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  • dlc

    Still Alive Free For Rock Band Unplugged

    The latest batch of downloadable songs for Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP includes the stirring love anthem "Still Alive" from Portal, which will be available, free of charge and includes delicious cake. More »
    07/09/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by i like me-speaking for the dead: FACT: cake is better then pie and cookies are better then brownies. 14 Responses | Other threads

  • rock band

    Harmonix: Music Games Could Be Console Free

    One console future? No console future? Rock Band developer Harmonix looks into its crystal disco ball and sees... More »
    07/08/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by One Man Freak Show: I want developers to stop with all of these stupid peripherals and start making more unique music games. Parappa didn't... 14 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Green Day, Presidents of the USA Hit Wii Rock Band 2-morrow

    The Wii version of Rock Band 2 gets a 28-song kick in the pants tomorrow, as Green Day and The Presidents of the United States of America join the list of fine in-game music store downloadables. More »
    07/06/09
    5,117
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by RedStar - Workers of The World Unite: Green Day? How about real music. I want some Zeppelin (unlikely) and Maiden tracks. 16 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Rock Band Next Week: Green Day And Mayhem Music

    Green Day finally makes an appearance on the Rock Band Music Store next week, along with a selection of tracks from RockStar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival artists, including Marilyn Manson and Slayer. More »
    07/02/09
    10,286
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by kicking222: Pass, pass, pass, pass, pass, aaaaaaaaaaand six more passes. Well, there's always next week. 14 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    This Week's Wii Rock Band 2 Update Is A Lovely Potpourri

    The Wii version of Rock Band 2 now has access to nearly 350 downloadable music tracks, thanks to this week's rich update, full of Pearl Jam, Mission of Burma, The Offspring and more. More »
    06/29/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Korvac: Mission of Burma is great. I'd like to see more post-punk bands across the board for RB. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • dlc

    First New Rock Band Unplugged DLC Hits

    A rather nice variety of tracks make up the first batch of new DLC for Rock Band Unplugged since launch, with Stone Temple Pilots, Mötley Crüe, Avenged Sevenfold, and Dream Theater getting the Frequency treatment. More »
    06/29/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by supremesonic: Odd how that PSP has magically gained the power to play Rock Band 2... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • industry

    MTV Lands Former THQ Veep

    Scott Guthrie, former executive vice president of publishing THQ, was named MTV Games new executive vice president and general manager today. More »
    06/29/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Yossarian: On a slightly related music note... I'm sitting here obsessed with Flo Rida's cover of Right Round. Saw the Hangover last night,... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • Music DLC

    Rock Band Next Week: More Foreigner, More Warped Tour

    Issue number 16 of the Official Rock Band Zine has hit fans' inboxes today, bringing with it news of three more Foreigner songs and another bunch of Warped Tour songs hitting the store next week. More »
    06/25/09
    8,167
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Frequen-Z: Converting MS Points to real currency, GBP for example, are these songs cheaper on the 360 or the PS3? 10 Responses | Other threads

  • the beatles

    The Surviving Beatles "Helped" On Beatles: Rock Band

    While the band broke up decades ago, and half of them are now dead, the remaining Beatles weren't just going to sit by and watch somebody else make a game based on their career. So they helped. More »
    06/24/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Nick Mangiaracina: Yoko touched this?! Time to call gamestop and cancel my reserve. 23 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    21st Century Digital Rock Band Warped Tour Pack

    As expected, Harmonix has delivered the details on next week's initial Warped Tour track pack, with tracks from five Warped tour bands and a triple shot of Maroon 5 on the side. More »
    06/19/09
    8,502
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by ViewtifulJason: I find your lack of Streetlight Manifesto disturbing. Fix it. Fix it now. 25 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Warped Tour Song Packs Coming To Rock Band

    The latest newsletter for the 2009 Warped Tour urges fans to be on the lookout for two new track packs for Rock Band, featuring tour artists The Devil Wears Prada, Bad Religion, and more. More »
    06/18/09
    10,184
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Cpt. Overkill: I'll only be picking up Bad Religion. Most of it is a bunch of crap. 17 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Rock Band Country Track Listing Stumbles In Late Reeking Of Beer

    Country music loving Rock Band owners who've exhausted all their favorite genre has to offer will soon be on the road again, as Harmonix reveals the track list for the Rock Band Country Track Pack. More »
    06/15/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by MrBionic: I'm in for "On the Road Again" and "The Gambler". One of the reasons I almost purchased GH: World Tour was... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Next Week In Rock Band: This Is New Spinal Tap

    Faux rockers Spinal Tap are releasing Back From The Dead on June 16th and Harmonix is on point, with three songs from the new album hitting Rock Band next week, along with a little Evanescence. More »
    06/12/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Meldy: Awww, I wanted some classic Tap. Sex Farm, Hell Hole, Big Bottom , Tonight I'm Going Rock You, Stone(h)enge and... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Green Day Officially, Exclusively Comes To Rock Band

    Punk rock trio Green Day is bringing its catalog of music to MTV Games and Harmonix's Rock Band, confirming the news dropped by the band itself earlier this week. More »
    06/11/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Svenjers: Any oldschool Green Day would be okay. Anything post-American Idiot makes me want to vomit in my mouth... 22 Responses | Other threads

  • media

    The Changing Faces Of The Beatles Rock Band

    The Beatles: Rock Band takes players on a journey throughout the band's career, from Liverpool to Ed Sullivan to Eggmen & Walruses. These screens show how the band's image changes as the game goes on. More »
    06/08/09
    17,634
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Coolest guy of teh Internetz: Whtvr, dnt lk Th Btls. Thyr t gy. 16 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Watch Harmonix Jam on The Beatles Rock Band


    On Monday night Microsoft packed the top floors of The Standard in downtown LA with their best games and a bunch of gamers. The entire thing was topped off with The Beatles Rock Band set up on a rooftop stage. More »
    06/07/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by MrBionic: I'm just sad that I'm getting suckered into paying $300 for this. What's wrong with me? 19 Responses | Other threads

  • the beatles: rock band

    These Are Ringo Starr's Rock Band Drums

    We've seen Paul's Höfner bass, John's Rickenbacker 325 guitar and George's Gretsch Duo Jet guitar. All that's missing is Ringo's drum kit. Until now. More »
    06/02/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by elmorepow: What are you mumbling about :D - guy is still alive! 11 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    All You Need Is The Beatles: Rock Band Debut Trailer

    I may not be the biggest Beatles fan, but it was hard to deny the appeal of the first trailer for The Beatles: Rock Band. It looks fab. More »
    06/01/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by frostcircus: Until today I wasn't aware that there was such a thing as 'not a huge Beatles fan.' How about that. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    The Beatles: Rock Band Music And DLC Detailed

    New details dropped for The Beatles: Rock Band today at Microsoft's E3 2009 press conference,a partial song list, Xbox exclusive DLC, and the first downloadable album. More »
    06/01/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Hey_Blinkon: Exclusive DLC. Every body loses! Here we go again :/ 13 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Next Week's Rock Band Update A Big Bunch Of Bonnaroo

    MTV Games will ring in this year's Bonnaroo music and arts festival with a batch of downloadable tracks featuring artists from the show. If you've ever wanted to jam along with Phish, this one's for you. More »
    05/29/09
    6,108
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Erwin: Phish? Fuck yes! But two C&C songs? I love C&C, but couldn't they have one song and then another artist... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • mtv games

    Rock Band To Feel The Pain Of Iron Maiden In June

    MTV Games and Harmonix's Rock Band is getting a little heavier the week after E3, as the game's community 'zine has revealed that a dozen new Iron Maiden tracks will be released as downloadable content. More »
    05/28/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Some_Guy2: The Trooper > Whatever you think is good music 12 Responses | Other threads

  • review

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

    MTV Games' Rock Band series shrinks down and drops the plastic instruments for the PlayStation Portable release Rock Band Unplugged, which turns the band video game series into a break out solo effort. More »
    05/26/09
    12,365
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by teh_sideburns: wait, i'm confused... the creators of frequency and amplitude are getting paid for this, right? ... if not, they should be... 20 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Ministry Storms Rock Band Next Week

    How has Rock Band survived for a year and a half without the musical stylings of Ministry? Harmonix rectifies that terrible omission next week with a triple dose of industrial metal. More »
    05/22/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Combichristoffersen: Eh. Ministry's been mostly shite since the mid-90s or so. Bring on some KMFDM or old Rammstein (their first three... 39 Responses | Other threads

  • wii

    Wii Rock Band 2 Gets 25 New Tracks

    Owners of the Wii version of Rock Band 2 will have some hard decisions to make tomorrow, as more than two dozen new tracks arrive on the title's in-game store. More »
    05/18/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" This should be in the PSP version too. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Rock Band Unplugged DLC Detailed

    Harmonix has released the full track list for Rock Band Unplugged, which we already knew, but they've also announced the first batch of downloadable content, which we didn't know. More »
    05/18/09
    11,429
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Crypysmoker: lol.. Yeah Im not gonna buy download content for my psp sorry. Has there ever been a charge for downloadables on... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Rock Band Takes Back Alice Cooper Next Week

    Next week's new additions to Rock Band and Rock Band 2 have been announced earlier than normal, thanks to the Rock Band Community Zine. Expect a dose of classic hard rock and modern day emo. More »
    05/14/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Joshua Bell: I won't ever truly be satisfied with Rock Band DLC until they release Appetite for Destruction. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Rock Band Goes Country At Retail

    Rock Band gets a little bit more country this July, as Harmonix, MTV, and EA announce the standalone Rock Band Country Track Pack for the Xbox 360, PlayStations 2 & 3, and Nintendo Wii. More »
    05/12/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Simba: Man, I hate most country music. One recent popular song described freedom and being an American as being able... 18 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    Paul McCartney's Rock Band Bass Replica Looks Like This

    We've already seen two Beatles: Rock Band-themed guitar controllers: John Lennon's Rickenbacker 325 and George Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet. Now, let's check out Paul McCartney's bass. More »
    05/12/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Farnic: I thought it was pretty cool, but my real question is: Why are there 3 different guitar models for a... 15 Responses | Other threads

  • mtv games

    Live Rock Band Pearl Jam "Project" Coming Next Year

    Pearl Jam fans are being asked to curate the live performances of the Seattle-based band's best, a cross-promotional project that will result in a forthcoming Rock Band release. More »
    05/11/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Bubbleman!: And who here actually cares? As far as Im concerned, these guys put out 1 good album (Ten) and then... 15 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Wii Rock Band Scores 25 Songs This Week

    This week's update to the Wii Rock Band Music Store is truly massive, with 25 new tracks covering everything from Duran Duran to Siouxsie & The Banshees. More »
    05/11/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by subject117: Has anyone else lost interest in music games? I probably downloaded 25 songs and then got tired of music games... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • harmonix

    The Beatles: Rock Band Gets The Beatles Guitars

    Harmonix and MTV today announce two new Beatles-themed guitar controllers going on sale when The Beatles: Rock Band hits stores in September - the Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet. More »
    05/05/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Fallible.: I don't know much about the game, so excuse my ignorance, but $450 (all-in, of course) for what's really nothing... 23 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Wii Rock Band 2 Owners Getting The REO Speedwagon U Want

    The Rock Band 2 in-game music store for the Wii updates this week with an impressive 18 new tracks, a heady blend of classic radio rock, punk, new wave, hard rock and melodic metalcore. More »
    05/04/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by apatheticgamer: I heard this from a friend... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Next Week In Rock Band: From Franz Ferdinand To The Allman Brothers Band

    Next week is a big one for Rock Band, with Harmonix announcing ten tracks hitting the Rock Band Music Store from six bands, including The Allman Brothers Band, Luscious Jackson, and triple-dose of Franz Ferdinand. More »
    05/01/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by goldenroad: Only 2 Allman Brothers songs? Oh well, I'll be getting them. I wish they would include a Mountain... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Megadeth, Jane's Addiction Double Team Wii Rock Band 2

    Wii owners get double the album's worth of new downloadables this week, as Jane's Addiction's Nothing's Shocking and Megadeth's Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? come to the Rock Band 2 in-game music store. More »
    04/27/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by bimmylee: Wasn't the Megadeath album already put on RB or am I confused? 6 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Nothing's Shocking In Next Week's Rock Band Update

    The Harmonix crowd gets another full album release next week, as Jane Addiction's best album, Nothing's Shocking, hits the Rock Band Music Store. More »
    04/24/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by PhebeElpenor: Nice SFWing the cover there, Mike. 10 Responses | Other threads

  • mtv games

    Pepsi Rock Band Contest Is A Reality

    Last month, we first told you about the upcoming Pepsi promotion that would see daily giveaways of Rock Band downloadable tracks, allegedly up to a million tracks. Details on that promotion have gone live. More »
    04/22/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by DarkSonic999: sounds awful i hate pepsi 12 Responses | Other threads

  • mtv games

    New LEGO Rock Band Details Reveal Giant Robot Battles

    Yesterday's official announcement of LEGO Rock Band had just enough details to get the ball rolling on the teen and tween targeted band game. But it didn't reveal much about the giant robot battles. More »
    04/22/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by b-radicate: I like the idea of customizable roadies and tour vehicles and such, but I don't feel like they needed to... 14 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Retail Listings Confirm The Beatles: Rock Band 3-Part Harmonies

    Looks like the "loose talk" surrounding vocal harmonizing in The Beatles: Rock Band is spot on, according to retailer listings forwarded to Kotaku. According to retail game descriptions, the game supports three part harmonies. More »
    04/21/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by FrakEarth: Fuck! I was secretly hoping this wouldn't happen so I wouldn't have to listen to my girlfriend singing! Noooooooooo! 9 Responses | Other threads

  • rock band

    Harmonix Announces LEGO Rock Band

    It's real! Earlier this month at GDC, Harmonix developer senior designer Dan Teasdale unwittingly confirmed LEGO Rock Band. Today, a press release confirms the game. More »
    04/21/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Nick Reimer: Well it isn't a bad idea for kids and at least they're not exploiting "Rock Band" half as bad as... 35 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Wii Rock Band Gets A Little Toby & Yngwie

    Wii owners get a dragon-slaying trio of Yngwie Malmsteen this week, which joins the Rock Band 2 downloadable music library on Tuesday, as well as a double-wide dose of Toby Keith. More »
    04/20/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by RomieYO: Yngwie? One sec, let me buy rock band, jk, I play yngwie songs on a real guitar, I don't need... 17 Responses | Other threads

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