# Geeky Guinness Records World's Best Guitar Hero Player By Bianca | Published 2008-08-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeky-guinness-records-worlds-best-guitar-hero-player References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/10/arts/television/10itzk.html?th&emc=th) I kid you not, the Guinness Book of Records has officially proclaimed Chris Chike to be "the best [Guitar Hero player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-controller) on the planet." The ultimate Guitar Hero champion is a 6 ft 2 high school senior, better known online as iamchris4life, "the Guitar Hero wunderkind whose astronomical scores and [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-largest-pizza) videos of his gaming exploits are, to these fans, as thrilling as actually playing the game," the [New York Times](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velada-launches) says. You have to wonder, how many hours a day does he spend playing? How will he pass his exams? And will he have trouble finding a prom date, or are modern teen girls into Guitar Hero heroes? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Esports:** The rise of Esports as a legitimate competitive sport opens up numerous opportunities for brands to sponsor professional gamers like Chris Chike. - **Gaming Accessories:** As gamers like Chris Chike continue to push the limits of their performance, there will be a growing market for innovative gaming accessories that provide a competitive edge. - **Online Video Content:** The popularity of Chris Chike's YouTube videos highlights the potential for online video content showcasing gaming prowess to garner a large and devoted audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Equipment:** The surge in popularity of Guitar Hero and other video games creates opportunities for gaming equipment manufacturers to innovate and cater to the needs of the growing gaming community. - **Online Gaming Platforms:** As more players like Chris Chike compete at a professional level on online platforms, there will be a demand for secure and reliable online gaming platforms that can accommodate the needs of high-performance gamers. - **Education:** Educational institutions that incorporate popular video games like Guitar Hero into their curriculum could improve student engagement and provide an opportunity for a unique and innovative learning experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Musician-Themed Online Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-festival.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Global Guitar Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-x-michael-j-fox.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Rhythm Game-Focused Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redoctane-games.md) - [Helicopter-Towed Digital Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-gaiden-4.md) - [Affordable Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-gaming-chair.md) - [Illuminated Guitar-Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fret-zealot-2.md) - [Celestial Smart Bamboo Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natasha-bamboo-smart-guitar.md)