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Harmonix Says You'll Be "Surprised" At How Big Rock Band 3 Is

It's been two years since Harmonix updated Rock Band. The studio released The Beatles: Rock Band last fall, instead of delivering a yearly update, ala Guitar Hero. Rock Band 3 is later this year, however, and Harmonix is telling gamers they'll be "surprised" at how big the game is. Read More?

Posted May 19, 2010
Music DLC Roundup -- Week Of April 26

Black Sabbath Track Pack "After Forever" "Into the Void" "Sweet Leaf" Price: $5.49/440 Microsoft Points/550 Wii Points, or $1.99/160 MSP/200 WP per track Click through to see new tracks for Rock Band, DJ Hero, Lips, SingStar. Read More?

Posted April 30, 2010
No Doubt Releasing Full Tragic Kingdom On Rock Band

No Doubt is releasing their entire Tragic Kingdom album on Rock Band. When last we heard of the connection between music games and No Doubt, the ska band was suing Activision for an undisclosed sum over of the use of their likenesses in Band Hero. No Doubt's suit claimed Activision "transformed No Doubt band members into a virtual karaoke...

Posted April 30, 2010
Morning Hangover: What Did You Play This Weekend?

For reasons too mundane to get into, this weekend was a gaming bust for me. I had little time to play anything "serious," and my kid's newfound interest in the big TV screen and understanding of dark and violent imagery means I have to keep everything Family friendly... except at night when the household is asleep. So I only played a...

Posted April 26, 2010
Music DLC Roundup -- Week Of April 12

Tracks Blur – “There’s No Other Way” All American Rejects – “Gives You Hell” Saving Abel – “Addicted” Price: $1.99/160 Microsoft Points/200 Wii Points per track Click through to see new tracks for Rock Band, Lips, SingStar, and DJ Hero. Read More?

Posted April 16, 2010
Parry Gripp's "Video Game Girl" Available On Rock Band Network

There are a ton of songs coming out for the Rock Band Network, every day. While we will round up the most notable Rock Band Network releases on Fridays in our music-roundup post, I'm going to single one song out especially. Nerf Herder frontman Parry Gripp's "Video Game Girl" is available for download now. "Steve, why are you...

Posted April 13, 2010
On Location with Harmonix and the Rock Band Network

Harmonix and EA certainly hit a pop-culture nerve with Rock Band, and the latest bit of proof has been the incredible response the Rock Band Network has seen since its launch last month. X-Play’s Abbie Heppe sat down with Harmonix’s John Drake to find out more about how Rock Band Network is fairing post-launch. “We’re...

Posted April 5, 2010
Music DLC Roundup -- Week Of March 29

Lynyrd Skynyrd Track Pack “Free Bird” “Simple Man” “Gimme Three Steps” Price: $5.49/440 Microsoft Points/550 Wii Points for pack, or $1.99/160 MSP/200 WP per track Click through to see new tracks for Rock Band, Lips, SingStar, and DJ Hero. Read More?

Posted April 2, 2010
Music DLC Roundup -- Week Of March 22

80's Track Pack The Go-Go’s – “We Got the Beat” Motley Crue – “Girls, Girls, Girls” Night Ranger – “Sister Christian” Price: $5.49/440 Microsoft Points/550 Wii Points for pack, or $1.99/160 MSP/200 WP per track Click through to see new tracks for Rock Band, Lips, SingStar, and DJ...

Posted March 26, 2010
Hendrix's Axis: Bold As Love Coming To Rock Band

Jimi Hendrix is the greatest guitarist of all time, and soon, his greatest (arguably) album will be coming to Rock Band and Rock Band 2. Starting on March 30, you'll be able to download Axis: Bold as Love, along with the "new" single “Valleys of Neptune." Not only that, but it looks like Electric Ladyland and Are You...

Posted March 25, 2010
Music DLC Roundup -- Week Of March 15

Flogging Molly Track Pack “(No More” Paddy’s Lament” “Requiem for a Dying Song” “The Seven Deadly Sins” Price: $5.49/440 Microsoft Points/550 Wii Points for pack, or $1.99/160 MSP/200 WP per track Click through to see new tracks for Rock Band, Lips, SingStar, and DJ Hero. Read More?

Posted March 19, 2010
Music DLC Roundup -- Week Of March 8

OK Go Track Pack “Do What You Want” “Get Over It” “Here It Goes Again” Price: $5.49/440 Microsoft Points/550 Wii Points for pack, or $1.99/160 MSP/200 WP per track Click through to see new tracks for Rock Band, Lips, SingStar, and DJ Hero. Read More?

Posted March 12, 2010
GDC 2010: Rock Band 3 Confirmed For Holiday 2010

Harmonix has confirmed that Rock Band 3 will be released by this holiday season. "Viacom CEO and president Philippe Dauman has confirmed that Harmonix is working on Rock Band 3, for release holiday 2010!” Harmonix communications manager John Drake just announced. No other details have been revealed at this time, but something...

Posted March 9, 2010
Rock Band Network Goes Live With More Than 100 New Songs

Whazzup, Rockers? Well, I'll tell you "zup:" The Rock Band Network has finally gone live. The Network, as you may know, gives legions of musicians the chance to create their own tracks for Rock Band and Rock Band 2 in exchange for some hard work. Over 100 new track are available for gamers to check out, so fire up Rock Band or Rock...

Posted March 4, 2010
Music DLC Roundup -- Week Of Feb. 22

Third Eye Blind Track Pack "Can You Take Me" "Losing a Whole Year" "Never Let You Go" Price: $5.49/440 Microsoft Points/550 Wii Points for pack, or $1.99/160 MSP/200 WP per track Click through to see new tracks for Rock Band, Lips, SingStar, and DJ Hero. Read More?

Posted February 26, 2010