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RedOctane

Bring the Arcade Experience Home

About Me

RedOctane was founded in 1999 by gamers committed to bringing the arcade experience to the home. The company is a leading manufacturer of video dance game accessories in the US. RedOctane opened its virtual doors in August 1999 as the worlds first online video game rental service. They design and produce video game peripherals and accessories including the award winning RedOctane Ignition Dance Pad.

Based in Sunnyvale, California, RedOctane is committed to building the highest quality gaming peripherals. As die-hard gaming enthusiasts, they are passionate about building the best gaming peripherals available. From the precision feel, durable construction, and quality parts, every RedOctane product is designed to recreate the arcade experience at home.

Simply put, we make the stuff no one else can.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/13/2005
Band Website: redoctane.com
Band Members: In The Groove, Sony Playstation 2, released June 2005

Guitar Hero, Sony Playstation 2, released November 2005

Influences: GameRankings, In The Groove

GameRankings, Guitar Hero

In The Groove Official Web Site

Guitar Hero Official Web Site (and Forums!)

Be a Guitar Hero

Sounds Like: Something you'd want to play in a video game
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Experimental Gameplay Competition

RedOctane is teaming up with The Experimental Gameplay Project for the second Experimental Gameplay Competition! This time around, the competition is all about coming up with creative new game ideas f...
Posted by RedOctane on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:51:00 PST

Who Wants a Free Cherry SG?

I bet you thought we were out. Well, we are. Kyle brough his personal one, from home, that's still in sealed condition, to give away for this next contest:See the post at the official GH2 MySpace Prof...
Posted by RedOctane on Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:06:00 PST

Guitar Hero 2 Pofile on MySpace!

http://www.myspace.com/officialguitarhero Also, I think they're giving away free stuff later this week.......I think you should check it out. Support the cause! Be a fan!...
Posted by RedOctane on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:09:00 PST

Fan Stuff

Freetar is a nice little music emulator whose interface will look very similar to those who've played a certain Guitar game.It's a pretty cool idea, check it out if you have time.LINK!...
Posted by RedOctane on Mon, 22 May 2006 10:22:00 PST

RedOctane Employee Sighting pt1

LINKIt's Harris! In a Booth Babe video, he's the first guy shown, he's got the mohawk.
Posted by RedOctane on Mon, 15 May 2006 11:47:00 PST

Guitar Hero 2 E3 Footage, Celebrity Making-Of

Lots of great footage of Guitar Hero 2 at E3 this year, here's one from PC World featuring RedOctane's own Chris Larkin talking mad game about our one and only:Click for E3 FootageGo Budweiser!Seen ch...
Posted by RedOctane on Mon, 15 May 2006 10:33:00 PST

The News!

I can't comment beyond this release, sorry.-------------Activision Establishes Leadership Position in Music-Based GamingSANTA MONICA, Calif., May 9, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/...
Posted by RedOctane on Tue, 09 May 2006 11:38:00 PST

It's BACK! Be a Guitar Hero! (Again, or for the very first time!)

You Wanna Rock?  The Be a Guitar Hero II Competition Kicks Off SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 26, 2006 Music game publisher RedOctane today launched their worldwide search for the next guitar hero!&nb...
Posted by RedOctane on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:07:00 PST

"Who in our office leaked this out?"

Actual quote from a RedOctane executive describing THIS.Coming to a Virtual Boy near you!
Posted by RedOctane on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:00:00 PST

Guitar Hero 2 (What? Who?) CLICK IT and Read It!

For Those About to Rock With Guitar Hero II, We Salute You!RedOctane Announces Fall US Tour Date Sequel to Award-Winning Music Videogame to Be Unveiled at E3; Choose Your Weapon Rhythm, Lead or Bass ...
Posted by RedOctane on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:11:00 PST