Rock Band 3 Launch
dmcdonagh
2010-10-28
The introduction of Pro Mode, keyboards and access to more than 2,000* songs lead extraordinary list of new gameplay features.
Rock Band 3, the next generation in the ultimate social and interactive music gaming platform, will be available on October 29th in the UK for the Xbox 360,PlayStation, Wii and Nintendo DS.
Early critical acclaim from around the world for Rock Band 3:
EuroGamer.net - 10 out of 10
"Breathtaking in ambition and crafted with the skill of a studio that's been making music games for 15 years, Rock Band 3 is Harmonix's masterpiece – a towering achievement not just for the genre, but for the medium itself."
Joystiq.com – 5 out of 5
“Rock Band 3 is the greatest rhythm game ever made, and quite possibly the only rhythm game you need to own…”
G4TV - 5 out of 5
"The best music video game I’ve ever played. While no game can be all things to all people, Rock Band 3 comes close. It is both a great party game and an entirely hardcore music game experience.”
Destructoid.com - 9.5 out of 10
"With its new additions and ingenious interface tweaks, Rock Band 3 is undeniably the finest and most refined music game the market has ever seen.”
Xbox World 360- 9.5 out of 10
"Rock Band 3 is as close to perfection as any game is ever likely to get. It's the definitive rhythm-action title of choice: a platform for music gaming so far ahead of the competition it's not even fair.”
Official XBOX Magazine - 9.5 out of 10
"Keyboard is a fantastic addition"
Game Informer – 9.25 out of 10
"The new pro-guitar system is remarkable."
PlayStation: The Official Magazine - 9 out of 10 “Rock Band 3’s greatest achievement may be that it’s not just another Rock Band game; it’s an ambitious step forward for the genre.”
To kick off downloadable content for Rock Band 3, the legendary band, The Doors, will be the first of several high profile artists featured in the Rock Band Music Store. A three-pack of The Doors’ songs is available for free to fans that purchase Rock Band 3 and play online during the first week of launch (Oct. 26-Nov. 1). The free pack, which is available only through the Rock Band 3 in-game Music Store, includes “Light My Fire,” “Riders on the Storm” and “Touch Me,” and incorporate five-button guitar and bass, Drums, Pro Drums and Keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable, as well as a free expansion that will add Pro Guitar and Pro Bass parts.
*Available on-disc, via download and disc export.
