Trailer: Activision reveals Guitar Hero Live for Consoles and Mobile

Posted by: 4/14/2015

Today Activision has officially joined the music genre arms race as it announced Guitar Hero Live which will be available this fall worldwide and is being developed by FreeStyleGames who brought us the excellent DJ Hero Games. Live will be playable in full on Consoles, Tablets and Mobile Phones.

“Guitar Hero is a franchise that so many people love. Figuring out how to bring it back with true breakthrough innovation has been years in the making, and a labor of love,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc. “Guitar Hero Live lets people rock real crowds with real reactions. Our goal was literally to give people stage fright. And with GHTV, we have created the world’s first live, playable music video network. All of it is playable on consoles, or mobile devices. Guitar Hero is back and better than ever.”

Activision says it has completely re-imagined Guitar Hero for the Next Generation and puts players Center Stage with Live Action, First Person Gameplay and Reactive Crowds.

“We are pleased to support the launch of Guitar Hero Live, building on one of the most successful music video-game franchises of all time, and providing our artists with a fun and interactive experience for their fans,” said Bruce Resnikoff, President of Universal Music Enterprises.

Guitar Hero Live will also include GHTV, the World’s First Playable Music Video Network that Lets You Play Hundreds of Your Favorite Songs Across a Variety of Genres.

“Guitar Hero changed the game – literally,” said Chris Koller, Vice President of Gaming for Best Buy. “And we are excited to bring Guitar Hero Live to consumers on April 18th at Best Buy stores in New York City and Torrance, California, where fans will be able to play the new game for the first time in North America.”

Eager fans can test out their skills at the following Best Buy locations:

  • April 14, 2015:  Best Buy Theatre, New York City, 6pm – 9pm
  • April 18, 2015:  Best Buy Store, Union Square, New York City, 1pm – 5pm
  • April 18, 2015:  Best Buy Store, Torrance, CA, 1pm – 5pm

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