Posts Tagged ‘Harmonix’

Rock Band 4 Won’t be Jamming Out this Year
Friday, May 6th, 2011

In another sign that the music game genre just isn’t what it used to be, Harmonix has stated that they will not be releasing a Rock Band 4 this year.

Harmonix Responds to Guitar Hero Receiving the Axe
Friday, February 11th, 2011

The gaming world was shaken (though perhaps not too unexpectedly) by the news that the Guitar Hero franchise has been effectively ended. Competing developer Harmonix caught wind of this downfall, and have released a statement in an attempt to calm any fears fans of the Rock Band series may have.

This Beatles: Rock Band Bundle Deal Will Make You Twist and Shout
Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Every so often you come across a gaming deal that just makes you go “Wow”. Well, we have one for you today, and it’s for The Beatles: Rock Band Special Edition Bundle.

Rock Band Devs Are No Longer Subject to “The Man”
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

After fours years of working with one publisher for their music video games, developer Harmonix is singing the lyrics of a different tune. So what will happen to all their games out now?

Rock Band 3 – Trophy Guide
Sunday, November 28th, 2010

Rock Band 3 is the latest installment into the Rock Band franchise.  This new addition introduces the Keyboard, Pro Guitar/Bass, Pro Drums and Vocal Harmonies.  There are a total of 50 trophies to earn including 33 bronze, 15 silver, 1 gold and 1 platinum.

John Lennon’s Imagine Album Coming to Rock Band 3
Friday, November 19th, 2010

John Lennon’s entire Imagine album for Harmonix’s Rock Band 3 has been given a release date for the PlayStation Store.

Rock Band Devs Losing their Gig
Friday, November 12th, 2010

Harmonix, the developers behind most of the music video games of the last decade, will be losing their main owner some time soon after a financial announcement yesterday.

Bon Jovi DLC Announced For Rock Band 3
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Electronic Arts and Harmonix have announced that Bon Jovi DLC will be arriving on the Rock Band Store with 12 of his hits being released as the Bon Jovi Greatest Hits track pack today.

Rock Band 3 Pro Mode May Require a Small Loan
Friday, October 22nd, 2010

Rock Band 3 aims to not only be the premier music game when it arrives later this month, but to revolutionize the music game genre as we know it. With the introduction of “Pro” mode for each of the instruments in the game, players will need to buy new peripherals. How much? Well…

Rock Band 3 Keyboard Bundle Not Available in US
Monday, October 4th, 2010

Harmonix’s Rock Band has been one of the strongest contenders for the top spot within the music genre, and probably the only game that challenged the Guitar Hero fanbase. As the Rock Band 3 release draws closer, more information is being revealed about the specific bundles that will be available for the title. Those that [...]

MTV Games and Harmonix Discount Rock Band Tracks
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

MTV Games and Harmonix are eager to bring new gamers into the fold when Rock Band 3 releases October 26th and what better way to do it then discounting Song Packs and Albums. Starting today and lasting through to the 4th of Rocktober, select songs and packs listed below will be up to 50% off [...]

Rock Band 3 Track List Officially Unveiled
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

There is no doubt that Harmonix and MTV Games helped revolutionize the music genre within video games with their Rock Band series that started back in 2007. There have been countless other imitators, but between Rock Band and Guitar Hero neither can be touched by these competitors.  While we initially reported on the list being [...]

Rock Band 3 Takes the Stage With Lengthy Setlist
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Rock Band 3′s setlist has jumped off the stage and right into the crowd, though it might have been an accident in the first place. A staff member at Harmonix was skimming through the setlist at this years gamescom and someone just happened to catch an HD footage and upload it on youtube. Thanks to a few quick eyes we have what appears to be a solid playlist for the upcoming music game.

Rock Out with New Rock Band 3 Songs
Sunday, July 25th, 2010

With the entire Rock Band set list nearing 2,000, it’s hard to think of a song that hasn’t already been featured in previous Rock Band games. Well today during Comic-Con, Harmonix announced 6 new songs for Rock Band 3. Here’s a hint, they involve tons of hairspray and black lipstick.

Green Day Rock Band: Boulevard of Broken Sales
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

When Green Day: Rock Band was first announced it was thought that with their recent popularity, the game would go on to sell a boat-load of copies just like The Beatles: Rock Band did. However it looks like things have gone the opposite way for Billie Joe Armstrong and Green Day reports Cowen Group analyst [...]