techdigest.tv - 12/2/2008
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Hear that sound? That's the slow, disjointed, tortured noise made by 2.5 million 14-year-old boys currently trying to work out the opening chords of 'Smoke on the Water' on their new proper guitars. It's all thanks to the success of music games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, which have ...
technology.timesonline.co.uk - 12/1/2008
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technology.timesonline.co.uk —
Video games have led many anxious parents to
fear that their children could turn into addicted, uncultured...
sloths. But research by one of Britain's largest music charities suggests that the popularity of active music titles such as Guitar Hero and ...
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Guitar Hero leads children to pick up real instruments
gizmodo.com - 11/30/2008
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gizmodo.com —
If you have ever tried to play the
guitar using drumsticks, you were probably drinking the same...
paint thinner as I was drinking, because it's impossible. Unless you are playing with Guitar Hero III. And you have a custom midi controller designed ...
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Crazy Guy Beats Guitar Hero 3 Using Drums [Guitar Hero]
edge-online.com - 12/9/2008
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edge-online.com —
Lagging Guitar Hero: World Tour sales are an
indication that Activision's explosively popular series is finally "reaching...
its peak," claimed Electronic Entertainment Design and Research analyst Jesse Divnich in a Monday research note. ...
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Guitar Hero "Reaching its Peak" - Analyst
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Playing Guitar Hero could make you want to do something besides play video games
Engadget —
... report in The Times of London, roughly half of the 3 to 18 year-olds in the UK have played a music game, and one fifth of them have been motivated by their playing to give a real instrument a try, which has led to 2.5 million new budding Ted Nugents (or Jared Letos) springing up. So it's true, the kids aren't exactly studying, but at least they're doing something that could maybe eventually lead to them standing up or... something. School's out forever, dude. [Via TechDigest] ...
Serious about Guitar Hero? So are Logitech.
Tech Digest —
... ten metres, via 2.4GHz wireless technology. It's even got the slider bar from Guitar Hero World Tour, so you can get that awesome whooshy phaser sound. It's PS2/PS3 only, but Logitech reckons it'll work fine on all versions of Guitar Hero, and Activision has even fully licensed it to that effect. It'll be available on Amazon UK, and cost a rather-hefty-but-oh-so-worth-it £150. Logitech Related posts: Gibson Guitar introduces limited edition Dark Fire | Guitar Hero makes music look easy - 2.5 million extra kids learning instruments thanks to video ...
Guitar Hero cupcakes are packed with star power
Tech Digest —
... clusters to serve my sugar habit, but when they run out I'll definitely be making these. For best effect, arrange them on a cooling rack in the pattern of one of the solos in 'Through the Fire and Flames'. In fact, if you laid out that entire song in cupcakes, I wonder how many people it would feed. Answers on a comment-shaped-postcard. Domestic Scientist (via Crafty Crafty) Related posts: Serious about Guitar Hero? So is Logitech | Guitar Hero makes music look easy - 2.5 million extra kids learning instruments thanks to video games ...
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Guitar Hero goes arcade
offworld.com 12/11/2008 — guitarcade.jpg Activision is planning on bring a port of Guitar Hero 3 to the arcades in a port called Guitar Hero Arcade in a co-venture with Raw Thrills and Konami. This actually seems pretty perfect the gawking crowds of skill-appreciating ...
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Hack Guitar Hero DS into a guitar controller
hackaday.com 8/20/2008 — Filed under: handhelds hacks , playstation hacks , daily [Eric Ruckman] sent us this awesome Guitar Hero hack . He wanted to get a more "true to the series" game play out of his DS when playing Guitar Hero: On Tour. If you've seen the adapter that ...
Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero and DJ Hero announced
slashgear.com 5/7/2009 — Fresh gaming news from Activision today, as the company confirms three new titles in the burgeoning Guitar Hero franchise. Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero and DJ Hero will all launch this year; Activision have also released this render of the DJ Hero ...
Guitar Hero Cufflinks
gizmosforgeeks.com 4/11/2009 —
What more could a Guitar Hero enthusiast like more than these trendy, superbly designed, Guitar Hero cufflinks? Shaped like the guitar featured in the game, these chunky cufflinks will make a subtle but stylish addition to your shirt wherever you ...
Harmonix: Your Guitar Hero III guitar will work with Rock Band 2
nintendowiifanboy.com 10/16/2008 — Filed under: News
With the release of Rock Band 2 for the Wii approaching, a flood of information about the game is finally making its way to the eyes and ears of would-be rockers. Yesterday, we heard about all of the awesome DLC we'll have ...
guitar hero scarf produced by crochet hero
technabob.com 2/4/2009 — Scarves are pretty popular as the geekier crafts go, with everything from the real Punch-Out!! (in the Mike Tyson days) to Space Invaders getting the wintry neckwear treatment. But few examples can match both the artistry and dedication that went ...
Guitar Hero DS hack lets you shred on a full-size guitar
engadget.com 8/21/2008 —
Like many others, Eric Ruckman found that the DS controller add-on for Guitar Hero: On Tour left a bit to be desired but, unlike most folks, he didn't just go back to playing on his console of choice -- he actually went all out and pieced ...
Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero due this autumn
t3.com 5/8/2009 — Activision has officially confirmed Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero as due to launch in the UK this autumn.
Guitar Hero 5 will be the next incremental addition the long-running Guitar Hero franchise, and promises to deliver a range of new rock ...
Activision announces Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero and DJ Hero for fall
joystiq.com 5/7/2009 —
Activision continues to " exploit " its Guitar Hero franchise this year with three new full titles coming this autumn, according to a press release. The newly announced Guitar Hero 5 will offer "the ability to drop in and out of songs and change ...
Walmart Cyber Monday Deals are available now —
I4U News 12/1/2008
Walmart launched their Cyber Monday Deals and they are very hot. Headlining the Walmart Cyber Monday deal is a Xbox 360 Bundle containing Xbox 360 Arcade console, Wireless Gibson Les Paul guitar controller, Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock game, ...
Guitar Hero World Tour Mobile Now Available —
I4U News 12/2/2008
Fans of Guitar Hero World Tour on console platforms looking for some music action on their mobile phone will be glad to hear that Guitar Hero World Tour Mobile is now available. The game was developed by Hands-On Mobile in partnership with ...
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