January seems like a distant memory, given all of the amazing video games that have been released or announced in 2023 since then. Still, I haven't once forgotten about Hi-Fi RUSH, a surprise release from Tango Gameworks, Bethesda Softworks, and Xbox. Six months later, and it's still among my favorite games of the year, as it flies in the face of everything we've come to expect of high-profile game launches to deliver something truly creative, wholesome, and just plain fun.
Recently, it was revealed that Hi-Fi RUSH has now been played by 3 million players. It's an impressive and important milestone for a game that no one expected, even if I'd get 10 million people to play it if I could. Before the news dropped, I was given a chance to chat with Hi-Fi RUSH's game director, John Johanas from Tango Gameworks, about Hi-Fi RUSH's development, the lead-up to release, the game's success, and beyond.
