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Forget Guitar Hero, Harmonix says they got something even better photo

Besides confirming that they indeed have absolutely nothing to do with Guitar Hero 3 and the future of that franchise, Harmonix told Gamasutra that they are instead working on something bigger and better. From Harmonix producer Daniel Sussman:

"We are instead working on a different music game project, one that is a bigger and more ambitious endeavor than we felt we could pursue within the bounds of the Guitar Hero franchise."

Greater than Guitar Hero and the entire franchise? That's a tall order. Wanna take bets on a Band Hero-type game in the works for Harmonix? You know, every single instrument would be represented. Anyone got a better guess than that? 


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ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 18:55
ArrestedDeveloper
I'm guessing its gonna be Spoons Hero and I'll have to fork out $70+ for some weird periphrial to go along with it.
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 18:56
BahamutZero
my guess? WiiHero - drums, bass, guitar, and keys
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:19
Topher Cantler
No way. It's gonna be Trombone Hero for PS3, in which we will take full advantage of the controller's tilt sensing capabilities. Brass is the future, bitches.
Satans Garbageman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:22
Satans Garbageman
Trombone hero? Being a trombone player, how could I pass such a game up?
Creamsnake's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:26
Creamsnake
Jazz Flute Hero.
GorG's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:31
GorG
Hell yeah, if it was trombone hero we could do some sick Ska tunes in a game. Now thats a game worth buying a PS3 for. Anything that can be an excuse to play Ska in a game is worth my money.
jedipirate's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:32
jedipirate
This one time, at GameStop...



LostCrichton's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:32
LostCrichton
Skin Flute Hero!
ohgr89's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:33
ohgr89
You mean I finally get to virtually learn how to play the Scitar? I'm there.
Aetsen's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:40
Aetsen
Crabs Hero. With new itching and scratching action.
fra_diavola's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:44
fra_diavola
Halo 4
Kalakaua's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 19:55
Kalakaua
Cow bell Hero! or Conductor Hero (move that motion sensing controller around like a conductor would)

Or Guitar Idol. Imagine Guitar Hero and American Idol having a baby, you go live on tv and play the game to get a... record contract? I dunno.
Destructicon's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 20:09
Destructicon
See the future I can...rrrrr
Ooohhh Destructicon feel humanlike urge to point to Destructicon's comment in Nick Brutal' post from just 15.000 binary rotations ago.
http://www.destructoid.com/guitar-villain-drum-villain-shark-jumping-villain--29334.phtml

Destructicon proud like puny human
parrothead's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 20:09
parrothead
Orchestra Hero for the Wii. You can choose from all the strings or be the conductor.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 20:13
Mxyzptlk
bleep's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 20:17
bleep
More like Rusty Trombone Hero....
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 20:23
Niero
I know that they also registered Guitar Villain but what the hell are they up to? My guess: it has an online component and will let people make their own music with it. The "creation" element in Guitar Hero so adding an element of that, for those that want it in a separate mode combined with a play mode for the rest of us should be a hella game. Or they just jumped the shark.
Poopface Morty's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 21:04
Poopface Morty
The creation element would be huge, my only concern though is that they would shoot themselves in the foot concerning sequels. But then again, subsequent releases may see newer features that can help people expand on their creativity. And then again, people still keep buying Madden over and over.

I want to see something that lets you play an entire set (like 20 songs or so...see how tough you really are), create your own music, set up your own stage and control the lighting and what not. Rule.
Hipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 21:11
Hipple
Supehero Hero?
tehuberone's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 21:15
tehuberone
an MMOBHG
MMO Band Hero Game.
Putthebottledown's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 21:50
Putthebottledown
JUKEBOX HERO!!!!
hovercraft's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 22:40
hovercraft
They will probably just rip off some other japanese music game.
BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 23:19
BahamutZero
Hopefully it's an animated kids movie licensed game
Shin Green Carnage's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2007 23:19
Shin Green Carnage
COCK Hero with Vagina PWNER3000 capabilities!
broham's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2007 01:26
broham
Yes Shin, something like that....say Jessica Alba Hero.
wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2007 04:12
wardrox
Kazoo Hero all the way for me
Aequitas's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2007 04:43
Aequitas
Considering they're being bought by MTV, my guess is...

Pimp My Bass Dub Edition: Fuck The Police And Rock and Roll
doolanman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2007 05:23
doolanman
i agree with parrothead ochastra hero sounds sickarse
ZakCanard's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2007 16:02
ZakCanard
Cowbell Hero?
FrogMan's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/24/2007 10:41
FrogMan
Maybe it'll be something more along the lines of amplitude/frequency. Maybe with turn table peripherals
Kunakari's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2007 20:01
Kunakari
Im gonna go with the Band hero. Or maybe they werent kidding about accordion hero! OMG theyre making accordian hero!!!!! lol. Anyway im guesseing theyre gonna have a band mmo thingy where u hook it up to ur console/pc* with a usb, and it comes with different things. Like if want to play bass in the band u get the bass edition of the game? Guitar edition. Drum edition. Synthesizer** edition. And Vocal*** edition. Wow... just get ur online set up and be ready to rock! But that would really suck if u couldnt get online on ur console :P.
* Because i dont have a 360 or PS3
** Me and my friends had a discussion about this... last summer.
*** Note: Microphone may not be included because of possible fact that you may suck at singing. If included be prepared to take a test to see if you could actually be a vocalist****.
**** Avaliable at participating retailers.
Kunakari's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/30/2007 20:03
Kunakari
And i forgot to mention that the turntable thing has been done in japan. I played it at that Game On! exhibit at the museum of science and industry at chicago. While there I also owned people at SSBM.
Yubda's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 16:54
Yubda
No Jokes.
I just bought a shirt that says Trombone hero on it, and a flaming bass trombone.
Its awesome
I got it from this website called www.torsopants.com
They have a whole friggen line of Band Geek Hero shirts
Its sweet.
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