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Rock Band to Get Rob Zombie, Wolfmother, Morningwood, And More (News)

Oct 23, 2009

WorthPlaying writes, "Grammy Award-nominated American metal rocker and former White Zombie frontman Rob Zombie adds to his Rock Band DLC catalog (currently "War Zone") with three new tracks for the Rock Band platform, including "Dragula" and "Superbeast," from his debut solo album, Hellbilly Deluxe, as well as "Burn," from his new album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, to be released Nov. 17. Zombie also has a film currently playing in theaters – Halloween 2, which he wrote, directed and produced."

This Weeks European Video Games Releases (News)

Apr 19, 2009

Here's this weeks European Games Releases for the week beginning 19/04/09. Highlights for this week include Bionic Commando and The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena for PS3 and Xbox 360. Also the abysmal Rock Revolution hits PAL Territories.

Best Buy dumps Rock Revolution PS3 band kit (News)

Feb 12, 2009

Best Buy Co. Inc. stores this week clearanced Konami Corp.'s Rock Revolution Band Kit for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 to under $40 to rid inventory of the music video game product.

This month, the Rock Revolution PS3 Band Kit held a clearance price of $38.49, down from a $59.99 MSRP.

Konami's Rock Revolution this March, Critics Not so Warm to Gig (News)

Jan 14, 2009

Strategy Informer writes:

"Rock Revolution is Konami's response to Guitar Hero and Rock Band, and is set to arrive this March in Europe on Xbox 360, PS3 and DS.

The game has already launched in the US and hasn't received much fanfare, in fact many complain it offers most of everything you could want three years too late; metascore of 39."

GamesRadar's Anti-Awards 2008 (Feature)

Jan 7, 2009

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the very best of 2008 with our Platinum Chalice Awards.Today though, we must temper our merriment with disdain and head-sagging shame, for these are the moments that truly made our stomachs turn. ...

Boom in music video games helps original artists (News)

Dec 23, 2008

"...the video game "Rock Band 2," which along with "Guitar Hero" is rocking bars and living rooms across the country. Many songs' sales have more than doubled after release in one of the games, and well-known bands have started lining up to provide new music direct to the game makers. Now record labels - noticing what they are missing, and struggling as compact disc sales tumble - are looking for a bigger piece of the action."

TalkRadar 32 – win a FREE DS! (Feature)

Dec 18, 2008

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The Top 7... Games you don't want for Christmas (Feature)

Dec 15, 2008

On December 26th, the healing process can finally begin. Many will make their yearly pilgrimage to crowded malls in order to return all the unwanted presents they politely pretended to like the day before. Garbage cans will overflow with ravaged wrapping paper. Thoughts will turn towards the inevitable packing away of oversized Santa Clauses, gaudy strings of lights, and wilting Douglas firs. ...

Music games lead kids to real instruments (News)

Dec 8, 2008

Children are becoming inspired to learn real musical instruments after playing music-based games such as Wii Music, Guitar Hero, Singstar and Rock Band, claims a new study.

The study, commissioned by the UK's largest music charity Youth Music, claims that 2.5 million British kids have taken up a real instrument after having fun with virtual ones in videogames.

Youth Music's research claims that 19 per cent of British kids have picked up a guitar or other instrument after playing a music-based game.

Andrew Missingham, the music industry expert behind the report, said: "The music games are popular because they are family friendly and inclusive. And it is this take-up of the games that is credited with the take up of musical instruments, the development of transferable musical skills and even the development of performance confidence.

"This research for the first time shows conclusively that young people are being inspired to make their own music by games that first piqued their interest."

Dylan Beale Joins Zoe Mode (News)

Dec 2, 2008

Dylan Beale, of award winning Constantine and Rogue Ops fame, arrives at Zoë Mode as Senior Producer. Following the expansion into London, Zoë Mode has appointed Dylan Beale to take the reins on the studios forthcoming titles...

RB2 works with GHWT, RR peripherals - But only on PS3 for the moment (News)

Nov 26, 2008

Harmonix has patched Rock Band 2 on PS3 to support Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Revolution peripherals.

An Xbox 360 update is "forthcoming", according to the Rock Band forum.

"Consumers should not be forced to buy separate controllers for each game. Rock Band peripherals should be compatible with other music games - even those of our competitors," said the developer.

Rock Revolution Sells 3,000 Units -- Wii Sells Two (News)

Nov 18, 2008

Slashgamer writes: "Can this be for real? According to the NPD, Konami's rhythm game Rock Revolution sold poorly. Again, if this is real - poorly would actually be good news for the gaming publisher.

The NPD Group reported - get this, Rock Revolution sold less 3,000 copies of the game for the month of October. Because of the numbers being so ridicules low, I have my doubts about the legitimacy."

Konami Releases Rock Revolution Bundle for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 Consoles (News)

Nov 13, 2008

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the Rock Revolution Bundle for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. An authentic music-based video game, the bundle version comes complete with a copy of Rock Revolution and Konami's new innovative drum set. Brought to market by the company that created the music videogame genre with breakthrough titles such as DanceDanceRevolution, Karaoke Revolution, Beatmania and Guitar Freaks, Rock Revolution provides an unmatched rock experience.

Rock Revolution (Review)

Nov 7, 2008

Rock Revolution’s publisher Konami invented the modern rhythm action game. This is unquestionable. Even if you can somehow forget about Dance Dance Revolution, one look at Guitar Freaks and DrumMania/Percussion Freaks, both of which blasted into Japanese arcades clear back in 1999, is proof enough for even the most dim-witted denial artist. Unfortunately, that was a long time ago. ...

Logitech Answers Guitar Questions of Cross-Game Compatibility and Other Platforms (News)

Oct 25, 2008

Yesterday, Logitech revealed its new $250 wireless guitar controller for Guitar Hero for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3. However, there were some questions about whether or not the peripheral would see a release for the Wii or Xbox 360, or if it would work with other non-Guitar Hero branded games. And now, those questions no longer remain unanswered.

Rock Revolution Ships to Retail Outlets (News)

Oct 16, 2008

GiN reports: "Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Rock Revolution, an authentic music-based video game poised to re-define the rhythm genre, has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Brought to market by the company that created the music videogame genre with breakthrough titles such as DanceDanceRevolution, Karaoke Revolution, Beatmania and Guitar Freaks, Rock Revolution provides an unmatched rock experience.

Rock Revolution ships with over 40 rock songs that span a broad range of bands and eras, along with a wide variety of downloadable songs available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system versions of the game. When players take the stage, they can choose from up to 15 realistic characters, where they will perform in stunning unique and authentic venues. Additionally, up to six players can rock together online, or up to three players offline can jam in modes such as versus, co-op and band battle. Rockers can also tackle the game solo in the Career mode, where they are tasked with taking their band to the top of the charts by performing songs, learning techniques, creating set lists, and completing challenges."

Konami Not Making Guitar For 'Rock Revolution' (News)

Sep 16, 2008

Tracey John of MTV Multiplayer writes: "Today Konami confirmed to MTV Multiplayer that there are no plans to make a guitar peripheral for its band game "Rock Revolution."

Rock Revolution (Screenshots)

Sep 16, 2008

Joystiq:Rock Revolution drum compatibility detailed; game 'on track' for '08 (News)

Aug 25, 2008

Konami has detailed how its seven-input drum set will be compatible with Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour's kits, which have four and five inputs, respectively. We've been informed that the game will "reconfigure" itself depending on the set being used with the game.

The Complete Rock Revolution Songs List (News)

Aug 25, 2008

The complete 41 song tracklist for Rock Revolution has been leaked early and VGB has provided the full list that includes the likes of: "All My Life" by Foo Fighters, "Am I Evil?" by Metallica, "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" by Megadeth, "Run to the Hills" by Iron Maiden and everyone's favorite "Sk8er Boi" by Avril Lavigne.

'Rock Revolution' Works With Competing Guitars, Not Yet Confirming Its Own (News)

Aug 18, 2008

The plastic instrument compatibility war appear to be almost over.

Reading between the lines this morning, however, it seemed Konami's "Rock Revolution" wouldn't feature its own guitar peripheral.

When asked, "Rock Revolution" associate producer Keith Matejka kept things vague.

The Full Rock Revolution Setlist (News)

Aug 5, 2008

Kotaku reports: A tipster who chooses to remain anonymous forwarded Kotaku an official Konami product availability email this morning, which came complete with an XLS file with the full track listing for their upcoming stab at the band-based rhythm genre, Rock Revolution.

Konami reveal new Rock Revolution details (News)

Jul 15, 2008

New details regarding Konami's Rock Revolution have been released. Rock Revolution is set to release with more than 40 tracks which will work similarly to current 'rhythm action' games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Players can compete online and offline using one of 15 avatars or work together in co-operative modes and band competitions with up to four players.

Rock Revolution Developers Announced & Screenshots (News)

Jun 16, 2008

Zoë Mode has announced that it is the developer of Rock Revolution for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 as recently announced by publisher Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., scheduled for release in fall 2008.

Konami's Back In Music Game With Rock Revolution (News)

May 15, 2008

Chris Kohler reports:

''I suppose it was inevitable. At their Gamer's Night media event last night, Konami announced that they too will jump into the music game wars with Rock Revolution, a music game with guitars and drums, but no vocals.

Sporting a massive seven-input drum controller (six pads and a kick pedal), Rock Revolution's gameplay is identical to Rock Band's. Of course, Rock Band itself takes off of Konami's earlier music games like Guitar Freaks, but this is the first time the company has released such a game in the U.S.''

Rock Revolution (Preview)

May 15, 2008

Last night, Konami unveiled Rock Revolution, their newest music title for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and DS, which is scheduled for a fall release. In Rock Revolution, a drummer, bassist, and guitar player jam together much as they do in a certain other high-profile music game about forming a band that rocks.

Lets just get the sell-sheet info out of the way, so we can get on with our impressions. The game will ship with 40 songs, ...

Rock Revolution - Gameplay (Video)

May 15, 2008

A weak "be in a band" music game that is very much like Rock Band and Guitar Hero, but not remotely as good as either.

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Jan 27, 2009

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