Harmonix Speaks On Future Music Games
In light of the news that Neversoft would be taking over development duties for future Guitar Hero games, many wondered what original creator Harmonix would take on next. Now, we know just a bit more about the company's upcoming development plans, with Harmonix producer Daniel Sussman telling Gamasutra:
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.
Fascinating! Perhaps the MTV-owned Harmonix will revisit the online music gameplay they experimented with in their 2003 PlayStation 2 game Amplitude. The most recent trademarks from Harmonix include such tasty titles as "Battle of the Bands", "Rock Gods" and "Gods of Rock" which makes one wonder what direction they're pursuing.
Whatever they're working on, we're looking forward to it, all the while hoping Neversoft can keep the Guitar Hero party train running smoothly.
Harmonix Talks Guitar Hero, New Music Franchise [Gamasutra]