Post by: S-U-P-E-R on September 03, 2004, 06:55:31 AM
RECORDING ARTISTS BEAT TO NINTENDO'S DRUM AT THE MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS IN MIAMI
VIPs Get Exclusive Treatment as First to Play Donkey Konga
MIAMI, September 1, 2004 - Hip-hop, R&B, rock, film and television artists all beat to the same drum this weekend at the pre-MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) luxury suite at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. Celebrities played against each other on the highly anticipated Donkey Konga video game exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube available Sept. 27. Artists including VMA winners and nominees Outkast, Lil' Jon and the Eastside Boyz, MatchBox 20, Fabolous, Chingy, Good Charlotte, Steriogram, Evanescence and music video director Bryan Barber drummed along on the DK Bongo controller to music arrangements of popular songs featured on the screen.
"Celebrities are a great litmus test for what will be a hot game; we were pleased to see all types of celebrities from rock to hip-hop enjoyed playing Donkey Konga," says Perrin Kaplan, vice president of marketing and corporate affairs. "It's not often you get to see Billy Martin (from Good Charlotte) playing music with (rap artist) Chingy!"
While the suite provided celebrities an array of hot products, celebrities did give back. Top of mind in Miami were the victims of Hurricane Charley. Big Boi from Outkast and award-winning music video producer, Bryan Barber, participated in the Donkey Konga Challenge. A $10,000 donation to the Red Cross was made on behalf of Big Boi, the winner of the friendly competition.
Additional guests of the suite included recording artists Christina Milian, Lil' Scrappy, Adina Howard, Omarion (B2K) and Lea; music producer Just Blaze; actors O'Ryan (You Got Served), Erika Christensen (Swim Fan), Brian White (The Shield, Mr. 3000), J.D. Williams (HBO's The Wire), Michael B. Jordan (All My Children) and Paulie Shore; Frank, Carmen and John Gotti (Growing Up Gotti); and music industry tastemakers including Fonzworth Bentley, MTV VJ LaLa, DJ Clue, DJ Sno, and Lisa May (KROQ-FM, Los Angeles).
Big Boi, Bryan Barber, and Red Cross Guy with a giant check from Donkey Kong as a donation to Red Cross.
Adam Gaynor (Matchbox 20) and Christina Milian Konga Battle!
Christina Milian and some cool Nintendo gear
Evanescence having way too much fun
Billy Martin and Chingy battle for Konga superiority
John and Carmine Gotti are busting the beats
Post by: couchmonkey on September 03, 2004, 07:57:03 AM
HA HA HA HA HA HAAAA! HA. I think what Perrin Kaplan means to say is, "We hope that the public are sheep that will buy this game because they heard that some stars played it." Not that it's a bad idea, I just don't like the spin.
But congratulations to Nintendo and Namco for making Amy Lee from Evanescance smile for the first time, like, ever.
Post by: Ian Sane on September 03, 2004, 09:34:37 AM
I think it's kinda scary. It's like that scene in Addams Family Values where Wednesday smiles. I think it would be really funny if any of the musicians that were there sucked at the game since, you know, they of all people should have good rhythm.
I hate celebrity endorsement stuff but since MS and Sony do it I'm glad Nintendo is doing it too just because it makes them look more "with it" to the morons who care about what celebrities think. I find this gives me no indication on how fun this game is since celebs are 9 times out of 10 casual gamers at best so you can put virtually ANYTHING in front of them and they'll like it because to a lot of people the concept of playing a videogame is fun.
My local Toys 'R' Us has a display with the bongos but I can't try it out because the other controller's A button is wanged and I need it to select the game. ARRRRGH!!!
Post by: KnowsNothing on September 03, 2004, 01:36:50 PM
Post by: nickmitch on September 04, 2004, 05:28:03 AM
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I hate celebrity endorsement stuff but since MS and Sony do it I'm glad Nintendo is doing it too just because it makes them look more "with it" to the morons who care about what celebrities think.
Celebrities think?
Post by: KDR_11k on September 04, 2004, 09:13:42 AM
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Post by: Mario on September 04, 2004, 04:02:56 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 04, 2004, 04:46:29 PM
The game is an absolute blast to play... ^_^
Post by: Ian Sane on September 04, 2004, 05:27:50 PM
Agreed. "YOU ______!" is the best comeback ever. If someone says "something stinks" you reply "YOU STINK!" If someone says "this bacon is too salty" you reply "YOU'RE TOO SALTY!" If someone says "I think my arm is turning yellow" you reply "YOU'RE TURNING YELLOW!" If someone says "Hi, I'm Frank." you reply "YOU'RE FRANK!" even though that's true and not really an insult.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 04, 2004, 05:31:19 PM
Post by: Shift Key on September 04, 2004, 09:39:16 PM
QuoteWHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!
Lil' Jon
blol pietriots demand to play donkey konga with lil' jon
Post by: Dasmos on September 05, 2004, 08:18:22 PM
Post by: Hostile Creation on September 06, 2004, 10:48:46 AM
Secondly: I hate it when stuff like this happens and I can't instantly hate celebrities. I mean, I still don't like their music, but suddenly I'm very fond of Evanescance. *personally thinks Amy Lee doesn't look like Wednesday*
Not sure about Christina Milian, though. Is she a robot?
Post by: Ian Sane on September 06, 2004, 02:39:13 PM
HA! A few days ago I found a working demo and drummed along to Wild Thing. It was really fun. Don't know if it's "buy" fun as much as "rent" fun though.
