Posts Tagged ‘MTV Games’

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.

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.

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.

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 [...]

TV SuperStars E3 Impressions
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

My Impressions for TV SuperStars, one of the BEST Move titles at E3!

Green Day: Rock Band Track List Revealed
Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Considered by some as one of the several band that helped shaped the grunge/ rock and roll scene back in the 90′s, it was only time before Green Day received their own Music game. With the game being set to release on June 8th, Harmonix has let the cat out of the bag and the track list is now live for you rockin’ pleasure.

Viacom Looks Back on Rough Rock Band Year
Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Media giant Viacom, parent company of MTV Games, and owner of the profitable Rock Band series, recently released their calendar year 2009 figures. Viacom’s “Media Networks” division (MTV Games and subsequently, Rock Band) saw 2009 revenue drop 5%, to 8.29 billion, and fourth quarter revenue drop 6%, to $2.3 billion.  In a conference call, Viacom’s [...]

Twist And Shout For This Rock Band Deal
Saturday, February 6th, 2010

There are a lot of fans of Rock Band, and even more fans of The Beatles. But a lot of those same fans likely are not fanatic over the thought of spending $200 USD on the Beatles Rock Band. Amazon is looking to change that with a newer, lower price.

Alice in Chains Rockin’ Rock Band Next Week
Monday, January 11th, 2010

ROCK BAND ADDS ALICE IN CHAINS FIVE PACK Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of songs from Alice In Chains will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and [...]

Paul McCartney Rocks Out with Rock Band
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of songs from Paul McCartney’s latest live album will soon be added to the Rock Band Music Store and LEGO® Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.