Rock Band 3 exporting announced

Posted by Chris Holmes at 1:44pm on September 7th, 2010

Harmonix has confirmed that gamers will be able to export their Rock Band 2 tracks to Rock Band 3. The exporting system will work across all three console versions of the game (including the Wii). Harmonix is working on getting the re-licensing rights for every song at the moment, but it looks like they’re confident on getting it done. Furthermore, Harmonix believes the price of downloadable tracks will remain the same for Rock Band 3, but songs designed for Pro Mode will be more expensive. Rock Band 3 will be released on 29th October on the 360, PS3, Wii and DS.

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Rock Band 3 full track list unveiled

Posted by Chris Holmes at 8:00pm on August 26th, 2010

Harmonix has lifted the lid on all the tracks you can expect to find in Rock Band 3. The game has 83 songs and has a few new features, like keyboard support and a “Pro” mode. Pro mode allows people to learn to play real instruments. Peripheral manufacturers are creating realistic guitars for this mode that can be played both with the game and normally, with an amp or whatever you crazy kids use nowadays. Rock Band 3 will be released on the PS3, Wii, 360 and DS on 29th October.

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Non Playable Episode 5: So Special

Posted by Joe Sayer at 11:15pm on August 3rd, 2010

This time, Massive J Productions and Homez Industries are granted access to a super top secret hands on viewing of the Nintendo 3DS, and thus feel rather special.

Furthermore, the crew take it upon themselves to rage, shortly after offering insightful converse on such topics as Kirby’s Epic Yarn and Donkey Kong Country Returns.

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Rock Band Music Store releases for the week of 27/7/10

Posted by Chris Holmes at 1:02pm on July 24th, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced next week’s Rock Band Music Store releases:

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (July 27):

* Avenged Sevenfold – “Nightmare”

* Avenged Sevenfold – “Scream”

* Avenged Sevenfold – “Seize the Day”

* Juanes – “A Dios le Pido”

* Juanes – “FíjateBien”

* Juanes – “Gotas de Agua Dulce”

* Juanes – “La Camisa Negra”

* Juanes – “Mala Gente”

* Juanes – “Yerbatero”

Remember folks its $1.99 USD/£.99 UK/€1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360/200 Wii Points) per track.

These tracks will be available as “Avenged Sevenfold Pack 01” and “Juanes Pack 01” as well as individual tracks on 360, PS3 and Wii.

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Rock Band 3 Hits October 26th in NA

Posted by Jereme Puik at 3:29am on July 20th, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games has come together to announce that Rock Band 3 will be launching in North America on October 26th, 2010 for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. No word yet on a European launch date, we’ll update you when its announced. The publisher also revealed some pre-order goodies at select retailers around the country including Amazon.com.

GameStop Pre-order* Opportunity:
GameStop shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system or Xbox 360 in advance receive three downloadable Rock Band songs at launch:

• Burning Down the House by Talking Heads
• My Own Summer by Deftones
• Blue Monday by New Order

Amazon Pre-order* Opportunity:
Amazon shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and Wii in advance will receive access to an exclusive in-game guitar. Additionally, for a limited time only, PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360 owners who pre-order Rock Band 3 in advance on Amazon will receive $10 off a future videogame purchase.

Wal-Mart Pre-order* Opportunity:
Walmart.com shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and Wii in advance will receive a $10 eGift card for a limited time.

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Rock Band designer leaves Harmonix for Twisted Pixel

Posted by Chris Holmes at 6:18pm on July 5th, 2010

Dan Teasdale, who used to be a senior designer over at Harmonix’s Rock Band outfit, has quit the company to go and work for Twisted Pixel. “I came to the realisation recently that my career has been driven by a secret achievement grind, hidden relatively successfully by the fun of making games,” Teasdale said on his blog.

“I craved the hit of being hands on. It’s 100 per cent of your job as a staff designer, but as I became a senior and then a lead on AAA titles with 200+ people on them, the ability to chart the vision and the direction of a title starts to encroach how much time you can spend tweaking the details personally.” He just finished up on Rock Band 3, and is now working on something big over at Twisted Pixel.

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Rock Band Music Store releases for the week of 6/7/10

Posted by Chris Holmes at 5:40pm on July 2nd, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced next week’s Rock Band Music Store releases:

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 (July 6):

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Bad Moon Rising”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Born on the Bayou”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Down on the Corner”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Fortunate Son (Original Version)”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Green River”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Lookin’ Out My Back Door”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Proud Mary”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Run Through the Jungle”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Travelin’ Band”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Up Around the Bend”

- Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Who’ll Stop the Rain”

Remember folks its $1.99 USD/£.99 UK/€1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360/200 Wii Points) per track.

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Creedence Clearwater Revival Pack 01” as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii. The pack will set you back 1600 Allards on Xbox Live or $19.99/£9.99 on the PSN.

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Rock Band Music Store releases for the week of 29/6/10

Posted by Chris Holmes at 5:23pm on June 25th, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced next week’s Rock Band Music Store releases:

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (June 29):

- Nickelback – “Burn It to the Ground”

- Nickelback – “Figured You Out”

- Nickelback – “Never Again”

- Nickelback – “Photograph”

- Nickelback – “Rockstar”

- Nickelback – “This Afternoon”

Remember folks its $1.99 USD/£.99 UK/€1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360/200 Wii Points) per track.

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Nickelback Pack 01” as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii.

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Rock Band Music Store for the week of 18/6/10

Posted by Chris Holmes at 4:42pm on June 18th, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced next week’s Rock Band Music Store releases:

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (June 22):

- Miley Cyrus – “7 Things”

- Miley Cyrus – “Can’t Be Tamed”

- Miley Cyrus – “Fly On the Wall”

- Miley Cyrus – “See You Again”

- Miley Cyrus – “Start All Over”

Remember folks its $1.99 USD/£.99 UK/€1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360/200 Wii Points) per track.

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Nearly every 3DS game in development listed

Posted by Chris Holmes at 1:22am on June 16th, 2010

Nintendo has released a long list detailing nearly every single 3DS game in development. Nintendo first party titles announced here include Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, Paper Mario, PilotWings Resort, Star Fox 64 3D and Steel Driver. Third party titles include Capcom’s Resident Evil Revelations and Super Street Fighter IV, SEGA’s Sonic and Super Monkey Ball, and Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Lost Legacy. There’s loads more on the full list. It’s available after the jump.

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Rock Band 3 info announced

Posted by Chris Holmes at 12:47pm on June 10th, 2010

Harmonix has announced new info about Rock Band 3. The game will have a keyboard controller for the first time, and a Pro mode. The MIDI keyboard (not a keytar, as previously rumoured) has 25 keys with a two-octave range. Pro mode focuses on new guitars with real life six strings; the new official guitar is based on the Fender Squier Stratocaster, and the first third party offering is a Fender Mustang Pro from Mad Catz. Pro mode is designed to teach folk how to play a real guitar, with notations that are closer to the music.

The game will also be adding some new elements for drummers. There will be three new cymbals on the standard four drum pads on existing kids. Those who like to sing probably already know about Beatles and Green Day-esque harmonies being included in Rock Band 3. The new career mode will add goals and you can now drop in and out of games without stopping songs. Bands can also have up to seven performers playing at once now. Those of you have downloaded a lot of tunes from the Rock Band Music Store will be relieved there’s a new filtering system for finding what you want. Rock Band 3 will include 83 songs on-disc, and is coming this autumn for the Wii, 360 and PS3.

Here’s a video from USA Today showing the game:

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Rock Band Music Store for the week of 15/6/10

Posted by Chris Holmes at 6:08pm on June 7th, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced next week’s Rock Band Music Store releases:

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (June 15):

- Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Babies”

- Ozzy Osbourne – “Diggin’ Me Down”

- Ozzy Osbourne – “I Don’t Wanna Stop”

- Ozzy Osbourne – “Let Me Hear You Scream”

- Ozzy Osbourne – “No More Tears”

- Ozzy Osbourne – “Soul Sucker”

Remember folks its $1.99 USD/£.99 UK/€1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360/200 Wii Points) per track.

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Ozzy Osbourne Pack 01” as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and Wii.

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Rock Band Music Store releases for the week of 4/6/10

Posted by Kevin Prince at 5:14pm on June 4th, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced this week’s Rock Band Music Store releases:

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (June 8):

- Deftones – “Cherry Waves”
- Deftones – “Hole in the Earth”
- Deftones – “Minerva”
- Boys Like Girls – “The Great Escape”
- Crown of Thorns – “Rock Ready”

Remember folks its $1.99 USD/£.99 UK/€1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360/200 Wii Points) per track.

The Deftones’ tracks will be available for purchase as “Deftones Pack 01” as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii.

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Rock Band Network Affiliates Program released

Posted by Chris Holmes at 3:05pm on June 2nd, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games have released the Rock Band Network Affiliates Program. The program gives Rock Band Network bands do-it-yourself tools such as music distribution, email marketing, social networking promotion and inventory fulfilment. You can find more information over at http://creators.rockband.com/affiliates.

“The Affiliates Program is the next step in our goal of bridging the music and game spaces,” said Paul DeGooyer, SVP, Electronic Games and Music, MTV. “This initiative will promote the Rock Band Network to bands that frequent our affiliates’ sites and give the creators inside the Rock Band Network the opportunity to work with an amazing group of well-respected music distribution, promotion and technology sites, including Tunecore, Nimbit, Reverb Nation, Indaba Music and Topspin.”

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Rock Band Music Store releases for the week of 14/5/10

Posted by Chris Holmes at 2:41am on May 15th, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced this week’s Rock Band Music Store releases:

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (May 18):
• Grateful Dead – “Beat It on Down the Line”
• Grateful Dead – “Cumberland Blues”
• Grateful Dead – “Scarlet Begonias”
• Grateful Dead – “Throwing Stones”
• Grateful Dead – “Touch of Grey”
• Grateful Dead – “U.S. Blues”
• The Smithereens – “A Girl Like You”
• The Smithereens – “Only a Memory”

Remember folks its $1.99 USD/£.99 UK/€1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360/200 Wii Points) per track.

The Grateful Dead tracks will be available for purchase as “Grateful Dead Pack 03,” as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii.

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