Guitar Hero Mobile Stumbles with AI Launch Announcement

When it comes to fast-and-furious rhythm games, although the genre never really took off in the West, there was one huge exception: Guitar Hero. Now, this legendary franchise is set to make a comeback, and it's coming to the mobile platform! However, Activision's announcement has hit a sour note right from the start.

The reveal was not through a trailer or a press release, but rather via an AI-generated promotional image on Instagram. This move has overshadowed the excitement of the franchise's return, especially following another controversial use of AI art in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The AI-generated image for Guitar Hero Mobile has been widely criticized for its poor quality, leading many to question whether the game might be dead on arrival, especially with strong competition from games like Space Ape's BeatStar.

As for what Guitar Hero Mobile will offer in terms of gameplay and visuals, details are scarce. The series did make an appearance on mobile nearly 20 years ago, but fans are hoping for a more impressive revival this time around.

Despite the excitement surrounding the potential of Guitar Hero on mobile, Activision's use of AI art has dampened the anticipation. While the idea of Guitar Hero returning to mobile holds great promise, the execution of the announcement has left much to be desired.

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