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sega mega drive/genesis guitar idol edition ready to rock

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TecToy’s upcoming revamped edition of the classic SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis system is getting a modern-day upgrade with the addition of a Guitar Hero-inspired controller and accompanying game.

The Mega Drive 4 Guitar Idol edition will include not only a Mega Drive/Genesis gaming system, and a pair of old-school controllers, but bundles a guitar that would…

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September 1st, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: retro technology video games

guitar hero keychain, for those who are always ready to rock

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You know that guy, the one who has the Guitar Hero t-shirt, and maybe a hat, and who plays it all the time, and who talks about Guitar Hero, sings songs from — well, you get the idea. Does that guy have a Guitar Hero keychain? No? Then point him here.

That last piece of Guitar Hero gear…

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July 19th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun video games

guitar hero decals for those who are ready to rock

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We’ve seen game-inspired wall decals before, but nothing from a newer franchise–before, it’s always been the classics. Now, though, one of the foremost modern classics is about to join that crew: Guitar Hero.

Now you can plaster your love of little plastic instruments all over your walls. It’s just what you’ve been waiting for! Well,…

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July 11th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: design geek art + craft technology video games

this guitar hero uses a real guitar

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This isn’t about being amazing at Guitar Hero; lots of people are amazing Guitar Hero players. No, this little patch of the internet is dedicated to being amazing at doing the obvious (and I mean that in a good way). It’s Guitar Hero… with a guitar.

The genius of this particular mod (beyond the fact…

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June 11th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: cool toys hacks + mods technology video games

logitech wireless guitar controller: for virtual virtuosos

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The guitar controllers that come with Guitar Hero or Rock Band games are made of plastic and have a cheap feel. Then again they were probably made like that so you – and your kids – can jump around with it with ease. But what about the prodigies who post videos of themselves online, exhibiting their perfectly…

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May 14th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: video games

washboard hero: harmonix goes for the country/bluegrass demo

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With the amazing popularity of music and rhythm games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, it was only a matter of time before game companies would release a version targeted to more rural musical tastes. Later this Spring, Harmonix will release Washboard Hero, the newest game in the popular franchise on store shelves across the heartland…

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April 1st, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun video games

video game controllers for your cat

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You may have read about this innovative video game for cats last April. Now there’s a bunch of cat toys perfect for those geeky cats who like to gnaw on the wires from your video game controllers.

GEEKitty makes these soft and lumpy cat toy versions of controllers that are guaranteed not to electrocute your…

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March 12th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys geek art + craft just plain fun video games

breath-controlled kick pedal for guitar heroes

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Mods and hacks aren’t always about looking good; often the more clever and crafty individuals among us will bend their minds to  making something more versatile in order to fill a need. In this case, a wheelchair-bound Guitar Hero enthusiast needed to find a way to circumvent the kick pedal on the World Tour drum set. The…

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March 3rd, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: hacks + mods technology video games

guitar hero scarf produced by crochet hero

guitar hero scarf crochet

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 into creating this Guitar Hero scarf.

So why is this particular scarf head and shoulders (and, uh, necks) above…

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February 4th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft technology video games

dj hero due this year with turntable controller

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You know, I was just thinking that what I needed was another extra piece of hardware to go with my gaming consoles, because even with Balance Boards and fake plastic instruments, there are still a few square inches of space in my living room. Luckily, Activision is releasing an all-new (sort of) music game with…

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January 31st, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: technology video games

keyboard hero: champion of guitars

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Do you suck at Guitar Hero? Got 5 minutes to spare? Time to redeem yourself then. Sort of. Are you a Guitar Hero god? Got 5 minutes to spare? Time to return to the real world. Let’s play Champions of Guitars, a game that was based solely on this picture.

Yes 1975, it’s your old friend,…

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January 29th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: hacks + mods just plain fun retro video games

put some metal on your guitar hero les paul

guitar hero les paul faceplate metallic

If the basic Guitar Hero Les Paul controllers are just too bland for your tastes, but you don’t want to shell out the change for a whole new controller when you have one that works just fine, you might try a faceplate. And if you want a faceplate that’s really metal…lic, you might try one of…

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January 6th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft technology video games

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