# Rockstar Sports Games Players Combine Soccer and Guitar Hero to Create 'Football Hero' By Rainer Takahashi | Published 2009-10-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-hero References: [joystiq](http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/football-hero-mod-probably-the-biggest-hero-yet/) & [fretsonfire.sourceforge.net](http://fretsonfire.sourceforge.net/) We’ve all heard of guitar hero, but what about 'Football Hero'? It's basically guitar hero while playing soccer simultaneously. That’s what a group of enthusiasts did recently when they rented out an [abandoned warehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toca-social) and retooled the hardware. Instead of playing with the guitar, the players had to kick [soccer balls at large color-coded pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henkel-house) placed on the walls, while a large projector displayed the game. Amazingly, they were able to achieve an accuracy of 76% after only the 18th try. So, next time someone claims that soccer is a sport for cry babies, be sure to mention that they’re creative too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Sports Gaming:** Opportunity for the development of innovative sports games that combine physical movement with interactive technology. - **Alternative Gaming Experiences:** Potential for creating unique gaming experiences by reimagining traditional sports games with unconventional gameplay mechanics. - **Technology-enhanced Sports Simulations:** Opportunity to integrate technology, such as projectors and color-coded pads, into sports simulations to enhance realism and engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can explore the market for interactive sports games that offer players a new level of physical engagement and excitement. - **Sports and Fitness:** Sports and fitness industries can adopt technology-enhanced simulations to improve training experiences and engage participants in innovative ways. - **Event and Venue Management:** Event organizers and venue management companies can incorporate alternative gaming experiences to attract and entertain audiences in unique ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Football-Themed NFT Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-crypto-football.md) - [Musician-Themed Online Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-festival.md) - [Playful Foosball Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-table-football-moc.md) - [Sports-Inspired Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lionel-messi-2.md) - [Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept.md) - [Football-Focused Esports Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world.md) - [Shopping App Football Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-game.md) - [Turn-Based Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ea-sports-1.md) - [Rock Band-Supporting Soccer Leagues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uefa-champions-league.md)