As Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard is almost complete, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has hinted at a potential revival of the popular gaming franchise, Guitar Hero. In an internal company meeting with late-night host James Corden, Kotick discussed the past, present, and future of Activision and the gaming industry. One of the key takeaways from his talk was the strong implication that Guitar Hero, which had its peak in the mid-2000s, might make a comeback.

Regarded as an exciting prospect for future gaming, the possible return of Guitar Hero would require a significant range of resources. However, Kotick did not provide any further information or confirmation on whether the development of a new game for the franchise had already begun.

Continuing the conversation, Kotick also touched on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision. He believes Activision's unique "magic" and "culture" largely attracted Microsoft and that this merger would provide Activision with new opportunities to grow its franchises using Microsoft's advanced technology platforms.

Looking forward, Kotick also emphasized his belief in Phil Spencer, Xbox head, and his vision of reaching 2 billion gamers worldwide. This vision aligns with the future focus on mobile gaming and even emerging technologies like VR and Elon Musk's Neuralink.

The Guitar Hero series has been inactive since Guitar Hero Live in 2015, and it's only playable on the Xbox 360 console as servers for the games have shut down on PS3 and Wii. With the potential revival of the series, it might be time for gaming fans to prepare for their virtual rockstar comeback.