The game already has nearly a dozen costumes revealed, some retailer-exclusive, ranging from Animated Series Batman to Dark Knight Batman to Batman Beyond. Sinestro Corps Batman reflects about three panels from a couple of years ago when one of Sinestro’s yellow fear rings selected Bruce Wayne as a potential member. He refused.

Note that the “Green Lantern” bonus definitely states PS3 only, so you 360/PC owners are screwed out of this one. Although, like most of the Arkham City skins, it seems likely the “exclusives” will turn into paid DLC soon enough. Example: the “Play as Robin” Best Buy exclusive was revealed as merely a timed exclusive for Best Buy and will appear as DLC some time in the future.

For those of you that like their Rock Band 3 with a lot of Aqua Net, this is the week for you as legendary rock band, Def Leppard, makes a return trip to the franchise with a six track pack.  The DLC pack includes many of the band’s greatest hits, including such titles as “Rock of Ages”, “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Photograph” to name a few.  All six of the tracks in the DLC pack also include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass tracks for an extra price.  About the only down side is that a couple of the tracks are Live versions, which I am never a fan of, as they tend to take weird twists away from the original recording.

All tracks can be purchased separately for 200 Wii Points, 160 MS Points or $1.99 depending on platform or can be bought at a discount in one bundle for 1000 Wii Points, 800 MS Points or $9.99 based on platform.

Check the jump for the full track listing and European pricing.

DEF LEPPARD BRINGS AN OUTSTANDING 6-PACK TO ROCK BAND THIS TUESDAY!
IN A ROCK BAND FIRST, ALL 6 TRACKS HAVE PRO GUITAR UPGRADES AVAILABLE

Cambridge, Mass. – August 5^th, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a 6-pack of tracks from rock icons Def Leppard will be available beginning August 9^th 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
One of the most requested bands on RockBand.com, Def Leppard make their first appearance as downloadable content in Rock Band this week, and what an appearance it is! SIX iconic tracks from the 80s superstar group land in the Rock Band Music Store this Tuesday.

With epic guitar parts that helped shape a generation of musicians, it’s no surprise that Harmonix chose to break new ground with Def Leppard, authoring additional Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades for every track in this stellar six pack. Rock Band 3 Pro players will be able to learn their favorite Def Leppard tracks starting this Tuesday!

“We are thrilled to be a part of this Rock Band 6-pack release. It’s almost like releasing a new album. We’re psyched to be out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii,” added Phil Collen, guitarist for Def Leppard.

The amazing tracks span the Def Leppard catalog, including 1981’s High ‘n’ Dry (“Bringin’ On the Heartbreak”), 1983’s Pyromania (“Photograph”, “Rock of Ages”) and “Undefeated”, a new cut from Def Leppard’s recent album Mirrorball: Live & More. Also from Mirrorball: Live & More are two amazing live versions of mega hits from 1987’s Hysteria, “Animal (Live)” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me (Live)”.

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 (August 9^th, 2011):

• Def Leppard – “Animal (Live)”^X
• Def Leppard – “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak”^X
• Def Leppard – “Photograph”^X
• Def Leppard – “Pour Some Sugar on Me (Live)”^X
• Def Leppard – “Rock of Ages”^X
• Def Leppard – “Undefeated”^X

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system August 10^th)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Def Leppard Pack 01” and as individual tracks 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:
$9.99, £4.99 UK, €7.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points, 1000 Wii Points^™) for “Def Leppard 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™.

Website Links:
For more information, please visit:

Rock Band Website
Def Leppard Website

Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.

Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing 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.

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. The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.

Rock Band 3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band 3 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 and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. 

This week in Rock Band 3, we get an eclectic mix of rap, funk and R&B for those that own a set of plastic instruments and Rock Band 3.  First off is a mix of old and new Beastie Boys, with “No Sleep Til Brooklyn” from the License to Ill album, and “Make Some Noise” off of their new album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two.  If the Beastie Boys are not your thing, we also have a track from the Godfather of Soul, James Brown with his hit, “Super Bad 1&2″.  Rounding out the mix is a track from Rufus and Chaka Khan with “Tell Me Something Good”, and Heart returning to the fold with “Barracuda”.

Tracks will cost you 200 Wii Points, $1.99 or 160 MS Points depending on the platform of choice.  As with all other Rock Band 3 tracks, you do need a full copy of the game to play the DLC tracks and Pro Guitar and Pro Bass tracks are available for several of the tracks above for a premium price.  Check out the particulars on the releases in the presser below.

SINGLES FROM BEASTIE BOYS, HEART, JAMES BROWN AND RUFUS (FT CHAKA KHAN) LAND IN THE ROCK BAND MUSIC STORE

Cambridge, Mass. – July 29^th, 2011– Harmonix today announced that 5 singles from the Beastie Boys, Heart, James Brown and Rufus will be available beginning August 2nd 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, the Rock Band DLC release features funk, Hip Hop, and Classic Rock with 4 amazing artists. Beastie Boys kick things off with the lead single off of their 2011 release Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, “Make Some Noise” and one of their breakout rock party anthems – “No Sleep till Brooklyn”.
 
From the world of funk, Rock Band fans get a one-two punch! Rufus (ft Chaka Khan) delivers the grooves with “Tell Me Something Good”. The Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown, picks up the tempo with the inimitable “Super Bad, Pts. 1 & 2”.
 
Lastly, Heart’s “Barracuda” arrives in the Rock Band Music Store. A frequent request on RockBand.com, this track features an optional Pro Guitar upgrade, letting you learn the galloping riff to the 1977 classic.
 
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 (August 2^nd , 2011):

• Beastie Boys – “Make Some Noise”
• Beastie Boys – “No Sleep till Brooklyn”
• Heart – “Barracuda”^X
• James Brown– “Super Bad, Pts. 1 & 2”^X
• Rufus (ft. Chaka Khan) – “Tell Me Something Good ”

These tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks 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:
$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
 
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system August 3^rd)
 
** 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™.
 
Website Links:
Rock Band Website
 
Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing 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. 
 
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.  The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band 3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band 3 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 and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. 

It seems strange to think that the legendary rock band Yes, has never shown up in a Rock Band game up to this point in time.  That oversight has been rectified this week by the people at Harmonix, as a new five track pack from Yes will be available for Rock Band 3 next Tuesday.

The track pack leads off with one of their bigger hits, “Owner of a Lonely Heart”, but also includes other hits like “South Side of the Sky” and “I’ve Seen All Good People”.  Both the Lonely Heart and Good People tracks will have pro guitar and pro bass tracks available for $0.99, 100 Wii Points or 80 MS Points depending on platform.

Look for more for more on the Yes Five Track Pack after the jump.

UNPARALLELED BRITISH PROG ROCK KINGS YES DELIVER STANDOUT ROCK BAND 5 PACK!

  Cambridge, Mass. – July 22nd, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a 5 pack from Yes will be available beginning July 26th 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 2,900* 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
Fans of amazing progressive rock, powerful vocal hooks and challenging Rock Band gameplay – REJOICE. Yes has returned to the Rock Band platform with a 5-Pack featuring some of their greatest hits.
 
Super intricate and epic tracks like  “Heart of the Sunrise”, “Starship Trooper” and “South Side of the Sky” kick off the pack with winding multi-minute polyrhythmic sets of unique instrumentation and powerful melodies. The pack also features the band at their most straightforward and rocking, with “I’ve Seen All Good People and “Owner of a Lonely Heart”, rounding out this very solid 5 pack. For fans of any instrument, the tracks are amazing; for fans of keyboard gameplay, the entire pack is a must!
 
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 (July 26th, 2011):

• Yes – “Heart of the Sunrise”
• Yes – “I’ve Seen All Good People”X
• Yes – “Owner of a Lonely Heart”X
• Yes – “South Side of the Sky”
• Yes – “Starship Trooper” 

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Yes Pack 01” and as individual tracks 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:
$8.99, £4.39 UK, €6.59 EU (680 Microsoft Points, 900 Wii Points) for “Yes 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™.
 
Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
 
Rock Band Website
 
Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing 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. 
 
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.  The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band 3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band3and 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 and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. 

Harmonix is set to release a trio of new tracks for Dance Central that will get your feet moving in July.  First up is one of the songs that defined my childhood, and that would be “Planet Rock” by Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force, a great tune using a dance infused backing track from Kraftwerk.  Next up is “Break My Heart” by Taio Cruz, a huge hit for him off of his 2009 album, “Rokstarr”.  Lastly is a track from Trey Songz called, “Say Aah”, which I can safely say I have not heard, but the kids seem to love it.

All of these tracks can be had for 240 MS Points and contain move charts and step by step charts for learning the tracks front to back.  Of course, a full copy of Dance Central is required, and the title is exclusive to Kinect.  Yes, I am sure you all know that, but there will be that one person that downloads the track and then comes back and wants to sue us for not disclosing all the important info.

KEEP THE PARTY GOING WITH NEW DANCE CENTRAL ROUTINES.
HITS FROM TAIO CRUZ, TREY SONGZ AND AFRIKA BAMBAATAA DROP TOMORROW!

Cambridge, Mass. – July 18, 2011 – Harmonix today confirmed that songs from Taio Cruz, Trey Songz and Afrika Bambaataa will drop on July 19^th for download from the in-game store and on Xbox LIVE® for Dance Central™, the first controller-free, body-tracking, fully immersive dance video game, exclusively for Kinect™ for Xbox 360®. As announced at E3, these tracks will also be compatible with the recently revealed Dance Central 2, the sequel to the best selling dance game on Kinect, dropping later this fall.
 
Free from any controller, Dance Central™, a top selling game for Kinect for Xbox 360, features fun choreography and authentic routines for beginners and experts alike of all ages to master, alongside a killer 32-song on-disc soundtrack that spans a great sampling of pop, funk, hip-hop, Latin and R&B artists, including Cascada, Kool & The Gang, Kylie Minogue, Salt-N-Pepa, Nelly Furtado, Christina Milian and more. To view the full Dance Central set list plus add-on content already available, click here.
 
Dance Central’s downloadable content delivers fresh music and new choreography and routines on Easy, Medium and Hard difficulties in Break It Down, Perform It! and Dance Battle modes that will keep the dance floor rocking.
 
Dance Central DLC Additions for Xbox 360
“Planet Rock” is a seminal dance track from Afrkia Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic force. Originally dropped in 1982, “Planet Rock” helped expand hip hop and dance music in their formative stages, developing the electro style and earning this song a place on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 
 
“Break Your Heart”was the lead single off of UK artist Taio Cruz’s second studio album, Rokstarr. The infectious pop hit peaked at No. 1 in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada and has dominated US airwaves since its release in 2009.
 
Rounding out this batch of Dance Central add-on content is “Say Aah” from American R&B star Trey Songz. From Trey Songz’ 3^rd album, Ready, released in 2010, “Say Aah” been certified platinum and is sure to get you up and dancing this July.
 
Available on Xbox 360 (July 19):

• Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force – “Planet Rock (Original 12” Version)
• Taio Cruz – “Break Your Heart”
• Trey Songz feat Fabolous – “Say Aah”

Already available on Xbox 360: 

• Amerie – “Heard ‘Em All”
• The Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”
• Blur – “Boys & Girls”
• Cameo – “Word Up!”
• Chic – “Le Freak”
• Dem Franchize Boyz – “Lean wit It, Rock wit It”
• Fatboy Slim – “Weapon of Choice”
• Fergie feat. will.i.am – “Fergalicious”
• Gwen Stefani – “Hollaback Girl”
• Janet Jackson – “Control”
• Justice – “D.A.N.C.E.”
• Keri Hilson – “Turnin Me On”
• Lady Sovereign – “I Got You Dancing”
• Missy Elliott – “We Run This”
• N.E.R.D. (featuring Lee Harvey and Vita) – “Lapdance”
• Ne-Yo – “Because of You”
• Paula Abdul – “Straight Up”
• Rick James – “Super Freak”
• Rihanna – “Disturbia”
• Sean Paul – “Temperature”
• Snow – “Informer”
• Tag Team – “Whoomp! (There It Is)”
• Tone Lōc – “Wild Thing”

 
Price: 240 Microsoft Pointsper song
 
** Dates for Dance Central game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
 
Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
Dance Central website
 
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
 
Dance Centralis rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.
 
Follow Dance Central on Twitter http://twitter.com/dance_central and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/dancecentralgame.

© 2011 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Dance Central and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. Dance Central developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner. 

This week for Rock Band 3, Soundgarden has returned for an encore apperance with six new tracks for you to rock out with in the game.  The six tracks in the download pack cover the early points in Soundgarden’s career with two tracks coming off the BadMotorFinger album, two from Superunknown and two from Down on the Upside.

Three of the new tracks will be available with pro-guitar and pro-bass tracks for an additional $0.99, 100 Wii Points or 80 MS Points depending on platform, and the entire track bundle can be had for $9.99, 1000 Wii Points or 800 MS Points again, depending on platform.

Hit the jump for all the tracks and more with the presser below.

SOUNDGARDEN MAKE THEIR TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO ROCK BAND!
6-PACK OF HITS CELEBRATES THEIR 2011 TOUR

Cambridge, Mass. – July 15th, 2011– Harmonix today announced that a 6 pack from Soundgarden will be available beginning July 19^th in theRock 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 Bandprovides 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 2900* 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 Tuesday, the seminal grunge masters make their way back to the Rock Band platform with a celebratory 6-pack of hits from across the band’s legendary career.  “Outshined” and “Rusty Cage” kick off the pack, both hailing from the band’s 1991 record Badmotorfinger. From Superunknown, the band’s influential 1994 classic, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, Rock Band fans will be able to rock out to “Fell on Black Days” and “The Day I Tried to Live”. Rounding out the pack are two standout tracks from the band’s 1996 record Down on the Upside, “Blow Up the Outside World” and “Burden in My Hand”.
 
The band is currently on tour and recording a new album. For details and dates, head to www.soundgardenworld.com
 
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.
 
Additionally, a Pro Guitar upgrade for the previously released Soundgarden single “Pretty Noose” also arrives to the Rock Band store this week!
 
Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation®3 system (July 19^th, 2011): 

• Soundgarden – “Blow Up the Outside World”
• Soundgarden – “Burden in My Hand”^X
• Soundgarden – “Fell on Black Days”
• Soundgarden – “Outshined”^X
• Soundgarden – “Rusty Cage”
• Soundgarden – “The Day I Tried to Live”^X

 
Pro Guitar Additions for Legacy Songs:

• Soundgarden – “Pretty Noose”

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system July 20th)
 
These tracks will be available for purchase as “Celebrating Soundgarden On Tour 2011” pack and as individual tracks 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: 
$9.99, £4.99 UK, €7.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points, 1000 Wii Points^™) for “Celebrating Soundgarden On Tour 2011” pack
$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™.
 
Website Links:
For more information, please visit:
 
Rock Band Website
Soundgarden World
 
Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing 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. 
 
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.  The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band 3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band 3 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 and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.

The third DLC pack is set to release on July 19th for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 for Fallout New Vegas, and we have a video for it.  Called Old World Blues, it will have you exploring a new part of the wasteland, called the Big Empty, where a secret laboratory called the Big Mountain exists.  It looks as if it has some of the humor that accompanied the later DLC packs for Fallout 3, with some robots, giant robotic scorpions and some new weapons to lay down swaths of destruction.

The Old World Blues DLC pack for Fallout New Vegas will cost 800 MS Points for the Xbox 360, or $9.99 on the PSN or PC download service from Bethesda and Obsidian Entertainment.

This week, Harmonix has brought us a great 1980′s music anthem that sparked more than one question about its true meaning, and that would be the Frankie Goes To Hollywood hit, “Relax (Come Fighting)”.  Along with Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Rock Band fans will also get access to a new track from Erasure as well as two tracks from P.O.D.  Also, one of the tracks from P.O.D., “Boom”, will support pro guitar and pro bass for a little extra.

Check out the full list as well as pricing options for each of the three platforms after the jump.

SINGLES FROM P.O.D., FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD AND ERASURE ON THEIR WAY TO ROCK BAND

Cambridge, Mass. – July 8, 2011– Harmonix today announced that singles from P.O.D., Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Erasure will be available beginning July 12th in theRock 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 2,800* 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
 
The hits keep coming and the Rock Band Catalog keeps getting more and more variety! This week, stand out tracks from rockers P.O.D. mark their return to Rock Band. “Youth of the Nation” and “Boom”, which features a pro guitar upgrade, crash into the store. On the other side of the pond, two stand out UK synth-pop tracks make their way into the catalog: “A Little Respect” by Erasure and “Relax (Come Fighting)” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
 
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 (July 12):

• Erasure – “A Little Respect”
• Frankie Goes to Hollywood – “Relax (Come Fighting)”
• P.O.D. – “Boom” ^X
• P.O.D. – “Youth of the Nation”

These tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks 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:

• $1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
• $2.00 USD (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™.
 
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For more information, please visit:
Rock Band Website
 
Rock Band 3 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content. 
 
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing 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. 
 
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 Bandlibrary. The complete list of tracks can be found at www.rockband.com/songs.
 
Rock Band3 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB. Music downloads are not rated by the ESRB.
 
For more information on Rock Band3and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com  and www.harmonixmusic.com.
 
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Fallout New Vegas is getting another DLC pack shortly called Old World Blues that focuses on an area of the world called, “The Big Empty”.  The Big Empty is a large swath of the Mojave desert that has been deserted and according to legend, is uninhabitable by any person.  However, we soon come to find out that this is not the case, and that adventure is to be had in this new region of the game.

Check out a few more screens for the new Old World Blues DLC pack.  The new DLC is coming to Steam, Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles soon, and a full copy of the game is required to make it work.  Yeah, that last one should be a no-brainer, but you would be surprised.

While I was surprised that Zen Studios missed out on an opportunity to create a tie-in to the Thor movie with a pinball table, they are not making the same mistake twice, as they have released a new Captain America table for Pinball FX2 on XBLA or Marvel Pinball on PSN.  This is not necessarily a review for the table, it does have some opinions on the table and where it compares to the other Marvel tables that have come out over the last few months.

The new Captain America table is a three flipper, four ramp table with a recessed bumper section, a mini-game table on the upper left of the table and several different full sized characters that animate during certain battle sequences.  The table has a very open middle area of the table, and the sides and upper sections of the table are packed with most of the interaction points.

I played through at least 30 matches on the Captain America table and I found it to be one of my favorite tables in the Marvel packs that have come out on XBLA.  The table always feels in motion, and it is not that difficult to get into the mission sequences on the table.  I also like the idea that they do a lot more with animating the table when it comes to some of the missions.  One of them involves stopping the flow of Adhesive X, a chemical compound that Baron Zemo uses on his enemies.  When the barrels are flowing, they spill on the table, slowing your ball down when it comes into contact with the substance.

Probably the most impressive thing about this new table is that it feels to have more action going on compared to the Iron Man or Spider Man table.  There always seems to be something unlocking, or opening, or just a bonus multiplier that you can hit on the table, giving you ample opportunity to get some points.

I would caution that I found it to also be one of the more difficult tables to work with, as it seems to have a dead spot between the two flippers and occasionally off of the service, it will hit that dead spot and you lose the ball right away.  It is not common, but it does happen at times.  It may just be me, but the flippers seemed to be spaced a little farther apart than in the other tables.  Normally, you always feel like you can get at least part of the ball on one of the flippers with patience, but here there seems to be a spot where you cannot get to the ball.  It is a little frustrating, but not detrimental to the overall feel of the table.

For its price, I think Captain America is well worth the price of admission.  It offers up a fun table, with a lot of action happening all over the place.  It is by no means perfect, but it has become one of my favorites behind the Blade table.  Look for it today on XBLA and PSN.