#1 FLUFFED IN SPACE
Things get off to a slow start, with Chris joining the match late and the Foos getting used to the Turok-style controls. But it isn't long before each of the guys pick up on their weapon of choice. Exhibiting his jumping skills, Nate shows skills on the deadly photon laser, shocking his fellow players. ("God, who's got the laser shit??" says a stunned Dave.) Shortly after, Dave makes his move on leader Chris, who begins cursing Dave's Fur Fighter cat. ("I hate the cat! The cat kills me every time!) With one more kill needed to hit the 20-fluff limit, Chris takes out his frustration on Dave by hunting the hated kitty down and causing Dave to run for his life, shouting, "Hey, get off!" But it doesn't take Chris long to make Dave's feline his final winning kill.
WINNER: CHRIS SHIFFLET
BEST QUOTE: Taylor - "Holy s-- I got worked." #2 GANGSTA FLUFFIN'
The second round begins with Taylor getting better acquainted with the joypad and the other Foos discovering the form-change bubbles that let them transform into a different Fur Fighter. Right out of the gate it's obvious Dave has victory in mind. He heads after first-round winner Chris early, pounding Chris' Roofus with shotgun blasts and mocking the poor pup's yelps of pain. Dave swiftly makes his way to the upper ledge of the arena, snatching up weapons and ammo greedily. ("Goodies... everywhere!") Taylor gets his hands on a grenade launcher and is soon making easy work of Nate, who's still having a hard time not falling off ledges. Up top, Dave breaks into Sniper mode, taking out his opponents scurrying for cover down below. "Dude, I was so far away from you when I got you," he tells a smarting Taylor who retorts, "You little fucker." In the end Dave emerges from a three-way gun battle attack by Nate and Taylor to walk away with the final fluff.
WINNER: DAVE GROHL
BEST QUOTE: Dave - "It's so much fun when you're killing people you know." #3 THE FLUFF THAT TIME FORGOT
After all his smack talk in the last match, the Foos are out to get Dave - especially Nate, who has polished his controller skills and is hungry for a win. The first kill goes to Nate, blindsiding Dave. ("Aw, man, c'mon. I'm not even lookin' at ya.") While some of the guys have trouble mastering the trampolinelike jump pads, Dave has no problem cashing in on their troubles. ("I'm just gonna sit up here and pick people off the damn bouncy things.") Chris gets fired up and heads after Dave's cat. ("There he is, that bastard. I'm gonna f- up this cat bad.") Soon, everyone's tracking Dave's Juliette and serving up cat's ass. ("Hey, hey, lay off the cat. Be nice to the damn cat. It's a girl, for Christ sake," pleads Dave.) Chris and Taylor aren't relenting, alerting each other with screams of "There's the cat!" However, Dave sneaks around them and blasts them both away in a swift ambush. ("Where's the cat now, motherf-er??") In the midst of this kitty chaos, Nate quietly takes the lead, winning the game.
WINNER: NATE MENDEL
BEST QUOTE: Dave - "You know, this is a really weird way to get prepared for a show."
Final Thoughts
When the dust and fur settled, everyone backstage at the joint Foo Fighters/ Red Hot Chili Peppers show had gathered to see what all the commotion was about, and there was quite a crowd drawn by all the racket. Based on game performance, the winner was definitely Nate, who had slightly outgunned Dave in several final-round face-offs. Chris conceded that his initial win was most likely a fluke. ("I figured out that the only reason I won was that you [Annette - the journalist] were me first, and racked up a bunch of kills.")
But did they like the game? Dave Grohl spoke for the group. "This game is so twisted. You're these cute little things killing each other with huge guns," he said. "So, yeah, it's cool."
Words: Annette Cardwell Pics: Danny Clinch
Things get off to a slow start, with Chris joining the match late and the Foos getting used to the Turok-style controls. But it isn't long before each of the guys pick up on their weapon of choice. Exhibiting his jumping skills, Nate shows skills on the deadly photon laser, shocking his fellow players. ("God, who's got the laser shit??" says a stunned Dave.) Shortly after, Dave makes his move on leader Chris, who begins cursing Dave's Fur Fighter cat. ("I hate the cat! The cat kills me every time!) With one more kill needed to hit the 20-fluff limit, Chris takes out his frustration on Dave by hunting the hated kitty down and causing Dave to run for his life, shouting, "Hey, get off!" But it doesn't take Chris long to make Dave's feline his final winning kill.
WINNER: CHRIS SHIFFLET
BEST QUOTE: Taylor - "Holy s-- I got worked." #2 GANGSTA FLUFFIN'
The second round begins with Taylor getting better acquainted with the joypad and the other Foos discovering the form-change bubbles that let them transform into a different Fur Fighter. Right out of the gate it's obvious Dave has victory in mind. He heads after first-round winner Chris early, pounding Chris' Roofus with shotgun blasts and mocking the poor pup's yelps of pain. Dave swiftly makes his way to the upper ledge of the arena, snatching up weapons and ammo greedily. ("Goodies... everywhere!") Taylor gets his hands on a grenade launcher and is soon making easy work of Nate, who's still having a hard time not falling off ledges. Up top, Dave breaks into Sniper mode, taking out his opponents scurrying for cover down below. "Dude, I was so far away from you when I got you," he tells a smarting Taylor who retorts, "You little fucker." In the end Dave emerges from a three-way gun battle attack by Nate and Taylor to walk away with the final fluff.
WINNER: DAVE GROHL
BEST QUOTE: Dave - "It's so much fun when you're killing people you know." #3 THE FLUFF THAT TIME FORGOT
After all his smack talk in the last match, the Foos are out to get Dave - especially Nate, who has polished his controller skills and is hungry for a win. The first kill goes to Nate, blindsiding Dave. ("Aw, man, c'mon. I'm not even lookin' at ya.") While some of the guys have trouble mastering the trampolinelike jump pads, Dave has no problem cashing in on their troubles. ("I'm just gonna sit up here and pick people off the damn bouncy things.") Chris gets fired up and heads after Dave's cat. ("There he is, that bastard. I'm gonna f- up this cat bad.") Soon, everyone's tracking Dave's Juliette and serving up cat's ass. ("Hey, hey, lay off the cat. Be nice to the damn cat. It's a girl, for Christ sake," pleads Dave.) Chris and Taylor aren't relenting, alerting each other with screams of "There's the cat!" However, Dave sneaks around them and blasts them both away in a swift ambush. ("Where's the cat now, motherf-er??") In the midst of this kitty chaos, Nate quietly takes the lead, winning the game.
WINNER: NATE MENDEL
BEST QUOTE: Dave - "You know, this is a really weird way to get prepared for a show."
When the dust and fur settled, everyone backstage at the joint Foo Fighters/ Red Hot Chili Peppers show had gathered to see what all the commotion was about, and there was quite a crowd drawn by all the racket. Based on game performance, the winner was definitely Nate, who had slightly outgunned Dave in several final-round face-offs. Chris conceded that his initial win was most likely a fluke. ("I figured out that the only reason I won was that you [Annette - the journalist] were me first, and racked up a bunch of kills.")
But did they like the game? Dave Grohl spoke for the group. "This game is so twisted. You're these cute little things killing each other with huge guns," he said. "So, yeah, it's cool."