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Recently, fans began noticing that the PS3 Rock Band 3 keyboard bundle had disappeared from US retailer listings. The $ 130 bundle is still available for pre-order on Xbox and WIi, and both the keyboard and game are available separately on PS3. Just … no bundle. And that means that Rock Band 3 and the keyboard, together, are effectively ten dollars more expensive on PS3.

Harmonix addressed this baffling omission today, announcing that due to “the agreement terms for the region,” the PS3 keyboard bundle will not be available in the US, though the game and keyboard will be available separately. “This does not affect European customers as the Rock Band 3 keyboard/software PS3 bundles will still be available in Europe,” the announcement states. We’ve contacted the developer to find out what exactly this agreement entails. If Harmonix sings, we’ll let you know.

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Rock Band Adds More R.E.M. To The Mix

by Salat on October 1, 2010 · 0 comments

Adding to the ever-expanding Rock Band Library, Harmonix and MTV announced a pair of new track packs this morning. An eight-pack of songs from R.E.M. will be joined by a three-pack of tunes from T. Rex, both added next week as DLC. Check out the song list below.
Available on Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 3 system (Oct. 5):

•         R.E.M. – “Driver 8” +
•         R.E.M. – “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)” +
•         R.E.M. – “Living Well Is the Best Revenge”
•         R.E.M. – “Radio Free Europe” +
•         R.E.M. – “Stand” +
•         R.E.M. – “Superman” +
•         R.E.M. – “These Days” +
•         R.E.M. – “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?”
•         T. Rex – “Children of the Revolution” +
•         T. Rex – “Cosmic Dancer” +
•         T. Rex – “Jeepster”

Tracks marked with “+” are compatable with LEGO Rock Band.

As always, the tracks are master recordings, and available to purchase as the “R.E.M. Pack 01” ($ 13.49/1,080 Microsoft Points) and the “T. Rex Pack 01” ($ 5.49/680 Microsoft Points) for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and as individuals for the Nintendo Wii. Individual songs are priced at $ 1.99/160 Microsoft Points/200 Wii Points each.


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Xbox 360 The Beatles: Rock Band Special Value Edition

  • Hear never released conversations among the band during Abbey Road recording sessions.
  • Along with The Beatles: Rock Band game, this Special Value version includes the Rock Band standard instrument controllers: guitar, drum kit, microphone, and guitar strap.
  • Advanced Harmonix game technology brings The Beatles experience to life, including three-part vocal harmonies with support for up to three microphones.
  • Experience historic Beatles performance venues from the Cavern Club to the roof at Savile Row.
  • Developed and co-created with The Beatles, providing a true-to-life gaming experience.

Rock Band Special Value Edition includes a Rock Band Guitar, Rock Band Drum Kit, Microphone, Guitar Strap and The Beatles: Rock Band software. The Beatles: Rock Band gives fans what they’ve been waiting for: a chance to experience the Beatles’ legendary story from the inside. You won’t just watch and listen as the Beatles make rock history, create landmark records and conquer the world-for the first time, you’ll be part of the band. The Beatles software is compatible with all Rock Band and most

Rating: (out of 26 reviews)

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Click here to read Rock Band 3 'Pro' Mode Songs Will Cost You Another Buck

Rock Band 3 makes playing guitar almost like the real thing, thanks to the game’s “Pro Mode” option, which tracks each strum note for note. Going Pro in Harmonix’s next big music game will cost players a premium. More »


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Rock Band Drum Set

by Salat on September 29, 2010 · 5 comments

Rock Band Drum Set

  • Captures the raw power, physicality, and sheer enjoyment of real drumming.. Game sold separately.
  • Big circular pads that can take a bashing!
  • An awesome foot pedal that emulates the resistance and speed of a real kick drum pedal
  • Real drum sticks
  • Built in joypad with buttons and direction pad for easy control of menus and other UI

Rock Band Drum Set PS2 / PS3

Rating: (out of 53 reviews)

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Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Trophies

by Salat on September 26, 2010 · 0 comments

Fly up and down the fretboard well enough, and you’ll unlock this bevy of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock PS3 Trophies. Since Guitar Hero and other rhythm games are all about studious practice, as well as achieving various quantitative milestones, the tasks set forth in the list below shouldn’t prove particularly challenging. At least as long as your shredding is up to snuff.

Bronze Trophies

Tracker of Deeds – Follow any five Hero Feed items (Xbox LIVE only)

Anthemic Archivist – Expand your song library to at least 115 songs of any type. Be creative!

Stellar Centurion – Deploy Star Power a total of 100 times (Quest)

Gem Collector – Hit a cumulative total of 75,000 notes (Quest)

Champion of Challenges – Target another person’s score on any Challenge and earn a higher grade than they did (Local QP+) – 20G

Self-Improver – Target your own score on a Challenge and earn a higher grade than you did previously (Local QP+)

Scions of Excess – Earn an 11x Band multiplier with any 4-player Band configuration (QP+)

Player of the Ear Worm – Play any one non-GH Tracks song 10 or more times (QP+, Quest, Competitive)

Patron of the Arts – 5-star any GH Tracks song containing at least 200 notes (QP+)

Apostates of Orthodoxy – 5-Star any song as a 4-player Non-Standard Band, with all players on Medium or higher (QP+)

Bearers of the Standard – 5-Star any song as a 4-player Standard Band, with all players on Medium or higher (QP+)

Mythical Millionaire – Earn 1,000,000 points or more in a single play of a song in a Power Challenge (QP+)

Manager of Fate – Create and play a custom playlist of at least 5 songs, and earn 5 Stars on 5 of the songs (QP+)

Mocker of Fate – Create and play a 5-song random playlist, earning 5 Stars on each song (QP+)

Naseous Numerologist – Beat any song with a final score of 133,337 (QP+, Competitive)

Mathematic Sharpshooters – Beat any song with a final score ending in 000 as a Band (QP+)

Gold Master – As a single player, earn Gold or higher on three or more Challenges on a single play of a song (QP+)

Quick Learner – Full-Combo any tutorial exercise (no missed notes or overstrums)

The Siren – Recruit Warrior Judy (Quest)

The Trickster – Unleash Warrior Johnny (Quest)

The Vigil – Charm Warrior Casey (Quest)

The Brute – Release Warrior Lars (Quest)

The Eternal – Awaken Warrior Axel (Quest)

The Dynamo – Liberate Warrior Echo (Quest)

Amateur Astrologer – Earn a total of 100 stars (QP+)

Accomplished Astrologer – Earn a total of 500 stars (QP+)

Pseudo Perfectionist – Dominate any 2 chapters of Quest (Earn all the POwer STars from any 2 chapters of Quest)

Partial Perfectionist – Dominate any 4 chapters of Quest (Earn all the Power Stars from any 4 chapters of Quest)

Motivated Improviser – Play 100 notes in a single GH Jam session

Altered Virtuoso – Earn 40 Power Stars on a single song (Quest)

Poor Boys – Beat Bohemian Rhapsody as a band with all on Medium or higher, and at least 2 vocalists (QP+)

The Meek – Beat 2112 Part 4 as a Standard band with 3 or more members, all on Medium or higher difficulty (QP+)

The Recluse – Invoke Warrior Austin (Quest)

The Exalted – Summon Warrior Pandora (Quest)

Lucifer’s Accountant – Beat any song with a final score which is evenly divisible by 6 (QP+)

Gold Standard – As a Standard Band, earn Gold or higher on 2 Band Challenges in a single play of a song (QP+)

Silver Trophies

Gem Hoarder – Hit a cumulative total of 150,000 notes (Quest)

Ultimate Answerer – Earn all Stars from any one song (excluding the Power Challenge) (QP+)

Diamond Master – As a single player, earn Diamond on two or more Challenges on a single play of a song (QP+)

Divine Liberator – Free the Demigod of Rock (Quest)

Axe Claimer – Regain the Legendary Guitar (Quest)

Savior of Rock – Defeat the scourge of Rock (Quest)

Adept Astrologer – Earn a total of 1000 stars (QP+)

Perfect Perfectionist – Earn all the Power Stars from all character chapters (Quest)

String Twins – Complete a song with only a Guitarist and Bassist, both earning the same score (QP+)

Chosen One – Beat Fury of the Storm as a solo Drummer on Hard or higher difficulty (QP+)

Hand Mutilator – Beat Black Widow of La Porte as a solo Expert Guitarist (QP+, no Powers)

Giant Slayer – Beat Holy Wars… The Punishment Due as a solo Bassist on Hard or higher difficulty (QP+)

Seasoned Competitor – Play Pro Faceoff, Momentum, Momentum+, Streakers, Do or Die, and Perfectionist at least once each

Gold Trophies

Ace Astrologer – Earn a total of 2000 stars (QP+)

Platinum Trophies

Platinum Trophy – Earn all the trophies in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock




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Xbox 360 Rock Band Wireless Fender Precision Bass Replica – White

  • Patent-pending dual/split Strum Bar for two-fingered Bass action
  • Doubles as an in-game Guitar with Whammy Knob & solo Fret Buttons
  • Twice as quick recoil-action Fret Buttons / Right or left handed gameplay
  • 30 Ft. (9.2m) wireless range / Includes official Fender? Bass Strap
  • Compatible with Rock Band, Rock Band 2, The Beatles: Rock Band, and Guitar Hero 5

Mad Catz’ officially licensed Wireless Fender™ Precision Bass™ Replica is the must-have bass guitar for every Rock Band enthusiast. The custom finish and strap both ensure your bass axe will look as good as the real thing on and off stage. With the premium-quality dual/split strum bar you can hit notes like never before. Its two-piece design allows for two-finger flicking like no other bass can offer, meaning the patent-pending technology provides the extra edge you need to excel in the game

Rating: (out of 21 reviews)

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Rock of the Dead

by Salat on September 22, 2010 · 0 comments

Rock of the Dead

  • Utilize the guitar and drums peripherals to provide a unique gameplay experience combining the best of shooter and rhythm genres to the backdrop of a licensed rock-and-roll soundtrack.
  • Battle the undead with a friend. Plug in another guitar or drum kit for 2-player competitive co-op play.
  • Featuring the voice talents of Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) and Felicia Day (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

Grab your axe and jump off stage as you transcend from aspiring musician to global rock god! Use ‘the power of rock’ to unleash sonic blasts on hordes of flesh eaters or raise your guitar to the heavens and power your protective shield. Riff your way through the infected masses to the soul-ripping tunes of Rob Zombie and save the world!

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