Rock Band Music Store update next week

Cambridge, Mass. – September 30th, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a 4-pack from rap rock band Limp Bizkit will be available beginning October 4th in the Rock Band 3 Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

Rock Band provides the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums through the Rock Band music platform, which features more than 900 artists and more than 3,000* tracks via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/songs). Rock Band’s gigantic music library dwarfs that of any other rhythm video game on the market. More than 100 million songs have been sold through the Rock Band Music Store since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii

This week’s DLC offerings come courtesy of Limp Bizkit, the rap rock Florida five-piece that has sold over 30 million records worldwide.

“Re-Arranged” and “Nookie” lead off the pack, both singles from the band’s album Significant Other, released in 1999. “My Way” from 2001’s Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water also heads to the Rock Band store, followed by “Gold Cobra” from the 2011 album of the same name. “Gold Cobra” is the lead single off of Gold Cobra, Limp Bizkit’s first new studio album since 2005, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Album charts.

As always, songs available as downloadable content for Rock Band 3 feature five-button guitar and bass parts, drums, Pro Drums, and keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable. Some songs also feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades available for an additional $0.99 upgrade download.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation®3 system (October 3rd, 2011):
· Limp Bizkit – “Gold Cobra”
· Limp Bizkit – “Nookie” X
· Limp Bizkit – “My Way”
· Limp Bizkit – “Re-Arranged”

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system October 4th)

The tracks will be available as “Limp Bizkit Pack 01” and will be available for purchase individually on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii. Tracks marked with “X” will include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.

Price:
$6.99, £3.49 UK, €5.29 EU (560 Microsoft Points, 700 Wii Points™) for “Limp Bizkit Pack 01”
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00USD (200 Wii Points™) per song
$0.99 USD (100 Wii Points/80 Microsoft Points), £0.59 UK, €0.79 EU per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

*Available on-disc, via download and disc export. Internet connection and export key purchase required. Wii™ Shop Channel has more than 1,500 song tracks available for purchase on the Rock Band platform on-disc, via song import, and download. Not applicable to Nintendo DS™.

Source: Harmonix PR