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The ‘Guitar Hero’ Effect

January 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment

So check this out, suburban newspaper Beacon News is claiming that local music and guitar stores in their area have been seeing an upsurge of interest in both music and learning how to play music, and the reason for this is, wait for it, Guitar Hero.
I guess even the local “alternative” radio station in the [...]

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Tags: business · general

5 Franchises I Really Don’t Care About Anymore

January 25th, 2008 · 12 Comments

Sequels are a game developer’s and publisher’s best friend. Making one typically means your first title made enough money and generated enough interest to merit making another. However, make enough of them, too close together, and you run the risk of burning out your fan base.
Even though there’s been a huge outpouring of [...]

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Tags: general · nitpicking