Line #15 VideoGame/GuitarHeroLive


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3	After ''Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock'' was released in late 2010, development of all games in the series (including {{spinoff}}s ''VideoGame/DJHero'' and ''Band Hero'') were cancelled, the ''Hero'' franchise was discontinued by Activision in February 2011, and Neversoft's ''Guitar Hero'' division was liquidated. However, in April 2011, Activision changed their tune, claiming the series was now on "hiatus" and they claimed that a new game would be released in 2012, focusing solely on the guitar gameplay with a new redesigned guitar controller; however, [[DevelopmentHell numerous problems]] plagued the project and was subsequently cancelled. On March 31, 2014, [[http://www.joystiq.com/2014/03/19/activision-pulling-all-dlc-for-guitar-hero-dj-hero-and-band-her/ downloadable content for the entire series was removed]] from the Xbox Live Marketplace, [=PlayStation=] Store, and Wii Shop Channel.
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5	On April 14, 2015, Activision unveiled a reboot of the franchise, ''Guitar Hero Live'', competing with ''VideoGame/RockBand 4'' that same year.
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7	Developed by ''DJ Hero'' studio [=FreeStyleGames=] (today Creator/{{Ubisoft}} Leamington), the game utilizes a new six-button guitar (not six in a row, however; six in two rows of three), and replaces the classic 3D rendered stages with a first-person perspective of the guitarist using FullMotionVideo. The game also features compatibility with microphones and karaoke, which were added in a later update.
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9	''GHTV'', the online portion of the game, was shuttered on December 1, 2018, taking away hundreds of songs with it and reducing the catalog to only the less than 50 ones on the game disc (the ''Live'' mode songs).
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11	For tropes regarding the entire series prior to ''Guitar Hero Live'', please go [[VideoGame/GuitarHero here]].
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16	[[folder: In General]]
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18	* AntiFrustrationFeatures: This game completely removes failing a song.
19	* {{Bowdlerise}}: In the same vein as VideoGame/RockBand, the album arts for some songs are censored due to gore and obscenity, with examples including Music/BlackTide's Post Mortem (containing "That Fire" and "Walking Dead Man", censored for showing somebody hanging themselves with a blood trail making the album title), Music/TenaciousD's Rise of the Fenix (containing the titular track, censored because the Fenix is a stylized penis), and Music/FiveFingerDeathPunch's Got Your Six (containing "Jekyll and Hyde", censored for appearances of a bloody weapon and a man covered with blood).
20	** Subverted with Music/Sum41's "Still Waiting", due to using the single artwork rather than the Does This Look Infected album cover.
21	* TheBusCameBack: Many bands featured in the earlier installments (pre-World Tour) and few that have been only featured in one installment (including the On Tour series, licensed games, and Band Hero for DS) have came back to be playable in ''Guitar Hero Live''
22	** Examples include: Music/{{Airbourne}}, Music/AliceInChains, Music/AlienAntFarm, Music/TheAllAmericanRejects, Music/AlterBridge, Music/{{Arch Enemy\|Band}}, Music/ArcticMonkeys, Atreyu, Music/{{Audioslave}}, Music/AvrilLavigne, Band of Skulls, Music/BlackTide, Music/BlindMelon, Music/{{Blondie\|Band}}, Music/BobDylan, Music/{{Boston}}, Music/BulletForMyValentine, Music/CheapTrick, Music/TheClash, Cold War Kids, Music/TheDandyWarhols, Music/TheDarkness, Music/DefLeppard, Music/{{Disturbed}}, Music/DreamTheater, Music/{{Europe}}, Music/{{Evanescence}}, Music/FiveFingerDeathPunch, Music/{{Flyleaf}}, Music/FountainsOfWayne, Music/{{Godsmack}}, Music/{{Heart\|Band}}, Music/{{Helmet}}, Music/HilaryDuff, Hinder, Music/IggyPop, Music/{{Incubus}}, Music/JoeSatriani, Music/{{Kansas}}, Music/{{Kasabian}}, Music/KillswitchEngage, Music/KingsOfLeon, Music/{{Kiss}}, Music/{{Korn}}, Music/LambOfGod, Music/LivingColour, Music/{{Mastodon}}, Music/ModestMouse, Music/{{Nickelback}}, Music/{{Paramore}},Music/PapaRoach, Music/PearlJam, Music/{{Pink}}, Music/{{Primus}}, Music/{{Queensryche}}, Music/QuietRiot, Music/RageAgainstTheMachine, Music/{{Rancid}}, Music/{{Ratt}}, Music/RedHotChiliPeppers, Music/RickSpringfield, [[Music/{{Chickenfoot}} Sammy Hagar]], Music/TheShins, Music/{{Soundgarden}}, Music/StevieRayVaughan, Music/TheStrokes, Music/{{Survivor\|Band}}, Music/SystemOfADown, Music/{{Tesla}}, Music/ThirtySecondsToMars, Music/TVOnTheRadio, Music/VampireWeekend, Music/VerucaSalt, Music/TheVines, Music/{{Warrant}}, [[Music/RobZombie White Zombie]], and Music/TheWho.
23	* ContinuityReboot: ''Guitar Hero Live'' is essentially a clean slate for the ''Hero'' brand.
24	* CurseCutShort: Subverted and played straight in ''Live'' mode, as "shit" and references to drugs and sex are mapped in the lyrics charts, while any utterances of "fuck" are censored. Zigzagged with ''GHTV'', as censorship varies with each music video
25	* EasierThanEasy: [=FreeStyle=] Games Developer Jamie Jackson stated that a goal of the game with its new layout of buttons on the guitar controller is to be made accessible for beginners of the game, requiring only three keys of the first row, but also designed it to be...
26	** HarderThanHard: A lot more challenging for the veterans of the series, having them use chord progressions between the two rows of buttons ''and'' an open strum.
27	* FakeOutFadeOut: Played with, as if there is a long break in a song without guitar input (at least longer than 10 seconds), the highway fades away until the next set of notes come up.
28	* GrandFinale: The final ''Hero'' game as of now.
29	* HesBack: After the low sales of ''Warriors of Rock'' in 2010, ''Live'' intends to bring Guitar Hero back with a bang, and how do Activision and [=FreeStyle=] Games catch people's eyes during the global reveal, they have [[Music/FallOutBoy Pete Wentz]] and [[Music/MyChemicalRomance Gerard Way]] play the game with their signature songs on it, "My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark", and "Na Na Na", the former being a showing of the "live" career mode, the latter being a Guitar Battle between Gerard and Jamie Jackson. Gerard beats Jamie by a slim margin.
30	** Fittingly, two songs in game through Live and GHTV are "Been Away Too Long" by Music/{{Soundgarden}} and "Right Back at it Again" by Music/ADayToRemember
31	* MultiPlatform: Unlike its competition ''Rock Band 4'', which will be primarily for the Xbox One and [=PS4=], ''Guitar Hero Live'' will be available for Xbox 360, [=PS3=], Xbox One, [=PS4=], Wii U, iOS, and Apple TV.
32	* MythologyGag: Guitar Hero in general is seen as the SpiritualSuccessor[=/=](as seen on the main GH page) the FollowTheLeader to the earlier ''Guitar Freaks'' franchise, which has 3 buttons for gameplay and sometimes has its songs accompanied with a special music video. Come GH Live, and the new controller has six buttons in two rows of three (plus an open strum) and has accompanying FullMotionVideo for performances.
33	** During the series' lifetime, people have been complaining about how Guitar Hero needs to go back to its roots from the original. The setlist for Live mode is expected to be only 43 songs, which is 4 less songs than the original Guitar Hero
34	* RevisitingTheRoots: Played straight at first, as it returns to the core-Guitar gameplay from the first 5 installments of Guitar Hero (1 to Aerosmith). Subverted with the announcement of the microphone returning from later installments, although [[TruthInTelevision a guitarist, lead or rhythm, usually has a microphone to act up as backup or lead vocals during a performance]].
35	* RockersSmashGuitars: Creator/JamesFranco smashed the controller in one of the trailers.
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39	[[folder: ''Live'' mode]]
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41	* AudienceParticipationSong: More pronounced in this game, when the audience will sing along with the chorus if you are playing good enough, or if Hero Power is activated
42	* ComebackMechanic: The Hero Power that emulates the classic star power from previous games (Double Multiplier) in the series is the only comeback available in ''Live'' mode
43	* CriticalBacklash: In Universe, If you do bad enough on a song, people will try to get on stage to attack you, but not before being taken down by a bouncer
44	* DownloadableContent: Hinted at in an interview with Jamie Jackson, where he states that the team can get more venues available based on different countries festivals. (He stated that the first DLC will probably involve a new festival in Canada)
45	* FullMotionVideo: Instead of the pre-rendered stages and the custom characters, the game has the player take the role of a real life guitarist and take the first person view of the entire audience alongside their band, with them reacting accordingly if the player is good or bad.
46	* OneHitWonder: In Universe, the Out Outs are afraid of becoming one.
47	* ThePeteBest: In Universe, Broken Tide had more commercial success after they replaced their lead singer and drummer.
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51	[[folder: ''GHTV'' mode]]
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53	* AndYourRewardIsClothes: Possible rewards for completing songs in the GHTV mode include but are not limited to: Hero Cash, extra plays (Used to play a song on demand instead of waiting for it to come up on rotation), customized player cards (used to identify skill), new guitar highway backgrounds, and free access to the premium shows if certain criteria is met.
54	* ComebackMechanic: Star Power (rebranded as Hero Power in this game) makes a return, and features different varieties depending on what fits you correctly
55	** Clear Highway: Removes all immediate notes in the note highway, each counting as hits, adding to the score and multiplier
56	** Double Multiplier: The classic Star Power, doubles the score multiplier for its duration
57	** Dial Down: Lowers the frequency of notes as the power is in effect. Useful for complex sections
58	** Dial Up: Increases the frequency of notes as the power is in effect. Useful for getting more points
59	** Score Chaser: Maximum score multiplier is doubled for the power's duration
60	** Safety Net: Holds the multiplier and score streak at the same level, regardless of missing or hitting notes
61	** Invincibility: Hits all of the notes for the power's duration, and missed notes do not affect the score or multiplier
62	* RevenueEnhancingDevices: In a swap from the old Guitar Hero system of DownloadableContent, GHTV is based primarily on streaming channels with songs added over time. Songs can be played on-demand, but this requires "Play Tokens". Play Tokens can be earned by levelling up, purchasing them with coins earned in-game, or with "Hero Cash" bought as microtransactions. Other items, such as uses of Hero Powers that aren't Clear Highway, can also be purchased with Hero Cash.
63	** BribingYourWayToVictory: New songs are introduced first via "Premium Shows" before added to the VOD rotation, and then the channel rotation. To unlock a Premium Show, one may beat certain goals on specific songs (either on-demand or on channels), or pay to unlock it immediately with Hero Cash.
64	* SignificantReferenceDate: The Premium Shows and song additions often reference events happening during the week(s) they are available. Examples include:
65	** The 28 Song release for Thanksgiving/Black Friday
66	** The Two Christmas Premium Shows featuring Music/TheKillers, Music/AllTimeLow, Music/TheDarkness, and Music/TheRaveonettes
67	** The Party Premium Show for New Years, featuring Music/AndrewWK, Music/TwinAtlantic, and Music/SteelPanther
68	** The Two Valentines Day Premium Shows, featuring Music/ChrisCornell, Music/{{Hoobastank}}, Music/GooGooDolls, Music/BonJovi, Music/{{Motorhead}}, and Music/TheDarkness
69	** The Grammy's themed Premium Show, featuring Music/ElleKing, Music/CourtneyBarnett, and Music/HighlySuspect
70	** The International Woman's Day themed Premium Show, featuring Music/StVincent, Music/DeapVally, and Music/{{Halestorm}}
71	** The South-By-Southwest themed Premium Shows, featuring Music/{{Puppy}}, Music/DillyDally, Music/TheFamilyRain, Music/TheGills, Music/{{Worriers}}, and Music/{{Lyger}}
72	** The St. Patrick's Day themed Premium Show, featuring Music/FloggingMolly, Music/TwoDoorCinemaClub, and Music/{{Ash}}
73	** The Coachella themed Premium Shows, featuring Music/The1975, Music/WolfAlice, Music/{{DMAs}}, Music/OfMonstersAndMen, Music/{{BORNS}}, and Music/{{Rancid}}
74	** The Fathers Day themed Premium Show, featuring Music/{{Kiss}}, Music/BlueOysterCult, and Music/{{Rainbow}}
75	** The Warped Tour themed Premium Shows, featuring Music/NewFoundGlory, Music/GoodCharlotte, Music/SleepingWithSirens, Music/CrownTheEmpire, Music/MotionlessInWhite, and Music/{{Issues}}
76	** The Back To School themed Premium Shows, featuring Music/MarcyPlayground, Music/TheNeighbourhood, Music/{{Cracker}}, Music/{{Sum 41}}, Music/FosterThePeople, and Music/BritnyFox
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78	!Tropes Regarding Music Videos Included in GHTV
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80	* AnimatedMusicVideo:
81	** Fully Animated: "[[Music/WhiteDenim At Night In Dreams]]", "[[Music/{{Soundgarden}} Black Rain]]", "[[Music/AlterBridge Cry of Achilles]]", "[[Music/TheWhiteStripes Fell In Love With A Girl]]", "[[Music/ModestMouse Float On]]", "[[Music/{{Flobots}} Handlebars]]", "[[Music/BrokenBells Leave It Alone]]", "[[Music/{{Turbowolf}} Nine Lives]]", "[[Music/TheShins The Rifle's Spiral]]", "[[Music/TheJoyFormiddable Whirring]]", "[[Music/LonelyTheBrave Victory Line]]", "[[Music/TheProdigy Nasty]]", "[[Music/TheGlitchMob Can't Kill Us]]"
82	** Partially Animated: "[[Music/ADayToRemember Right Back At It Again]]" "[[Music/{{Incubus}} Drive]]", "[[Music/{{Slaves}} Feed The Mantaray]]", "[[Music/{{Korn}} Freak On A Leash]]", "[[Music/{{AFI}} Girl's Not Grey]]", "[[Music/TheOffspring The Kid's Aren't Alright]]", "[[Music/OfMonstersAndMen Little Talks]]", "[[Music/DumDumGirls Rimbaud Eyes]]", "[[Music/TheMowglis San Francisco]]", "[[Music/MarilynManson Deep Six]]", "[[Music/OnlyReal Can't Get Happy]]", "[[Music/DefLeppard Dangerous" and "Let's Go]]", "[[Music/{{Motorhead}} Heartbreaker]]"
83	* ChangedForTheVideo: "[[Music/DragonForce Through The Fire and Flames]]", "[[Music/{{Slipknot}} Before I Forget]]", "[[Music/{{Boston}} More Than A Feeling]]", "[[Music/{{Megadeth}} Hangar 18]]"
84	* ConceptVideo: "[[Music/TheKillers When You Were Young]]", "[[Music/{{Queen}} I Want To Break Free]]", "[[Music/MyChemicalRomance Na Na Na]]"
85	* ConsoleCameo:
86	** During GHTV mode, one song that can be played is "[[Music/{{Soundgarden}} Black Rain]]" and a small clip of the music video has a teenager playing an older ''Guitar Hero'' game. If one looks closer at the TV screen, the teenager is playing "Black Rain" on the Warriors of Rock Guitar Hero. Said music video also features [[WesternAnimation/{{Metalocalypse}} Charles and Dethklok]] as cameos, who have been featured three times in the ''Guitar Hero'' series. This cameo is a given considering Brendon Small directed the music video.
87	** During the music video for "It Must Really Suck To Be Four Year Strong Right Now" by Four Year Strong, people can be seen pretending to play the song on an older Guitar Hero controller.
88	* DramaticWind: "[[Music/JoeSatriani Always With Me, Always With You]]"
89	* DressRehearsalVideo: "[[Music/{{Queensryche}} Eye's of a Stranger]]", "[[Music/{{Queen}} Fat Bottomed Girls, I Want It All]]", "[[Music/AndrewWK Party Hard]]", "[[Music/ThirtySixCrazyfists Also Am I]]"
90	* FightFurYourRightToParty: "[[Music/{{Slaves}} Feed The Mantaray]]", "[[Music/{{Mastodon}} High Road]]", "[[Music/BrunoMars The Lazy Song]]", "[[Music/WeAreScientists Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt]]", "[[Music/BlitzKids Sometimes]]", "[[Music/{{Grizfolk}} The Struggle]]"
91	* InactionVideo: "[[Music/PanicAtTheDisco Girls/Girls/Boys]]", "[[Music/JamesBay Hold Back The River]]"
92	* InDaClub: "[[Music/SystemOfADown BYOB]]", "[[Music/{{Zedd}} I Want You To Know (ft. Selena Gomez)]]"
93	* PerformanceVideo: A huge chunk of the GHTV catalog involves this trope, whether it is a live performance of a song, or a montage video of the song over concert footage
94	* TheInvisibleBand: "[[Music/{{Puppy}} Forever]]", "[[Music/{{REM}} The One I Love]]"
95	* TheOner: "[[Music/WalkOffTheEarth Red Hands]]", "[[Music/VampireWeekend A-Punk]]", "[[Music/TheMowglis San Francisco]]"
96	* VideoFullOfFilmClips: "[[Music/GooGooDolls Iris]]", "[[Music/IggyPop Lust For Life]]", "[[Music/YoungRisingSons King of the World]]",

Context VideoGame / GuitarHeroLive