Full FeedRock Band 3 breaking annual release cycle
Due at least in part to developing a Beatles-themed music game (and building a Fort Knox-style complex to house money raked in from said game), Harmonix will not release a Rock Band game in 2009. That word came from Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopolous during an interview at Billboard’s “Digital Music… Continue Reading »
Game Informer spills Guitar Hero: Metallica details
Ever since the dawning of the Guitar Hero pandemonium, we knew it was coming. Further credence was unleashed when Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was revealed and the war for songs between Guitar Hero and Rock Band had begun. Now, we have finally have some concrete details about the game 28 years… Continue Reading »
Megadeth’s entire breakout album available on Rock Band 2
Harmonix and MTV Games added Megadeth’s influential breakout album Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying to the Rock Band catalog of downloadable content on September 16, 2008, for the Xbox 360 and September 18, 2008, for Playstation 3. The title track to the album is included on the Rock Band 2 disc… Continue Reading »
Activision might make Jimi Hendrix Guitar Hero game
We already know that the late great Jimi Hendrix will not only have his music in the new installation of Guitar Hero: World Tour, but also his likeness. Yet, it seems that Activision isn’t stopping at having just a few songs of the legend in their upcoming title. Velvet Revolver’s… Continue Reading »
Video games shifting toward music-focused media
Where TV killed the radio star, video games are helping to revive them. With the success of Rock Band and Guitar Hero, it is fairly interesting to look at the effect these games are having on the credibility of the gaming industry as an intrinsic part of the entertainment industry.… Continue Reading »
Metallica themed Guitar Hero game in the works
In 1981, Metallica was formed. In 1983, they came out with their first album, Kill ‘Em All. The album also featured the first of what would be multiple lineup changes in their evolution. More than 20 years later, Metallica is still going strong and, much like Aerosmith, are coming out… Continue Reading »
Schedule of first wave of downloadable content for Rock Band
Harmonix and MTV Games have announced the first batch of downloadable content for their highly anticipated upcoming game Rock Band. Beginning on November 20, 2007 fans will be able to download song packs by Metallica, The Police and Queens of the Stone Age, each pack containing three songs. Each pack… Continue Reading »
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