Be Afraid Of The Rumored Guitar Hero Reboot

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Rumors have emerged of a potential reboot on the horizon, but despite everything that a return of the series could bring to the table, it might be best if the franchise stayed dormant. was on top of the world for a time in the mid-to-late 2000s, with a rapid succession of games having no trouble selling copies or peripherals across a variety of consoles. It fell out of favor almost as quickly as it rose to fame, however, with oversaturation likely playing a large role in its diminishing appeal.

Enough time has passed now for a revival to potentially meet a more welcome reception, as the most recent entry,, released eight years ago. There could be plenty of market space for a game on current and last-gen systems, and the popular rhythm game sphere currently lacks any major direct competitor. Setting aside VR titles, 's one-time rival has been dormant for just as long, leaving an audience primed for whichever franchise returns first. Equally important, however, is delivering a product that people want to play, which could ultimately prove more of a challenge.

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According to ComicBook.com, the word on a possible new game comes from Activision CEO Bobby Kotick himself, who reportedly mentioned a future for the series in a town hall meeting about the impending Microsoft acquisition of the company. Speaking to the resources that Microsoft could bring to the table, Kotick referenced the emergence of artificial intelligence and sophisticated data analytics as elements that could open doors for and other Activision plans. Although these tools might seem enticing from a business perspective, looking at it from the angle of a consumer makes a reboot seem much