Guitar Hero is coming to mobile, and stumbles out the block with AI announcement

When it comes to fast-and-furious rhythm games, the genre may not have taken off significantly in the West, but one franchise stood out as a colossal exception: Guitar Hero. Now, this iconic series is set to make a triumphant return, and it's coming to the mobile platform! However, the excitement was dampened right from the start by an awkward announcement from Activision.

The announcement of Guitar Hero Mobile was not made through a trailer or a press release but through an AI-generated promotional image shared on Instagram. This decision has drawn significant criticism, especially following another instance of AI art use in the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The choice of AI-generated art for such a beloved franchise has overshadowed the anticipation for Guitar Hero's revival.

Details about what Guitar Hero Mobile will look or sound like are scarce. While the series did venture into mobile nearly 20 years ago, expectations are high for a modern, impressive revival. However, the AI-generated image used for the announcement has been widely criticized for its poor quality, leading some to speculate that Guitar Hero Mobile might struggle to gain traction, especially with strong competition from games like Space Ape's BeatStar.

Despite the potential and my excitement for Guitar Hero's return to mobile, Activision's use of AI art has once again stirred controversy, overshadowing the positive aspects of this announcement. If you're interested in exploring how other major franchises have fared on mobile platforms, consider checking out the top 9 Final Fantasy games available on smartphones.