RedOctane, the studio that helped create the original Guitar Hero, has been re-established by veteran developers to work on a new rhythm game. The studio was initially founded in 1999 by brothers Kai and Charles Huang and was a co-developer for Guitar Hero alongside Harmonix. After its closure in 2010 due to market oversaturation, RedOctane has returned 15 years later with the aim of evolving rhythm games. The new venture is backed by the Embracer Group and includes experienced developers alongside those from fan projects, intending to innovate within the genre. Simon Ebejer, head of the studio, spoke about the importance of emotional connection in rhythm games.
Simon Ebejer, RedOctane's head of studio, emphasizes that rhythm games transcend gameplay, cherishing the emotional connection to music and community alongside innovative evolution.
RedOctane, founded by Kai and Charles Huang, was instrumental in the original Guitar Hero's development with Harmonix before evolving to address today's musical gaming landscape.
The revival of RedOctane aims not only to innovate within rhythm gaming but also to honor the legacy of their previous work and the community's contributions.
The resurgence of RedOctane plans to tackle the lessons learned from past oversaturation, striving to create a meaningful impact in the evolving rhythm game genre.
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