Category Archives: Rhythm action

Rock Band 3 DLC next week will consists of two tracks: Oingo Boingo’s “Weird Science”, and Toto’s “Rosanna”. The tracks will run you the usual, and will be available on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 March 12. European PS3 users will get the tracks the following day, March. Information on these tracks along with Pro Guitar and Keyboard options can be found on the Rock Band Blog.

Double Fine has announced a new rhythm action game called Dropchord. IGN reports the title will be available on iOS and PC, and the latter will be compatible with the Leap Motion Controller, allowing for Kinect-like controls. Dropchord is due later this year and will be on show at SxSW and PAX East, at the Leap booth.

Sega is testing the waters regarding the possibility of bringing Hatsune Miku games to the west. The publisher has asked fans to Like and share a Facebook post if they’re interested in seeing the vocaloid’s adventures localised, and told PocketGamer that it has no firm plans but is “gauging fan interest” for Hatsune Miku Project Diva F, the latest PlayStation 3 and Vita rhythm action offering. Hatsuke Minu is the most popular mascot of Vocaloid, a singing voice synthesizer represented by various animated characters called vocaloids. She’s widely used in advertisements, has her own albums, and even goes on tour.

Pokémon developer Game Freak has introduced a side-project program to allow its staff to let their creativity flow free – something like Double Fine’s Amnesia Fortnight – with HarmoKnight as its first fruit.

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Unusual shoot-’em-up and rhythm action hybrid Retro/Grade arrives on PC on March 20. Joystiq reports the Steam version will support PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 guitar controllers. Admire a new trailer for the reverse shooter through the break; it’s also available on the PlayStation Network.

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Snoop Dogg has teamed up with 505 Games to deliver a rhythm action fighting game, due next month.

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Dance Central 3 is getting a new batch of DLC this month, featuring tracks from unstoppable musical juggernaut Rhianna.

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Rock Band 3 is getting tracks from All-American Rejects, Blink-182, and Red Hot Chili Peppers next week.Previously available through Rock Band Blitz, the tracks are: Kids in the Street, Always, and Give It Away, respectively. Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade will be available for the RHCP track. The tracks will run you the usual, and will release March 5 on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360, and on PS3 in Europe March 6.

Hero Mix was an “experimental” music game in development at 7 Studios, under Activision. It was canned, but some images of the doomed project have appeared on a developer’s online portfolio.

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Rock Band DLC updates will end this April, heralding the franchise’s relegation to history as Harmonix moves on to new projects.

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Ready to grind your fingers down to bloody nubs? DanceDanceRevolution: Dance Wars released on February 14th on iOS. We missed the initial release, but Konami has now published a launch trailer and screens for the screen-tapping lark.

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Rock Band 3 tracks for next week will be brought to you courtesy of Barenaked Ladies, Collective Soul, and Fallout Boy. The tracks consist of”One Week”, “Shine, and “A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More ‘Touch Me”, respectively. Each song will run you the usual, and will release on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 February 19. European PSN users can pick up the tracks on February 20.

Patapon 3 will be compatible with Vita next week, according Sony. It will be released through next week’s PSN update. Patapon and Patapon 2 are both already compatible with Vita. We’ll let you know when you can grab it. Thanks, Joystiq.

Rock Band 3 players will get new tracks next week just in time for Valentines Day. Imagine the dreamy look in your lover’s eyes as you croon Extreme’s “More Than Words” or REO Speedwagon’s “Keep on Loving You”. Or, in the event you are going through a bit of a rough patch, you can always wail Nazareth’s “Love Hurts” or be a bit bitchy with club staple “Tainted Love” from Soft Cell. Then, there’s always Peter Cetera’s “Glory of Love”. But I can’t imagine any situation which would call for someone singing a track from the The Karate Kid 2 soundtrack. Different strokes, I guess. Anyway, the tunes will be available for the usual price on PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 February 12 and through PSN in Europe on February 13.

The drawn-out legal battle between Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose and Activision over the former’s appearance in Guitar Hero games seems to be nearing a resolution. Billboard reports the trial is now underway, and Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charles Palmer is considering dismissing Rose’s claims, saying all extrinsic evidence supports Activision’s case. A final decision is expected within a few weeks.

Rock Band 3 will be getting tracks from Iron Maiden, Great White, Queen, and Avenged Sevenfold next week. Originally released through Rock Band Blitz the tracks include: Avenged Sevenfold’s “So Far Away,” Great White’s “Once Bitten Twice Shy,” Iron Maiden’s “The Wicker Man,” and Queen’s “Death on Two Legs.” A Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade will be made available for the Iron Maiden track. The DLC will land on February 5 on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360, with PSN users in Europe getting the content the following day. Each track will run you the usual.

Can you scream like Steven Tyler? If you are a Rock Band 3 player, you’re about to find, because six Aerosmith tracks land next week on the Rock Band Store. The tracks will run you the usual and consist of: Walk this Way, Sweet Emotion, Back in the Saddle, Dream On (Live), Legendary Child, and Lover Alot. The songs will be made available on PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 January 29, and in Europe through PSN on Jamuary 30. Hit up the Rock Band Blog for more information.

Orgarhythm, the musical strategy hybrid from XSEED, will be released for Vita this week in Europe, according to a post on the PS Blog. The game has been outfitted with new, simple touch screen controls, and the original 12 stages and bosses. It also contains online leaderboards, data tracking, ad-hoc co-op, and 2v2 modes. Releases in North America back in October, It lands on the store tomorrow, January 16 for €14.99. Check out a video for it below.

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Dance Central 3 has a huge pile of DLC this month. On January 15, you’ll be able to grab Pitbull’s International Love and Hey Baby (Drop It to The Floor). On January 22, The Wanted’s Glad You Came will launch. On January 29, it’s Flo Rida’s Let It Roll. But first off the bat, on January 8, is Nicki Minaj’s Whip It. A preview of this last one is available through the break.

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Tracks previously available through Rock Band Blitz will be made available for Rock Band 3 next week. Content includes the Foster The People Pack 01 which bundles “Pumped Up Kicks”, “Helena Beat” and “Don’t Stop (Color on the Walls)”. Other tracks to be made available include “These Days” from Foo Fighters, and “Moves like Jagger” from Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera. Each will be available for PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 on January 8, and on PS3 in Europe on January 9. Pricing and more information can be found via the Rock Band Blog.