The Rise and Fall of Rhythm Games (Patreon)

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2020-11-04 17:54:53

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2022-04

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Rhythm games took over the world in the late 2000's, with Guitar Hero III becoming the first game ever to break a billion dollars in sales. But just as quickly, the genre burnt out, and has faded to mostly being a novelty. How did this happen? Check out our new documentary piece on the history of rhythm games.

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The Rise and Fall of Rhythm Games

Rhythm games have cemented their place in the halls of video game history. But long gone are the days when people would idolize the one kid in their school who could perfectly play Through the Fire and Flames on expert difficulty. Rhythm got their start in the 90's with Parappa the Rapper, Beatmania, and Dance Dance Revolution, blew up in the 2000's with Guitar Hero and Rock Band, and burnt out just as quickly. While we still see new releases, like Just Dance and Beat Saber, the heyday of the rhythm game is now over. But, one cannot ignore their impact, or importance on the gaming landscape. Let's talk about the history of rhythm games, and their rise and fall. Check us out on all these platforms: Discord: https://discord.gg/kt9AJtp Patreon: https://Patreon.com/aroundthemonitor Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/KingKaiser Instagram: https://Instagram.com/aroundthemonitor Twitter: https://Twitter.com/roundthemonitor Facebook: https://Facebook.com/AroundtheMonitor #rhythmgames #guitarhero #rhythmgamehistory