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Neversoft to develop the next Guitar Hero game? photo

Neversoft is known mostly for their work with the Tony Hawk series, but it looks like they might be adding a certain guitar franchise to their resume in the near future. That's right, according to Neversoft's official Web site, they are looking for a few helping hands to work on an unknown Guitar Hero game.

Guitar Hero II was one of the biggest hits of 2006. So, why in the world would Harmonix leave such a great thing behind? Perhaps they want to revive one of their past creations? Or maybe they just want to bring the gaming industry a fresh new IP. Either way, I'm happy.

[Via Wired, thanks Aetsen & Tehuberone]








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Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:02
Snaileb
Good article grim, the pic is priceless. Isn't the game called Guitar Hero 80's or Guitar hero 3? Or something?

(also, give Neversoft credit for Gun at least, they've done some really awesome work besides THPS)
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:05
Toneman
Let's hope they don't fill Guitar Hero with the same shit music (for the most part) they put in Tony Hawk games.
Serpentish's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:05
Serpentish
I'm glad you decided to note this little tidbit of news just so that you could use that picture.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:08
Jordan Devore
Yep, this pic is the bomb. Maybe Harmonix will do the 80's game and then Neversoft will take over for GH3.
MYL0R's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:09
MYL0R
so THAT's how some of those bands make the bonus songs on GH! Their damn band members work for Harmonix
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:13
Namelessted
WHY!!!

Damn MTV for buying the rights to Guitar Hero. Harmonix is doing an insanely good job at making these games. They are finishing up the GH 80's if what i hear is correct. Why would they not let them continue with GH3? I don't have Neversoft or anything, they do a good job making Tony Hawk and Project 8 is pretty fun. But keep GH at Harmonix, dear God.
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:15
Namelessted
And why is Neversoft hiring for GH position? Just hire the fucking Harmonix crew on. Fucking seriously, they have been working on that game for a considerable period of time and know how to do it. They have poured their heart and soul into that IP and taking it away from them is a terrible deed. Neversoft won't have the same connection with GH as the original crew does, this is terrible news.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:19
Darren Nakamura
Why are you happy Neversoft is doing GH3? Harmonix knows rhythm games. Neversoft is great... at making Tony Hawk games. Can they do Guitar Hero well? I don't know.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:24
Jordan Devore
I'm happy at the thought of a new game from Harmonix or a sequel to one of their past games, not that Neversoft is developing the next GH.
Maxpower's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 15:42
Maxpower
Skateboarding on guitars....there goes the neighbourhood.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 16:03
BluDesign
I can see it now. You have 3:00 on the clock to run around the guitar store and pull off as many chord changes and star powers as possible. And you have to pick up all the video tapes still. Do that, and you get to move from the local pawn shop to H&H Music or Guitar Center! Whee!

The final level will take place on the set of the new Real World/Road Rules challenge set in Laguna Beach!

All the music will be Scr-Emo or current shitty punk rock.

Can't wait.

Thank you MTV.
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 16:14
Aaron Mxy Yost
The Spider-Man game they made for the PSX was totally rad back in the day.
ttaylor's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 18:17
ttaylor
Man.. I tried to get a job with the comany that makes guitar hero.. Went through a phone interview but I had never done the type of design work that they were looking for. Oh well.. Still put out a fun ass game!
TheBrain's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 18:25
TheBrain
It doesn't seem like Neversoft should have any trouble. All you have to do is plug in new songs to the existing system. Maybe Harmonix isn't going to be making any more because they already laid out the groundwork and want to go do something else. Honestly, I don't think its possible to fuck up a music game outside of including poor songs. Be glad that we are going to see something new from Harmonix now (give me Amplitude 2, baby)
Aetsen's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 20:33
Aetsen
I agree with Ted. If it ain't broke don't fix it, and Harmonix is a well lubed rocking machine!
Aetsen's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 20:50
Aetsen
Also, I'm going to kill a fucking kitten if they put CKY in GH.
Namelessted's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 20:57
Namelessted
I just have to post again. This news makes me that sad. This was the worst news i have heard in a bit. Luckily i also found out that i get to go see Pan's Labyrinth in theaters tomorrow.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2007 21:13
Jordan Devore
And I just found out I'm getting a Wiiiiiii tomorrow!
tehuberone's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/18/2007 00:35
tehuberone
Nice Grim, get DBZ B T 2 it pwns.

Neversoft needs to hire all the harmonix staff if they want to do it right.

CKY lol.
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