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"I'd love to be able to report that things are going swimmingly for Castle Crashers, but unfortunately I've had issues with the thing all day. So far I've managed one round of online co-op, and even then, it wasn't long before my character froze and I had to pull out. Since then, games won't connect, and even worse, my Xbox 360 has been (ironically) crashing when attempting to load an Xbox Live game."

via NG4.com @ 4:19 28th Aug -

Guitar Hero World Tour: Online Subscription Fee for PS3 and Wii Versions?

Activision press release reveals an online charge for the PS3 and Wii versions of Guitar Hero World Tour. What could this subscription fee relate to?

via NG4.com @ 4:19 28th Aug -

NVIDIA prepping low-cost nForce 790i alternative?

With nForce 790i SLI Ultra motherboards selling for over $300, NVIDIA's flagship motherboard offering is by no means cheap. NVIDIA announced a less expensive SLI alternative to the Ultra, but so far no motherboard manufacturers have picked it up, focusing solely on the Ultra instead.

via Gamers.com @ 4:19 28th Aug -

Microsoft Hardware unit: 'Say Goodbye To Laser'

Without a doubt, the optical mouse has had a profound impact on the way we use our computers. No longer confined by trackballs, the optical mouse is more precise, easier to maintain, more durable, and can be used on a wider variety of surfaces (uneven surfaces are the main thorn in the side of optical mice).

via Gamers.com @ 4:19 28th Aug -

Guitar Praise Puts Christian Spin on Guitar Hero

Are you a big fan of the industry-dominating rhythm genre, but feel that Rock Band 2's mostly secular set list could use a healthy dose of Jesus? Then you may want to hold off on any major faux rock-related purchases until September 25, when Guitar Praise: Solid Rock ships for PC and Mac.

via 1Up.com @ 4:19 28th Aug -

industry-dominating

Everyone loves Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Everyone. How do we know this, besides by their perpetual presence on sales charts? Because according to UBS analyst Ben Schachter, music games have accounted for nearly one-third of overall industry growth so far in 2008 (via GameDaily).

via 1Up.com @ 4:19 28th Aug -

set list

But the real meat is in the full new set list. Some highlights of the presentation include the first music game appearances of AC/DC with "Let There Be Rock," Bob Dylan with "Tangled Up in Blue," and the debut of Guns N' Roses' "Shackler's Revenge" from the upcoming Chinese Democracy. The track list is 80 songs long with 20 more downloadable bonus tracks available from the get-go, with Harmonix promising that by the new year there will be over 500 tracks available in all between both games. Full list below:

via 1Up.com @ 4:19 28th Aug -

compatible

He also addressed the as-of-yet unresolved issues between Rock Band and Guitar Hero III guitars on PS3, saying, "We're still working hard to ensure compatibility between the Guitar Hero and Rock Band titles currently on the market, and we hope to have an announcement on that shortly." Nice to see the nearly year-old dilemma hasn't been swept under the rug quite yet.

via 1Up.com @ 4:19 28th Aug -

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