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Harmonix Responds In The Wake Of 'Guitar Hero' Demise
Posted 2/10/11 4:46 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in News
Yesterday's surprise news that Activision would be canceling any future "Guitar Hero" projects didn't exactly bode well for the already-flagging rhythm game genre. In terms of competition, it seems the only major player still standing in the genre is Harmonix, the developer behind the "Rock Band" franchise (which was formally owned by MTV parent company, Viacom). The news has certainly made people wonder whether "Rock Band" was destined for the same star-crossed fate. The company released a statement today to clarify where things stand.
'Rock Band 3' Going Punk With The Clash's 'London Calling'
Posted 1/28/11 2:33 pm ET by Adam Rosenberg in News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
That "Rock Band" music catalog just keeps getting bigger and bigger. There are more than 2,000 downloadable songs now, and more coming every week. Next week's bunch is pretty exciting too: Harmonix announced via press release that, starting Monday, February 1, "Rock Band" fans will be able to download and play their way through the classic Clash album, "London Calling."
'Pac-Man Fever' Infecting Rock Band Network In 2011
Posted 12/15/10 5:30 pm ET by Brian Warmoth in News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Long before Captain Lou Albano did "The Mario," Columbia Records put out a recording by a duo called Buckner & Garcia titled "Do the Donkey Kong." The pair also put out a track called "Pac-Man Fever" that broke into the top ten on Billboard's Hot 100 rankings in 1982. Now, almost 30 years later they're returning to the spotlight, thanks to a lot of paperwork and the Rock Band Network.
'Rock Band 3' Getting Retooled Fender Squier
Posted 11/3/10 6:00 pm ET by Brian Warmoth in News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Have you graduated through all of the "Rock Band" difficulty levels and need something a little more demanding to challenge your fingers? Well, Fender has decided to blur the line between instrument and music game controller once and for all and devise a new Squier guitar that serves as a fully functional instrument while plugged into an amp or a game console. And best off all for aspiring musician/gamers, it requires you to actually play the music, so your skills will translate from "Rock Band 3" directly to the stage.
Unexpected Revelation Of The Day: Martha Stewart Plays 'Rock Band'
Posted 10/25/10 6:43 pm ET by MTV Video Games in PS3, Video, Wii, Xbox 360
"Rock Band 3" launches tomorrow, so many of the reporters here have been polling celebrities to determine which of them has the ability to take on Dio's "Rainbow In The Dark" on Expert (among other feats). We expect bands like "All Time Low" to have experience with the "Rock Band" franchise, but every once in a while we get someone that we never would've guessed is a fan of the series. Surprise fan of the day? None other than Martha Stewart.
The Doors Break On Through To Become The First DLC For 'Rock Band 3'
Posted 10/13/10 6:18 pm ET by Brian Warmoth in News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
The Doors were one of the first bands that came to mind for a lot of us as soon as keyboards were revealed to be a part of "Rockband 3." In fact, the Ray Manzarek fans among us wondered not only if the keyboardist's band would be included, but how many of their tracks would make the cut. The group appeared on the full track list for the new game, and today the "Rock Band 3" team announced that Jim Morrison and company would also get to be featured in the first batch of DLC after the game ships on October 26.
Jimi Hendrix Crowns 2,000+ 'Rock Band' Tracks With 'Are You Experienced'
Posted 10/8/10 6:00 pm ET by Brian Warmoth in News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
The music of Jimi Hendrix has kicked it in the Rock Band series before; "Lego Rock Band" brought him onboard, and "Crosstown Traffic" was already outed for "Rock Band 3." On October 12, a special edition of "Are You Experienced" will be put up for sale, with the tracks going for $1.99, 160 Microsoft Points or 200 Wii points each. You'll also be able to pick up the whole shebang for $19.99 or 1600 MSP.
Confirmed: Bob Marley's 'Legend' Coming To 'Rock Band'
Posted 9/15/10 3:17 pm ET by Russ Frushtick in Exclusives, News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Bob Marley fans may be wondering whether the rumor we posted earlier this week about "Legend" coming to "Rock Band" as DLC would turn out to be true. Well, good news, as we just received the official confirmation from the "Rock Band" folks that all thirteen tracks from the classic record are coming to the "Rock Band" music store on September 21.
Bob Marley's "Get Up, Stand Up" has already been tagged for a slot among other international tracks in "Rock Band 3," but his full greatest hits album "Legend" could be on its way to "Rock Band" DLC as soon as September 21, according to some VH1 watchers.
Snoop Dogg Breaks Out Eight Tracks For Rock Band
Posted 9/3/10 6:00 pm ET by Brian Warmoth in News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
RZA isn't the only rap legend touting his old school video game interests this week. Snoop Dogg has announced his own new game contribution in the form of an eight-pack of tracks for Rock Band titles, and like RZA, he touted his roots as a longtime player.
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