Guitar Hero Wins 2006 World Class Award From PC World
Rock `n roll videogame sensation honored as one of the "100 Best Products of the Year"
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 7, 2006 - RedOctane®
is pleased to announce that PC World has honored their
videogame "Guitar HeroTM" with a 2006 World Class
Award - one of The Best Products of the Year. PC World, the
most widely-read computer or business magazine, ranked the
hit rock `n roll videogame #19 on the list of "The 100 Best
Products of 2006", evaluating each product over the last 12
months based on exemplary design and usability, features,
performance, innovation and specifications.
"Products that win PC World's World Class Awards set the
standard for excellence in the IT and consumer electronics
industries," stated Harry McCracken, editor in chief of PC
World.
By comparison, the only other videogame product that appeared
on the list was the XBOX 360, which came in at #89.
"RedOctane is honored to receive the prestigious World Class
Award from PC World, having seen the high caliber of this
year's product list," said Kelly Sumner, CEO of RedOctane.
"We are truly proud of the many accolades that have come from
consumers and the industry alike and we would like to thank
all of those who were involved in making Guitar Hero a great
success."
The PC World World Class Awards honor products that meld
practical features with innovation and reflect the rapidly
changing technology marketplace. This award is added to the
many commendations that Guitar Hero has received since its
launch last November. This list includes five D.I.C.E.
industry awards and an average review score on Game
Rankings.com - a site that collates all press comment and
reaction - as 92 percent.
The game that has inspired a nation of wannabe rock stars to
achieve videogame greatness is scheduled for a new US tour
with "Guitar Hero II" on the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system in November 2006.
For more information please go to www.guitarherogame.com.
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About RedOctane
Based in Sunnyvale, California, RedOctane® is an innovative
videogame publisher, specializing in rhythm action games. The
company began as the world's first online videogame rental
service. In 2001, RedOctane introduced the world's first home
non-slip dance mat and dance mat covers, and a year later the
firm's Ignition Pad was premiered - subsequently winning a
host of peripheral awards. Guitar Hero was released in the US
in November 2005 - to universal consumer and critical
acclaim.
For more information on RedOctane, please visit www.RedOctane.com.
RedOctane is a registered trademark of RedOctane, Inc.
"Guitar Hero" and "Guitar Hero II" are trademarks of
RedOctane, Inc. Copyright 2005-2006 RedOctane, Inc. ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED. All other trademarks below to their
respective owners. Developed by Harmonix Music Systems.
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