June 30, 2008
Rock Band 2 Details
10:30 AM, June 30, 2008
Hey Gamer Gang,
This release just came through...Rock Band 2 comning in September!
The Ultimate Music Game Is Back For An Encore
Harmonix, MTV Games and Electronic Arts Unleash Rock Band™2
Entire Rock Band Downloadable Content Music Catalog Compatible with
Rock Band 2
More Music, Online Modes, Features Than Ever Before With New and Improved Drum and Guitar Peripherals
Rock Band Online Music Store Passes 15 Million Paid Downloads
Rock Band 2 Makes Exclusive Debut on Xbox 360 This September
Cambridge, Mass. - June 30, 2008 - Harmonix, the world's premier music video game company in the world, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with marketing and distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), are taking the groundbreaking music platform that forever changed the face of music video games to the next level this September with the release of Rock Band 2. With the original providing millions of players a new way to interact with the music and artists they love, Rock Band 2 is the next evolution of the franchise that redefined the standard for music games.
Rock Band is the groundbreaking platform that allows music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before - challenging players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals.
Rock Band 2 builds upon its foundation as the first music game to introduce co-operative band gameplay, multiple instruments, a robust online multiplayer experience, an unrivaled offering of downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features including:
Backwards compatibility with Rock Band downloadable music content. All previously purchased tracks will immediately load into your Rock Band 2 song list. No need to re-purchase or re-download.
The biggest and most diverse soundtrack ever featuring some of rock's most prolific acts, comprised entirely of master recordings.
Major new and dynamic online modes that will connect the entire Rock Band community in more ways than ever before both locally and globally.
More variety of instrument choices than ever before with new and improved drum and guitar peripherals, enhanced functionality and innovative new designs - all fully compatible with the original Rock Band instruments.
And much more.
"As successful as the original Rock Band continues to be, we've now had the benefit of the last eight months to listen to our fans' requests and to build upon that foundation," said Alex Rigopulos, co-founder and CEO of Harmonix. "Rock Band 2 is a second-generation band game that will elevate the music game experience to the next level."
Rock Band 2 will make its debut on Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this September and have an exclusive launch window in North America. Rock Band 2 will be available for additional platforms later this year.
"We expect Rock Band 2 to continue to drive an amazing social music experience on Xbox 360, said David Hufford, senior director, Xbox Product Management for the Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft... "We look forward to supporting Rock Band 2 on Xbox 360 as gamers continue to download hundreds of new music tracks from Xbox LIVE so they and their friends can perform the rock music they love most."
More details regarding features and music for Rock Band 2 will be revealed at the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit. Rock Band, the first installment in the franchise, garnered more than 40 awards including Game Critics Award: Best of Show E3 2007.
In addition, Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that The Rock Band online music store recently surpassed 15 million paid downloads since the game's launch in late November 2007. With more than 200 tracks available to date via download purchase (complete list of tracks at http://www.rockband.com/dlc), the massive Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks, packs and albums from the vast selection of offerings available as they build their own custom Rock Band library.
Rock Band 2 is rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, mild suggestive themes) by the ESRB.
For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.
May 16, 2008
'Guitar Hero' world record attempt going on NOW!
2:43 PM, May 16, 2008
If you're in Dallas, get over to the Blockbuster at 3501 McKinney Avenue (NW corner of Lemmon West @ McKinney) to see 13-year old Danny Johnson go for the Guinness World Record 'Guitar Hero' score.
He's playing for straight 24 hours (until 2:30 Saturday May 17th)!!
Stop by and cheer Danny on!
You can also compete in a 'Guitar Hero' challenge to win lovely prizes!
Get there!
FYI, watch Danny play 'Guitar Hero' (prepare to be exhausted):
March 28, 2008
Another 'Guitar Hero' contest... this weekend!
11:22 AM, March 28, 2008
A few local (D/FW area) music stores are hosting yet another opportunity to show you 'Guitar Hero' skills and win some nifty prizes.
Being good at 'GH' could become a career for some peeps!!
Here are the dates, times and locations for the (take a breath) Camp Jam and NAMM Present the “Ready-Set-ROCK! Tour,” a Free, Interactive Event Featuring Music Clinic with Rock Legend Jeff Carlisi, NAMM's Wanna Play Guitar? Program Featuring Guitar Hero™ III - Legends of Rock and Rock Solo Contest
Saturday the 29th:
• 3:00 p.m. at Murphy Music located at 940 Airport Fwy Irving
Sunday the 30th:
• 12:00 p.m. at Sky Guitars located at 531 N. Elm St. in Denton
• 3:00 p.m. at Guitar Center located at 2333 North Central Expressway #101 in Plano
I posted the press release with more info after the jump...
March 27, 2008
'Guitar Hero' challenge in Dallas' Victory Park!
1:36 PM, March 27, 2008
Laurie Kemps from Affinity Sports Marketing alerted me to this cool 'Guitar Hero' contest.
If you're in the Dallas area, and you're a 'Guitar Hero' axe-master, you might want to stop by Victory Park, near the American Airlines Center, a couple of hours before the next three Dallas Mavs home games (April 2nd, 8th and 10th).
Each night's top five finalists will win tickets to that night's Mavericks game and an opportunity to play on the main stage!
The overall winners will get a chance to compete for even more prizes on April 16th including a 'Guitar Hero' performance during a quarter break of a First Round Playoff game... GULP!
No pressure there....
Details after the jump.
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I AM SO TOTALLY GOING!!!!!!
I LOVE GUITAR HERO THIS IS THE BEST THING
February 25, 2008
Another happy day... a new 'Puzzle Quest' is on the way!
1:55 PM, February 25, 2008
I just got this presser from D3:
Thrilling casual and hardcore gamers alike with the announcement, D3Publisher of America, Inc. and Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. today confirmed their partnership for the development of brand new videogame Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, a rich new addition to the beloved Puzzle Quest universe. The game incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to those adored by fans of the critically acclaimed Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting. Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is scheduled for release in Fall 2008.
"This extension of the Puzzle Quest brand establishes D3Publisher of America's first franchise, and exploring science fiction adventures in the Puzzle Quest universe is a natural extension of the product, " said Bill Anker, vice president, business development and licensing, D3Publisher. "Infinite Interactive made magic in a classic fantasy setting with Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, so D3Publisher is excited to be on board for a sci-fi odyssey into the future with Puzzle Quest: Galactrix."
"D3's support of our inventive experiment to create compelling gameplay based on a combination of puzzles, strategy and role-playing reaped fantastic rewards for us and for game fans of multiple genres," said Steve Fawkner, President and Lead Designer of Infinite Interactive. "For Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, our development team will persist in that vein and introduce an innovative hexagonal puzzle board to the mix, along with a deeply immersive new science-fiction setting and storyline that gamers will find irresistible."
In Puzzle Quest: Galactrix a horrifying scientific accident has provoked another race to attempt extermination of humankind; players will create a persistent pilot who gains skills, crafts items, maneuvers among the universe's political factions, and upgrades the ultimate space fleet as they attempt to end the genocide. An innovative hexagonal puzzle board allows for a wide range of strategic depth as it heeds to gravity according to a player's location in the game universe. A rich and detailed storyline and fresh gameplay elements make the world of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix a captivating new adventure to explore and conquer.
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is under development by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd., confirmed for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC and the Nintendo DS handheld system. The game is currently rated "RP" (Rating Pending) by the ESRB.
December 7, 2007
Another List! The Guildhall at SMU releases their holiday gaming gift list
11:35 AM, December 7, 2007
I know it's another list (and there's more coming), but this one is kind of cool. It's from people who we'll soon be hearing about...
From the press release:
Students at The Guildhall at SMU, the country’s premier graduate video game development program, have released their suggested top 10 video game gift list for the 2007 holiday season. These are the selections from the men and women who will be designing the blockbuster games of the future:
1) Super Mario Galaxy
Platform: Wii
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
2) Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Platform: Wii, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, PC
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
3) Mass Effect
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
4) Rock Band
Platform: Xbox 360, PS2, PS3
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
5) The Orange Box
Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
6) Halo 3
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
7) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
8) Crysis
Platform: PC
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
9) BioShock
Platform: Xbox 360, PC
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
10) Madden NFL 08
Platform: Wii, Xbox 360, Xbox, PS3, PC
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
November 8, 2007
Want more 'GHIII' songs? You got em!
5:28 PM, November 8, 2007
From the Activision press release... these new song are available today on Xbox Live and PlayStation store.
The Velvet Revolver Track Pack includes master recordings of "Messages," "She Builds Quick Machines" and the 2004 Grammy Award winner for Best Hard Rock Performance, "Slither." The Foo Fighters Track Pack includes master recordings of "The Pretender," "This Is a Call" and the 2002 Grammy Award winner for Best Rock Song, "All My Life."
Additionally, later in November, the Boss Battle anthems will be available, free of charge. Originally composed music by Slash and Tom Morello along with "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" can be downloaded to play outside of Career mode.
August 7, 2007
Sony's press release
11:01 AM, August 7, 2007
Sony really didn't exactly react to the 360's price drop (yet), but they officially announced the 80gig PS3 and added this:
The 80GB model joins the existing 60GB PS3 that has been available at retail since launch last November. The 60GB PS3 is currently enjoying a surge in sales following a price reduction in the US and Canada on July 9 of $100 to $499/$549 CND. Since that date, unit sales at the company's top five retailers have jumped 113% when compared to the average sales of four weeks prior to the price drop. SCEA will continue to sell the 60GB in the US and Canada at the new, reduced price until current inventory is depleted, which is predicted to be this fall based on current consumer demand.
May 23, 2007
New details on the next 'Guitar Hero'
10:33 AM, May 23, 2007
Activision press-released us today with the deatils about the next iteration of 'Guitar Hero', check it...
ACTIVISION SHREDS NEW DETAILS ON NEXT GUITAR HERO™ GAME
Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Come Out, the Third Installment of Guitar Hero Rocks to A Whole New Level
SUNNYVALE, CA – May 23, 2007 – After warming their amps in the basement garage to rocking sold out shows at Stonehenge, fans of Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) wildly popular Guitar Hero™ franchise will now be able to shred like never before with the next iteration of the game that will be available this fall. The new game will be released on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Wii™ video game system from Nintendo.
Turning it up to 11, Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god using Gibson Guitar's Les Paul and Kramer models as the industry standard. In addition, players will experience an incredible number of newly added features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status.
While continuing to retain all the key features from their prior legendary performances, fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms, and players can now shred to a killer set list from many of the gnarliest rock songs ever recorded. Delivering more master tracks than ever before, strategic partnerships have been secured with all the major and independent music record labels and publishers to allow unrivaled access to their deep history of music catalogs, along with supplying artists' original recordings for even greater authenticity.
The initial list of face-melting awesomeness includes:
Paint It Black (by The Rolling Stones)
Cherub Rock (by Smashing Pumpkins)
Sabotage (by Beastie Boys)
The Metal (by Tenacious D)
My Name is Jonas (by Weezer)
Knights of Cydonia (by Muse)
Rock And Roll All Nite (as made famous by Kiss)
School's Out (as made famous by Alice Cooper)
Slow Ride (as made famous by Fog Hat)
Cult of Personality (by Living Colour)
Barracuda (as made famous by Heart)
For the first time ever, Guitar Hero fans will also be able to thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform. The exclusive Gibson guitars will include innovative features such as removable faceplates that will allow fans to later personalize their guitars and make it their own, and a new button color design that will be integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience. Gibson Guitar's Les Paul model will be the battle axe of choice, and an industry standard for all rock gods on the Xbox 360™, PLAYSTATION®3 system, and Wii™. After much anticipation, PlayStation®2 system fans will also be receiving a new exclusive shape as well, the classic Kramer guitar, also a Gibson brand, popularized by hard rockers and known for its body design, pickups, electronics, and construction for furious finger fretting.
"The development team at Neversoft has been exceptional, and we've been able to incorporate a host of fresh new online and multi-player game play modes, along with exciting content into this version of Guitar Hero that our fans have been asking for. Also, many of the top bands and songs we've tried to get in the past are now on board, and we've definitely got some giant aces in the hole to say the least," said Dusty Welch, head of publishing at RedOctane. "In addition, offering a new line of Gibson wireless guitars for each platform is going to truly add to the authentic rock star experience like no other."
The next iteration of Guitar Hero, published by RedOctane® and developed by Neversoft, is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about Guitar Hero, please visit the dedicated community site www.guitarherogame.com.
Listen awl yawl, it's Sab-ah-tawaj!
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Tenacious D!!! No one can destroy the METAL!.
Did you guys already mention that there will also be an 80's version of the game?
Doug note: no, but you did!
- O. M. G.
- Rock Band 2 Details
- 'Guitar Hero' world record attempt going on NOW!
- Another 'Guitar Hero' contest... this weekend!
- 'Guitar Hero' challenge in Dallas' Victory Park!
- Another happy day... a new 'Puzzle Quest' is on the way!
- Another List! The Guildhall at SMU releases their holiday gaming gift list
- Want more 'GHIII' songs? You got em!
- Sony's press release
- New details on the next 'Guitar Hero'
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