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The music genre isn't the star child it used to be. It continues to be a solid performer for both Guitar Hero and Rock Band, but interest has waned. A common critique has been Activision's deluge of Guitar Hero releases, potentially diluting consumer interest. Whether Activision will ever admit that or not, the company is radically scaling back its Guitar Hero releases for 2010.
Activision released 25 different versions of Guitar Hero in 2009. To be clear, that's 25 different versions of various Guitar Hero games across all gaming platforms. For example: Guitar Hero 5 on Xbox 360 and Guitar Hero 5 on PlayStation 3 are both different "versions" of the same game.
During a conference call discussing Activision's financial performance in 2009, Activision said it would release only 10 versions of Guitar Hero throughout 2010. That's a significant scaling back, which the publisher cited as a result of a movement towards software-only purchases by consumers and casual consumers proving a less reliable source of income.
The company further detailed that there will be two major music-related releases for Activision: a new Guitar Hero and a new DJ Hero. Activision will also stop producing PlayStation 2 versions of its music releases, and will eliminate a "high-priced" version of Band Hero (read: no hardware).
Details on what's coming in 2010's Guitar Hero games were promised soon.
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river_tron
Well, if they tried harder to find really good rock music out there instead of pillaging the MTV or Billboard greatest hits roster, then maybe the GH series would sell better. There's a A TON of amazing music out there from lesser known bands that would be fantastic to include. Originally, part of the joy of playing these games was discovering a band or song that you love and never heard of. They should do their homework and be less obvious of the music they choose to be in the game.
Oh, and every game they make looks exactly the same. Stop being lazy and cheap and put more effort in giving each title it's own identity.
OK, I'm done.
DEAThHEART
Rock Band is better anyway...
broncobubs2408
i agree with everyone that says more dlc and less games because just look at rockband, they have only had 5 games altogether and they are still doing just as good as guitar hero, they just come out with lots of dlc for all their games
GoogMaster
stop making these games..they are not fun anymore
V_Translanka
What is this "over-saturation" you speak of? More is always better!
>_>
Adampro123
I'll just be glad if they make a GH that has only music from the past 10 years. and knows music too. i just prefer not playing oldies.
Notafanboythatiknow
WOW! I am amazed the people at Craptivision have brains.
DTH666
Well GH5 is awesome for me just keep the DLC coming with more cool songs to play, hope they bring more Dethklok and more Metallica!!!! Oh and yes i still p[lay it, Bass and Vocals BABY!!!
Reaper24683
Seriously though, people still play guitar hero?
SirCitadel
its sad when this is actual news... and somewhat shocking at that.
DaTruth521
wow their worst than sports games, i can't believe they even cosidered releasing more than 1 guitar hero game
azn_bl1tzkr13g
GH: KISS
PLEASE!!!!!
GH: KISS
i will love activision forever and never complain if they release a GH: KISS
greeknerd
Good. 2009 was an example of genre overkill.
JayDitto
Maybe it's because they've copied Harmonix and are waiting to see what else they do so they can copy that.
mark6789
how bout no guitar hero games and just DLC instead :)
ExaltB2
i was into dj hero never bought it tho but thats only because i knew there would prob be dj hero 2 and id have to rebuy all the dlc again or it would be useless once part 2 came out. im big in to buying dlc for anything, im the one who bought all the lbp stuff, so id be the idiot whod buy all the songs 3 times over for any music game.
DreamingDarklyRobin
"Activision Releasing Far Fewer Guitar Hero Games In 2010"
And releasing more Call of Utter Crap like Tony Hawk.
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