Developer Hands-On Mobile (WPT Texas Hold ‘Em, Duckshot) is all set to take Guitar Hero to mobile phones closely with Activision and RedOctane to make the mobile edition as faithful as possible to the spirit of the bestselling series of console music games.

Originally developed by Harmonix, Guitar Hero is a rhythm action game which uses a guitar-shaped controller. The first installment in the series was released on PlayStation 2 in 2005 and was a worldwide hit, with a sequel and Xbox 360 version following. Hands-On’s portfolio includes World Poker Tour Texas Hold ‘Em and Duckshot, plus three games based on Activision’s Call of Duty games.

“Guitar Hero is an epic game experience that has mushroomed into a cultural phenomenon,” says Erik Pavelka, Hands-On Mobile’s Vice President of Business Development. “We are thrilled to bring this award-winning franchise to mobile and to continue our successful relationship with Activision.”

“The lifestyle of music is strongly immersed into our everyday culture, and having Guitar Hero on mobile platforms will now allow our dedicated fans the opportunity to passionately feel the music, anytime and anywhere,” says RedOctane Head of Publishing. “Hands-On Mobile has extensive experience and success in bringing established franchises to mobile devices, and we greatly look forward to extending the Guitar Hero brand to mobile users.”

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