Harmonix and MTV Games, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, today announced that Rock Band will be available for the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 and Wii beginning 31 October, 2008.
Rock Band is a platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune, mastering lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. With more master recordings than any other music game, Rock Band features some of the world’s biggest rock artists and spans every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk.
Rock Band also features an unprecedented library of more than 200 songs available for purchase and download for the Xbox 360 and PS3 . In the near future, all new Rock Band downloadable content will be available on a weekly basis.
For a complete list of Rock Band songs available for purchase to date, check out the official site.
Since its North American release in 2007, Rock Band has garnered more than 40 awards including Game Critics Award: Best of Show E3 2007 and three awards at The 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards including Outstanding Innovation in Gaming, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack.
Rock Band pricing for New Zealand
Playstation 3 and Playstation 2:
- Instrument Pack (excluding Software) R.R.P. $219.99
- PS3 Software R.R.P. $99.99
- Standalone Guitar R.R.P. $89.99
- PS2 Software R.R.P. $79.99
- PS2 Song Pack 1 R.R.P. $49.99
Xbox 360
- Instrument Pack (excluding software) R.R.P. $219.99
- 360 Software R.R.P $99.99
- Standalone Guitar R.R.P. $89.99
Wii
- Instrument Pack (excluding software) R.R.P. $219.99
- Standalone Guitar R.R.P. $89.99
- Wii Software R.R.P. $79.99
- Wii Song Pack 1 R.R.P. $49.99
*** R.R.P. may differ according to retailer.
