# Plastic Instruments to Replace Real Ones? Rock Band By dane low | Published 2007-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-hero-rock-band References: [usatoday](http://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming/2007-04-01-rock-band_N.htm) & [rockband](http://www.rockband.com/) As it turns out, the countless hours that I spent playing Guitar Hero shirtless on my leather couch was only validating [EA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-game)’s and [Harmonix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-festival)’s proof-of-concept for something much bigger: Rock Band. The [PS3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpcs3-overlay) (and x360) game is set to amalgamate the most addictive interactive games on this planet, earth (i.e. Guitar Hero and Karaoke Revolution.) Say “good-bye” to your existing social life - save, of course, for the three friends you choose to form your rock allegiance with. One is to be pitted behind the “skins” of a virtual drum-set, while the other two compliment your singing-that-only-a-mother-could-love on the bass and lead guitars. Oh yeah, and the hype for this game is so big, I almost forgot to mention the release of Guitar Hero III this week, w00t! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Instrument Games:** There is a need for innovations that can recreate the experience of playing real instruments virtually through interactive games. - **Music-based Social Platforms:** Innovations that combine social media and music can create a unique platform for music lovers to connect and interact globally. - **Interactive Entertainment:** The demand for interactive games and entertainment is growing, creating an opportunity for new products and platforms that offer a more immersive experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can continue to develop and improve virtual instrument games that offer a realistic experience for players. - **Music:** The music industry can explore collaborations with gaming companies to create virtual instrument games that promote real instruments and music education. - **Social Media:** The social media industry can develop music-based platforms that allow users to connect with other music lovers globally and share their experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rhythm Game-Focused Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redoctane-games.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Guided Challenge Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-controller.md) - [Rhythm Game Platform Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifi-rush-game.md) - [Music-Playing Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-xbox-controller.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Finger-Focused Dancing Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-finger-dance-machine.md) - [Musician-Friendly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-x.md)