ROCK BAND PRESENTS A SMATTERING OF SMASH SINGLES, INCLUDING SIX ARTISTS NEW TO ROCK BAND!

**ROCK BAND MEDIA ALERT**

ROCK BAND PRESENTS A SMATTERING OF SMASH SINGLES, INCLUDING SIX ARTISTS NEW TO ROCK BAND!

Blondie, La Roux, The Decemberists, Eagles of Death Metal and more coming to Rock Band next week!

Cambridge, Mass. – July 30, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that singles from a smattering of stars, including Blondie, La Roux, The Decemberists and more will be available next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,550 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

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

We’re bringing you a bunch of singles next week from a variety of awesome artists, including several who are making their Rock Band debut! Alternative rock group dc Talk debuts in Rock Band with “Jesus Freak,” the title track from their Grammy® Award-winning album of the same name. Indie rockers The Decemberists also make their Rock Band debut with “The Perfect Crime # 2” from 2006’s The Crane Wife. Making their Rock Band debut as well, indie rockers Eels are bringing “Saturday Morning” from their 2004 album Shootenanny!. And English electro-pop duo La Roux also make their Rock Band debut next week with “Bulletproof” from their 2009 self-titled debut. The song debuted at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and went to No. 8 on the Billboard Chart in the United States. And finally, Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme-formed rock group Eagles of Death Metal debut in Rock Band with “I Only Want You,” the single from their 2004 album, Peace, Love, Death Metal.

We’re also adding to some artists’ Rock Band catalogs! From new wave goddess Blondie, we’re bringing you “Rapture,” one of the first mainstream hits to incorporate rap music and the first rap-influenced single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Chart. Next week’s additions will also include “Sturm & Drang” from metal rockers KMFDM’s 2002 album, Attak, as well as “Love Addict” from Atlanta-formed rap rockers Family Force 5 debut album, Business Up Front/Party in the Back. Both Family Force 5 and KMFDM have previously only been available through the Rock Band Network Music Store.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (Aug. 3):

·         Blondie – “Rapture”

·         dc Talk – “Jesus Freak”

·         The Decemberists – “The Perfect Crime # 2”

·         Eagles of Death Metal – “I Only Want You” +

·         Eels – “Saturday Morning” +

·         Family Force 5 – “Love Addict”

·         KMFDM – “Sturm & Drang”

·         La Roux – “Bulletproof” +

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system Aug. 4)

These tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii. Tracks marked with “+” will also be available in the family-friendly LEGO® Rock Band Music Store.

Price:            $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track

                     $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

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

Website Links:

For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website

Rock Band 2 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Wii system. Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 

With these additions, there are now 1,568 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 70 million paid downloads since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.  The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

Homebrew Channel and Bootmii updates

Wii homebrewers rejoice as there is now a handful of new updates

HackMii Installer (v0.7)

BootMii beta 5 (v1.2)

The Homebrew Channel (v1.0.7)

Thanks Team Twiizers

 

You can grab the downloads and all the information from here

hackmii.com

*runs to update*

MTV GAMES AND HARMONIX GET HEROIC AT COMIC-CON CONFIRMING MORE TRACKS FROM ROCK BAND™3 AND DANCE CENTRAL™ SETLISTS

**CAUTION: AWESOME MEDIA ALERT INCOMING**

MTV GAMES AND HARMONIX GET HEROIC AT COMIC-CON CONFIRMING MORE TRACKS FROM ROCK BAND™3 AND DANCE CENTRAL™ SETLISTS

San Diego – July 26, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games put rumors and speculation to rest at the Comic-Con 2010 “Faux Fun to Real Rock” panel as they revealed that Rock Band™3 players will get to rock out to tracks from Marilyn Manson, Filter, Foreigner, Def Leppard, The B-52’s and Tears For Fears, while those ready to cut up the rug in Dance Central™ will gain access to favorites from Snoop Dogg, Salt-N- Pepa and Young MC. The Rock Band 3 and Dance Central setlists were a major topic of discussion over the course of the three-day Comic-Con event in San Diego, CA after Harmonix and MTV Games drew thousands of guesses from fans as a result of releasing clues to the announcement through Rock Band’s and Dance Central’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/rockband; www.facebook.com/dancecentralgame) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/rockband; http://twitter.com/dance_central) accounts.

The artists and tracks announced are listed below:

Rock Band 3 tracks:

·       Marilyn Manson – “The Beautiful People”

·       Filter – “Hey Man, Nice Shot”

·       Foreigner – “Cold As Ice”

·       Def Leppard – “Foolin’”

·       The B-52s – “Rock Lobster”

·       Tears For Fears – “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

Dance Central tracks:

·       Snoop Dogg – “Drop It Like Its Hot”

·       Salt-N-Pepa – “Push It”

·       Young MC – “Bust A Move”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

About Rock Band 3

With more than 30 awards and nominations following its impressive E3 2010 debut, including multiple Best Music and Best Casual/Social game accolades, Rock Band 3 will feature an incredible 83-song setlist and access to far more music than any other music game, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments.

Developed by Harmonix, the world’s premier music videogame company, published by MTV Games, and distributed by Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), Rock Band 3 will ship on October 26, 2010 in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft (MSRP: $59.99), PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system (MSRP: $59.99), the Wii™ system from Nintendo (MSRP: $59.99), and Nintendo DS™ (MSRP: $29.99). Rock Band 3 will be compatible with all Rock Band™ and The Beatles™: Rock Band™ peripherals, as well as most Guitar Hero® and third-party instrument and microphone controllers. Mad Catz is the official peripheral manufacturer and distributor for Rock Band 3 game controllers.

For more information on Rock Band 3, art and video assets, please visit http://www.rockband.com/press. 

Follow Rock Band on Twitter (http://twitter.com/rockband) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/rockband).

About Dance Central

Winner of the E3 Game Critics Best Original Game and Best Motion Simulation Game and more than 30 additional awards and nominations, Dance Central is the first full-body, controller-free dance video game with fun choreography for beginners and experts. Whether rehearsing in Break It Down! or owning the stage in Perform It, players will be introduced to more than 600 moves in the game and more than 90 dance routines all created by professional choreographers. The game features tracks from an amazing mix of pop, hip-hop and R&B artists including Lady Gaga, No Doubt, M.I.A., Bell Biv Devoe and more.

Developed by Harmonix and published by MTV Games, Dance Central will ship on November 4, 2010 in North America exclusively for Kinect™ for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft (U.S. ERP: $49.99).

For more information on Dance Central, art and video assets, please visit http://www.dancecentral.com/press.

Follow Dance Central on Twitter (http://twitter.com/dance_central) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/dancecentralgame).

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About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products.  The company’s portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom and GameTrailers.

About MTV Games

MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA™, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

© 2010 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3, Rock Band Network, Dance Central and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., a MTV Networks company. Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3, Rock Band Network and Dance Central developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Kinect and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks are trademarks of Nintendo. Guitar Hero is a registered trademark of Activision. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

More Rock Band 3 Bands announced: Def Leppard, Filter, and Foreigner

Via @RockBand

Via @RockBand

And Foreigner

Via @RockBand

B-52’s Flying in on Rock Band 3

Yet another confirmed band

Confirmed via twitter – @RockBand

Tears for Fears confirmed for Rock Band 3

Missed this one aswell

Confirmed via twitter – @Rockband

Marilyn Manson coming to Rock Band 3

Confirmed Via Twitter – @RockBand

ROCK BAND ADDS THREE MORE AVENGED SEVENFOLD SONGS, INCLUDING THE TITLE TRACK FROM THE NEW ALBUM, NIGHTMARE

**ROCK BAND MEDIA ALERT**

ROCK BAND ADDS THREE MORE AVENGED SEVENFOLD SONGS, INCLUDING THE TITLE TRACK FROM THE NEW ALBUM, NIGHTMARE

ROCK BAND DEBUTS FIRST SPANISH-LANGUAGE PACK WITH LATIN MUSIC SUPERSTAR JUANES

Cambridge, Mass. – July 23, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that tracks from Warner Bros Records’ hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold and tracks from Latin Music superstar Juanes will be available next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

“We hope kids are excited to play these songs in Rock Band and to experience more of our music in a different way coming on the Rock Band 3 disc,” said M. Shadows, lead vocalist of Avenged Sevenfold.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,550 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

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

Avenged Sevenfold formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach, Calif., while the original band members were still in high school. The band made its official debut in July 2001, releasing Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, followed by2003's Waking the Fallen, and 2005’s breakthrough release, City of Evil, which reached No. 30 on Billboard's Top 200 and garnered the band the Best New Artist Award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. Avenged Sevenfold’s fourth and self-titled release debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 when it was released in October 2007. The band will release its fifth studio album, Nightmare, day-and-date with its first three-pack of songs for Rock Band, on July 27, bringing the total number of Avenged Sevenfold available for Rock Band to seven. Avenged Sevenfold Pack 01 will include “Seize the Day” from City of Evil, “Nightmare” from Nightmare and “Scream” from Avenged Sevenfold. The band is headlining the Uproar Festival August through October with Disturbed.

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “[One of] the world’s biggest rock stars” and described by the Los Angeles Times as “the single most important figure of the past decade in Latin music,”Juanes has become the world’s leading all-Spanish language music artist in terms of both critical respect and global commercial success. Both an electrifying guitarist and gifted songwriter, the Colombian rock star is often mentioned alongside artists such as Bono and Bruce Springsteen for his belief in the possibility of social change through music. With multi-platinum worldwide sales of over 12 million albums, a Grammy® and record-setting 17 Latin Grammy® awards after just his first four records, it is evident that millions of fans have adopted the songs of this poetic rocker as representative anthems of Latino pride, prayers for peace, and the strength of eternal love.  With record-setting chart runs for multiple No. 1 albums and singles, it is no wonder that Billboard recently declared Juanes as Latin Music’s “Star of The Decade”.

With Juanes set to return with a highly-anticipated new album this fall, lead by new single “Yerbatero,”which was recently unveiled at the World Cup in South Africa, six representative tracks spanning the full career of this leading Latin Music ambassador will debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store.  Juanes’ relationship with Rock Band fans will continue later this year with the inclusion of smash single “Me Enamora”in the October 2010 release of Rock Band 3. Before the launch of Rock Band 3, fans will get a treat with a six-pack of hits from Juanes, which will feature “A Dios le Pido” and “Mala Gente” from Un Día Normal, “FíjateBien” from the album of the same name, “Gotas de Agua Dulce” from La Vida...Es un Ratico, “La Camisa Negra” from Mi Sangre, and “Yerbatero” from the yet-to-be-released album of the same name.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (July 27):

·         Avenged Sevenfold – “Nightmare”

·         Avenged Sevenfold – “Scream”

·         Avenged Sevenfold – “Seize the Day”

·         Juanes – “A Dios le Pido”

·         Juanes – “FíjateBien”

·         Juanes – “Gotas de Agua Dulce”

·         Juanes – “La Camisa Negra”

·         Juanes – “Mala Gente”

·         Juanes – “Yerbatero”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system July 28)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Avenged Sevenfold Pack 01,” “Juanes Pack01” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii.

Price:            $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track

                     $5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points) for Avenged Sevenfold Pack 01

                     $9.99, £4.99 UK, €7.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points) for Juanes Pack 01

                     $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

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

Website Links:

For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website

Avenged Sevenfold Website

Juanes Website

Rock Band 2 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Wii system. Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 

With these additions, there are now 1,560 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 70 million paid downloads since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.  The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 2 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

ROCK BAND DEBUTS FIRST SPANISH-LANGUAGE TRACKS WITH LATIN MUSIC SUPERSTAR JUANES

**ROCK BAND MEDIA ALERT**

ROCK BAND DEBUTS FIRST SPANISH-LANGUAGE TRACKS WITH LATIN MUSIC SUPERSTAR JUANES

Six Juanes Hits, Including New Single “Yerbatero” Available July 27

No. 1 Smash, “Me Enamora”, To Be Included on Rock Band 3 Disc for
Release October 2010

Cambridge, Mass. – July 22, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that for the first time, Spanish-language tracks will be available in Rock Band, as Latin music superstar Juanes debuts next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

“I am thrilled to be the first Spanish-language artist in Rock Band,” Juanes said. “I’m excited for my fans to connect with the songs right in their living rooms and to bring Latin Music to new fans as well.”

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “[One of] the world’s biggest rock stars” and described by the Los Angeles Times as “the single most important figure of the past decade in Latin music,” Juanes has become the world’s leading all-Spanish language music artist in terms of both critical respect and global commercial success. Both an electrifying guitarist and gifted songwriter, the Colombian rockstar is often mentioned alongside artists such as Bono and Bruce Springsteen for his belief in the possibility of social change through music. With multi-platinum worldwide sales of over 12 million albums, a Grammy® and record-setting 17 Latin Grammy® awards after just his first four records, it is evident that millions of fans have adopted the songs of this poetic rocker as representative anthems of Latino pride, prayers for peace, and the strength of eternal love.  With record-setting chart runs for multiple No. 1 albums and singles, it is no wonder that Billboard recently declared Juanes as Latin Music’s “Star of The Decade”.

Showcasing the beginning of Juanes’ trademark fusion of rock with elements of traditional Colombian music such as vallenato, his intensely dark and introspective debut album Fíjate Bien (2000) won three Latin Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. Juanes quickly broke through to global success with his multi-platinum second album, Un Día Normal (2002) – which in the United States alone spent two straight years on the Billboard Latin album chart, including a record-breaking 92 weeks in the Top 10.  Powered by the landmark single “A Dios le Pido” and a string of other chart hits, the album went on to sweep the Latin Grammy Awards – with Juanes winning all five awards for which he was nominated, including Album Of The Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Juanes’ impact grew even more significant with the 2004 release of his third album, the socially and emotionally relevant Mi Sangre.  The album not only debuted at No. 1 throughout the Spanish speaking world (quickly reaching multi-platinum status in numerous countries), but also found Juanes continuing his Latin radio dominance with three consecutive singles claiming the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s “Hot Latin Songs” chart – for a combined total of over six months at No. 1.  With worldwide smash “La Camisa Negra” transcending language barriers and topping charts all across Europe, Mi Sangre and its multiple hit singles went on to reach No. 1 on album and/or singles charts in 32 countries.  By the time he returned with his fourth album, La Vida...Es un Ratico (2007), Juanes had developed such a global fan base that Universal chose to release the album in 77 countries, marking the largest ever worldwide release for an all-Spanish language artist. Propelled by record-setting digital downloads for the long-running No. 1 smash single “Me Enamora” and the likewise No. 1 follow-up “Gotas de Agua Dulce”,  La Vida...Es un Ratico topped iTunes Latin music sales for the year and lead Juanes to yet another sweep of the Latin Grammy Awards. 

With Juanes set to return with a highly-anticipated new album this fall, lead by new single “Yerbatero,” which was recently unveiled at the World Cup in South Africa, six representative tracks spanning the full career of this leading Latin Music ambassador will debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store.  Juanes’ relationship with Rock Band fans will continue later this year with the inclusion of smash single “Me Enamora” in the October 2010 release of Rock Band 3.

“Harmonix and MTV are proud to have the opportunity to bring this first taste of Spanish-language music to the Rock Band platform,” said Paul DeGooyer, SVP, Electronic Games and Music, MTV. “We're delighted to be working with Juanes to help ensure that a whole new group of music fans can discover these incredible songs for themselves, in the most engaging and impactful way possible."

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,550 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (July 27):

•    Juanes – “A Dios le Pido”
•    Juanes – “Fíjate Bien”
•    Juanes – “Gotas de Agua Dulce”
•    Juanes – “La Camisa Negra”
•    Juanes – “Mala Gente”
•    Juanes – “Yerbatero”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system July 28)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Juanes Pack01” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii.

Price:             $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track

                      $9.99, £4.99 UK, €7.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points) for Juanes Pack 01

                      $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

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

Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
Rock Band Website
www.juanes.net
www.juanesweb.com
www.universalmusica.com
Screenshots:
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Juanes Trailer for Europe w/ PEGI Rating:
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Rock Band 2 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Wii system. Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 

With these additions, there are now 1,557 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 70 million paid downloads since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.  The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 2 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

Scott Pilgrim sports a Red Rock Band Bass Shirt

Could this possibly mean we will get Some Scott Pilgrim songs in Rock Band?

MTV Games and Harmonix Announce Rock Band™3 Pre-Order Campaigns at GameStop, Wal-Mart and Amazon

MTV Games and Harmonix Announce Rock Band™3 Pre-Order Campaigns at GameStop, Wal-Mart and Amazon

Pre-Order Rock Band 3 Now and Receive Great Promotional Offers Including Exclusive Downloadable Content and Credit Toward Future Purchases

NEW YORK, NY – July 19, 2010 - MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), and Harmonix Music Systems Inc. today announced consumer pre-order opportunities with major North American retailers GameStop, Wal-Mart and Amazon for the highly anticipated Rock Band™3. 

With more than 30 awards and nominations following its impressive E3 2010 debut, including multiple Best Music and Best Casual/Social game accolades, Rock Band 3 will feature an incredible 83-song setlist and access to far more music than any other music game, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments. The game will ship on October 26, 2010 in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft (MSRP: $59.99), PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system (MSRP: $59.99), the Wii™ system from Nintendo (MSRP: $59.99), and Nintendo DS™ (MSRP: $29.99).

GameStop Pre-order* Opportunity:

GameStop shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system or Xbox 360 in advance receive three downloadable Rock Band songs at launch:

·        Burning Down the House by Talking Heads

·        My Own Summer by Deftones

·        Blue Monday by New Order

Amazon Pre-order* Opportunity:

Amazon shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and Wii in advance will receive access to an exclusive in-game guitar.  Additionally, for a limited time only, PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360 owners who pre-order Rock Band 3 in advance on Amazon will receive $10 off a future videogame purchase.

Wal-Mart Pre-order* Opportunity:

Walmart.com shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and Wii in advance will receive a $10 eGift card for a limited time.

Developed by Harmonix, the world’s premier music videogame company, published by MTV Games, and distributed by Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), Rock Band 3 will ship simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories.  Rock Band 3 will be compatible with all Rock Band™ and The Beatles™: Rock Band™ peripherals, as well as most Guitar Hero® and third-party instrument and microphone controllers.  Mad Catz is the official peripheral manufacturer and distributor for Rock Band 3 game controllers.

The Rock Band platform stands next to none in music content, with 2000 songs scheduled to be available at the launch of Rock Band 3, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day - all exclusive to Rock Band. With more choices for fans than any other music-based videogame, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists. Rock Band pioneered offering content in a variety of ways, through on-disc gameplay, game export, downloadable content and the Rock Band Network. The Rock Band platform allows fans to interact with their favorite music in a unique and hands-on way, as well as giving artists the ability to reach fans through a whole new channel. 

For more information on Rock Band 3, art and video assets, please visit http://www.rockband.com/press.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. Please see retailer for details.

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About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA™, EA SPORTS™, EA Mobile™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products.  The company’s portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.

About MTV Games

MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.

© 2010 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3, Rock Band Network and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., a MTV Networks company. Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3 and Rock Band Network developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox. Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks are trademarks of Nintendo. Guitar Hero is a registered trademark of Activision. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

ROCK BAND GOES OLD SCHOOL PUNK WITH ADDITIONS FROM BAD RELIGION AND THE STOOGES

**ROCK BAND MEDIA ALERT**

ROCK BAND GOES OLD SCHOOL PUNK WITH ADDITIONS FROM BAD RELIGION AND THE STOOGES

Cambridge, Mass. – July 16, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that tracks from punk legends Bad Religion and The Stooges will be available next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,550 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

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

Bad Religion formed in 1979 in Southern California and have been a driving force in the punk rock music scene since. They recently celebrated their 30th anniversary with a tour this spring that was documented on the collection 30 Years Live. Still, the punk legends show no sign of slowing down, and on Sept. 28 will release their 15th studio album, The Dissent of Man. Next week, two tracks from Bad Religion will be available for Rock Band play. “New Dark Ages” from the band’s 14th studio album, 2007’s New Maps of Hell, and “No Control,” the title track from the 1989 album of the same name, will both be available. The group is currently touring the world; fans can check out tour dates at www.BadReligion.com.

The Stooges will also expand their Rock Band offerings with “The Stooges Pack 01,” featuring three songs from the Iggy Pop-fronted punk group. American rockers The Stooges formed in 1967 and were instrumental in the rise of punk rock. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Available next week are “1969,” “I Wanna Be Your Dog” and “No Fun,” all from the group’s debut album, The Stooges, which was originally released in 1969. A collector's edition two-disc version of the album was released earlier this year exclusively on Rhino Handmade and is available only at www.rhino.com.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (July 20):

·         Bad Religion – “New Dark Ages”

·         Bad Religion – “No Control” +

·         The Stooges – “1969” +

·         The Stooges – “I Wanna Be Your Dog” +

·         The Stooges – “No Fun” +

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system July 21)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “The Stooges Pack 01,” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii. Songs marked with “+” will also be available in the family-friendly LEGO® Rock Band Music Store.

Price:            $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track

                     $5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points) for The Stooges Pack 01

                     $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

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

Website Links:

For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website

Bad Religion Website

The Stooges Website

Rock Band 2 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Wii system. Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 

With these additions, there are now 1,551 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 70 million paid downloads since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.  The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 2 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

Harmonix, MTV Games and T-Mobile Name Rock Band Network’s July “T-Mobile Artist-of-the-Month”: Plushgun

Harmonix, MTV Games and T-Mobile Name Alternative Rockers Plushgun

the Rock Band Network’s July “T-Mobile Artist-of-the-Month”

CAMBRIDGE, MA and NEW YORK, NY – July 13, 2010 - Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with T-Mobile USA, Inc., the official mobile partner of the Rock Band Network, today announced that Brooklyn-based Plushgun are the Rock Band Network’s July“T-Mobile Artist-of-the-Month”.

"This unique artist blends indie rock with synth beats to expand the Rock Band repertoire," said Cheryl Gehbauer, Senior Director of Music for MTV Games. "Plushgun are gaining well-deserved attention in the music community, and we're proud to include them as the July T-Mobile Artist-of-the-Month."

As the July “T-Mobile Artist-of-the-Month,” Plushgun will be featured for one month in promotions throughout the Rock Band Network Music Store and on the official game website, http://www.RockBand.com, including the new RBN content hub at http://t-mobile.rockband.com, which is fast becoming a rich source of information about Rock Band Network, including Inside RBN, a source for consumers to discover new music, and Creators Club, a source for artist/authors/labels to find out more about the RBN authoring process.

Plushgun, on Tommy Boy Entertainment, is the brainchild of Daniel Ingala and grew out of the cramped confines of his overpriced and undersized bedroom in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  After creating the song “Just Impolite” and posting it to his MySpace page, the project quickly took off with songs featured in the web-TV series “We Need Girlfriends” and rising to No. 1 in the Alternative Rock Channel on Ourstage.com.  When he was ready to start playing live shows, Ingala recruited his friends Taylor Armstrong and Matt Bogdanow.

Plushgun released a self-titled EP in August 2008, followed by a November EP of remixes by Andrew WK, Jesse Novak (M.I.A., Santogold) and Justin Strauss (Depeche Mode, Marc Almond, Carl Cox). A Don Diablo remix was released in early 2009.  Their debut full-length Pins & Panzers was released February 2009, and “How We Roll,” from that album, is available for download in the Rock Band Network Music Store. The band is currently in the studio with Yaysayer producer Brit Myers recording their next full-length, scheduled for release in February 2011. 

For more information about Plushgun and the T-Mobile Artist-of-the-Month Program, head to http://t-mobile.rockband.com.

About the Rock Band Network

The Rock Band Network, launched March 4, 2010, gives Rock Band fans and music lovers a new avenue to discover music and provides musicians and labels the opportunity to produce and promote tracks for the Rock Band platform. This ground-breaking initiative gives musicians, publishers and record labels the ability to author their original recordings into gameplay files to promote and sell their music as playable Rock Band tracks through the RBN Store.

Artists who submit songs for the Rock Band Network Music Store are able to choose from multiple pricing tiers for individual tracks and receive a royalty of 30 percent of the retail selling price (excluding tax) for every track purchased through the RBN Store. There are currently more than 400 songs available for purchase in the RBN Store from artists including Third Eye Blind, Seether, Drowning Pool, Five Finger Death Punch, Flight of the Conchords, Attack Attack!, Flogging Molly, Clutch, The Shins, The Hold Steady, The Main Drag, Bang Camaro, of Montreal, Jonathan Coulton, Band of Skulls, Apples in Stereo, Band of Horses and many more. There are more than 300 artists in the RBN pipeline, with additional tracks already on the way.

With more than 1,550 tracks available to date in the Rock Band platform, the Rock Band Network Music Store has helped boost the number of available songs, further securing MTV Games and Harmonix’s position as the leading provider of downloadable content for music-based video games.

For more information and official “T-Mobile Artist-of-the-Month” contest rules, please visit www.rockband.com/t-mobile

Artists interested in submitting their songs to Rock Band Network, please go to www.creators.rockband.com for more instructions on how to get involved.

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About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products.  The company’s portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.

About MTV Games

MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.

About T-Mobile

T-Mobile USA strives to help customers enrich their personal relationships and stay connected through wireless communications with their friends and family. The value of its plans, the breadth of its coverage, the reliability of its network, and the quality of its customer service are meant to do one thing: help people stick together ® with those most important in their lives. For more information about T-Mobile, visit http://www.t-mobile.com.

© 2010 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3, Rock Band Network and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., a MTV Networks company. Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3 and Rock Band Network developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox. Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Happens to be Nintendo Related.

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Club Nintendo Black Wii Remote Holder

Ordered it back on June 1st and it finally came.

Just to let you know, that is a Navy Blue Wii Remote, not Black

THE VINES AND SWEET BILLY PILGRIM DEBUT NEXT WEEK ON ROCK BAND

**ROCK BAND MEDIA ALERT**

THE VINES AND SWEET BILLY PILGRIM DEBUT

NEXT WEEK ON ROCK BAND

Cambridge, Mass. – July 9, 2010 – Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that Australian alternative rockers The Vines, as well as English pop rockers Sweet Billy Pilgrim, will both make their Rock Band debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.

With more than 400 artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, AC/DC and Green Day, who are exclusive to Rock Band, as well as more than 1,500 songs available through the Rock Band platform and 70 million songs sold through its download store alone, Rock Band is the undisputed sales and content leader in the interactive music space, providing the deepest and best selection of artists, songs and albums.

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

The Vines burst onto the international rock scene with great critical acclaim for their 2002 debut album, Highly Evolved. They appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone, received a 2002 ARIA for Breathrough Artist in Australia and were called by some media “the saviors of rock.” Next week, they will debut in the Rock Band Music Store with a five pack of songs.

“The Vines Pack 01” will include “Get Out,” “He’s a Rocker” and “Orange Amber” from 2008’s Melodia, which debuted at No. 12 on the Australian ARIA charts; “Ride” from 2004’s Winning Days and “Outtathaway” from 2006’s Vision Valley. The band is currently working on its fifth studio album, with a release date yet to be announced.

Sweet Billy Pilgrim, an English atmospheric pop-rock band, will also debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store with a track taken from their album, Twice Born Men, which is the finest album ever recorded in a shed. Massive critical acclaim has followed the band since the album’s release, and they have won over fans at their beautiful live shows as they tour Europe supporting artists such as Jamie Cullum and The Who. Fans can play their single, “Future Perfect Tense,” in Rock Band beginning next week.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (July 13):

·         Sweet Billy Pilgrim – “Future Perfect Tense” +

·         The Vines – “Get Out”

·         The Vines – “He’s a Rocker”

·         The Vines – “Orange Amber” +

·         The Vines – “Outtathaway” +

·         The Vines – “Ride”

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system July 14)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “The Vines Pack 01,” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii. Songs marked with “+” will also be available in the family-friendly LEGO® Rock Band Music Store.

Price:            $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track

$8.49 USD, £4.39 UK, €6.55 EU (680 Microsoft Points) for The Vines Pack 01

                     $2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track

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

Website Links:

For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website

The Vines Website

Sweet Billy Pilgrim Website

Rock Band 2 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Wii system. Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage.  The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. 

With these additions, there are now 1,546 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 70 million paid downloads since its launch Nov. 20, 2007.  The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 2 and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.

Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

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