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Submitted by _JL_ 872d ago | interview

Gi.biz Interview: Guitar Hero's Michael Sportouch

The Guitar Hero franchise has become a household name in the past few years, and can be credited with taking a fledgling genre and giving it mass market appeal.

But with luxury price points, thanks to new peripherals, and a tough consumer spending environment it's crucial to bring something new to the audience. Here the boss of the franchise at Activision, Michael Sportouch, explains the importance of innovation, and discusses the franchise's value for money. (Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero 5, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, Guitar Hero On Tour, Guitar Hero World Tour, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, Guitar Hero: Metallica, Guitar Hero: Smash Hits, Nintendo DS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360)

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