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Alesis DM6 digital drum kit for Rock Band upgraders

Chris Davies, Sep 25th 2009 Discuss [0]

Lured into a frenzy of drumming thanks to Rock Band and its bashable peripherals? Ready to trade up to a real instrument? Alesis may have the answer for those who'd like a little more freedom with their drum kit but who still have family or housemates not keen to be kept up all night, in the shape of the Alesis DM6 Kit. Read The Full Story

The Beatles: Rock Band launches tomorrow

Shane McGlaun, Sep 8th 2009 Discuss [0]

Fans of Rock Band who have been waiting on pins an needles for The Beatles edition to hit stores only have a few more hours to wait. The much-anticipated The Beatles: Rock Band is set to launch tomorrow. Read The Full Story

Rock Band coming to a bar near you

Shane McGlaun, Sep 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

In my area, there is a Mexican restaurant on every corner and almost all of them have karaoke. You can’t go inside to eat on a weekend without someone singing very loudly and off tune to one song or another. I would never sing in front of a bunch of people, but I would play some Rock Band. Read The Full Story

Microsoft unveils Xbox 360 wireless microphone

Brenda Stokes, Jun 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Microsoft revealed a brand new wireless microphone today meant for use with the Xbox 360. Designed to be used with music games like Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Lips, this mic sports specific features that make gameplay just a tad easier. You won't need any wires or adapters, since this mic takes full advantage of the wireless console and it even has motion sensors built in for add functionality. Additionally, there's lights on the base. Available in black, this Xbox 360 wireless microphone will be available for purchase sometime in the fall. At that time, you can expect a price tag around $50.

Rock Band Country Track Pack announced

Brenda Stokes, Jun 16th 2009 Discuss [0]

Harmonix announced today that they will be releasing a new song update for their famous Rock Band game. The new addition is called the Rock Band Country Track Pack and it features 21 brand new songs to rock out to. The new "Track Pack" will be available for all the major systems including PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the Wii. It features the hits from numerous country artists including Shania Twain and more. Read The Full Story

Rock Band Unplugged for PSP leaks; Could cause PSP glitches

Chris Davies, May 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP has leaked, three weeks ahead of the game's official release. Already to be found on popular torrent sites, the Harmonix title has already been downloaded almost fourteen thousand time according to just one metric. However, some users are reporting serious issues when playing the illegally-obtained game. Read The Full Story

Rock Band guitar dumps strum-bar for IR

Chris Davies, May 15th 2009 Discuss [0]

There are quite a few Rock Band guitar controllers on the market, ranging from the cheap to the surprisingly expensive, but one thing they generally have in common is the plastic strum bar. It doesn't have to be that way, though; one enterprising gamer has swapped out the plastic for a beam of infrared light which is recognized as a strum whenever you break it. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Höfner bass guitar controller for Rock Band revealed

Brenda Stokes, May 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

If you're excited for the upcoming release of The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle, then you'll be pleased to hear that you're going to have yet another guitar controller option on your hands. This time, it's a Höfner bass guitar controller. Read The Full Story

LEGO Rock Band gets official

Chris Davies, Apr 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

If you love LEGO and you love Rock Band, then prepare to whoop in unadorned rapture at the news that LEGO Rock Band has been officially announced. Available for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and DS, LEGO Rock Band will allow gamers to build their own minifig avatars, band and entourage, and play tracks including Blur's Song 2, Europe's The Final Countdown and Carl Douglas' Kung Fu Fighting. Read The Full Story

Harmonix details The Beatles: Rock Band bundle

Brenda Stokes, Apr 16th 2009 Discuss [0]

Well, it's official folks! The Beatles: Rock Band game will be available sooner than you think from Harmonix and we've got the official details to hold you over until the big release date rolls around in the fall. Read The Full Story

Lips wireless mic now usable with Rock Band 2

Brenda Stokes, Apr 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

If you like to play the video game, Lips, but enjoy some of the other music-oriented games as well, you'll be pleased to learn Microsoft is now making the Lips wireless microphones compatible with other games. Fans rejoice! Read The Full Story

PDP Rock Band drumkit silencers

Chris Davies, Nov 3rd 2008 Discuss [2]

As every parent knows, the whole point of computer games are to keep your little angels quiet. That way you get to make dinner without having to reach for the Prozac first. If, however, your musical genius is getting too carried away beating seven shades out of the Rock Band drumkit, you might consider these PDP pad silencers. Read The Full Story