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Band Hero Art Style - Stolen From Diablo 3?

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In what can only be described as an inexplicable twist, it appears that the controversial art style of Diablo 3 has been copied for upcoming music game Band Hero.  Rainbows, pastels, and even a healthy dose of pink hues adorn the official Band Hero site.  We've got a few initial reactions from fans of the music game genre.

"I just don't get it.  The previous Guitar Hero games have been dark and somewhat gloomy.  Are we going to see Axel Steel in a My Little Pony t-shirt?"

"I know when I get together with my friends to play Guitar Hero, we enjoy the characters and backgrounds the most.  Now that's all ruined!"

"I've created an online petition, and a few friends are joining me in creating an alternate Band Hero website with the muted colors we all know and love."
 

A few artists have been revealed for Band Hero, as well, including No Doubt, Taylor Swift, and Lily Allen.  Perhaps the change in art style is extending more into the gameplay, as well?  Are limited edition guitar controllers covered in pink sparkles in our future?  Watch the just released teaser trailer, and then come back and bemoan the fate of the Hero franchise here!

Source: Paralleluniverse.msn.com

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bapenguin
3:23 PM
7/22/2009

I hope it comes with a Bedazzler!


HobocidalManiac
3:24 PM
7/22/2009

So, isn't this just Rock Band? With a different name? AGAIN??!


smurphster
3:29 PM
7/22/2009

i don't see anything wrong w/ the new style. some people probably don't like that the current games are all dark and gloomy. i can't see taylor swift in the current style but i definitely see her in a more bright pop-style game. so my message to those whiners out there: don't buy the new game; stick with the one you like and let others buy the new one that may be more attractive to them. and quit your whining.

as for the diablo 3 controversy... seems like business as usual. maybe they came up w/ the style on their own and it just resembles what diablo 3 has done. let them argue about it but i don't want to see them go to court and waste money.


HobocidalManiac
3:43 PM
7/22/2009

I have absolutely no problems with the Diablo 3 art style. I like it better than the originals.


hedgehogaj
4:49 PM
7/22/2009

It looks more like they ripped off Rockband to me. I don't mind the dark and gloomy aspect of the old style. I do however mind that it looks like it was created by 10 year olds.

Diablo 3 doesn't have a style. It has WoW artists.


xxW4R EAGL3xx
5:37 PM
7/22/2009

So, is this the NEW guitar Hero 5? Or is this coming AFTER Guitar Hero 5?


HobocidalManiac
5:45 PM
7/22/2009

--- Replying to xxW4R EAGL3xx -----It's a spin off. Like DJ Hero.
I was really hoping Band Hero would be a marching band game. Now I'm severely disappointed. I want to 'splode this game for not being a band geek game.


hedgehogaj
10:00 AM
7/23/2009

"I was really hoping Band Hero would be a marching band game."

I can't even imagine where I would store all those instruments.


HobocidalManiac
10:21 AM
7/23/2009

--- Replying to hedgehogaj -----
Plus the DDR pad for marching. But I'm a band geek. I'd find a way.

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