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"With more sequels to both the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchise that we can shake a rusty spoon at, its time to take a long, hard look at these games and see where they are lacking. Both franchises are prone to releasing sequels which don’t introduce enough new features in them, but Guitar Hero in particular seems to churn out new games more often than most. Music games are becoming more and more like the FIFA music game, with a new iteration having to be released every year for seemingly l..."
"As my author bio at the top of the page lists, I mentioned that not only am I a gamer, but I’m also a musician as well. I’m a vocalist by nature, but I also dabble in other instruments, such as the piano, guitar and bass guitar. But, in no way, shape or form do I consider myself great, hence the wording “dabble.”
Games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero allow players to take part in a performance of popular songs by playing controllers that are modeled after musical instruments. Over the years..."
"With Traveller's Tales and Warner Bros locking down the rights to create Lego-based video games at least until 2016 and a stable of instant hits released and upcoming titles like Harry Potter on the way, we wanted to look at the licenses we'd most like to see teleported into the popular Lego Universe."
"Harmonix and MTV Games have announced The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s classic album, Axis: Bold As Love, along with the new Jimi Hendrix single, “Valleys of Neptune” from the new album will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content (DLC) for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. Additionally, Jimi Hendrix's music is now exclusive to Rock Band with more songs coming to its industry-leading platform in the future."
For next weeks DLC HMX brings us an album from the greatest guitarist of all time - Jimi Hendrix's Axis: Bold As Love. Along with that, the new single from his recently released album, "Valleys of Neptune" will also be available for download. And not only that, but apparantly Hendrix has now become an exclusive to HMX games and we should be seeing more albums from him in the future.
"Harmonix and MTV Games has announced that a four pack of songs from American punk rockers X, three singles, including a free track, from British garage rockers Little Fish, as well as singles from Ace Frehley, Carrie Underwood and OneRepublic will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content (DLC) for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii."
"Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that a four pack of songs from pop sensation Lady Gaga, as well as singles from 3 Doors Down, Mute Math, The Subways, and a special Lady Gaga cover by Comedy Central’s South Park’s own Eric Cartman will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content (DLC) for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. These are among the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform."
Amazon.com put several Nintendo Wii video games on sale at the lowest prices ever available. Games on sale include MadWorld, Onechanbara Bikini Zombie Slayers, A Boy and His Blob, Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree and several others.
"Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that a three pack of songs from fan favourites The White Stripes, as well as singles from The Futureheads, The James Gang, Shaimus, and the one and only Hockey Theme Song, will be added this week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content (DLC) for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. These are among the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform."
"Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that a three pack of songs from American rockers Disturbed, as well as singles from Silversun Pickups, The Mother Hips and TRUSTcompany, will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content (DLC) for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. These are among the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform."
Next week HMX will be following up the HIM pack from last week with another healthy dose from Disturbed's debut album The Sickness. In conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the album, HMX will be giving us "Voices", "The Game", and "Meaning of Life".
Also, two singles from the Silversun Pickups (who are now on tour with Muse), two singles from The Mother Hips, and one from TRUSTcompany.
Enjoy.
"Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that a three pack of songs from Finnish rockers HIM, as well as singles from KSM, Marilyn Manson, One Night Only and The Police, will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. These are among the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform."
"Harmonix and MTV Games has announced that a five pack of songs from Otis Redding, known as the “King of Soul,” as well as singles from All Time Low, Alphabeat, Brian Setzer and The Chemical Brothers, will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content (DLC) for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. These are among the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform."
"Best Buy wants you to be there valentine this year, because there are discounts galore this week, with savings of up to $20.
As seen above, you can save $10 on Darksiders, Bayonetta, Dark Void and MX vs. ATV Reflex. Applies to every system.
If $10 weren't enough, you can save $20 on Brutal Legend and The Beatles: Rock Band. This applies to every system.
NBA 2k10 is priced at $39.99 this week, and Fight Night Round 4 is at $29.99.
Lego Rock Band on Wii is at $29.99 as well.
Not ..."
"Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. has pledged support for Teenage Cancer Trust, a UK charity which helps young people fight cancer by funding and developing specialist teenage cancer units. Roger Daltrey CBE, founder and lead singer of rock band The Who and patron of Teenage Cancer Trust has signed two Mad Catz Rock Band Wireless Wooden Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controllers to be auctioned on eBay. All proceeds from their sale will go to Teenage Cancer Trust."
Today HMX announce the launch of their much praised and highly anticipated program (in Beta form) - the Rock Band Network. The RBN is a unique program that allows anyone to upload their own music directly into the Rock Band game. A special program released by HMX months back detailed how one would upload their music onto the program and chart each instrument accordingly, very similar to how HMX chart the music they release. Only several songs have been made available and will remain exclusive...
Next week from HMX we have the second pack of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from their most recent release Live Anthology. With such hits as "Breakdown" and "The Waiting", and other deeper cuts as "Nightwatchman" and "Jammin' Me".
I'm still wondering why no "Learning To Fly"...
Also the much requested French band Phoeonix make their debut, along with Silvertide.
With all these "pack 02"es lately, I think HMX has something big around the corner...stay posted.
Next week HMX will be delivering on that second Alice In Chains pack that was promised when the first released. And I must say I'm surprised a little by their choices for this one. Two songs from their new album, Black Gives Way To Blue, "Your Decision" and "Last of My Kind". Along with those, three classic Alice In Chains songs, "Grind" and "Heaven Beside You" from their self-titled album, and "We Die Young" from their debut album Facelift.
And nothing from Dirt? You've got guts, HMX. Bu...
"Beginning today, January 5th 2010, Rock Band and McCartney fans will be able to download New York City Pack 01 in the Rock Band Music Store. McCartney’s solo debut on the Rock Band platform includes “Band on the Run (live),” “Jet (live)” and “Sing the Changes (live).” These tracks will be available today for the Xbox 360 and Wii and January 7th 2010 for PlayStation3."
The first week of DLC for Rock Band of 2010 has been announced. Included is a 3-pack from Sir Paul McCartney from his new live album Good Evening New York City. The pack will consist of the hits "Band on the Run" and "Jet" along with "Sing the Changes". Along with McCartney is the second pack from Blink-182, two singles by the Psychadelic Furs, and a single by The Ramones.
Now because the PSN was not updated Dec. 31, last weeks Country Pack will also be included with the update.
"You want more Weezer? You got more Weezer. A three pack of songs from the quintessential California rock band will be added to the Rock Band Music Store next week. Weezer Pack 03 features “Beverly Hills” the hit single from 2005’s Make Believe, as well as “Let It All Hang Out” and “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To,” both from their new album, Raditude, which was released November 18th 2009 and debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. Weezer is currently touring North America."
For the week of 12/8, HMX have decided to bring you one of the most diverse weeks in genres yet. A healthy dose of Slipknot and Simon & Garfunkel. And with them, a free downloadable track from Lights Resolve.
Not bad. Not bad.
For the wekk of 12/1, HMX have announced a 3-pack of Nirvana. Sure they just released a 3-pack off their Bleach album a few weeks back, but I think people will forgive them for what they offer this time -
"Smells Like Teen Spirit"
"Lithium" (Live at Reading)
"Come As You Are" (Live from MTV Unplugged)
Personally, I've been waiting for these songs since RB1 first came out. So kudos to HMX for actually listening to the pleas of millions of Rock Band fans
Oh, I almost forgot! They're ...
This week's The Bender features gaming vet Raychul Moore. She comes into the lion's den swinging defending and offending our regular cast. The topics of Lego Rock Band, Star Wars, The Beatles, OnLive on cell phones, Arkham Asylum, and Seaman all come up, as well as our picks for "Game of the Year So Far". Listen live/stream through iTunes here or download the mp3 directly here
"10.) You Are Supporting the “Not Having Seven ‘Hero’ Games a Year” Movement.
While Harmonix does indeed offer DLC every week, they do not over-saturate the rhythm market to the point of it being in your face every other month.
9.) Easy Achievements.
Its those great kind of achievements that you get just by playing the game. No searching every level for a hidden skull or any crap like that, just play your best and you’ll end up with more than half of the 1,000 gamerscore points.
http:/..."
"Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of tracks from AFI and singles from The Bangles and Them Crooked Vultures will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of Downloadable Content (DLC) for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. Tracks from Dead Kennedys and Sleater-Kinney will be available for download next week for Rock Band Unplugged on PlayStation Portable (PSP)."
A great episode of The Bender. We of course get Modern Warfare 2 talk out of the way, but we actually manage to cover the rest of the news too. Braid coming out again, On Demand games (maybe not a bad thing?), and more. listen live/stream through iTunes here or download the mp3 directly here
New releases for the week. Icrontic's inimitable CB Droege covers Lego Rock Band, Battle of Giants: Dragons, Band Hero, and the spotlight of the week Dragon Age: Origins.
"Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of tracks from Nirvana, a four pack of tracks from Foo Fighters and a single from Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store and the LEGO Rock Band Music Store of Downloadable Content (DLC) for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. Tracks from Bullet for My Valentine and System of a Down will be available for download next week for Rock Band Unplugged on PlayStation Portable (PSP)."
While Viacom, the owner of Harmonix's Rock Band game series, has been vocal in touting impressive sales numbers for the hit music title, what seemed to have been completely glanced over was a recent report by Credit Suisse which indicates that the game series simply has not been profitable since day one.
"In addition, the game will support Downloadable Content (DLC) from the massive Rock Band Music Store to be played within LEGO Rock Band, unlike The Beatles: Rock Band, while enabling songs from LEGO Rock Band to be exported on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and available to play across all game modes in the Rock Band series."
"Throughout the course of this past weekend, September 17th – 20th, the Paris Game Festival took place over on the continent, showcasing some of the best games of this year and the hopefuls for 2010. Big name publishers such as Microsoft, Sony, Activision, Electronic Arts, Nintendo and Square Enix were joined by a raft of development studios and accessory manufacturers, each attempting to wow their audience with their latest and greatest releases."
"Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading worldwide third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, today announced the shipping of the Rock Band Wireless Wooden Fender Stratocaster replica guitar for use with the Microsoft® Xbox 360 videogame console.
Compatible with Rock Band™, Rock Band™ 2, the up coming The Beatles™: Rock Band™ game, alongside other music and rhythm games, the Rock Band Wireless Wooden Fender Stratocaster guitar controller is a true 1:1 replic..."
This isn't news per se, but a very credible source revealing some interesting tid-bits on the upcoming Lego: Rock Band, which as of now, looks to have an exportability option. If this isn't a great way to help boost sales, I don't know what else would.
The article also dates the release of certain song packs, including The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and highly anticipated Queen pack. And by the sounds of it, fans won't be disappointed with that one.
Mind you, this isn't official, bu...
"Q: So for those tent pole releases, what happens after The Beatles game – what’s coming in 2010? Another major artist game? Or Rock Band 3?
A: We’re exploring both – and possibly will do both. The Harmonix development team are working on what is effectively the next game, or ‘Rock Band 3’. We aren’t standing still – we will keep moving into new areas and look at new technologies that our platform holder partners are also developing, such as Project Natal from Microsoft. We’re working with ..."
"Looking at music games as part of our NPD analysis, Gamasutra has discovered that U.S. Guitar Hero/Rock Band revenues are down 49% year on year, as discounted hardware and over 20 SKUs flood the market.
June 2009 was the second consecutive month without a Rock Band or Guitar Hero title in the top 20 software titles. The last time the software charts went two months without one of these franchises was in September and October 2007, right before the launch of Guitar Hero II on the PlayStatio..."
"Just look at all the new plastic instrument games coming out this year. My opinion on the matter: they are completely milking this franchise to reap every little coin they can get out of it. The sad truth though is that every one of these games are going to do not only well but great. One of these titles that has me a little concerned is the new Lego Rock Band announced for virtually everything. Will LRB be enough to hold its own weight, or will it become a waste of money for the developers?"
The artist formerly known as Intern Perry has hit up another Rock Band game to anger me for not being at E3 myself. His write up and pictures at the source.
The first ever teaser trailer for the merge between Lego and Rockband has appeared on the Internet, with Lego bricks falling, PINK music playing and lots more. I could not have made up a weirder idea for a game, but it looks okay so far. Go to the source for the video.
![Box shot of Lego Rock Band [North America]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvTmludGVuZG9fRFMvUmh5dGhtXyZfTXVzaWM=/lego_rock_band_frontcover_small_HxUVr5Yp9c2fiGm.jpg)