Rock Band developer Harmonix have confirmed that layoffs are on the way, but nothing has been said about how many are going to end up on the chopping block. Speaking with Joystiq, Harmonix said that they were “working to ensure that those affected are well taken care of as we make this change.” These layoffs, however, will not be detrimental to any upcoming Rock Band 3 or Dance Central DLC. [...]
Didn’t get your fill with Legend? Well, you’re in luck, because Harmonix are bringing you eight more tracks to fill your reggae-longing hearts. One track with a PRO Guitar/Bass Upgrade is available this week and keyboards/PRO keyboards/harmonies are available where applicable!
Yeehaw! Looks like you’ll be able to strap on your spurs and do the ho-down again with Country Track Pack 2 for use with Rock Band, Rock Band 2, and Rock Band 3!
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According to Rock Band Aide, who fished out a post on the Rock Band Forums by Rock Band Network author Ron over at Alt-Strum Productions, alternative rockers Alien Ant Farm will have their first major label album, ANThology, released progressively via the Network.
Previously, I had read a post on Rock Band Aide about some inexplicably discounted DLC in the Rock Band Store. RockBand.com announced today that it’s a legitimate sale to toast in the New Year with some rockin’ discounts!
Harmonix has confirmed that they have bought themselves from Viacom and will now operate independently.
Wow, looks like Viacom were way ready for this. They said they gave Harmonix shareholders opportunities to cash-in, but the offers were declined.
According to an exclusive post on Gamasutra, Harmonix shareholders, including founders Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, have decided to take legal action against soon-to-be ex-parent company Viacom, stating that Viacom had a hand in manipulation of costs to avoid paying out performance-based bonuses.
It’s not actually Europe coming to Rock Band next week, but we are getting a slew of popular artists from the continent, as well as a special Christmas song “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and The Plastic Ono Band just in time for the holiday (sorry, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah)!
