Cambridge, Mass. – September 9th, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a 3-pack of hits from modern alt-rockers Weezer and a classic single from Janis Joplin will be available beginning September 13th 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
September 13th marks the 200th week of Rock Band DLC, and we’recelebrating with 4 amazing tracks from fan favorites!Weezer add to their impressive 12 songs playable in Rock Band with another amazing pack of hits. “Weezer Pack 04” lands this Tuesday and brings 3 of the band’s biggest songs to the Rock Band catalog. From the band’s 5th album, Make Believe, “Perfect Situation” makes its way to the store. “Perfect Situation” spent 4 weeks atop the Billboard Modern Rock charts and makes a perfect addition to any pop rock fan’s catalog. The pack also features two songs from 2001’s Weezer (commonly referred to as “The Green Album”) –“Island in the Sun” and “Hash Pipe”, the latter of which features the band’s first Pro Guitar/Bass upgrade!
In addition, classic rock fans can also pick up the quintessential “Me and Bobby McGee” from Janis Joplin and the Full Tilt Boogie Band. Joplin’s version appeared on her 1970’s Pearl and became the second posthumous number one single in rock & roll history [the first was Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On The) Dock of the Bay”, also available in Rock Band].
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.
Reminder: It’s tonight!
Game Night is once again scheduled for Friday night. You guys know the deal: it’ll kick off at 8 PM EDT.
I’m aware that some of you requested an earlier start time last week. I’m not entirely sure that I can accomodate this request due to my rather hectic schedule. But I’d like to hear suggestions on: a) when you would like to see Game Night start and b) which games you’re interested in playing.
Feel free to sound off in the comments section!
Thanks to Jake for the tip!
New Additions to Hit Franchise Include New Collaborations with Famed Artists Vanilla Ice and Maxi Priest and Master Tracks from Chart Topping Artists
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today unveiled portions of the robust song list for DanceDanceRevolution II. Available for Wii™, this year’s DanceDanceRevolution offers up a unique and high-energy dancing experience, which has become known all across the world! This year offers more sound euphoria, as the KONAMI team in Japan has teamed with western recording artists Vanilla Ice and Maxi Priest to create original music for the game. Branching out to create new tracks with established artists will create a new sound for the franchise and extend the popularity to the fans of both Vanilla Ice and Maxi Priest.
This next iteration of DanceDanceRevolution boasts more than 80 songs including master tracks from some of today’s biggest hits and memorable classics from the arcade versions as well as past console versions!
DanceDanceRevolution II’s official song list includes:
Multiplatform
North America:
1. Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo, Wii)
2. Super Paper Mario (Nintendo, Wii)
3. Dead Island (Deep Silver, X360)
4. Dead Island – Download Edition (Deep Silver, PC)
5. Madden NFL 12 (EA Sports, X360)
Japan:
1. Tales of Xillia (Namco Bandai, PS3)
2. BioHazard Revival Selection (Capcom, PS3)
3. Tales of Xillia – Limited Edition (Namco Bandai, PS3)
4. Grand Knights History (Marvelous, PSP)
5. Minna no Rhythm Tengoku (Nintendo, Wii)
UK:
1. Zumba Fitness (505 Games, Wii)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft, Wii)
3. Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Limited Edition (Square Enix, X360)
4. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft, Wii)
5. Driver: San Francisco (Ubisoft, PS3)
Nintendo Wii
North America:
1. Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo)
2. Super Paper Mario (Nintendo)
3. Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts)
4. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
5. Donkey Kong Country Returns (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Minna no Rhythm Tengoku (Nintendo)
2. Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross (Namco Bandai)
3. Wii de Asobu: Pikmin 2 (Nintendo)
4. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
5. Dairantou Smash Brothers X (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Zumba Fitness (505 Games)
2. Just Dance 2 (Ubisoft)
3. Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft)
4. Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board (Nintendo)
5. Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Warner Bros)
Nintendo 3DS
North America:
1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo)
2. Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs (Ubisoft)
3. Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (LucasArts)
4. Super Monkey Ball 3D (Sega)
5. Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition (Capcom)
Japan:
1. Zelda no Densetsu: Toki no Ocarina 3D (Nintendo)
2. Super Pokemon Rumble (Nintendo)
3. Devil Survivor Overclock (Atlus)
4. Tales of the Abyss (Namco Bandai)
5. Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends (Nintendo)
2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo)
3. Rabbids 3D (Ubisoft)
4. Lego Pirates of the Caribbean (Disney)
5. Puzzle Bobble Universe (Square Enix)
Nintendo DS
North America:
1. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
2. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
3. Chrono Trigger (Square Enix)
4. Pokemon White Version (Nintendo)
5. Pokemon Black Version (Nintendo)
Japan:
1. Atsumete! Kirby (Nintendo)
2. Pocket Monsters White (Nintendo)
3. Pocket Monsters Black (Nintendo)
4. Ninokuni (Level 5)
5. New Super Mario Bros (Nintendo)
UK:
1. Let’s Draw! (Majesco)
2. Cars 2 (Disney)
3. New Super Mario Bros (Nintendo)
4. Art Academy (Nintendo)
5. Pokemon White Version (Nintendo)
– Create their character as one of five races
– Races: Ogre, Elf, Dwarf, Pukuripo, and Wedi
– Sixth race: humans
– Create your character from one of the five races
– Humans play a big role in the story
– Solve a mystery involving the human world
– Jump magazine: “Has something happened in the world of humans?”
– Each continent in the game correspond to one of the five races
– Five areas surround a mysterious area where something seems to be amiss
– Screenshots and art shown in Jump preview
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