Tada! Activision are some of the most creative folks in the industry, that’s why they’ve decided to file a trademark for Drum Hero. Yes, you better believe it. Other than churning out DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero at very close quarters, we’ll be seeing its drum-thumping brethren sometime in the near future as well, apparently.
Who didn’t see this coming? Almost no one.
According to PlayStation LifeStyle, Activision recently filed a trademark on Drum Hero. Given that this is Activision after all, someone should really file trademarks for Piano Hero, Saxophone Hero, Violin Hero and Timpani Hero first. You know, just in case they start making games based on timpanis.
Source: PlayStation LifeStyle
Lame.
I disagree, I think Activision are geniuses of the industry.
Cool.
The drums are by far the most unique instrument in any rhythm game so far, in my opinion.
Awesome picture, Jeff.
Keep in mind that Activision have all kinds of weird trademarks reserved, like Guitar Villain for example. Drum Hero being trademarked doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll see a game for it; they could just be protecting their assets.
Also, don’t think that Timpani hero couldn’t be a cool game, when people write timpani music like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKmK-nFdMXM (the performance of it could be better, but you can get an idea of how creative you can get with a timpani piece by listening.)
I love the drums, but I can’t believe Activision is going to a release an entire game just for them. Maybe it will be really unique experience ….
Hope it has some Blue Man Group songs! Their wall of drums is ridiculous.
wonder if Activision filed for a Vocalist Hero, and do they pay royalties to Harmonix for creating their over-milked cash cow?