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gaming1 day ago•8 min saved

Stage Tour's Xbox achievements surface ahead of its Guitar Hero-inspired launch

Stage Tour, a Guitar Hero-inspired spiritual successor, had its full Xbox achievement list revealed ahead of release after being announced at Gamescom 2026. The game is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games on December 10, 2026, and features 90 songs across six decades. Players can chase a range of challenging achievements, including the daunting "One Run to Rule Them All" that requires completing a Stage Legend Tour, earning 650 Stars, and hitting 85% of notes on all songs on Expert, along with numerous other milestones like reaching account level 100 and unlocking various Effects, Variants, and titles.

via TrueAchievements|

#achievements #gamescom-2026 #gaming

technology3 months ago•13 min saved

Rhythm resurgence: Sound System brings Guitar Hero-era veterans to Switch 2

Echo Foundry Interactive announced Sound System for Nintendo Switch 2, a next‑gen rhythm game from veterans of Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and DJ Hero, featuring Classic/Pro/Hardcore modes, a PulseMap Editor to create and share charts, local split-screen and online co-op, a 50+ song catalog with free core tracks and paid DLC, and ongoing monthly content updates; launch timing will be announced later.

via Nintendo Everything|

#guitar-hero #nintendo-switch-2 #pulsemap-editor

technology5 months ago•9 min saved

RedOctane Reboots Its Rhythm Roots with Stage Tour

RedOctane has regrouped to release Stage Tour, a new plastic-instrument rhythm game for PC and consoles this fall, promising new features, modes, and live events built around familiar guitar/bass/drums/vocals peripherals.

via Push Square|

#guitar-hero #peripherals #redoctane

news6 months ago•13 min saved

Guitar Hero Veterans Unveil Stage Tour, a Modern Rock-Rhythm Experience

Stage Tour, a Rock Band–style rhythm game from RedOctane formed by original Guitar Hero developers, was announced at IGN Fan Fest 2026. It will support keyboards, controllers, and plastic instruments, with Gibson-branded in-game guitars, and adaptive note charts based on difficulty and input. Alpha testing starts this summer ahead of a fall release on PC and multiple consoles.

via Kotaku|

#guitar-hero #news #redoctane

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Guitar Hero Developers Revive Rhythm Game Legacy with New Studio

Veteran developers from the original Guitar Hero series have founded a new studio, RedOctane, within Embracer Group, to create innovative rhythm games that focus on community and modern gaming experiences, with an announcement expected later this year.

via Kotaku|

#game-development #guitar-hero #music-gaming

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

RedOctane's New Studio Focuses on Innovating Rhythm Games

A new studio called RedOctane Games, led by veterans of the Guitar Hero series, has been formed to focus exclusively on rhythm games, with plans to announce their first title later this year.

via GameSpot|

#game-development #guitar-hero #music

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Guitar Hero Veterans Launch RedOctane Games to Innovate Rhythm Gaming

Veterans of the rhythm game genre have founded RedOctane Games, a new studio within Embracer Group, to develop innovative rhythm-based experiences, with their first title to be announced later this year. The studio aims to push the genre forward, emphasizing the connection to music and community.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#game-development #guitar-hero #music-gaming

games1 year ago•1 min saved

RedOctane Games, Guitar Hero's Origin, Revives with New Rhythm Game

RedOctane Games, a new studio within Embracer Freemode led by veterans of the rhythm game industry including former Guitar Hero developers, has been established to focus on advancing the rhythm game genre, with a debut game expected in 2025, and features advisory input from the original Guitar Hero founders.

via Gematsu|

#dj-hero #game-development #games

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Tony Hawk's Game Removes Guitar Hero Reference Amid Investigation

Iron Galaxy's latest Tony Hawk's game included a hidden reference to the Guitar Hero series, which has caused controversy and led to an apology and removal in the next update, as the developer investigates how it was included.

via Push Square|

#game-update #guitar-hero #iron-galaxy

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Tony Hawk 3+4 Removes Controversial Guitar Hero Reference

A reference to a Guitar Hero game in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, which was perceived as disrespectful to Neversoft, is being removed after fan backlash, with Iron Galaxy apologizing and planning to update the game.

via GameSpot|

#disrespect #easter-eggs #gaming

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Removes Controversial Guitar Hero Reference

Iron Galaxy is investigating an Easter egg in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 that appears to mock Activision's treatment of Neversoft and the Guitar Hero franchise, with plans to remove it in an upcoming update.

via Kotaku|

#activision #easter-egg #gaming

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 Developer Investigates Unexpected Guitar Hero Reference

Iron Galaxy, the developer of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake, is investigating a mysterious Easter egg that appears to reference Guitar Hero, which was developed by Neversoft, the original series creator. The reference, a boxed Guitar Hero game rebadged as 'Banjo Champion' in a trash bin on the Waterpark level, has sparked curiosity and debate among fans, with some viewing it as a benign joke and others as an edgy nod. The developer plans to remove the Easter egg in an upcoming update.

via IGN|

#easter-egg #game-development #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fortnite Festival Rocks with New Guitar Controller and Goofy Bands"

PDP, a company known for making officially licensed controllers and headsets, has teased the release of a guitar for the recently launched Fortnite Festival mode, a rhythm-based mode created by Harmonix, the developers of Guitar Hero and Rock Band. While there is currently no official instrument support for Fortnite Festival, Epic Games has stated that it is a top priority and will be implemented in 2024. In the meantime, players can still use their old Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitars with the help of a program called JoyToKey. Fortnite Festival has been well-received, offering a nostalgic experience for older gamers and introducing younger gamers to the excitement of rhythm games.

via Insider Gaming|

#epic-games #fortnite-festival #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Microsoft's Gaming Dominance: Activision Acquisition and Sony's Potential Challenge

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has stated that there will be no immediate release of Activision classics on Xbox Game Pass following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. However, he is interested in hearing from Activision's teams about potential projects, including the revival of franchises like Guitar Hero, Skylanders, and Tony Hawk. Additionally, there is speculation about Microsoft's plans for mobile gaming, with the possibility of titles like Gears of War and Viva Piñata making their way to mobile platforms.

via Eurogamer.net|

#activision-blizzard #gaming #guitar-hero