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By Alan Moore - Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:24am
To celebrate Halloween, Harmonix is dumping a festering pile of undead baddies and animal corpses on the Rock Band Music Store. Sort of.
I just realised that the post title and this first sentence were a little bit misleading. What really happened is that Harmonix announced a bunch of "scary" tracks from the likes of Rob Zombie and Wolfmother in honour of All Hallows' Eve, which was nice.
Read on for a full track listing.
I just realised that the post title and this first sentence were a little bit misleading. What really happened is that Harmonix announced a bunch of "scary" tracks from the likes of Rob Zombie and Wolfmother in honour of All Hallows' Eve, which was nice.
Read on for a full track listing.
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By Brenna Hillier - Wed Oct 7, 2009 6:53am
Awwww, yiss. The Thin White Duke himself, David Bowie, is set to make an in-game Rock Band appearance. All my dreams are coming true!
Although, in this particular situation, we're expecting something more like the "Slightly Oblong Duke", because the title in question is Lego Rock Band. Oh. This I must see - how handy that we have some screenshots.
Although, in this particular situation, we're expecting something more like the "Slightly Oblong Duke", because the title in question is Lego Rock Band. Oh. This I must see - how handy that we have some screenshots.
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By James Cottee - Sat Oct 3, 2009 10:11am
Good news, everyone: As of October 20, a 10-pack of songs from musical super-group Queen will be available to download for Rock Band.
Astute Queenologists will notice a few of the band's more popular songs are missing from the list: Flash Gordon, Radio Ga Ga, Don't Stop Me Now, Bohemian Rhapsody, etc...
Astute Queenologists will notice a few of the band's more popular songs are missing from the list: Flash Gordon, Radio Ga Ga, Don't Stop Me Now, Bohemian Rhapsody, etc...
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By Brenna Hillier - Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:17am
I don't suppose you watched the Emmy Awards? No? Pity. If you had, you might have enjoyed the spectacle of a baffled interviewer trying to cope with the appearance of NZ comedy musos, Flight of the Conchords, who had apparently broken through security to stand on the red carpet. Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement surprised viewers by announcing their upcoming Rock Band, when asked to comment on The Beatles: Rock Band.
Understandably, given the duo's deadpan performances, there was some speculation that the announcement was a joke, but label Sup Pop Records have confirmed the intel.
Understandably, given the duo's deadpan performances, there was some speculation that the announcement was a joke, but label Sup Pop Records have confirmed the intel.
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By Brenna Hillier - Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:45am
It's Music Monday, and that means I am attracted to music game news - so it's pretty handy that something more or less exciting happens in the rhythm action genre every ten and a half seconds, if you believe the press releases.
Still, I would probably have perked an ear at this one regardless of my Monday-morning need for new tunes; Pearl Jam's latest album, Backspacer, is the latest brand new release to join the select number of full studio albums to be made available via the Rock Band Store.
Still, I would probably have perked an ear at this one regardless of my Monday-morning need for new tunes; Pearl Jam's latest album, Backspacer, is the latest brand new release to join the select number of full studio albums to be made available via the Rock Band Store.
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By Brenna Hillier - Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:53am
Did you see the Brutal Legend Rubik's Cube trailer in this week's Now Playing? Revealing details of the game's soundtrack - including over a hundred pretty terrific rock and metal tracks - brought quite a lot of applause, and comments along the lines of "now that's how all these so-called "rock" games should do it!"
Maybe somebody at Harmonix was listening, hence the sudden arrival of Rock Band add on disc, Metal Track Pack.
Maybe somebody at Harmonix was listening, hence the sudden arrival of Rock Band add on disc, Metal Track Pack.
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By Brenna Hillier - Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:48am
It seems like a bunch of new tracks is added every few days to the large selection available to Rock Band players, but apparently this is not fast enough for some people. No! They demand more music, they want it faster than Harmonix can churn it out, and they want it to come from a broader range of artists. To everyone's benefit it looks like we won't need to call the riot police out to settle the mob, as Harmonix announce the creation of the Rock Band Network, a tool that allows artists to create their own Rock Band-ready tracks and sell them alongside the Harmonix-authored offerings.
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By Steven Perdikis - Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:05pm
Gamers who enjoy Rock Band will soon be able to turn their guitar amps up to 11, and continually search for new drummers who are the unfortunate victims of spontaneous combustion, and other causes of death, as Spinal Tap invades the Rock Band music store on the 16th of June.
Four tracks from Spinal Tap will be added to the Rock Band library, three of them from the band's new album, Back from the Dead - the final track will be a previously unreleased track that has only been made available via the band's website.
In addition to Spinal Tap, a trio of tracks from pop-rock band, Evanescence will arrive, making it a pretty decent week for Rock Band DLC, hot on the heels of a recent Iron Maiden track pack.
Four tracks from Spinal Tap will be added to the Rock Band library, three of them from the band's new album, Back from the Dead - the final track will be a previously unreleased track that has only been made available via the band's website.
In addition to Spinal Tap, a trio of tracks from pop-rock band, Evanescence will arrive, making it a pretty decent week for Rock Band DLC, hot on the heels of a recent Iron Maiden track pack.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Jun 4, 2009 6:04pm
It is Day 3 of E3, and the tide of trailers and news has no end in sight. Today, we've got 35 trailers to share with you, and they're all ready to download from the mirror.
Tonight, we'll take a look at Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion, Dead Space Extraction for the Nintendo Wii, Section 8 a sci-fi multiplayer focused shooter, LEGO Rock Band, with all of its musical calamity, and Left 4 Dead 2, where you can use a common household object such as a frying pan to fight back against the zombie invasion.
Enjoy!
Tonight, we'll take a look at Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion, Dead Space Extraction for the Nintendo Wii, Section 8 a sci-fi multiplayer focused shooter, LEGO Rock Band, with all of its musical calamity, and Left 4 Dead 2, where you can use a common household object such as a frying pan to fight back against the zombie invasion.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Jun 2, 2009 8:52am
Forgive me a brief moment of fangirlyness.
This morning, as part of the Microsoft Press Conference, original Beatles band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Yoko Ono Lennon, Olivia Harrison and Dhani Harrison, came together to give the world its first look The Beatles: Rock Band, before it launches on 09/09/09 - that's September of this year!
If you'd like your first look at the game, we have a brand new E3 2009 Trailer that we can share with you - showing off the unique art style and gameplay mechanic that features in this first-of-its-kind music-based game, as you follow a revolutionary tour of The Beatles' music, career and legacy.
This morning, as part of the Microsoft Press Conference, original Beatles band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Yoko Ono Lennon, Olivia Harrison and Dhani Harrison, came together to give the world its first look The Beatles: Rock Band, before it launches on 09/09/09 - that's September of this year!
If you'd like your first look at the game, we have a brand new E3 2009 Trailer that we can share with you - showing off the unique art style and gameplay mechanic that features in this first-of-its-kind music-based game, as you follow a revolutionary tour of The Beatles' music, career and legacy.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue May 26, 2009 2:13pm
Those who are fond of the Guitar Hero series often have many things to say about the plastic peripherals that are packaged with the games. These things usually aren't all that good, and the ears of Logitech have picked this up, today announcing the Black Edition of its Wireless Guitar Controller that is compatible with the PlayStation 3 and 2 platforms.
The controller isn't a simple replacement. It is for "gamers who want to play like a rock star", and sports a wooden neck, a rosewood fret board, and metal frets, much like you'd expect on a decent real guitar.
The controller isn't a simple replacement. It is for "gamers who want to play like a rock star", and sports a wooden neck, a rosewood fret board, and metal frets, much like you'd expect on a decent real guitar.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue May 19, 2009 10:27am
While there is still no local release date for Rock Band Unplugged, the PSP bound portable music game, it hasn't stopped Harmonix from sending a teasing press release regarding the portable rock-factory that probably won't reach Australian shores for another year or so.
The latest press release unveils the entire list of songs that will be featured in the game - 41 master tracks that can be played on the go, along with detailing the first set of downloadable content that will be released for the title via the PlayStation Store for PSP.
The latest press release unveils the entire list of songs that will be featured in the game - 41 master tracks that can be played on the go, along with detailing the first set of downloadable content that will be released for the title via the PlayStation Store for PSP.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue May 12, 2009 1:03pm
Following the release of Pearl Jam's album Ten in Rock Band earlier this year, which coincided with the re-release of their debut album, it has been announced that more Pearl Jam content will be coming to Rock Band.
The format, however has not yet been revealed, as it is currently unclear as to whether we will see a Pearl Jam centric game, more downloadable content, or an add-on pack that is released to retail.
The format, however has not yet been revealed, as it is currently unclear as to whether we will see a Pearl Jam centric game, more downloadable content, or an add-on pack that is released to retail.
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By Steven Perdikis - Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:53pm
MTV Games and Harmonix have announced the next bunch of downloadable content that will be coming soon to the Rock Band music store. In a move that is set to shock, rock, and perhaps even roll, the band Jane's Addiction will see their 1988 album, Nothing's Shocking added to the already expansive catalogue of tracks available via the game's music store.
The content will be available on all three platforms, with it to be made available for purchase as individual tracks and a pack on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and each of the individual tracks from the album available on their own on the Nintendo Wii.
The content will be available on all three platforms, with it to be made available for purchase as individual tracks and a pack on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and each of the individual tracks from the album available on their own on the Nintendo Wii.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:58pm
Konami are yet to make their first massive jump into the rythym game market this generation, with Rock Revolution set to launch in Australia in June this year. That hasn't stopped them from planning their next steps in the genre, with the announcement of Karaoke Revolution, which should be released in time for the Christmas buying rush.
Karaoke Revolution will include 50 "all-new" hit songs that will be derived from licensed master recordings. Players will be able to perform these at 16 "original" venues, which can also be customised, along with characters, which will be blessed with new facial and body morphing animation systems.
The main point, however, of Karaoke Revolution, is to makemoney the game as accessible as possible, with the title to transform the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii into "high end interactive karaoke machines", which can be the much-lauded subjects of drunken social gatherings and awkward get-togethers with colleagues and associates.
Karaoke Revolution will include 50 "all-new" hit songs that will be derived from licensed master recordings. Players will be able to perform these at 16 "original" venues, which can also be customised, along with characters, which will be blessed with new facial and body morphing animation systems.
The main point, however, of Karaoke Revolution, is to make
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By Jessica Citizen - Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:01am
It probably started as a joke, then spiralled into a rumour, and now - at this late hour, we get the news. Lego Rock Band has officially been announced, as a joint project between Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, the LEGO Group, Harmonix and MTV Games.
Currently in development for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and with a version for DS as well, this is all being set up for a bright holiday release by the end of the year. That timeframe should surprise nobody, really.
Currently in development for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and with a version for DS as well, this is all being set up for a bright holiday release by the end of the year. That timeframe should surprise nobody, really.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:31am
In a move that is sure to stun, shock, and puzzle gamers across the land, Electronic Arts and Harmonix have announced that their newest title, The Beatles: Rock Band will arrive in Australia at the same time as everywhere else in the world.
While Australian pricing hasn't yet been announced, the pricing for the "limited edition premium bundle", first revealed today has been announced for the UK, US, and other European territories. The "limited edition premium bundle" will feature a number of shiny, exclusive features that won't be found in (presumably) the "regular" bundle of instruments, along with "additional special content", which is likely to be assorted Beatles paraphernalia.
While Australian pricing hasn't yet been announced, the pricing for the "limited edition premium bundle", first revealed today has been announced for the UK, US, and other European territories. The "limited edition premium bundle" will feature a number of shiny, exclusive features that won't be found in (presumably) the "regular" bundle of instruments, along with "additional special content", which is likely to be assorted Beatles paraphernalia.
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By Matt Keller - Wed Apr 8, 2009 6:24pm
Easter’s coming up this weekend, but it doesn’t look like the video game publishers of Australia are in a rush to release anything new for the extra long weekend. The Godfather II, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor and Puzzle Quest: Galactrix should be able to hold the interest of anyone looking for something new this week, but the rest of us can look forward to spending time with a few of the recently released big hitters like Resident Evil 5 and Street Fighter 4
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
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By Brenna Hillier - Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:40am
In an announcement that has surprised absolutely no one, Harmonix, who have just received the GDC Pioneer Award for their revitalisation of the musical rhythm action genre, have made it known that their best selling title Rock Band has made an enormous amount of money in the fifteen months since its release.
Having sold over forty million individual tracks by download and made over one billion USD, Rock Band is now apparently the highest earning title of 2008 across all genres. Take that, Neversoft!
Having sold over forty million individual tracks by download and made over one billion USD, Rock Band is now apparently the highest earning title of 2008 across all genres. Take that, Neversoft!
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:20am
If you walk into any guitar store, you'll likely be confronted with a large number of guitars that are either endorsed, designed, signed, or affiliated with a guitar god of sorts. For those wishing the same experience from their video games, Atari have a treat for you.
In April, Atari Australia will bring the first "certified" replica of Gene Simmons' legendary axe to Australian audiences. The Axe controller will be compatible with all the Guitar Hero games, along with added support for the Rock Band games.
In April, Atari Australia will bring the first "certified" replica of Gene Simmons' legendary axe to Australian audiences. The Axe controller will be compatible with all the Guitar Hero games, along with added support for the Rock Band games.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Mar 5, 2009 11:06am
The music industry and the video game industry have many things alike. They both dislike the masses pirating their products, they're both (in many cases) excessively healthy in financial terms, and they both often have disagreements amongst themselves and with other industries.
The latest dispute to grace the world of the news involves MTV Games and the Warner Music Group and will likely affect the flow of new Rock Band downloadable content from Warner's deliciously large library of recordings.
The latest dispute to grace the world of the news involves MTV Games and the Warner Music Group and will likely affect the flow of new Rock Band downloadable content from Warner's deliciously large library of recordings.
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By Matt Keller - Wed Mar 4, 2009 6:24pm
One of the big criticisms of the Wii is that it is filled with crappy mini-game collections. There’s always someone who will challenge this claim, but this week’s release schedule should be enough to silence them, with no less than four mini-game compilations hitting the Nintendo console. On the good side of the gaming spectrum, the long-awaited strategy sim Empire: Total War hits the PC, and the oft-delayed Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia debuts on the DS.
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
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By Steven Perdikis - Sat Feb 28, 2009 10:22am
Rock Band 2 will soon be releasing in the UK on the PlayStation 2, 3 and the Nintendo Wii, with the Xbox 360 version already available in the region. While there is still no official word on the horizon in regards to a local release of Rock Band 2, it hasn't stopped Harmonix from announcing yet another track pack that is sure to make fans of their game extremely happy.
On the tentative dates of March 3 (for those in Xbox 360 land), and March 5 (for those in PlayStation 3 land), Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble's 1983 album, Texas Flood will wash its way onto the Rock Band music store in its entirety, along with the track New from No Doubt.
On the tentative dates of March 3 (for those in Xbox 360 land), and March 5 (for those in PlayStation 3 land), Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble's 1983 album, Texas Flood will wash its way onto the Rock Band music store in its entirety, along with the track New from No Doubt.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:36pm
With recent news that Sony's PlayStation Portable had sold fifty million units world wide, many PSP owners looked in dismay at the release schedules for upcoming games on the platform - after having glanced at their game collection with an enigmatic sigh. While there is a large number of quality software titles on the platform - it is no secret that the console needs more blockbusters.
Today Sony Computer Entertainment, in partnership with third party publishers, have announced a staggering array of new titles for their portable platform, each which will be optimised for the console's portability.
This year, the PSP will see MotorStorm: Arctic Edge, a portable version of Little Big Planet, a game based in the Assassin's Creed universe, and the transition of Rock Band to the platform, along with more support from EA and other publishers on the platform.
Today Sony Computer Entertainment, in partnership with third party publishers, have announced a staggering array of new titles for their portable platform, each which will be optimised for the console's portability.
This year, the PSP will see MotorStorm: Arctic Edge, a portable version of Little Big Planet, a game based in the Assassin's Creed universe, and the transition of Rock Band to the platform, along with more support from EA and other publishers on the platform.
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By Brenna Hillier - Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:00pm
Isn't it odd how certain genres of games rise and fall in popularity? In the nineties nearly every game seemed to be a platformer or a fighter; right now, the FPS seems to have declared itself King Of All Platforms. A paradigm shift usually sends whoever's at the top hurtling into obscurity as gamers react to the over-saturation of the market - but the old rhythm action genre, which had itself a bit of a frenzy starting with the PSOne, is still hanging on, and indeed enjoying something of a Renaissance. The latest title to catch my eye is Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, which set you up as, you guessed it, a budding DJ.
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By Steven Perdikis - Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:28am
Harmonix and MTV Games have announced the latest planned additions to the Rock Band music store. The headline act for the new DLC - (which is due for release next week) is White Zombie, who will enter the Rock Band universe with Black Sunshine and More Human than Human.
Alongside the launch of the White Zombie tracks will be a singular entry from Norwegian punk band, Turbonegro entitled Wasted Again. The tracks will be available at standard Rock Band pricing, with each to cost 160 Microsoft Points on the Xbox Marketplace, or US$1.99 on the PlayStation Store.
Alongside the launch of the White Zombie tracks will be a singular entry from Norwegian punk band, Turbonegro entitled Wasted Again. The tracks will be available at standard Rock Band pricing, with each to cost 160 Microsoft Points on the Xbox Marketplace, or US$1.99 on the PlayStation Store.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Feb 4, 2009 11:14am
During the Electronic Arts conference call regarding its Q3 2009 earnings, Chief Executive Officer of the company, John Riccitiello revealed a number of bombshells, including the announcement of delays for BioWare's role-playing epic, Dragon Age: Origins, the open-world crime game, The Godfather II and their sure to be riddled with innumerable expansions flag-ship cash-cow, The Sims 3.
With a strong focus on negative growth in the global economy, the conference call began with grim undertones, which were then underlined by a sequence of delays for highly anticipated titles. Each title has been delayed for differing reasons, and we've got details on each.
With a strong focus on negative growth in the global economy, the conference call began with grim undertones, which were then underlined by a sequence of delays for highly anticipated titles. Each title has been delayed for differing reasons, and we've got details on each.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Feb 3, 2009 11:22am
Harmonix and MTV Games have announced the latest batch of downloadable content for their rhythm series, Rock Band. With offerings from Pat Benatar, Thin Lizzy, The Pretenders and Nikko - there is something for everyone, with the tracks available from late tonight (or early tomorrow) on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, and from the 5th of February on the PlayStation Network.
Pat Benatar's track Hit Me With Your Best Shot (which also appeared in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock) accompanies three tracks from Thin Lizzy, a solitary track from The Pretenders - and two tracks from Nikko.
Pat Benatar's track Hit Me With Your Best Shot (which also appeared in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock) accompanies three tracks from Thin Lizzy, a solitary track from The Pretenders - and two tracks from Nikko.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Jan 27, 2009 12:59pm
Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that the "Grateful Dead Pack 02" will be available through the Rock Band music store this week. As its name implies, this is the second Grateful Dead track pack to hit the Rock Band music store, allowing gamers to rock out with six tracks from the band's prolific thirty year career.
The track pack should be available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace at some point today (or early tomorrow). Those wishing to pick this up on the PlayStation Store will need to wait for the PlayStation Store weekly update, which usually occurs at the end of the week.
The track pack should be available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace at some point today (or early tomorrow). Those wishing to pick this up on the PlayStation Store will need to wait for the PlayStation Store weekly update, which usually occurs at the end of the week.
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By Matt Keller - Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:34pm
After a surprisingly enthusiastic response to its debut, Coming Attractions returns to bring you news of this week's game releases. The game industry is still recovering from the Christmas rush, so things are a little quiet, but the extreme sports exploits of Skate 2 and extreme literature action of the 100 Classic Book Collection should provide a degree of temptation when this week's paycheque arrives.
Don't forget to check out our full release schedule for the latest release date changes and information on upcoming titles.
Don't forget to check out our full release schedule for the latest release date changes and information on upcoming titles.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:21pm
Harmonix and MTV Games have announced the latest additions to the Rock Band music store, which includes a track pack from Steve Miller Band, a solitary track from Godsmack, and appearances from Mute Math, Belly, Ghost Hounds and Rob Zombie.
The new tracks should be available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace from today, and will be available on the PlayStation Store on the 22nd of January. Pricing for the tracks is 160 Microsoft Points a piece, or US$1.99 per track from the PlayStation Store.
The new tracks should be available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace from today, and will be available on the PlayStation Store on the 22nd of January. Pricing for the tracks is 160 Microsoft Points a piece, or US$1.99 per track from the PlayStation Store.
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By Jessica Citizen - Wed Jan 7, 2009 10:57am
Yesterday, I heard that more people wanted "older music" from their video games. Apparently, Harmonix heard you too, today releasing the Roy Orbison Pack 01 for Rock Band.
Featuring six tracks from the Big O, you'll be able to croon along with You Got It, Mean Woman Blues, Claudette, Ooby Dooby, In Dreams and of course, Oh, Pretty Woman.
Featuring six tracks from the Big O, you'll be able to croon along with You Got It, Mean Woman Blues, Claudette, Ooby Dooby, In Dreams and of course, Oh, Pretty Woman.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Jan 6, 2009 12:02pm
The end of the year is typically the time for roundups and recaps, summing up the year past - but sometimes, it takes a little while longer to compile all the information, bumping the news to the new year. This is the case with the official Xbox 360 Top 20 LIVE Games of 2008 list, which has just been announced.
We have here the list of both the the Original Xbox and Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (both lists based on unique users), as well as the Top Arcade Titles (based on full versions purchased). Not sure if there's any real surprises here (hello, Halo), but it is interesting to note the number of demos in the list that are not accompanied by the full game.
We have here the list of both the the Original Xbox and Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (both lists based on unique users), as well as the Top Arcade Titles (based on full versions purchased). Not sure if there's any real surprises here (hello, Halo), but it is interesting to note the number of demos in the list that are not accompanied by the full game.
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By Jessica Citizen - Thu Jan 1, 2009 1:27pm
What will you remember 2008 for, in terms of gaming?
We asked some of the game admins and network staff to find out their thoughts, but here's a quick recap of the past 12 months, to refresh your memory.
Non-games dominated this year's charts, with Wii Fit rewarding gamers for standing still. As a country, we were still fans of the music game genre too, finally getting our hands on Rock Band, which seemed to have been pushed onto shelves by the release of Guitar Hero: World Tour a week later. Who knows, the full-band version may even have healed some hurt caused by the "interesting" yet awkward Guitar Hero: On Tour release for DS. There was a new Call of Duty to heed, a new Bond to meet, Marcus and Dom were back, and independent developers twisted our brains with Braid and our rhythm skills with Audiosurf. Red Alert was back, and we revisited the Midnight Club. We also saw the release of the "Three Fs" - Far Cry 2, Fable 2, and Fallout 3, meaning many gamers were a bit strapped for cash by the end of the year.
...and, who could forget? 2008 is the year we met Sackboy!
We asked some of the game admins and network staff to find out their thoughts, but here's a quick recap of the past 12 months, to refresh your memory.
Non-games dominated this year's charts, with Wii Fit rewarding gamers for standing still. As a country, we were still fans of the music game genre too, finally getting our hands on Rock Band, which seemed to have been pushed onto shelves by the release of Guitar Hero: World Tour a week later. Who knows, the full-band version may even have healed some hurt caused by the "interesting" yet awkward Guitar Hero: On Tour release for DS. There was a new Call of Duty to heed, a new Bond to meet, Marcus and Dom were back, and independent developers twisted our brains with Braid and our rhythm skills with Audiosurf. Red Alert was back, and we revisited the Midnight Club. We also saw the release of the "Three Fs" - Far Cry 2, Fable 2, and Fallout 3, meaning many gamers were a bit strapped for cash by the end of the year.
...and, who could forget? 2008 is the year we met Sackboy!
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By Timmy Campbell - Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:39am
As we watch 2008 log off and 2009 jump into gear, we are looking back at some of our highlights for all the fantastic games released this year. It wasn't easy and with so many big titles and great games coming out there was much debate in the Newsbot den as to what game should take out the Games on Net 2008 Awards.
What will be labelled the top games in the consoles? Which was our favourite PC hit? What other awards do we have to give out? All will be explained inside as we round up the year by letting you guys know what we did and didn't like.
What will be labelled the top games in the consoles? Which was our favourite PC hit? What other awards do we have to give out? All will be explained inside as we round up the year by letting you guys know what we did and didn't like.
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By Krystalle Voecks - Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:57am
Hold on to your flannel shirts, Rock Band fans - looks like we've got some more awesome news on incoming Rock Band DLC. Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that they're bringing the rest of Pearl Jam's first (and one of their best, in my opinion) album "Ten" to Rock Band on the 24th of March, 2009. Apparently they're timing this to coincide with a re-release of the album that's also intended to hit music stores on the 24th of that month.
While "Alive" is already available in Rock Band 2, the rest of the album will be added to the Xbox Live network so you can download and play them in either version of Rock Band. Here's a track listing for those who are curious as to what other tracks are in the downloadable Pearl Jam Ten song pack....
While "Alive" is already available in Rock Band 2, the rest of the album will be added to the Xbox Live network so you can download and play them in either version of Rock Band. Here's a track listing for those who are curious as to what other tracks are in the downloadable Pearl Jam Ten song pack....
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By Jessica Citizen - Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:20pm
Up next in our eGames 2008 video coverage is a selection of videos from the TekTime Guitar Hero 3 final, which took place on the main stage on Sunday afternoon.
These are the top five Guitar Heroes from around Victoria (well, the top five who made it to the show, anyway), and we've captured their stage performances in glorious moving pictures for your visual enjoyment. If you're a budding rockstar, maybe you could pick up some ideas about what works... and maybe a few about what doesn't!
These are the top five Guitar Heroes from around Victoria (well, the top five who made it to the show, anyway), and we've captured their stage performances in glorious moving pictures for your visual enjoyment. If you're a budding rockstar, maybe you could pick up some ideas about what works... and maybe a few about what doesn't!
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By Krystalle Voecks - Tue Dec 9, 2008 1:15pm
Many thought it couldn't be done; that Rock Band having 500 songs by the end of the year was unlikely to happen. Harmonix and MTV Games proved them wrong, managing to get 500 songs out the door between the combined tracks on Rock Band and Rock Band 2 and by adding in tons of downloadable content for both the Xbox 360 and PS3. Now with the addition of the No Doubt "The Singles 1992-2003" collection, they've not only made their 500 mark, but beaten it with a few weeks left to go in the year.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:07pm
Rock Band took a long time to officially make it to Australian shores, when this occurred, the sequel was already available in the United States, making it one of the most staggered regional release dates in recent history. In spite of this - Rock Band offers one distinct advantage over its competitor - a huge library of downloadable content.
The latest downloadable tracks packs featuring The Killers and Yngwie Malmsteen. Other artists will see further tracks made available, including Soundgarden and Lamb of God. US and European markets will see the tracks released on the 25th of November, and Australian audiences should see them the next time console marketplaces are updated.
The latest downloadable tracks packs featuring The Killers and Yngwie Malmsteen. Other artists will see further tracks made available, including Soundgarden and Lamb of God. US and European markets will see the tracks released on the 25th of November, and Australian audiences should see them the next time console marketplaces are updated.
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By Jessica Citizen - Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:34pm
Looks like the wait is almost over - if you're still hanging out for a local release of Rock Band, we've just been told that you'll have to shell out your hard-earned dollars from November 7th.
If you've been living under a boulder, Rock Band is the all-new platform allowing music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before. Put together a four-player band and rock out for fame and fortune - with lead guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Boasting more master recordings on release than any other music game, Rock Band includes some of the world's most popular rock artists, and promises to cover every genre of rock - from alternative and classic right up to heavy metal and punk.
If you've been living under a boulder, Rock Band is the all-new platform allowing music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before. Put together a four-player band and rock out for fame and fortune - with lead guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Boasting more master recordings on release than any other music game, Rock Band includes some of the world's most popular rock artists, and promises to cover every genre of rock - from alternative and classic right up to heavy metal and punk.
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By Matt K - Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:57am
The Holiday flood begins this Thursday with the release of an ungodly amount of games, including Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway, Crysis Warhead and Wipeout HD, and doesn’t stop until the week before Christmas. To save you all a bit of time, I like to run through the release list at the start of a given quarter, and make sweeping generalisations as to the quality of upcoming games.
Last week’s Warp Pipe covered the games of October, so this week we’re looking at November’s big hitters, including Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Mirror’s Edge.
Last week’s Warp Pipe covered the games of October, so this week we’re looking at November’s big hitters, including Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Mirror’s Edge.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Sep 2, 2008 12:33pm
We all know that Guitar Hero: World Tour is going to be pretty big. The next major console release from the franchise will see the expansion of the game to now include guitars, drums and vocals - and, while the rest of the world hasn't been told when they'll get their hands on it, we can confirm that Australians are set to get the full package on November 12, 2008.
The announcement was made at an Activision press event held in New Zealand, with the company promising dates for the rest of the world soon.
As if that wasn't enough rock for one event, four new songs have also been announced from the tracklist, including local lads, The Living End.
The announcement was made at an Activision press event held in New Zealand, with the company promising dates for the rest of the world soon.
As if that wasn't enough rock for one event, four new songs have also been announced from the tracklist, including local lads, The Living End.
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By TheMeadow - Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:48am
Harmonix and MTV Games have revealed the track list for Rock Band 2. With over 80 songs on the disc itself and an additional 20 bonus tracks available for free download around the same time.
While we haven't seen Rock Band yet (let alone a release date), this track list is truly amazing, its almost unbelievable. But that could just be the fact that Guns N' Roses are debuting their new track "Shackler's Revenge" from their (forever) upcoming album Chinese Democracy (an album that has been coming out longer than the next Duke Nukem game) on Rock Band 2.
While we haven't seen Rock Band yet (let alone a release date), this track list is truly amazing, its almost unbelievable. But that could just be the fact that Guns N' Roses are debuting their new track "Shackler's Revenge" from their (forever) upcoming album Chinese Democracy (an album that has been coming out longer than the next Duke Nukem game) on Rock Band 2.
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By Chienne - Tue Jul 1, 2008 11:34am
Sure we haven't seen the original in Australia yet, but that hasn't stopped Harmonix and MTV from announcing the debut of Rock Band 2, scheduled for a September release in the US exclusively on Xbox 360 (with other platforms coming later).
Boasting more music, online modes and features than ever before, the game will also include "new and improved" drum and guitar peripherals. That was all pretty much to be expected - but the big announcement that the entire Rock Band downloadable content music catalogue from the first game will be totally compatible with Rock Band 2 still came as a pleasant surprise.
Boasting more music, online modes and features than ever before, the game will also include "new and improved" drum and guitar peripherals. That was all pretty much to be expected - but the big announcement that the entire Rock Band downloadable content music catalogue from the first game will be totally compatible with Rock Band 2 still came as a pleasant surprise.
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By Chienne - Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:09pm
If you like music - specifically, if you like The Pixies or Weezer - better look away now, unless you want to read all about something we're missing out on, yet again.
Yes, it's about Rock Band. While there's still no apparent sign of the game ever gracing Australian shores, those gamers who are blessed by geography are currently rocking out to two of the best song packs to hit the networks.
Firstly, the three-song Weezer Pack 01, including Dreamin', The Greatest Man That Ever Lived, and Troublemaker, all from this year's self-titled album (the red one).
Secondly (and more painfully), the Doolittle album from The Pixies has just been made available, too.
Yes, it's about Rock Band. While there's still no apparent sign of the game ever gracing Australian shores, those gamers who are blessed by geography are currently rocking out to two of the best song packs to hit the networks.
Firstly, the three-song Weezer Pack 01, including Dreamin', The Greatest Man That Ever Lived, and Troublemaker, all from this year's self-titled album (the red one).
Secondly (and more painfully), the Doolittle album from The Pixies has just been made available, too.
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By holo` - Thu May 22, 2008 11:33am
"Hero", as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, is "an individual who possesses great courage or nobility". The term is traditionally applied to a character who has performed epic deeds within a fantasy world - and it's often puzzled me how someone on stage wielding a plastic guitar can be considered to have the same status.
Regardless of my personal protests at elevating musicians to a status of heroes, the Guitar Hero series of games has been highly successful, and is an easy way to simulate the failed dreams of grandeur many of us have wished for when picking up a real guitar.
While it doesn't compare to the real thing, it's close enough right? Today we've got some details for you regarding the all new Guitar Hero game (no, it's not Guitar Hero: Aerosmith). Guitar Hero 4, now dubbed Guitar Hero: World Tour (similar in name to the upcoming DS version, Guitar Hero: On Tour) will introduce a crowd-pleasing list of new features and will expand upon the Guitar Hero universe.
Regardless of my personal protests at elevating musicians to a status of heroes, the Guitar Hero series of games has been highly successful, and is an easy way to simulate the failed dreams of grandeur many of us have wished for when picking up a real guitar.
While it doesn't compare to the real thing, it's close enough right? Today we've got some details for you regarding the all new Guitar Hero game (no, it's not Guitar Hero: Aerosmith). Guitar Hero 4, now dubbed Guitar Hero: World Tour (similar in name to the upcoming DS version, Guitar Hero: On Tour) will introduce a crowd-pleasing list of new features and will expand upon the Guitar Hero universe.
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By Junglist - Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:25pm
The ABC's gaming show Good Game is shown on Monday nights @ 9pm on ABC2 with a repeat on ABC1 on Friday nights after triple j TV. As if that wasn't enough, there's always the downloadable vodcast on the website, too!
Here's what you can expect tonight on your favourite (err...only) government funded gaming show:
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Time Crisis 4, Rock Band, and a look at the history of DMA Design.
Here's what you can expect tonight on your favourite (err...only) government funded gaming show:
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Time Crisis 4, Rock Band, and a look at the history of DMA Design.
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By Matt K - Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:36am
The weeks seem to be flying by at an incredible pace, which is a good thing given how many highly highly-anticipated video games are released before the end of the quarter. When you're playing rubbish like Turning Point: Fall of Liberty, though, some days seem eternally long. Things do balance out, as I unexpectedly lost a large number of hours to Condemned 2's online multiplayer. It's very rare that an online game grabs hold of me – I think that the last one was the Day of Defeat 1.3 Beta.
The Condemned 2 online experience did leave me particularly sour about some aspects of Microsoft's online service, inspiring this week's main topic. To round out the column, we'll revisit Harmonix's pre-Guitar Hero effort, Amplitude and play the one of the worst games on the Master System in the form of The Flintstones.
The Condemned 2 online experience did leave me particularly sour about some aspects of Microsoft's online service, inspiring this week's main topic. To round out the column, we'll revisit Harmonix's pre-Guitar Hero effort, Amplitude and play the one of the worst games on the Master System in the form of The Flintstones.
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By Chienne - Wed Apr 2, 2008 11:03am
Understandably, gamers (well, people in general) are a little skeptical of any particularly exciting news that is announced on the first day of April. This year's been no different, with all sorts of statements being made - but this one's been confirmed.
Still Alive, also known as "that song from Portal", has just been released as free downloadable content for Rock Band.
Still Alive, also known as "that song from Portal", has just been released as free downloadable content for Rock Band.
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By TheMeadow - Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:26pm
Normally around here we don't like posting too many rumours. Usually there is a different one each week that breaks our hearts when we hear it isn't true. However, sometimes they are just too good to pass up!
It seems that some people have been digging through the spa.bin file that came with a recent Rock Band song pack, and found a nice hidden file. What was inside, you ask? Well it has a list of some new tracks that could very well be coming in future downloadable content.
It seems that some people have been digging through the spa.bin file that came with a recent Rock Band song pack, and found a nice hidden file. What was inside, you ask? Well it has a list of some new tracks that could very well be coming in future downloadable content.
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By Chienne - Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:28am
The 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards have just been held - and, suprise surprise, Call of Duty 4, BioShock and the contents of The Orange Box (Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Team Fortress 2 and Portal) all won big in Las Vegas.
Two major industry icons were also honoured by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences in recognition of the amazing contribution they've had on the industry: Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment is the eleventh member of the AIAS Hall of Fame, while Ken Kutaragi, former CEO and president of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc was presented with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award.
Two major industry icons were also honoured by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences in recognition of the amazing contribution they've had on the industry: Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment is the eleventh member of the AIAS Hall of Fame, while Ken Kutaragi, former CEO and president of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc was presented with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award.
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By TheMeadow - Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:37pm
Guitar Hero 3 is keeping up with its standards of bringing out some of the best, most rocking tunes for you to hammer away to with your mates. Whether you have completed it on expert (you lie, it's impossible) or just casually play it with your mates, the only thing you could ever want is more songs. Well your wish has been granted.... Xbox 360 gamers.
Journey's "Any Way You Want It," Boston's "Peace of Mind," and Foreigner's "Jukebox Hero" will now be appearing on Xbox Live for your downloading and rocking out pleasure. PS3 users, don't fear as it's "coming soon"... But hang on, I only just got my Warner Pack a month late!
Journey's "Any Way You Want It," Boston's "Peace of Mind," and Foreigner's "Jukebox Hero" will now be appearing on Xbox Live for your downloading and rocking out pleasure. PS3 users, don't fear as it's "coming soon"... But hang on, I only just got my Warner Pack a month late!
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By Chienne - Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:34pm
You may have heard of that little Rock Band game that the Americans are happily playing a lot of these days, you know - the one that's nowhere near Australia just yet?
Since the game's release a few months ago, Harmonix have been keeping up with weekly content updates - three new tracks each Tuesday for the Xbox 360 and Thursday for the PS3, with a combination of original tracks and "as made famous by" covers. Want to know what sort of downloadable stuff you're missing out on, because you live in the wrong place?
...too bad, I'm sharing anyway. Ha.
Since the game's release a few months ago, Harmonix have been keeping up with weekly content updates - three new tracks each Tuesday for the Xbox 360 and Thursday for the PS3, with a combination of original tracks and "as made famous by" covers. Want to know what sort of downloadable stuff you're missing out on, because you live in the wrong place?
...too bad, I'm sharing anyway. Ha.
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By Chienne - Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:01am
I'm sorry, this is a fairly self-indulgent music geek post. I mean... Rock Band isn't even out here yet (I know, I know, I'm not thrilled with that either), so me telling you just what you're missing out on is kinda cruel, right?
But oh - if you were somewhere with an Xbox 360 copy of Rock Band, and you were to sign in to Xbox Live today, you may just be greeted by the Punk Pack, which has me squealing like a little girl in anticipation.
But oh - if you were somewhere with an Xbox 360 copy of Rock Band, and you were to sign in to Xbox Live today, you may just be greeted by the Punk Pack, which has me squealing like a little girl in anticipation.
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By TheMeadow - Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:23pm
News has been spreading from Harmonix about extra content available for Rock Band. Previously with downloadable song packs, if you only wanted one song you needed to buy the whole pack (I'm looking at you Guitar Hero). Rock Band, however, has done away with this and will allow people after only 1 song in the pack to purchase that (or all of it if that's your fancy).
They have also been talking about letting 'garage bands' into the mix by using development tools to record their songs as game tracks. Sounds like a good idea to get more people into it, as well as giving up and coming bands and good foot in the door.
They have also been talking about letting 'garage bands' into the mix by using development tools to record their songs as game tracks. Sounds like a good idea to get more people into it, as well as giving up and coming bands and good foot in the door.
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By Chienne - Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:29pm
We've been waiting a while, but finally - the main setlist for Rock Band has been announced.
We've got a copy of that, as well as the list of Xbox 360 Achievements you can aim for, while playing that particular console version.
Mmm. That's not playing favourites, is it?
We've got a copy of that, as well as the list of Xbox 360 Achievements you can aim for, while playing that particular console version.
Mmm. That's not playing favourites, is it?
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By TheMeadow - Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:10pm
With Rock Band's release date approaching, we have a new video for you! Check out all the venues your band will be headlining at.
Rock Band is Harmonix's answer to Guitar Hero, but taking the idea one step further. Play bass/lead guitar, let your vocal chords sing out or even smash out beats on your drum kit in this virtual band game.
Rock Band is Harmonix's answer to Guitar Hero, but taking the idea one step further. Play bass/lead guitar, let your vocal chords sing out or even smash out beats on your drum kit in this virtual band game.
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By Chienne - Tue Oct 2, 2007 7:26pm
Another week's gone by already and it's time for a new episode of Good Game!
It's screening on ABC2 tonight at 8:30, as well as being downloadable from their website, which is free for Internode customers!
This week, they're looking at SKATE, Super Paper Mario, the Australian qualifiers for the World Cyber Games, and new presenter Lux takes a look at the psychology behind online avatars.
We've also got the second half of our chat with Junglist, about the Australian gaming industry, competitive gaming industry and what games he's looking forward to.
It's screening on ABC2 tonight at 8:30, as well as being downloadable from their website, which is free for Internode customers!
This week, they're looking at SKATE, Super Paper Mario, the Australian qualifiers for the World Cyber Games, and new presenter Lux takes a look at the psychology behind online avatars.
We've also got the second half of our chat with Junglist, about the Australian gaming industry, competitive gaming industry and what games he's looking forward to.
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By Chienne - Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:56am
Stepping up to continue the apparent trend of "gameplay videos that don't show any actual gameplay" is Rock Band.
They're also starting their own trend - that of announcing one band's involvement in the game by releasing a video of a totally different group.
So - if you like either Deep Purple or The Grateful Dead - or if you just want to watch a video or read the updated tracklist, you're in luck. Something for everyone.
They're also starting their own trend - that of announcing one band's involvement in the game by releasing a video of a totally different group.
So - if you like either Deep Purple or The Grateful Dead - or if you just want to watch a video or read the updated tracklist, you're in luck. Something for everyone.
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By Chienne - Tue Aug 7, 2007 1:03pm
One of the big announcements to come out of E3 this year was that Metallica would be including their back catalogue in Rock Band.
Harmonix were understandably chuffed with that scoop - but I can't help but wonder how they feel now, given that we've just received news that Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will also feature 'Tallica - with the master track from 1988 single One being included in the upcoming release.
Harmonix were understandably chuffed with that scoop - but I can't help but wonder how they feel now, given that we've just received news that Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will also feature 'Tallica - with the master track from 1988 single One being included in the upcoming release.
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By Chienne - Wed Aug 1, 2007 4:05pm
The people that do such things have sat down and sipped their cups of tea and discussed the goings-on at this year's E3. They chatted about the types of Games that were on display, and, over nibblings of cucumber sandwiches, they've decided on the official winners for this year's Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2007.
"It truly is the year of Rock Band", I said back on July 13th - and looks like I should have put money on that - congratulations, Harmonix, you're Best of Show.
...read on for the full list!
"It truly is the year of Rock Band", I said back on July 13th - and looks like I should have put money on that - congratulations, Harmonix, you're Best of Show.
...read on for the full list!
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By pkd - Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:48am
Peter Moore who was the Corporate Vice President of Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) has resigned from Microsoft. While his decision has been stated as being made so that he can move his family to San Francisco he has actually been signed on to run the sports division of EA. He will be replaced at Microsoft by Don Mattrick who was a former president at EA. Who said that the entertainment industry wasn't incestuous? They just play musical chairs all of the time.
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By Chienne - Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:30pm
It truly is the year of Rock Band, and a piece of news has just come to my attention that complements nicely the full album download news from yesterday.
A number of you were delighted to see Metallica in the list of participating bands, but a little disappointed at the song choice - the somewhat over-played "Enter Sandman".
Have I got some news for you!
A number of you were delighted to see Metallica in the list of participating bands, but a little disappointed at the song choice - the somewhat over-played "Enter Sandman".
Have I got some news for you!
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By Chienne - Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:32pm
One of the titles this year's E3 will be remembered for is Harmonix' Rock Band - it's showing up on all three next-gen consoles, and all three consoles are very, very excited.
They were given another reason to be very, very excited today, when Harmonix and MTV Games announced that part of the game's downloadable content would be full-length albums. The iconic album "Who's Next", by The Who, is first off the ranks, downloadable in its entirety as a new level for the game.
...oh, and they announced the first 16 Rock Band songs, too.
They were given another reason to be very, very excited today, when Harmonix and MTV Games announced that part of the game's downloadable content would be full-length albums. The iconic album "Who's Next", by The Who, is first off the ranks, downloadable in its entirety as a new level for the game.
...oh, and they announced the first 16 Rock Band songs, too.
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By Chienne - Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:19pm
Electronic Arts are big. They're too big for just one venue, so they've spread their E3 appearance over two. If you happen to be in Los Angeles, pop along to the Le Merigot Hotel as well as the Barker Hangar, to check out some of these titles in person.
If you're stuck somewhere other than LA, never fear, I've got all the EA titles on display in one handy-dandy (-long) document, complete with screens, information and videos. Mmm. Just sit back and pretend you're there.
If you're stuck somewhere other than LA, never fear, I've got all the EA titles on display in one handy-dandy (-long) document, complete with screens, information and videos. Mmm. Just sit back and pretend you're there.
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By Chienne - Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:41am
So. The second webcast for my E3 2007 experience was the Microsoft E3 Press Conference, from Santa Monica High School. It was a lengthy presentation and full of all sorts of interesting information - so I'm breaking it up into bitesize pieces for easy digestion. I'm nice like that.
Anyway - if you'd tuned in to the live stream yesterday, you would have been treated to Peter Moore, head of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division playing Rock Band on stage with some of the developers from Harmonix. It was, perhaps, the worst version of Main Offender (originally by The Hives) that I have ever seen. You should perhaps be grateful that you missed it.
In other news, though, all of the games shown as part of the conference will be available (at least in North America) by the end of the year.
Anyway - if you'd tuned in to the live stream yesterday, you would have been treated to Peter Moore, head of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division playing Rock Band on stage with some of the developers from Harmonix. It was, perhaps, the worst version of Main Offender (originally by The Hives) that I have ever seen. You should perhaps be grateful that you missed it.
In other news, though, all of the games shown as part of the conference will be available (at least in North America) by the end of the year.
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By pkd - Sat Jul 7, 2007 8:42pm
Smell that ... it's E3, and it's just around the corner. Of course, we are going to be presented with a torrent of information in various shapes and sizes over the next week and a half. There will be videos, interviews, exclusives and the like. Leading up to E3 you have a trickle of information. Bits and pieces that companies are not worried about holding on to. In order to keep the punters interest in the game to challenge Guitar Hero, Harmonix have a fact sheet released for Rock Band.
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By pkd - Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:16pm
Product placement. It used to be the key words for advertisers in shows like Survivor and in Video Games. Rather than put a blatant advertisement in the show just place a subtle product so that people take it in subliminally. Such as Mr James Bond wearing a TAG watch (I don't know if that is the brand that he currently wears, nor could I care, but you get the idea). Now we have other forms of product placement making their way to video games
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By Chienne - Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:28pm
Finally! We have some information on Harmonix's new baby, Rock Band - and even some new screens!
Delivering four music games in one, rockers are challenged to master lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals, in an unprecedented music party game for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Step into the shoes of your favourite artist - and rock out either as a solo superstar, or as part of a hard-rockin' band.
...we've got four screens and some information about the musical controllers, too.
Delivering four music games in one, rockers are challenged to master lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals, in an unprecedented music party game for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Step into the shoes of your favourite artist - and rock out either as a solo superstar, or as part of a hard-rockin' band.
...we've got four screens and some information about the musical controllers, too.
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By Chienne - Sat Jun 9, 2007 10:53pm
Ever since the inception of the music party game genre - the glorified air guitar with console + peripherals - everyone's been an expert at what song should have been included, "If I made the game..."
Well, Harmonix are listening. Really listening. They've opened up a Suggest a Song form on the official Rock Band website, to find out what you really want.
I've done a quick run-around to find out what the Internode Games Network Staff and Head Admins would like, on their own copy of Rock Band.
Well, Harmonix are listening. Really listening. They've opened up a Suggest a Song form on the official Rock Band website, to find out what you really want.
I've done a quick run-around to find out what the Internode Games Network Staff and Head Admins would like, on their own copy of Rock Band.
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By pkd - Sat Jun 2, 2007 11:32am
We have managed to track down some details about a highly anticpated Guitar Hero 3 release. RedOctane will be the first third party provider to be able to use Microsoft's Wireless standard for their new axe peripheral for Guitar Hero III. The new Xbox 360 guitar will be a Les Paul imitation. Apparently the guitar will have nearly the same button layout as the PS3 axe.
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By thecynicalgamer - Wed May 9, 2007 10:28am
Nothing says that a new genre has come full circle like brand name placement on peripherals. We have seen it in racing circles for a while. The Momo or Ferrari name on steering peripherals for racing games. Unfortunately, the placement of high profile brand names is no guarantee of quality. Sometimes, it also means that you have to pay a premium for a product as well. The new Rock Band game which is being developed by Harmonix is going to have three major brand names adorning their three rock band peripherals.
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By Chienne - Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:59pm
Continuing two of today's themes - games that have very few details, and Guitar Hero, I can let y'all know that news about Guitar Hero III has popped up around the place.
RedOctane president Kai Huang has outright confirmed the game will be out by the end of the year, for PS3, X360, PS2 and Wii... with a rumoured DS version coming out in early 2008.
RedOctane president Kai Huang has outright confirmed the game will be out by the end of the year, for PS3, X360, PS2 and Wii... with a rumoured DS version coming out in early 2008.
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By Chienne - Wed Apr 4, 2007 2:32pm
It really is far too early to tell. I was commenting to someone the other day about the unreliability of game shops when it comes to release dates or projected pricings, but still, I figured some of you might be interested in the latest "news" about Rock Band, the spiritual successor to Guitar Hero.
American store GameStop are already racking up the preorders for the game, and have a list of accessories (and possible prices) for each peripheral, additional to that.
This comes swiftly on the heels that a Wii version is possibly in the works, which could see the Wii-mote doubling as guitar, bass, drumstick... microphone?
American store GameStop are already racking up the preorders for the game, and have a list of accessories (and possible prices) for each peripheral, additional to that.
This comes swiftly on the heels that a Wii version is possibly in the works, which could see the Wii-mote doubling as guitar, bass, drumstick... microphone?
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