Alright, so the latest sensation sweeping the nation would definitely be known as Guitar Hero (let’s not forget Rockband, but they’re in the same pond). Revolutionaries and somewhat pioneers in making the musical games mainstream (Dance Dance Revolution anyone?), they’ve made three amazing games and now are going for a fourth – however, this time they’re focusing on a single band. Not just any band, mind you – it’s Aerosmith.

Source: http://www.reuters.com/resources/r/?m….1256_RTRUKOP_0_PICTURE0

It couldn’t have been a better choice (Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, and the Eagles come to mind, but I believe Aerosmith is a bit more widely-accepted/mainstream/well-known?), but I still think its a risktaker here. For one thing, customization’s already down the tube – you’re playing as Aerosmith (members Steven Tyler or Joe Perry come to mind) and nobody else. Another thing would be its lack of variety – sure, there’s a few other songs of bands that opened with Aerosmith, but then it’s all out Aerosmith. Not a bad thing necessarily mind you, it’s just a bit too concentrated for me. This basically isolates everyone except for Aerosmith fans, and I’m thinking it’s a very risky move. However, so was the original Guitar Hero – I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how this turns out.

I’m somewhat of an Aerosmith fan, but I can’t say that this game will be as successful as the other Guitar Heros. This one is taking a huge risk, and although I do enjoy risks, I’m not sure that this one’s going to pay off.

VIEWER’S REQUESTED UPDATE: The game will be focused on the life of Aerosmith, from high school to Superbowl, and it will feature my personal Aerosmith favourites: Jaded, Mama Kin, Walk This Way, and Sweet Emotion.  Yep, I got the greatest hits CD.  Haha.