Rock Band 3 Being Prepped For The Holiday Season
See Full ImageThe music genre plunged in 2009 but that doesn't mean there aren't millions of fans out there, which is why Harmonix and MTV Games are going at it again later this year.
As reported by GameSpot, we're moving past the Rock Bands dedicated to one band (last year was The Beatles: Rock Band) and the spotlight will shine on the third complete installment in the series. Harmonix and MTV Games has announced - via Facebook, believe it or not - that Rock Band 3 will be ready to go for the 2010 holiday season and not surprisingly, EA will handle the distribution duties. And while many may believe the genre has reached its peak, the announcement claimed that RB3 "will innovate and revolutionize the music genre once again." Unfortunately, we don't yet have any other details so we'll have to wait on the intended platforms, song list and estimated release date, but at least we know it's coming. This series has proven to be a quality competitor to Activision's Guitar Hero and many will claim that Rock Band is indeed the better franchise. The latter group will certainly be happy with this unveiling and we'll be sure to grab those details when they become available.
It would likely be a mistake to say the music/rhythm genre is on the way down; it may be more accurate to say the craze has died down a bit. Won't stop Rock Band 3 from being a success, though, right?
3/9/2010 9:27:20 PM Ben Dutka
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rogers71
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:21:06 PM
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GuernicaReborn
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:42:57 PM
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NoSmokingBandit
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:52:45 PM
Its just a game, its fun how it is and theres really no need to change the core game play.
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556pineapple
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:59:45 PM
I agree with what you have to say and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the core gameplay of the series. I'm just suggesting that in addition to that style gameplay, they should apply a similar method to use real instruments if the user wishes to learn or improve their skill.
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photo K
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:18:51 AM
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FullmetalX10
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:01:20 PM
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Razgriz916
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:18:37 PM
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Well then again, at least they aren't releasing a new rockband every year or something, i.e. Guitar Hero.
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Sunni_Boi
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:27:32 PM
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556pineapple
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:32:08 PM
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fluffer nutter
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:00:28 AM
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:48:22 AM
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:21:12 PM
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:28:20 PM
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laxpro2001
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:31:57 PM
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laxpro2001
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:41:17 PM
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CH1N00K
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:32:13 PM
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Okay, some people will be excited about this, and sure the music genre isn't dead yet, but if things keep going the way they are, all we're going to see on store shelves for games will be FPS's and Music Genre games...
Let's try something new, it worked for Heavy Rain....
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laxpro2001
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:49:21 PM
Also there are only 2 developers doing this (well 3 as of recently) but thats because thats what they started and it works for them and makes them money. So they aren't going to stop, but there is no need to worry.
You aren't going to see developers like Take 2, Naughty Dog, Ubisoft, Sucker Punch, Square-Enix and all those developers go this route... well maybe not SE (jk I hope) thus there is no need to worry about only FPS's and Music games being on store shelves.. just chill
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:40:20 PM
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556pineapple
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:44:29 PM
By now you should have figured out I'm speaking ironically. I agree that the market was over-flooded by music games last year, but blame activision for that, not EA and Harmonix. I enjoy music games, and I welcome any new installments of Rock Band as long as they do enough to change up the game and don't over-do it much like Guitar Hero did. I guess the point I'm trying to make is, nobody is shoving these games down your throat. I'm not a huge RPG fan but I don't sigh and say "not another one" every time I hear of one. To each his own.
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chedison
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:54:27 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:51:05 AM
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556pineapple
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:58:41 AM
The differences that really mattered were all in different game modes that were made available in RB2 that were not in 1. The separate tour modes (Solo and Band) that were in RB1 were condensed into a single tour mode, which could support 1-4 players, making it so you could play with 4 people without having to replay any gigs you had already done by yourself. They also included Battle of the Bands, where you can attempt challenges posted by Harmonix and try to post the highest score, most stars, or longest streak. Another useful feature is the drum trainer, which let you practice drum beats to improve your skill.
The Beatles RB lacked some of the features that were in RB2, though out of necessity (character creation, for example.) Also, people complain about the lack of compatibility with RB1 or 2, but it allowed a unique artistic point of view for the game specifically tailored the the Beatles. The biggest improvement to the game was the addition of 3 part harmonies which, if you haven't tried, are very fun and very hard. The game also featured various photos, sound clips, and videos that appealed to a Beatles nut like myself.
I don't know much about RB3, but if this article is correct, if this title will truly revolutionize the genre, we can expect to see some vast differences compared to the titles we are currently familiar with.
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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:36:46 AM
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SmokeyPSD
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:00:18 PM
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___________
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:32:21 PM
both................. well after waiting a year for them!
still not as bad as yakuza.
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Gordo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:49:25 AM
Haven't seen it recently. Thought it was still only the rest of the world that had it.
Always a place for party games. Buzz Quiz TV, SingStar: Abba and The Beatles Rock Band.
Always gets a party going after a few wines!
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___________
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:31:05 AM
i bought mine from the US on release so i could be wrong though, if you want to get it id import it because it would be cheaper.
just remember the game is not region locked BUT DLC is, so if you buy the US game you need US DLC, AU DLC will not work.
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___________
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:34:24 PM
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now please can we have some more classical rock, and some proper metal songs?
stuff like metalica, slayer or anything from brutal legend.
none of that screaming crap!
maybe they can put my favorite song in there, finally i cant believe they have not put crazy train in there yet.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:03:59 AM
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kraygen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:37:25 AM
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For one, they are ridiculously expensive for me. I have to save up for a regular game, I'd have to save for forever for one of these.
Also where do you keep all these instruments? I don't have a music room in my house.
To each his own, but I've never seen one that made me drool.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:35:57 AM
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kraygen
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Kangasfwa
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:59:47 PM
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In another Interview I read a while back, the leader of Harmonix said the next RB will use realistic peripherals. He didn't say whether or not these would be actual guitar controllers or life sized guitar controllers (the plastic ones are scaled down).
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556pineapple
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:01:01 PM
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