Guitar Hero Mobile Launches with AI Stumble

The rhythm game genre, though not widely popular in the West, had a standout star in Guitar Hero. Now, fans are buzzing with the news of its revival on mobile platforms. However, the excitement has been dampened by an awkward announcement from Activision. Instead of a thrilling trailer or a detailed press release, the reveal came via an AI-generated image posted on Instagram. This choice has drawn significant criticism, especially following the use of AI art in the recent Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 reveal.

Unfortunately, details about Guitar Hero Mobile are scarce. The last time the franchise graced mobile devices was nearly two decades ago, as shown below. Fans are eager for something truly impressive this time around.

Broken strings The AI-generated art used in the announcement has been widely criticized, with many noting its poor quality and questioning the use of outdated image generation technology. This misstep could mean that Guitar Hero Mobile might struggle to gain traction, especially with competitors like Space Ape's BeatStar still dominating the mobile rhythm game market.

While the concept of Guitar Hero returning to mobile is thrilling and holds immense potential, Activision's choice of announcement has overshadowed the positives. Despite this, the anticipation for a successful revival remains high among fans.

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