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Opinion: Opinion: Why DJ Hero Can't Save Music Games external link

Thu, Nov 5 |  from GameSetWatch
But assuming consumers are willing to spend more than $100 on a single video game, could DJ Hero revolutionize rhythm games? The advent of Guitar Hero let entirely new audiences tap into a near-universal fantasy. Whether video game fan or not, how many people have never once rocked out on a...

 
 

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Rock Band iPhone & iPod Touch Review external link

Thumbnail For a start there is the Vocal mode which works in exactly the same way as Drums, Guitar or Bass. You simply tap coloured notes in time to the music. Its a shame there is no option to y’know actually sing which is possible and has been achieved in all other versions. Secondly the gameplay is very ni...
Wed, Nov 4 |  from kernowgames (WordPress)

 

Dhani Harrison: Rock Band 3 will Teach You to Play Music external link

Dhani Harrison, son of the Beatles' late George Harrison, works as a consultant for Harmonix on the Rock Band series. He worked on the original Rock Band, and naturally helped produce The Beatles: Rock Band. "I guess I'm accidentally responsible for 'Rock Band' becoming the Beatles digit...
8 hours ago |  from NintendoDS Advanced

 

EA and Activision Wii games - play times broken down external link

EA’s Wii Games* Average total playing time per Nintendo Channel user, since the game’s launch Rock Band 2 - 45 hours, 30 minutes FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play - 34 hours, 21 minutes Rock Band - 31 hours, 47 minutes The Godfather: Blackhand Edition - 28 hours, 52 minutes Madden NFL 08 - 28 hours, 39 m...
Wed, Nov 4 |  from Go Nintendo

 

Rock Band 3 Will Teach People To Play Music For Real external link

Thumbnail “I’m working on Rock Band 3 and making the controllers more real so people can actually learn how to play music while playing the game,” Harrison said. “Give me a couple years, it’s going to happen.” Watch Larger Version of this Video What do you think? Do you want to use a game to learn to play re...
Fri, Nov 6 |  from G4 TV

 

How Lego Rock Band Can Turn Kids On to Parents’ Music external link

Thumbnail In the old days, kids had to rifle through their parents’ dusty record collection to discover new and dangerous music. Now, they’ve only got to play Lego Rock Band. The new family-friendly rhythm action game from Traveller’s Tales and Harmonix came out Tuesday for the Xbox 360, Wii and Play...
Thu, Nov 5 |  from Wired

 

Console Arcade, DJ Hero, Rock Band Set for Colorado Child's Play Fundraiser [Event] external link

Thumbnail We're asking for a minimum donation of $10 to get in and get a door prize ticket. We will be giving away a huge amount of swag including more than 70 T-Shirts, a custom straight jacket, a Guitar Hero drum seat, a popcorn machine and Divinity Dragon knives.
Tue, Nov 3 |  from Kotaku

 

The Beatles: Rock Band/Guitar Hero 5 see high usage overlap figures external link

45% of Guitar Hero 5 users also played The Beatles Rock Band 34% of The Beatles Rock Band users also played Guitar Hero 5 64% of The Beatles Rock Band users have not played Guitar Hero World Tour or Rock Band 2 46% of Guitar Hero 5 users have not played Guitar Hero World Tour or Rock Band 2
Mon, Nov 2 |  from Go Nintendo

 

Dhani Harrison: Rock Band 3 will make you better at actual rocking external link

Thumbnail We wish Harrison and the entire Harmonix crew the best of luck in this endeavor, if only so they can finally stymie the infinitely deplorable "why don't you learn how to play a real instrument" contingency. Man, we hate those guys.Dhani Harrison: Rock Band 3 will make you better at actual roc...
5 hours ago |  from Joystiq

 

'About 50%' of Lego Rock Band team was against the game concept external link

Thumbnail Considering the game actually came out (this week!), it's apparent that the team eventually banded together to finish the project. Why the change of heart, though? "Many of us started realizing that we weren't just skinning one franchise on another," Palmer explained, noting the need t...
Thu, Nov 5 |  from Joystiq

 

Review Of New Weezer Album Accuses Band Of Catering To Rock BandVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Thumbnail The ironic part is MTV Games and Harmonix have consistently proved they're big fans of Weezer in their downloadable content lineup. Several tracks from Weezer's last release, The Red Album, appeared on the Rock Band store right around the time The Red Album was released. It wouldn't be ver...
Wed, Nov 4 |  from G4 TV

 

Kotaku Review Round-Up: Tekken, Forza, GTA And More [List] external link

Thumbnail We cannot stop new games from coming out, but we can at least review them. Here's what we reviewed last week, for those who may have missed them. Forza, Tekken, LostWinds, Saw, GTA, Dungeon Hunter, Rock Band iPhone, DJ Hero. Read! Rock Band Micro Review: iPhone Joins the Band
Mon, Nov 2 |  from Kotaku

 

EA predicting pick-up in The Beatles: Rock Band sales for the holidays, says mobile games are the future external link

“The bulk of video games, like Beatles: Rock Band, are going to pick up in a big way before the next holiday. There are probably more people enjoying games on mobile devices than all the consoles put together. That is the future.” - Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello Link
Wed, Nov 4 |  from Go Nintendo

 

How Many Hours People Play EA And Activision's Wii Games external link

Thumbnail Activision's Wii Games Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - 57 hours, 51 minutes Guitar Hero: World Tour - 35 hours, 18 minutes Guitar Hero: Metallica - 17 hours, 57 minutes Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - 13 hours, 14 minutes Guitar Hero: Smash Hits - 12 hours, 15 minutes
Wed, Nov 4 |  from Kotaku

 

Guitar Hero and Rock Band drums combine for ultimate MIDI kit (video) external link

Thumbnail We've seen our fair share of Guitar Hero / Rock Band drum kit mods, but without exception, this one is our fav. Tipster (and tinkerer) Jordan has taken the time to wire up a Guitar Hero kit and a Rock Band kit in order to create the most bodacious set of MIDI skins this planet has ever seen. Using a c...
21 hours ago |  from Engadget

 

Possible free Lego Rock Band with $20 Old Navy purchase on Black Friday external link

Thumbnail According to the ad, the retailer will be offering free "Lego Rock Band video games" with purchases of $20 or greater on Friday, November 27. "Your preferred platform may not be available," the ad warns, presumably due to limited overall supply. We're wary that it could be a demo or somethin...
Thu, Nov 5 |  from Joystiq

 

GameTrailers Updates external link

Thumbnail 4 Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden Japanese Castle Gamepla 4 Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden Japanese Cave Gameplay 4 Warriors of Light: Final Fantasy Gaiden Japanese Countryside Gameplay Planet 51 European Rover Trailer C.O.P.: The Recruit Launch Trailer LEGO Rock Band...
Wed, Nov 4 |  from Go Nintendo

 

Rock Band 3 Will Aim To Teach People How To Play Music external link

One of the chief complaints about Guitar Hero and Rock Band is that people ought to just learn how to play the real thing. Well, that may actually happen with Rock Band 3. Having previously helped get The Beatles Rock Band off the ground, Dhani Harrison has reportedly stayed on to consult on Ro...
22 hours ago |  from 1up.com

 

A pair of Wii reviews external link

Two Wii reviews from G4… Need for Speed: NITRO LEGO Rock Band Two Wii reviews from G4… Need for Speed: NITRO LEGO Rock Band
Tue, Nov 3 |  from Go Nintendo

 

REO Speedwagon Finds Their Way To A Downloadable Adventure Game external link

Thumbnail REO Speedwagon tracks have already found their way to "Rock Band." Unlike Van Halen, Metallica or The Beatles, however, who have all chosen music-based released to make their headlining video game debuts, REO has selected the lesser trod genre of "hidden object adventure" games to come...
Thu, Nov 5 |  from MTV Multiplayer

 

The Beatles: Rock Band Not Helping Viacom Profits external link

Thumbnail The Beatles: Rock Band might be besting Activision’s Guitar Hero 5 in the sales department, but the interactive love letter to the Fab Four has yet to be profitable for MTV Games’ parent company, Viacom, the GamesIndustry.biz reports.
Wed, Nov 4 |  from G4 TV

 

Hall of Fame News

How To: Rock Band 2-Float On Expert Drums After effects Test Part (1/4)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Podcast: Episode 120 - Halo 3 ODST and FIFA 10

Rock Band Micro Review: iPhone Joins the Band. [Review]

Rock Band 2 Patch Brings Wireless Mic Support

Joystiq Podcast 105 - Wifearmed edition

How To: Diy Bass Drum Pedal For Diy Electronic Drum Kit/Rock Band Fix

Patch: Guitar Hero World Tour drum kit and guitar now supported by Rock ...

Opinion: Episode 119 - The Beatles Rock Band and Raven Squad

GameSpot updatesVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

The Bender Podcast - Ep 50 - Comic Books Copycats, Be in Rock Band, and Black Football

How to unlock all songs in Rock Band with a cheat code

Rock Band Overdrive Guitar Pedal Review

Patch: Guitar Hero Drums Now Work in Rock Band 2 PS3

Podcast: 10 Retro Songs With Geek CredVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Altec Lansing Launches Speaker for Rock Band, Guitar Hero and DJ Hero

How To: Rock Band drums on your PC. Why?

Opinion: When A Real Band Tried Rock Band... [Video Game Summer]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Launch Primer -- DJ Hero

Activision tells us why we should care about Guitar Hero 5, comments on The Beatles: Rock Band

Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 061 -- The Height of Idiocy

How To: Kroeger: Rock bands dwindling because of band games - Guitar Hero ...

Rock Band 2 updated on Xbox 360, PS3 patch coming soon

Opinion: Drum Silencers for Rock Band 2 Drums

Review: Rock Revolution

NPD September: PS3 on Top, Beatles Beat Cobain

Patch: Rock Band 2 Wii in Late December

Joystiq Podcast 108 - Red Link edition

How To: DIY Rock Band Accessibility Modification

Game Review: Guitar Hero: World Tour vs. Rock Band 2

Rock Band 2 on Wii: Harmonix Responds, Details Game's Features

Power To The People: How Rock Band Network Expands The Game, Gets Any Song Online [Rock Band]

Rock Band PS3 Patch Adds Guitar Hero III Controller Support

Podcast: Episode 115 - Dissidia Final Fantasy and Tomb Raider Underworld

How To: Rock Pedal Tension AdjustmentVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Dual Drum Kick Pedals for Rock Band and Guitar Hero

The Joypad: Mad Catz Ships the First-Ever Rock Band(TM) Bass Guitar

TD Gaming Podcast 90: Riddled With Fragmented PatchesVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Patch: Guitar Hero Metallica to Support Lips Microphone

How To Import Rock Band: An Australian Guide - Kotaku Australia

Unused RB2 drum port to unlock hidden feature

Opinion: Emulate The Blessed DJVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Rock Band Songs Get Patched [Harmonix]

Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 048 -- Holidazzle

Guitar Hero and Rock Band Drum Compatibility

Another glowing review for The Beatles: Rock Band...R U Surprised?

Activision explains why they choose DS over PSP for ‘Hero’ franchise

Patch: Using Rock Band Songs With Rock Band 2 Won't Comes at a Price

Podcast: Episode 109 - Overlord 2 and Fallout 3 Point Lookout

Review: Beatles: Rock Band Comes Together BeautifullyVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Activision says variety and value are key to Guitar Hero 5’s success, very happy with beating The Beatles: Rock Band on a 2-to-1 level

Patch: Rock Band Fix For Guitar Hero III PS3 Controllers Coming [Unconfirmed]

Podcast: Ripten Radio Presents: Ripcast Episode 7

Review - The Beatles: Rock Band

The Beatles: Rock Band ’special value edition’ special because of old instruments

Podcast: Xbox 360 Fancast 042 -- Intervention

Patch: GVU Oct 6, 2008

Opinion: Guitar Hero vs. Rock Band - Part 2: A side by side comparison

Hands-On: Rock Band Unplugged for PSP Takes Show on RoadVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Some Rock Band DLC titles get patched

Podcast: Episode 106 - EA Sports Active and Grand Slam Tennis

Opinion: The Conjuring Gold-star - Rock Band 2 Expert DrumsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Activision Updates Guitar Hero Drum Compatibility, Hits Slight Rock Band Snag on PS3

Patch: How Rock Revolution Will Work with Competitor's Drums

Podcast: BGB Shout: Episode 2.5: Worst Episode Ever?

Guitar Hero World Tour Unboxing Pictures

Music DLC Round-Up -- Week Of Oct. 26

Opinion: Guitar Troll

Rock Band "guitar compatibility" patch on its way

ExtremeTech.com Podcast Apr 2, 2007

Rock Band Network Tools Released

Opinion: MASSIVE UPDATE! *insert evil laugh here*

Review: Rock Band Unplugged

Patch: MTV charging $4.99 to use Rock Band tracks in sequel

Gaming Podcast 113: How Do You Say Gyro?Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Opinion: Crazy Cheap Rock Band Deals

PedalMasters - Rock Band Pedal Review P3Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Too Many Fake Plastic Rock Accessories?

The Who: Rock Band Coming Next Year?

Rock Band Patch Adds Music Store, Fixes Issues

Podcast: SMYN: Episode 36 (05/11) - A Glorious Wii-turn

Opinion: 10 Things Guitar Hero World Tour Gets Right

Mad Catz Announces Third Wave Of Licensed Premium Rock Band Accessories

Exclusive: ION Rocker Drum Review

Patch: Harmonix announces fee for Rock Band 2 song transfer

Rock Band Drum Support StrutsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Podcast: SGCP - Talking Ship 3

The Role of Music Games [Editorial]

The E-Tambourine and E-Cowbell ModVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Review: "The Beatles: Rock Band" [Nintendo Wii 2009]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

MTV confirms Rock Band 3, also looking to expand into other genres of games

Rock Band Unplugged Review: It's The Frequency, Kenneth [Review]

Patch: Thanks to Guitar Hero and Rock Band, Younger Generations Are ...

Review – Rock Band 2 (Xbox 360)

GamingBits.com Podcast #20

Rock Band 2 Wireless Guitar and Drums Hardware Review [Review]

RockGamer.com Review: Mega Pedal for Rock Band drum pedal

Beatles: Rock Band And The Female Gaze

Rock Band Wii DLC Alert - Green Day

Patch: 'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Title Update Allowing you to Export Tracks ...

The Beatles: Rock Band Review: Blisters On My Fingers [Review]

Activision CEO talks about Rock Band vs. Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk franchise fatigue

Opinion: Rock Band, et al. is Starting to Piss Me Off

Opinion: Mobile Guitar Hero: On TourVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Opinion: Rock Band 2 Wii Music Store - How To Buy Downloadable Content OverviewVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Rock Band passes milestone, patch coming

Opinion: Gold Stars for “Seven” in Rock Band 2

We May Have Already Reached Peak Guitar Hero

Band Hero Track List

Review: Gamers, fear the overpriced track pack

Opinion: Guitar Hero 5 and The Beatles: Rock Band

Opinion: 4cr Hands-On: Guitar Hero 5

Patch: Rock Band Disc Export Title Update Goes Live

Nyko Metal Pedal Review [Lightning Review]

Opinion: No Rock Band 3 in 2009

Patch: Rock Band Nets The Monkees, Blink 182 and Sweet Tracks (Updated; Now Available via XBLM)

APPraisal: Rock Band

Rock Band For iPhone Hands On: Alleviate Boredom, Suffer Hand Cramps [IPhone Apps]

Opinion: Rock Band Network Hands-OnVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

IGN Updates

Opinion: Rock Band NetworkVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Patch: Behind the Magic: How Rock Band 2 Will Play Rock Band 1's Songs

Rock Band M.I.C. Review: The Cost Of Convenience [Review]

Rock Band 2 Review: Second Verse Same As The First

Opinion: Fahey And The Holograms [Rock Band]

Tim Schaffer discusses the Brutal Legend RocK Band DLC, talks about the death/rebirth of adventure games

Hands On: Queen vs. 50 Cent in DJ Hero DLC

Xbox 360 News: Rock Band gets Music Store, patch and 6 million ...

Opinion: The Problem With Reality [Well Played]

Behind the Scenes of The Beatles: Rock BandVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

The Beatles: Rock Band DLC to feature ‘custom dreamscapes’

Metareview: Guitar Hero: World Tour

Rock Band Patches Up to v1.4

Review: Wii Music Puts Improv Before Gameplay

More on Guitar Hero 5 song import, DLC support (Band Hero will do it, too)

Opinion: RB2: Drum Trainer, Battle of the Bands detailed [Harmonix]

Lego Rock Band Official for Christmas 2009

NMag - review scores

Rock Band passes milestone, patch coming

Guitar Hero: World Tour Review

What Could Make The Beatles: Rock Band Worth $250? [Opinion]

Review - AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack

LEGO Rock Band (Unintentionally) Confirmed! But...Why?

Review: Song Remains (Mostly) the Same in Rock Band 2

Patch: Rock Band / GH3 compatibilty

Rumorama: Queen To Get Their Own Rock Band?

Opinion: PAX 2009: JoCo adapts 'The Future Soon' at Rock Band Network panel

Becoming a Better Rock Band VocalistVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Journey, Glasvegas, Spongebob Songs Join Rock Band

Opinion: Epic Fail: Rock Band Instruments

Rock Band DLC gets patched

Opinion: ~!!~ Rock Band Tips for new and old players ~!!~

Opinion: Rock Band Network Store coming to PS3, Wii players out of luck

Rock Band Patched For PS3

Nintendo Channel data - The Beatles: Rock Band resonating more with Wii owners than Guitar Hero 5

Opinion: Rock Band 2 Goes On Tour

Rock Band DLC gets patched

Rock Band Comes to the App Store

Alesis DM6 digital drum kit for Rock Band upgraders

How to Look Hot While Playing Rock Band (or Guitar Hero)Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Opinion: Rock Band 2 - Shackler's Revenge - Expert Drums - 100% FC# 25/84Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Patch: Five Dollars Gets You 55 Original Rock Band Songs

The Nominations for the Pepsi Rock Band Music Video Promotion are OutVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Guitar Hero 5: Now With Kurt Cobain!

Harmonix: Activision blocking Rock Band guitar patch - GamesIndustry.biz

Rock Band Classic Rock track pack coming to North America in May

Chinese Democracy Joins Rock Band Next Week

Mad Catz Wireless Fender Stratocaster Review

Rock Band: PS3 song export patch and PAX pack fix coming

Opinion: The Beatles: Rock Band - Retail Impressions

 
 

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