Plastic Guitar Renaissance: InfinaKore Telecaster Edition Sparks a New Era in Music Gaming

This entry marks another upscale plastic guitar entering the scene, stirring up excitement among enthusiasts of digital music gaming.

After a decade without a release mirroring the likes of Guitar Hero Live or Rock Band 4, accessory makers have kept the momentum alive. Companies such as CRKD, in collaboration with Gibson, along with Hyperkin and PDP, have launched premium plastic guitars over the past year, making room for the latest model.

The new release is the InfinaKore Telecaster Edition by Drakong, created in partnership with Fender. Expected to hit the market next year, it comes officially licensed for Xbox, and there is also a version being developed that will support multiple gaming platforms.

Renewed interest in plastic instruments may partly be due to events like the Fortnite Festival, with other unofficial alternatives such as Clone Hero and Yarg already in circulation. It appears that previous fans of the classic music games are considering a return, possibly setting the stage for a revival of in-home musical adventures.

Many are hopeful that developers and publishers will recognize this trend and renew their investment in games designed for these plastic instruments, offering a long-awaited resurgence of the genre. For a brief overview of this development, please refer to the trailer provided below.