Brand new Rock Band downloadable content just became available on the Xbox Live Marketplace this morning as three rockin' tracks get added to the ever growing DLC library. Rockin' tracks from Sonic Youth, The Clash and Blondie to be exact with each costing a cool 160 Microsoft points. Check the break for a complete breakdown of today's Rock Band DLC. Also, we wanted to say that we're glad to see master tracks becoming the norm in Rock Band DLC offerings. The days of cover song DLC are all but gone ... three cheers for that!Posts with tag ea
Rock Band DLC: Sonic Youth, Clash and Blondie
Brand new Rock Band downloadable content just became available on the Xbox Live Marketplace this morning as three rockin' tracks get added to the ever growing DLC library. Rockin' tracks from Sonic Youth, The Clash and Blondie to be exact with each costing a cool 160 Microsoft points. Check the break for a complete breakdown of today's Rock Band DLC. Also, we wanted to say that we're glad to see master tracks becoming the norm in Rock Band DLC offerings. The days of cover song DLC are all but gone ... three cheers for that!Continue reading Rock Band DLC: Sonic Youth, Clash and Blondie
Several Niche Sequels Confirmed; skate, F1 Racing
The second game marks the return of the Formula 1 Racing franchise, with Codemasters using their expierience on DiRT and Race Driver: GRID to bring out an F1 game based on the 2009 season.
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Video: Flawless 'The Perfect Drug' drumming
In news that isn't timely but is still very important because of the "holy crap!" reaction it gets, we bring you video of IBitePrettyHard drumming to Rock Band's "The Perfect Drug" DLC at 100% perfect, no faults and completely flawless. A 1,893 note streak? In-freakin-credible! Note that this video is not to be confused with the other expertly drummed "The Perfect Drug" video we posted about this past February, because it wasn't 100% perfect. Also, this new video shows not only the notes being played but the player's drum movements, which is rather interesting. Man, if only we had an ounce of Rock Band talent ...
[Via Digg]
Battlefield: Bad Company demo dropping June 5
Anyone who wasn't lucky enough to experience the closed beta of the slightly controversial EA first-person comedy-shooter (not kidding), Battlefield: Bad Company, will soon have their chance. Today EA announced that a demo for the DICE developed title will hit the Xbox Live Marketplace and PSN on June 5. The single and multiplayer demo promises to showcase what was in the beta as well as the wacky characters found in the campaign mode. Gamers who decide to pre-order the title from select retailers will be treated an early download of the demo beginning May 29.
For those at home keeping score you'll remember pre-ordering and playing the demo will give gamers access to two of the five controversial weapons found in the beta. Pre-ordering gives gamers access to the QBU88 Sniper Rifle while downloading and playing the demo nets players the UZI Submachine Gun.
Battlefield: Bad Company ships on June 25.
FaceBreaker video: meet Steve, ninja boxer
Rock Band DLC welcomes Blondie Clash Youth
There's no better way to end the week than with a hefty helping of confirmed Rock Band downloadable content for next week. It's one of those small things that makes life all the more enjoyable and brighter. Anyway, let's get to it. Next Tuesday, May 13th Harmonix will be adding "Hanging on the Telephone" by Blondie, "Train in Vain" by The Clash and "Kool Thing" by Sonic Youth to the Rock Band DLC library. Each track will be 160 Microsoft points and only available individually, which means no money saving three pack for you. So ... yippy for Blondie?
Rumor: Napster creator to join EA
Eons ago, when many of you were in diapers, Shawn Fanning developed a program called Napster. The program was widely praised for its ability to allow users to trade media with each other freely. Eventually the music industry caught up to Fanning and Napster and the whole thing, as they say, is history.Fast-forward to today. According to a report on Techcrunch, Fanning is poised to sign away his new company, the co-founded gaming social networking site Rupture, to publishing powerhouse Electronic Arts for $30 million. According to the story, Fanning and fellow Rupture founder Jon Baudanza will retain positions within EA and further speculates that EA has purchased the site for its data and stat tracking technology that allows users to chat and share gathered information with Rupture subscribers.
What's that old saying? Oh yeah. Big brother is watching you! Look out behind you! We can't believe you fell for that dude.
[via BigDownload]
Pandemic reveals Lord of the Rings Conquest
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Fight Night Round 4 announced, Mike Tyson included!
Two years since the last title in the series, and the closing of the development office responsible for the franchise, EA has announced plans to release Fight Night Round 4 sometime next year for the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Few details on the new release exist besides the mention of a new physics and gameplay engine (will it bare the Freestyle brand too?). The most interesting addition to the series is the inclusion of former World Champion Mike Tyson, his first videogame appearance in
[via Joystiq]
EA reveals casual sub-brand, Freestyle
Attempting to appeal to a more casual audience, Electronic Arts announced in a press release the introduction of a new sub-brand of EA Sports called Freestyle. Focusing on making sports titles more accessible to a wider range of gamers, the Freestyle brand logo will signify that a game includes simpler control schemes for casual players.
"The launch of EA Sports Freestyle is an exciting milestone in the evolution of the EA Sports brand," said Peter Moore, president of EA Sports. "EA Sports Freestyle will be a perfect complement to our core portfolio of games that our loyal fans are deeply passionate about, and will provide compelling opportunities for new audiences looking for a lighter gaming experience and an easier entry point into EA Sports."
The first title to include the new Freestyle branding will be EA's cartoon-mischief style boxer Facebreaker which releases on the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii later this year.
Rock Band 'Scene' DLC now available
Whoops. With all the Rock Band news and rumors we reported on earlier today, we totally forgot to mention today's new Rock Band downloadable content. Color us embarrassed. This week (as was revealed last Friday) we're being treated to three new tracks from Fall Out Boy, Angels & Airwaves and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs all available for purchase off the XBLM seperatly or grouped together for savings as a "Scene Pack". Check the break for a complete breakdown of today's DLC and start making a Rock Band scene already!
Video: It's incredible, it's amazing, it's Mirror's Edge
Coming from Sony's recent Playstation media event (at least something good comes from those, hoozah!) is a brand new, all in-game footage, delicious ball of awesomeness trailer for Mirror's Edge. And did we already say it's a delicious ball of awesomeness? Because it is. Witness DICE's upcoming and "true" first person experience as main character Faith jumps from building to building, leaps through the air, slides, glides and kicks the crap out of gun wielding baddies with ... her legs. We're excited and truly believe that Mirror's Edge has that special something. Enjoy!
South Park DVD includes mystery Rock Band DLC
According to a post on TV Shows on DVD, a retailer insider revealed that the upcoming South Park Season 11 DVD includes three exclusive tracks for Rock Band for a limited time.Details on the included downloadable content are unknown, including what songs are included and which consoles the DLC is for. Earlier last week we revealed a Best Buy flyer that announced the upcoming CD from Disturbed would include free, Xbox 360 exclusive, Rock Band DLC.
With an Academy Nominated track like "Blame Canada" under their wing, let us all hope creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are going into the South Park well to pull out a few gems from the long-running series. South Park Season 11 is due out on August 12.
[Thanks, jmurzzy911]
Select Rock Band tracks on the cheap
Harmonix and McDonald's have teamed up to slash prices on select Rock Band downloads on the Xbox Live Marketplace. According to Major Nelson, beginning today two existing tracks for Rock Band will be offered at a discounted rate of 80 MS Points each. Each week two new tracks will be discounted while the previous week's sale ends.
Looking for some new tracks to freshen your Rock Band experience? This sale could help build your set-list, while staying light on the wallet! The sale is scheduled to end on June 7. Jump into this story to see the list of sale items as part of this promotion.
[Thanks, StLouisRibs7734]
Madden 09 adds ability to return missed field goals
