All Entries Tagged With: "Rock Band"

Mad Catz’ Presence Will Be Felt at PAX 2010

The third-party titan, Mad Catz will have their presence felt greatly at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo (PAX). From September 3rd until September 5th in Seattle Washington, Mad Catz has a bunch of activities and events scheduled for all the attendees.

Mad Catz will be located at booth number 3217 and if you click ‘Read More’ below, you can see all the stuff scheduled for the jam-packed weekend.

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Rock Band Gets A Little Bit Country

Rock and Roll, and a little bit Country, that’s what Donny & Marie Osmond were singing back in the day, now Rock Band is getting a little bit more Country than previous. Reba McEntire, Lady Antebellum, Josh Turner, and more are joining the massive Rock Band database for the PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii. These tracks will hit on August 31st in North America and on the European PSN network on September 1st. You know you want to engage in the Country twang and give that Rush album a short break, so hit the jump and find out the pricing (as if you didn’t already know) as well as the full track list of the music being added to the Rock Band store.

Why I Feel That Music Video Games Are A Great Way To Learn the Fundamentals of Playing Music

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, players were really just able to shred out with their plastic guitar’s out, but now we are able to play lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and sing.

I honestly feel that these games teach you the fundamentals of playing music when playing on expert. Of course, if you are not there now, you will get there soon, and I’ll include some tips for you to be able to achieve that goal by the end of this editorial.

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Rock Band DLC is Disturbing? No it’s Disturbed, and More

Hitting the Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360 Rock Band games soon via DLC is Disturbed with a three pack from the band’s upcoming album Asylum. As always these tracks can also be picked up individually also for $1.99 each. If you’re a fan of the three time Number 1 Billboard artists Disturbed then this will be a great DLC pack for you. In addition to these add-ons Crash Kings will be releasing “Mountain Man”, The Veer Union is dropping “Seasons” (which will also be available on the family-friendly LEGO Rock Band store), and We Are the Fallen gives “Bury Me Alive” the Rock Band makeover. These titles can be purchased together in the Universal Motown Republic Rock Track 01 or individually. Hit the break for the full breakdown of this DLC heading to Rock Band next week and enjoy rocking it out people.

The Black Keys and Neon Trees Arriving in the Rock Band Music Store

Harmonix and MTV have announced that two rock bands will be making their debut on Rock Band, August 17. Tracks from The Black Keys and Neon Trees will release simultaneously in the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.

“We’re excited to be part of the Rock Band world because the game really introduces artists to young kids,” said Tyler Glenn, lead vocalist and keyboardist for Neon Trees. “Any video game introducing kids to The Replacements and old REM is something I can get behind.”

I wonder who gets more excited, the bands or the players? Maybe it’s a mutual moment of excitement. Anyhow…here are the six tracks that will be releasing, and as you can see, there are three tracks from the respective bands:

• The Black Keys – “Strange Times”
• The Black Keys – “I Got Mine”
• The Black Keys – “Your Touch”
• Neon Trees – “Animal”
• Neon Trees – “Sins of My Youth”
• Neon Trees – “1983”

Each individual track is about $2 (160 Microsoft Points, 200 Wii Points), or can be bought as The Black Keys Pack 01 and the Neon Trees Pack 01 at about $5.50 (440 Microsoft Points) each. Unfortunately, there are no packs for Wii.

Get Ready to Rock with Rock Band 3 Pre-Order Bonuses

Harmonix and MTV Games, like many others who showcased their games at E3, have announced their pre-order bonus’ for purchasing Rock Band 3. Now I bet your wondering, what kind of pre-order bonus’ could Rock Band 3 possibly have? Well here is the interesting part, your pre-order bonus depends on where you pre-order the game. For instance, putting five dollars down at GameStop on this will net you three bonus tracks. These tracks are: “Burning Down the House” by Talking Heads, “My Own Summer” by Deftones and “Blue Monday” by New Order.

If you pre-order through Amazon you will receive an exclusive in game guitar. Also for a limited time if you pre-order Rock Band 3 for PS3 of Xbox 360 on Amazon, you will also receive ten dollars of a future purchase. Finally if, for a limited time only, you pre-order at Wal-Mart you will receive a ten dollar eGift card. If these pre-order deals are not enough to excite you for the games upcoming release, then maybe the two thousand available songs at launch will. So check it out and if you want more information on Rock Band 3 just click here.

Microsoft Offers A Savings Of 30-50% On Guitar Hero and Rock Band Tracks

A humane act of decency has hit Microsoft today, ladies and gentlemen. Aside from being a blistering hot summer so far, Microsoft has decided to cool things off a bit by offering Guitar Hero/Rock Band players certain tracks and track packs for a savings of up to 50% as part of their LIVEapalooza event. It’s a ton of songs and track packs to fill your summer days if you’re not too fond of spending your Summer days swimming and/or looking to attract the opposite sex with your beer bellies and over-sized nipples. A couple of margaritas, some friends and a plethora of Guitar Hero/Rock Band songs should be enough to make your days worthwhile.

A list of the songs that you can expect to rock out to with your friends (or alone) after the jump.

Give Some Creedence to Your Rock Band DLC Purchases

The Rock Band Music Store is getting more tracks for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii next week from American Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Creedence Clearwater Revival who put out a number of hits, mainly during the 60’s. This band’s music will be in stock at the Rock Band store in either individually by track or via the “Creedence Clearwater Revival Pack” featuring the 12 tracks currently being released on the store for $19.99/1600 MS Points. Hit the break for the list of individual tracks and their pricing.

Green Day: Rock Band Review

It seems like there is no stop to the inertia that Rock Band has created and they are not afraid to go in different and very specific directions to push units. The most recent entry into the franchise is Green Day: Rock Band, which is exactly what it advertises to be, a Rock Band game with a Green Day skin and feel. Does it deliver hard punk rock action or fizzle out? Well, this really depends on how much you like Green Day. Seriously.

This version of Rock Band will quickly be compared to Beatles Rock Band and really that will be its downfall. What I mean by that is that Beatles Rock Band served as a more iconic view into a generational, influential band, while I don’t think the same can be said for the Green Day version. The simplest way to sum up Green Day: Rock Band is to take Rock Band 2, remove the ability to create your own avatar, insert Green Day characters and songs, and viola.

Nickelback Coming to Rock Band

You all better get your prepaid cards ready, Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that Nickelback will be arriving on Rock Band. The Canadian rockers will debut in the Rock Band Music store for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.

The Prince of Darkness Makes Rock Band Debut

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, will make his Rock Band debut June 15 with a whopping six songs. All the tracks will be making their way to the Rock Band Music Store on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.

I Wanna be a Rock Star: The Rock Band Network Affiliates Program

MTV Games and Harmonix Music Systems now have a “One Stop Shop” for budding musicians who want to have their songs available for Rock Band. The Rock Band Network Affilitates Program is the place with all the tools to make you the next rock star!

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