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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Original Guitar Hero developers reunite at RedOctane Games to create next‑generation rhythm experience
A group of veteran Guitar Hero developers and founders of the franchise have reunited to launch a fresh rhythm gaming venture. Operating under the label RedOctane Games, this team aims to advance the rhythm genre with a modern twist. Among the core team are former Guitar Hero production director Simon Ebejer and brothers Charles and Kai Huang—the original creators—serving in advisory roles. They have already begun prototyping next-generation hardware, including a guitar-style controller designed to deliver familiarity for longtime fans while incorporating new functionality for the 2025 gaming era. In a statement posted on August 6, the team clarified that their forthcoming title will not replicate Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Guitar Freaks, or Rock Band. Instead, they described their goal as 'creating connected rhythm experiences that unite cutting-edge controllers, genre-defining titles, and a thriving community.' One early prototype was briefly tested alongside Fortnite Festival, though the team chose to continue independently. As the project progresses, they suggest that the new game may emphasise online engagement and live-service features, potentially including a regular release of new music content. Though the project remains in its early stages and no release date has been confirmed, fans of rhythm-based gaming are already looking forward to further updates.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
RedOctane Games Launches: A New Studio Dedicated to Rhythm Gaming Innovation
Simon Ebejer RedOctane Games Livermore, CA, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aug 6, 2025 – A fresh beat is about to drop in the world of music rhythm games. Today marks the official launch of RedOctane Games, a small but passionate studio founded by veterans of the rhythm game world, alongside exceptional new-generation developers, creators, and community leaders from the global rhythm gaming scene. RedOctane Games is focused solely on advancing the rhythm game genre combining the past with the future and being driven forward hand in hand with this well-established and respected community of gamers. The team has been busy in pre-production over recent months and has now officially entered production on its debut rhythm-based title, which is expected to be announced later this up the studio is Simon Ebejer, a seasoned games industry leader who was the Production Director on several Guitar Hero titles during his time at Neversoft, later becoming Studio Head at Vicarious Visions and VP of Operations at Blizzard Entertainment, where he played a pivotal role in the organization and delivery of Diablo IV. The RedOctane Games team includes creators and developers who helped create and scale Guitar Hero and DJ Hero nearly two decades ago, as well as proven emerging development talent and community leaders from across today's rhythm gaming space. The studio is being built with the community from the ground up, ensuring that players are part of the creative journey from day one. In addition, it has been announced that brothers Charles and Kai Huang will join a special advisory board for the company. Charles and Kai were the original founders of the Guitar Hero franchise back in 2005, having partnered with Harmonix Music Systems to launch the groundbreaking title that helped define a generation of rhythm gaming. Their involvement brings deep heritage and insight to the studio's future direction. 'Rhythm games are about more than just gameplay they're about feel, flow, and connection to the music and to each other,' said Simon Ebejer, Head of Studio. 'RedOctane Games is our way of giving back to a genre that means so much to us, while pushing it forward in new and exciting directions.' With community-built development at its core and a strong foundation of technical and creative talent, RedOctane Games is ready to deliver the next evolution in rhythm gaming. See the studio announce trailer here: About RedOctane GamesRedOctane Games LLC is a rhythm game-focused studio founded in 2025 by a collective of rhythm game development veterans, hardware pioneers, and community leaders passionate about music gameplay. The team brings decades of experience building iconic rhythm titles, alongside proven emerging developers shaping the next generation of the genre. With a studio culture rooted in creativity, technical excellence, and deep fan collaboration, RedOctane Games is committed to building the future of rhythm gaming together with its players. The studio is currently developing a range of innovative rhythm-based experiences, with its first title set to be revealed later in 2025. © 2025 RedOctane Games, LLC ('RedOctane Games'). RedOctane Games is a game studio that creates music and rhythm games and accessories. RedOctane Games is a company within Embracer Freemode Inc. RedOctane and RedOctane Games are registered or unregistered trademarks of Freemode Go LLC. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. For press inquiries, interviews, or to receive updates, please contact:Via email: press@ website: @redoctanegames on all socials or click here Contact Info Alex 7957 204660 Attachments Simon Ebejer RedOctane GamesError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Engadget
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
RedOctane relaunches and will continue to make new rhythm games
RedOctane Games is back and ready to make more rhythm games. The studio announced its re-launch today and said it is already in production on its first title. Charles and Kai Huang, who co-founded the original RedOctane back in 1999 and launched the Guitar Hero franchise, will serve on a special advisory board for the new company. The first RedOctane was acquired by Activision in 2006 and shuttered in 2010. The team is small, but it has some heavy-hitters from the rhythm game world. Its head of studio is Simon Ebejer, who was the production director for multiple Guitar Hero games, and many of its employees worked on Guitar Hero and DJ Hero . RedOctane will operate within parent company Embracer Freemode, which also houses CRKD, a gaming accessory company that also has history in rhythm games . There are some interesting competitors to this revived RedOctane on the market, such as Clone Hero and Fortnight Festival , not to mention legions of arcade titles. It should be exciting to see what new ideas RedOctane will bring to the party.
