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Guitar Hero Ported To...Widgets

Luke Plunkett — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:30:00 MDT

Think Guitar Hero jumped the proverbial shark with a DS version? You may wish to avert your gaze from this, then. Activision have released a browser-based version of the game, which is "played" using the keypad while you listen to crackly, low-quality versions songs by Living Color, Alice Cooper and Lions. Plays like a pig, but then, it doesn't cost you a cent, either.
[via Game|Life]

New from Activision, Sousaphone Hero

Mark Wilson — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:20:00 MDT

Heh. From the Onion:

Despite a catchy 1890s soundtrack and realistic-feeling game play, Sousaphone Hero, the third installment of Activision's massively popular Guitar Hero video game franchise, sold a mere 52 copies in the United States in its opening week, the company reported Monday.

Really, the entire story is one big pile of quotables.

Hendleman admitted that the $345 retail price might be a bit steep for many consumers. She also conceded that Activision may have erred by not releasing the game between Memorial Day and July 4, the prime parade season in the United States.

As ex band geeks, we can certainly appreciate the story. We're just confused how the Onion scooped us and why Activision is refusing to return our calls.

Activision Reports Sluggish Sales For Sousaphone Hero [theonion]
Thanks Chris!

PS2 Guitar Hero Controller Built From Ground Up

Mark Wilson — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:20:39 MDT

I blame genetics, poor lineage, on why I cannot assemble guitar hero controllers from Radio Shack components and bits of twigs/leaves/string. Because this PS2 GH controller looks like the work of dark magic, a Frankenstein's Guitar, if you will. Just check out the process on assembling the strum button:

I took apart a small switch, put a broken drill-bit into the upper part of the switch (not the electric, but the mechanical), because it is hard, so it won't break (it will be pushing the buttons). After that i cut the trigger-pad in half, soldered it (common GND!!) glued the button gums to the trigger pad, placed it to the switch as seen on the pic and glued the whole thing. It works perfectly!!!!!

To my feeble mind, there's simply no way that nonsense is possible. I believe this controller to be the work of conjuration and propose its maker be burned at the stake.

How to make a PS2 Guitar Hero controller out of scratch [via engadget]