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Rockstar Reveals Unreleased Beaterator-Made Beat!
Have you ever wanted to be able to get that beat out of your head while you’re on the go for later so you don’t forget it? Or do you just want to mess around with a music game that lets you make your own rules? Check out Beaterator for PlayStation Portable put together by Rockstar Games and Timbaland. Read more information about the game and to hear a decent instrumental for free!
Fret Nice Available on PSN + XBL
Fret Nice is a new downloadable platformer with musical influences. The manifestation of Mario style gameplay with these well-lit renders feels something like an Adult Swim television cartoon turned game, although this is one actually geared to family crowds as well. What makes Fret Nice stand out,
Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero Downloadable Tracks For March
We know you love Guitar Hero. I myself like to struggle on medium messing up on every instrument and shouting tunes in a pitch that only dogs can here. But after the dogs stop barking you get tired of playing the same songs over and over. For the month of March, Guitar Hero and Band Hero will be putting out new downloadable tracks every Thursday from the bands you love and the ones you love to hate.
Listen to MLB 2K10 Soundtrack Free!
The upcoming Major League Baseball 2K10 will feature such artists as Pearl Jam, Iggy Pop, Phoenix, The Sugarhill Gang, Black Sheep, Tantric and more. With a mix of various music genres, one of the best looking baseball games of all time aims to please baseball fans and gamers alike March 2, 2010 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC.
Guitar Hero Receives Breaking Benjamin Tracks
Now available for both Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero are three songs from alternative-metal band Breaking Benjamin. They’re a Pennsylvania-based quartet that has produced critically acclaimed hits that are full of “cryptic, evocative lyrics”, as the press release puts it. I’m all for evocative, even though it sounds to me like I wouldn’t like their music myself. Down all you fanboys! Down! In addition to these new tracks, you’ll be able to play Guitar Hero 5 with the band over Xbox Live on Febrary 20, so if that’s something you’d like to hook up for, you might want to check this out for more information.
Here are the songs from this track pack, which is available right now:
- “Sooner or Later” (from We Are Not Alone)
- “Until the End” (from Phobia)
- “Give Me a Sign” (from Dear Agony)
Standard pricing applies, but here’s the run down again:
- Track Pack: 440 Microsoft Points, $5.49 via the PlayStation Store, 550 Wii Points.
- Individual Tracks: 160 Microsoft Points, $1.99 via the PlayStation Store, 200 Wii Points.
Dark Void DLC and Soundtrack Next Week
Capcom has announced that next week DLC will be arriving on XBOX Live and the Playstation Store for Dark Void. The new content will be available for 400 Microsoft Points ($5) on XBOX 360 February 10 and for $4.99 on PS3 February 11. The content will be an “arcade-esque experience where the player battles through hoards of enemies on the ground and in the air while collecting points and upgrading weaponry, with the goal being to survive to Round 10 and increase their previous high score.” On top of the DLC, Capcom has also revealed that Sumthing Else Music Works will be releasing a soundtrack for Dark Void and Dark Void Zero (DSi) on February 9. It is unknown how much it will cost or how it will be available via XBOX 360 or PS3, but Capcom says it will be available as a disc as well.
Rock Band Country Pack 3 Announced
Coming up the week of February 2, more country sounds are coming to Rock Band for the PS3, Wii and Xbox 360. The upcoming artists include the likes of Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Willie Nelson. I used to be way more into country than I am now, but I still like a few select artists, and Rascal Flatts is one of the groups I like, so looks like I’ll be picking up at least that one. But, there are five more. Here’s a list of all six tracks that will be included in this track pack.
THQ Releases MX vs. ATV Reflex Soundtrack
I’m a fan of game soundtracks. Of course, I usually stick with RPG orchestral music, it usually puts me in a pretty mellow mood when I’m really stressed or something. The MX vs. ATV Reflex official soundtrack that was just released is not likely to have that effect on you.
This soundtrack is helmed by Raymond Herrera, a music industry veteran. It includes a rather eclectic mix of original creations that blend with the action of the game almost seamlessly. See, this isn’t mellow – the mood of the soundtrack reflects heavier music styles, drawing influence from the likes of Killswitch Engage, Soilwork (that sounds dirty), Corrosion of Conformity and Fear Factory.
The vice president of global brand management at THQ, Brian Coleman, had this to say about the music:
“The MX vs. ATV Reflex soundtrack is a perfect example of great synergy between the right music and a compelling gameplay experience. The overall product is certain to have appeal with a widespread audience of game enthusiasts, off-road fans and mainstream consumers.”
Here are the tracks included on the soundtrack:
1. “Pressure Plate” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
2. “Nac Nac” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
3. “Aftermarket” (Robert Cote)
4. “Holeshot” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
5. “50 Ft. Drop” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
6. “Pilot Jet” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
7. “Terrain” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
8. “Devil’s Swingarm” (Dave Lowmiller)
9. “Wheels In Motion” (Robert Cote)
10. “Scraping the Can” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
11. “Machined From Billet” (Dave Lowmiller)
12. “Silencer” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
13. “Accelerate” (3volution featuring Raymond Herrera)
For more information on Raymond Herrera’s production company, 3volution Productions, you can check out their site, as well as the official MX vs. ATV Reflex site.
More Alice In Chains Coming To Rock Band
If you’ve never heard the forlorn voice of Alice In Chains lead singer Layne Staley, you’re depriving your ears of some of the best grunge music ever composed. The man’s voice was full of abundant poetic anger and despair. Music that touched a little something inside of you whether you just loved hearing that genre of music or something that you could relate to. It’s the very reason why Alice In Chains still sits on my iTunes playlist.
However, as great as it is to listen to Layne moaning and groaning about solitude and resentment, their song – “Man in a Box” – was also a hella fun to play in Rock Band 2 when it was released. And, finally, after god knows how long, Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of songs from Alice In Chains will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of DLC for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii. Finally! Something other than Paramore to play to!
The songs, which will be released on January 14 on the PlayStation 3 and on January 12 on both the Xbox 360 and Wii, will also be available individually for download if you, for whatever reason, have a beef with one of the songs. Each individual song will cost $1.99 USD on the PSN/160 Microsoft Points/200 Wii Points, with the “Alice In Chains Pack 02″ costing $8.49 USD on the PSN/680 Microsoft Points.
Hopefully there exists more than one Alice In Chains fan (me) out there with interest of singing/playing along to the great music of the early 90’s. Oh, and before I forget, ’cause I know you’re all wondering what songs will be made available in the pack, here is the list.
- Alice In Chains – “Grind“
- Alice In Chains – “Heaven Beside You“
- Alice In Chains – “Last of My Kind“
- Alice In Chains – “”We Die Young“
- Alice In Chains – “Your Decision“
Paul McCartney’s Live Tracks Coming To Rock Band
A fan of Paul McCartney? Love Rock Band? You’re in luck! Harmonix and MTV Games announced today that a three pack of songs from his latest live album will appear on the Rock Band store for use on both Rock Band and Lego Rock Band. These songs will be available on all three platforms – PS3, Wii, Xbox 360.
The following songs will be available starting the first week of January:
- “Band On the Run (live)”
- “Jet (live)”
- “Sing the Changes (live)”
As usual, standard prices apply:
- Price: $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
- $5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for “New York City Pack 01”
- $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track
Guitar Hero: Van Halen Expectations
Since I was not thinking about getting Guitar Hero: Van Halen, I at least wanted to see what I will be missing out on. I downloaded the demo today on XBOX Live, with an expectation. And that was to be more like Van Halen, one of the gods of Rock and Roll. The graphics look good, and the start up was great, which got me pumped.I had one goal in mind, to pass a particular song which Van Halen was known for. If I could do that, I could have fulfilled my Guitar Hero dream.
The Ultimate Castlevania Soundtrack
Going on sale in March of next year is a collection of Castlevania music that will contain 19 discs. NINETEEN! That is hours and hours a beautifully composed music the Castlevania series is known for. It will cost you a good 232 dollars or 21,000 Yen, making each disc cost you about 12 bucks each. The collection will have music from games such as the MSX2 version of the original Castlevania, Castlevania Legends, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia and the Saturn version of Symphony of the Night. 18 of the 19 discs will be music, however 1 disc will be a DVD containing footage of interviews and behind-the-scenes stuff. That’s fine with me because 18 discs is more than enough. If you’re prepared to drop a quarter of a thousand on this great collection, click here for the Japanese Amazon page and start the buying process now!
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