Guitar Hero Mobile is officially coming, but the announcement was… less than stellar. Activision, once again, is facing criticism for using AI-generated art in the reveal, a promotional image on Instagram that's overshadowed the excitement for this highly anticipated revival. This isn't the first time Activision has used AI art, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 facing similar backlash.
Details on Guitar Hero Mobile's look and feel are scarce. While the franchise previously had a mobile presence, that was nearly two decades ago. Expectations are high for a significant upgrade.
The AI art used in the announcement has been widely criticized for its poor quality, raising concerns about the game's potential reception. With strong competition from titles like Space Ape's BeatStar, Guitar Hero Mobile's launch faces an uphill battle.
Despite the initial misstep, the potential for a successful mobile Guitar Hero remains. Activision's questionable artistic choices, however, have cast a shadow over an otherwise exciting announcement.
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