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Episode 63:

I Wanna Rock!

Runtime: 61 Minutes

We look back at Guitar Hero, released for the PS2 in November of 2005. While doing so, we talk about the history of its creative studios, both RedOctane and Harmonix. We excitedly share our own experiences with Guitar Hero, before sharing a counter-opinion from those who aren't in love with the game. Finally, Dave talks about the legacy of the game and its impact on both video games and music. Join us on the center stage for a star-powered trip down Memory Card Lane.

Guitar Hero

References:

Wikipedia Article:

  Wikipedia - Guitar Hero

Game-Specific Wiki:

  Fandom - WikiHero

Additional Sources:

Harmonix Wikipedia Article:

  Wikipedia - Harmonix

RedOctane Wikipedia Article:

  Wikipedia - RedOctane

Cultural impact of the Guitar Hero series:

  Wikipedia - Cultural impact of the Guitar Hero series

EuroGamer Guitar Hero Review:

  EuroGamer - Guitar Hero Review

GameSpot Guitar Hero Review:

  GameSpot - Guitar Hero (w/Guitar) Review

GameSpy Guitar Hero Review:

  GameSpy - Guitar Hero

Indra Was Here MobyGames Review:

  MobyGames - Guitar Hero Reviews

"The Axe" Pitch Video:

  Polygon - The pitch video for the first Harmonix game will make your head explode

Guitar Hero Music Playlist:

  YouTube - Guitar Hero 1 (2005) - Soundtrack

Audio Sources:

Cold Open Music:

Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Podcast Intro Music:

Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/