Chris Grant

This podcast features Chris Grant, a gaming writer known for his insights into hardware and culture, alongside Stephen Totilo from GameFile.news, who provides in-depth historical context. The conversation focuses on the quirky Power Glove, exploring its ambitious yet flawed design and how it paved the way for future motion control technology. They recount personal experiences with the glove, its infamous adoption hurdles, and its surprising cultural impact, including its role in 'The Wizard' movie. The discussion wraps up with its lasting legacy and potential nostalgia-driven comebacks.

In this engaging discussion, journalist Ash Parrish and gaming expert Chris Grant dive into the cultural explosion of Guitar Hero. They explore its rapid creation by Harmonix and Red Octane, the transformative feeling it gave non-musicians, and the viral success through early YouTube. Personal tales abound as they reminisce about retail challenges, community engagement, and the game’s eventual decline amidst market saturation. They also muse over the future of rhythm games, suggesting nostalgic elements could still resonate today.

Join Chris Grant, a games journalist with insider knowledge, and Ash Parrish, a cultural commentator sharing her personal Guitar Hero journey, as they delve into the phenomenon that rocked basements everywhere. They discuss how a small team, combined with a unique guitar controller, launched Guitar Hero into viral fame. Explore the game's impact on music culture, the evolution of gameplay, and its legacy in the age of YouTube. Will Guitar Hero get a modern reboot? Tune in to find out!