I know, I know. I could have sworn “Drum Hero” was filed ages ago, with “Guitar Villain” and other sassy trademarks. But apparently, Activision got around to applying for the mark on Oct. 30.
The application’s just been filed; it hasn’t been assigned to an examiner yet. Standard trademark filing, covering “Drum Hero” for use in all video games.
Now, just because they filed a trademark doesn’t mean this is a project in development. They could just be moving to protect the “Hero” franchise, pairing that word and its synonyms with all sorts of instruments just to be on the safe side. So be on the lookout for Sousaphone Hero, Gutbucket Paladin, and Banjo Myrmidon.
Activision ‘Drumming’ Up New Hero Game [PlayStation Lifestyle via Hot Blooded Gaming, thanks Troy A.]
Chris McAlister
November 9, 2009 at 10:47 AM
I’m still waiting for Wobbleboard Hero and Harmonnica Hero…
Don’t laugh, they released DJ Hero so it will only be a matter of time.
Report PermalinkHoloGraham
November 9, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Wobble-board Hero?
Report PermalinkAndrew Low
November 9, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Thank god they haven’t filed ‘Phil Collin’s Drum Hero’ … yet
Report PermalinkDansDans
November 9, 2009 at 11:21 AM
I remember when I used to work at Playtime MANY moons ago and we had Drummania, Guitar Freaks and Keyboard Mania all linked up for 5-player session I would go around to my customers and tell them that “Violin Freaks” and “Cello Cello Revolution” were coming soon…
I might trademark Violin Freaks come to think of it…
Report PermalinkWiseHacker
November 9, 2009 at 11:35 AM
1. Find existing and profitable idea.
Report Permalink2. File patent.
3. ???
4. Profit.
Mr Waffle
November 9, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Eh. I enjoyed the drums in World Tour, but honestly, GH5 has killed music games for me, Activition…
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