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Casual Friday: The Guitar Hero Rock Band
For PC World' s latest celebration of slack, we're taking another rocking look at an ever-increasing trend in the video-game scene: music-based games. Guitar Hero kicked it off here in the states a few years back (evolving more with every update); meanwhile, Electronic Arts and MTV blaze ahead with...
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Casual Friday: The Guitar Hero Rock Band: This week, we pretend we're Aerosmith, complain about having too many plastic guitars, and show you how to make some sweet music with what you already have. (PC World, July 11, 2008; 5:19 AM)
Howard Community Events July 10-17: Howard Community Events July 10-17 (Post, July 10, 2008; Page HO11)
Casual Friday: The Guitar Hero Rock Band: This week, we pretend we're Aerosmith, complain about having too many plastic guitars, and show you how to make some sweet music with what you already have. (PC World, July 9, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: The Guitar Hero Rock Band: This week, we pretend we're Aerosmith, complain about having too many plastic guitars, and show you how to make some sweet music with what you already have. (PC World, July 7, 2008; 7:19 PM)
Monday July 7, 12 p.m. ET: What Comes Next After Generation X? (washingtonpost.com, July 7, 2008; 12:00 PM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, July 7, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, July 6, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, July 5, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, July 4, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, July 3, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, July 1, 2008; 9:19 AM)
The Crack of a Bat, the Wail of Guitar Hero. Wait, What? (By Mike Musgrove, June 29, 2008; Page F01)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 28, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 27, 2008; 12:19 AM)
An Old Favorite PC Game Adapts to the Xbox Era (Post, June 27, 2008; Page D01)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 26, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 25, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 24, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More : It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 23, 2008; 4:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 22, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 21, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Spy Games, Spy Gear: Get re-Bourne in a video game, enjoy some free online espionage, and check out sneaky gadgets to play gunshoe--or to avoid prying eyes during the work day. (PC World, June 19, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 19, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Crime Report: Crime Report (Post, June 19, 2008; Page AA06)
Casual Friday: Spy Games, Spy Gear: Get re-Bourne in a video game, enjoy some free online espionage, and check out sneaky gadgets to play gunshoe--or to avoid prying eyes during the work day. (PC World, June 18, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 18, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Spy Games, Spy Gear: Get re-Bourne in a video game, enjoy some free online espionage, and check out sneaky gadgets to play gunshoe--or to avoid prying eyes during the work day. (PC World, June 17, 2008; 4:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 17, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Spy Games, Spy Gear: Get re-Bourne in a video game, enjoy some free online espionage, and check out sneaky gadgets to play gunshoe--or to avoid prying eyes during the work day. (PC World, June 16, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 15, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More: It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3. (PC World, June 14, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Spy Games, Spy Gear: Get re-Bourne in a video game, enjoy some free online espionage, and check out sneaky gadgets to play gunshoe--or to avoid prying eyes during the work day. (PC World, June 14, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Fewer Players in the Gaming Group (By Mike Musgrove, June 8, 2008; Page F01)
The New High-Def Streaming Tools: A growing range of video-streaming products can expand the content you see on your HDTV. Here's a guide to what's available. (PC World, June 5, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB; as Blu-ray Disc Player): Game console system doubles as a great Blu-ray Disc player, too. (PC World, June 3, 2008; 2:19 PM)
Review: Nintendo Wii Fit: Intuitive and downright cute in its presentation, the Wii Fit makes working out in front of your TV a genuinely interactive and fun experience. (PC World, June 3, 2008; 2:19 PM)
The New High-Def Streaming Tools: A growing range of video-streaming products can expand the content you see on your HDTV. Here's a guide to what's available. (PC World, June 3, 2008; 2:19 PM)
The New High-Def Streaming Tools: A growing range of video-streaming products can expand the content you see on your HDTV. Here's a guide to what's available. (PC World, June 2, 2008; 1:19 AM)
A Wii Bounce in Seniors' Steps: Video Game Sports Tourney Helps Md. Competitors Stay Fit, Engaged (Post, May 31, 2008; Page B01)
14 Classic Tech Rivalries: Nintendo or Sega? Intel or AMD? Laptop eraserhead or touchpad? We present 14 timeless tech face-offs, and your votes decide the winners. (PC World, May 30, 2008; 12:19 AM)
14 Classic Tech Rivalries: Nintendo or Sega? Intel or AMD? Laptop eraserhead or touchpad? We present 14 timeless tech face-offs, and your votes decide the winners. (PC World, May 29, 2008; 12:19 PM)
The 100 Best Products of the Year: This year's tech gems--as picked by PC World editors and readers--will leave you more productive, connected, and entertained. (PC World, May 29, 2008; 12:19 AM)
The 100 Best Products of the Year: This year's tech gems--as picked by PC World editors and readers--will leave you more productive, connected, and entertained. (PC World, May 28, 2008; 8:19 PM)
The 100 Best Products of the Year: This year's tech gems--as picked by PC World editors and readers--will leave you more productive, connected, and entertained. (PC World, May 27, 2008; 4:19 PM)
Casual Friday: Wii Fitness and Gaming Rehab: We're all about being healthy this week. Break a sweat with Wii Fit, learn about some other games designed to overcome your lazy streak, and check out a couple of characters that we placed in a 12-step program. (PC World, May 26, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Wii Fitness and Gaming Rehab: We're all about being healthy this week. Break a sweat with Wii Fit, learn about some other games designed to overcome your lazy streak, and check out a couple of characters that we placed in a 12-step program. (PC World, May 25, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Wii Fit, Tipping The Scales on Exercise (By Mike Musgrove, May 25, 2008; Page F01)
Casual Friday: Wii Fitness and Gaming Rehab: We're all about being healthy this week. Break a sweat with Wii Fit, learn about some other games designed to overcome your lazy streak, and check out a couple of characters that we placed in a 12-step program. (PC World, May 24, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Casual Friday: Wii Fitness and Gaming Rehab: We're all about being healthy this week. Break a sweat with Wii Fit, learn about some other games designed to overcome your lazy streak, and check out a couple of characters that we placed in a 12-step program. (PC World, May 23, 2008; 1:19 AM)
Review: Nintendo Wii Fit: Intuitive and downright cute in its presentation, the Wii Fit makes working out in front of your TV a genuinely interactive and fun experience. (PC World, May 23, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Review: Nintendo Wii Fit: Intuitive and downright cute in its presentation, the Wii Fit makes working out in front of your TV a genuinely interactive and fun experience. (PC World, May 22, 2008; 1:19 PM)
Review: Nintendo Wii Fit: Intuitive and downright cute in its presentation, the Wii Fit makes working out in front of your TV a genuinely interactive and fun experience. (PC World, May 21, 2008; 9:19 PM)
Two Worlds, One Problem: Busy Suburbs See Urgent Need for Health Programs (Post, May 20, 2008; Page B01)
Kid e-Land: Disney's DGamer Enters the Crowded Virtual World (Post, May 16, 2008; Page D01)
Howard Community Events May 15-22, 2008: Howard Community Events May 15-22, 2008 (Post, May 15, 2008; Page HO08)
Some Heroes Want to Get Real (By Mike Musgrove, May 11, 2008; Page F01)
THE DISTRICT: Shuffleboard and Bingo Are So Last Year (Post, May 10, 2008; Page B02)
New Kid on the Blox (By Mike Musgrove, May 9, 2008; Page D01)
Bethesda Board-Game Maker Enters Cyberspace (Post, May 6, 2008; Page D08)
Slate: 'Grand Theft Auto,' Now With a Conscience: New Edition of 'GTA' Gives Players, Not Parents, Moral Discomfort (washingtonpost.com, May 1, 2008; 12:00 PM)
The Adult Crime Game Kids Love (By Mike Musgrove, April 27, 2008; Page F01)
Are Big High-Tech Companies Green Hypocrites?: Environmentalist groups say tech firms get great publicity from their green PR efforts, but they wonder how deep the commitment really is. (PC World, April 23, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Are Big High-Tech Companies Green Hypocrites?: Environmentalist groups say tech firms get great publicity from their green PR efforts, but they wonder how deep the commitment really is. (PC World, April 22, 2008; 8:19 PM)
Windows vs. Linux--Plus, a Microsoft Wii?: Readers debate the relative virtues of Windows and Linux OSes, consider a possible Wii-like game controller from Microsoft. (PC World, April 19, 2008; 12:19 AM)
FROM WASHINGTONPOST.COM: Shout at the Xbox: '80s Metal Innovations (Post, April 19, 2008; Page D02)
Windows vs. Linux--Plus, a Microsoft Wii?: Readers debate the relative virtues of Windows and Linux OSes, consider a possible Wii-like game controller from Microsoft. (PC World, April 18, 2008; 12:19 AM)
The Virtual Office Gains Ground: dek Get ready to go to work in 3D. With improved functionality. virtual work places are becoming feasible alternatives to the real thing. (PC World, April 17, 2008; 5:19 PM)
Windows vs. Linux--Plus, a Microsoft Wii?: Readers debate the relative virtues of Windows and Linux OSes, consider a possible Wii-like game controller from Microsoft. (PC World, April 17, 2008; 4:19 AM)
Wii Leads Jump in Japan's Game Market: Console sales grow 13.4 percent in 2007, led by the cheaper Wii, says a new report. (PC World, March 28, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Wii Leads Jump in Japan's Game Market: Console sales grow 13.4 percent in 2007, led by the cheaper Wii, says a new report. (PC World, March 27, 2008; 11:19 AM)
Source: Nvidia to make graphics chipsets for Via processors: Nvidia will produce graphics chipsets for Via's microprocessors, a source reports. (PC World, March 27, 2008; 12:04 AM)
Game Firm Take-Two Tells Investors to Reject Takeover (Post, March 27, 2008; Page D04)
Source: Nvidia to make graphics chipsets for Via processors: Nvidia will produce graphics chipsets for Via's microprocessors, a source reports. (PC World, March 26, 2008; 11:19 AM)
PS3 BD Live Support Coming Soon: With the next firmware update, the PlayStation 3 becomes the first Blu-ray player to get BD Live support. (PC World, March 20, 2008; 6:19 PM)
Olympus E3 Digital SLR Camera: This big, heavy, rugged SLR camera has extensive advanced controls and fast burst-shooting speed, and can autofocus very quickly. (PC World, March 20, 2008; 3:19 PM)
Karaoke That Lets You Compete (By Mike Musgrove, March 16, 2008; Page F01)
Microsoft Blames Xbox Shortages for Lagging Sales: Microsoft says a shortage in console availability is the reason its Xbox 360 console trailed substantially behind competitors in recent U.S. sales. (PC World, March 15, 2008; 12:07 AM)
Microsoft Blames Xbox Shortages for Lagging Sales: Microsoft says a shortage in console availability is the reason its Xbox 360 console trailed substantially behind competitors in recent U.S. sales. (PC World, March 14, 2008; 4:19 PM)
Game Giant Electronic Arts Begins Hostile Bid for Take-Two (Post, March 14, 2008; Page D03)
Dusting Off the PlayStation Portable (By Mike Musgrove, March 2, 2008; Page F01)
Yes, Wii Can: The dangers of technology overload (Post, March 2, 2008; Page W35)
Take-Two garners more takeover interest after EA bid: Take-Two is hearing from other suitors after the $2 billion bid from Electronic Arts, but no formal offers yet. (PC World, March 1, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Take-Two garners more takeover interest after EA bid: Take-Two is hearing from other suitors after the $2 billion bid from Electronic Arts, but no formal offers yet. (PC World, February 29, 2008; 10:10 AM)
Traversing a Parallel Universe (Post, February 28, 2008; Page C13)
Crime Report: Crime Report (Post, February 28, 2008; Page DZ14)
Microsoft Dumps HD DVD Drive for Xbox 360: Still, the company hasn't confirmed support for Blu-ray in its game console, noting growth of downloads. (PC World, February 25, 2008; 10:19 AM)
EA Offers $2 Billion for Take-Two: The video game maker wants to buy out one of its rivals, maker of the Grand Theft Auto titles. (PC World, February 25, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Video Game Firm EA Bids $2 Billion for Take-Two (Post, February 25, 2008; Page A03)
Friday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. ET: HD DVD/Blu-ray War (washingtonpost.com, February 22, 2008; 1:00 PM)
Top technology companies form gaming alliance: A handful of leading technology companies formed the PC Gaming Alliance to promote gaming, development and peripherals. (PC World, February 21, 2008; 12:19 AM)
GDC: Online Gaming Gets Cheaper: The online gaming universe takes a page from Radiohead's book as big companies like EA tinker with "pay-what-you-want" gaming experiences. (PC World, February 22, 2008; 3:40 PM)
Riding Brain Waves At a Game Expo (Post, February 21, 2008; Page D01)
Crime Report: Crime Report (Post, February 21, 2008; Page DZ11)
GDC: Online Gaming Gets Cheaper: The online gaming universe takes a page from Radiohead's book as big companies like EA tinker with "pay-what-you-want" gaming experiences. (PC World, February 20, 2008; 8:19 PM)
Top technology companies form gaming alliance: A handful of leading technology companies formed the PC Gaming Alliance to promote gaming, development and peripherals. (PC World, February 20, 2008; 9:19 AM)
Microsoft stays mum on Blu-ray Disc support: Microsoft won't say if it will support Blu-ray for the Xbox; continues selling HD DVD external add-on. (PC World, February 20, 2008; 12:12 AM)
Great Downloads: Award-Winning Indie Games: These mostly free downloads were among the winners and finalists at the 2007 and 2008 Independent Games Festival. Playable, fun, and sometimes quite weird. (PC World, February 20, 2008; 12:12 AM)
Microsoft stays mum on Blu-ray Disc support: Microsoft won't say if it will support Blu-ray for the Xbox; continues selling HD DVD external add-on. (PC World, February 19, 2008; 10:19 AM)
Great Downloads: Award-Winning Indie Games: These mostly free downloads were among the winners and finalists at the 2007 and 2008 Independent Games Festival. Playable, fun, and sometimes quite weird. (PC World, February 19, 2008; 2:19 AM)
GDC 2008: Gaming's Futurama: Mind control, game announcements, and graphics cards--the gaming elite flocks to the annual Game Developers Conference to discuss what you'll play in 2008. (PC World, February 18, 2008; 12:19 AM)
GDC 2008: Gaming's Futurama: Mind control, game announcements, and graphics cards--the gaming elite flocks to the annual Game Developers Conference to discuss what you'll play in 2008. (PC World, February 17, 2008; 1:19 AM)
An Undersea Trip That Leaves Gaming Home (By Mike Musgrove, February 17, 2008; Page F01)
Wii to displace Xbox 360 by end of 2008: iSuppli: Nintendo's Wii game console will displace Microsoft's Xbox 360 as the new-generation game machine, according to market research firm iSuppli. (PC World, February 16, 2008; 12:19 AM)
Wii to displace Xbox 360 by end of 2008: iSuppli: Nintendo's Wii game console will displace Microsoft's Xbox 360 as the new-generation game machine, according to market research firm iSuppli. (PC World, February 15, 2008; 10:19 AM)
Nvidia gets physical with Ageia acquisition: Nvidia is buying graphics vendor Ageia Technologies, developer of the PhysX gaming engine. (PC World, February 6, 2008; 12:16 AM)
Nvidia gets physical with Ageia acquisition: Nvidia is buying graphics vendor Ageia Technologies, developer of the PhysX gaming engine. (PC World, February 5, 2008; 10:19 AM)
Heaven in His '80s Arcade (By Mike Musgrove, February 3, 2008; Page F01)
New York state passes video game labeling law (Reuters, July 22, 2008; 8:11 PM)
Microsoft turns to users for new wave of Xbox games (Reuters, July 22, 2008; 1:05 PM)
Electronic Arts extends deadline to buy Take-Two (AP, July 21, 2008; 6:18 PM)
U.S. video game sales seen up 53 percent in June (Reuters, July 17, 2008; 11:21 PM)
Nintendo says sold 666,000 Wii in U.S. in June (Reuters, July 17, 2008; 6:34 PM)
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