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A love letter to the Guitar Hero X-Plorer Controller
This article is a nostalgic look back at the RedOctane X-Plorer controller for Guitar Hero, celebrating its upcoming 20th anniversary. The author reflects on personal memories associated with the controller, highlighting its durability and superior feel compared to newer models, despite some minor wear and tear.
Guitar Hero’s iconic Xplorer controller is back with an absurd 8,000Hz upgrade
CRKD has unveiled its Stage Tour Pro Guitar Collection, featuring officially licensed Gibson controllers including the Stage Tour 8K Gibson Explorer, a modern take on the Xbox 360 era Xplorer. These controllers boast 8,000Hz polling rates and mechanical fret buttons. The collection also includes Les Paul Oxblood and SG Midnight Blue models, inspired by pre-production Guitar Hero II designs. These controllers are designed for the upcoming rhythm game Stage Tour, launching December 10, 2026, and will also be compatible with PC and select legacy rhythm titles.
Twenty Years On, These 3 PlayStation 2 Classics Are Still Flawless
This article revisits three highly-regarded PlayStation 2 titles from 2006: Final Fantasy 12, Okami, and Bully, arguing they remain flawless classics. It highlights Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age as the definitive version and notes the enduring quality of Okami's art style and Bully's unique setting and tone, despite initial controversies.
Plastintstrumentens gyllene era
The article reflects on the golden era of plastic instrument rhythm games, primarily focusing on the Guitar Hero and Rock Band series. It highlights how these games, with their unique guitar controllers and accessible gameplay, allowed players to live out rockstar fantasies. The piece also touches upon the genre's eventual decline due to market saturation and the attempts at comebacks in 2015.
The Games That Defined Our Childhood: A Generation-by-Generation Guide | TAG
This guide breaks down distinct gaming generations within the millennial demographic, highlighting the defining consoles, cultural moments, and games for those born between 1984 and 1998. It explores the impact of console wars, the rise of online multiplayer, and the unique experiences of growing up with different gaming eras, from the SNES and Genesis to the N64, PlayStation, PS2, and Wii.