via drums, singing, guitaring under my belt, challenges conquered, my Platinum medal was gone.

A Platinum medal, if you’re wondering, is your reward for completing the Endless Setlist 2 on Expert. The ES2 is an 84 track endurance run through every song in the game, back to back, no breaks. Well, the first time I’d done it, I admittedly paused a few times, restarted a few songs, and even took a break to go to sleep.

Fast forward about 7 months, past a save file delete, a new guitar, new band file, having gotten much better since then, and you’ll find a guy with a newfound resolve to actually do the ES2 the way it was intended. 900 stars later and I’m finally back to where I wanted to be. The internet gauges its average length to be about 6 hours 15 minutes.

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I’m doing it tonight. I want my Platinum back and then some.

Feel like keeping up? Updates can be found in that convenient little thing we call Twitter.

I’ll definitely be back to update this post and let you know how it went.

Here goes..wish me luck. =)


ExpertPenguin

When he isn't viewing the industry through his humorously cynical, analytical lens, ExpertPenguin can be found either editing the backbone of our humble, hardcore empire here at Chocolate Lemon, or neck deep in his latest game conquest. Gaming since '89 and writing about half as long, his biting, unapologetic means of calling the industry on it's foils and foibles are well earned and flexed often, along with an enthusiasm that makes you well aware of his calling. Though an unapologetic lover of Rhythm Action games of any flavor, his knowledge of the industry at large and unwavering passion that locks him into every genre (except Sports, sorry guys) make for some interesting conversation -- provided you can get a hold of him. He can be a bit of a ghost..