Guitar Hero Mobile Stumbles with AI Launch

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 announcement was not made through a trailer or a press release, but rather through a blatantly AI-generated promotional image on Instagram. This move has overshadowed the excitement of the franchise's return, especially following another widely-reported instance of AI use in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

As for what Guitar Hero Mobile will look and sound like, details are scarce. Although the series did come to mobile nearly 20 years ago, as seen below, fans are hoping for something impressive this time around.

The art used in the Guitar Hero Mobile announcement has been widely criticized for its poor quality, and it may not have even been created with the latest image generators. This has led many to believe that Guitar Hero Mobile might be dead on arrival, especially with strong competition from games like Space Ape's popular BeatStar.

While the idea of Guitar Hero returning and thriving on mobile is exciting, it's undeniable that Activision's use of AI art has struck a discordant chord once again, despite the potential positives.

In the meantime, if you're interested in seeing how other top franchises have fared on smartphones, check out the top 9 Final Fantasy games on mobile.