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Seven Games That Completely Changed Gears in the Sequels (With Excellent Results)

Seven Games That Completely Changed Gears in the Sequels (With Excellent Results)

Sequels are a tricky business, which is probably why most of them tend to suck. If something is successful enough to warrant a sequel, how can you appeal to fans of the original while still keeping the idea fresh? In the case of these games, the developers decided the answer was to scrap almost everything and make a whole new game. And the resul...

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Guitar Hero Makes Rock Music Cool Again

Guitar Hero Makes Rock Music Cool Again

Pull out the leather and brush off the super-sized tongue: Rock music is back.
 

Lately it’s seemed like the head-banging tunes have been overshadowed by hip-hop and teeny-bopper pop. But Miley is no match for Metallica.
 

Fortunately, the mega-success of video games like “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band” are bringing rock back for an encore.

 

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