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Xbox 360 | Simulation | Rock Band

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  • GRAPHICS: 4.75
  • SOUND: 5.00
  • CONTROL: 4.75
  • FUN FACTOR 5.00
  • AVG USER SCORE 4.6
  • AVG CRITIC SCORE 5.0
Winner of the GamePro Editor's Choice Award

Rock Band Description

The makers of Guitar Hero II are moving the tradition of the garage band to the comfort of your own couch with Rock Band for the Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360.

Teen Titles rated "Teen (T)" have content suitable for persons ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violent content, mild or strong language, and/or suggestive themes.

Recently Added

News: Rock Band gets Music Store, patch and 6 million song downloads

Harmonix responded to Rock Band owners requests for bug fixes and tweaks today with a wide ranging update and a faster loading, slicked up in-game Music Store.

Cheats: Rock Band - Achievements

Check out every single Rock Band achievement!

Cheats: Rock Band - Unlock All Songs

Get together with your best buds and rock out to every song in Rock Band!

Feature: 11 songs we'd never sing if it weren't for Rock Band

Rock Band is loaded with great songs, but these 11 are sure to make you blush with embarrassment.

News: Black Sabbath now shredding Rock Band

Do you enjoy bands that play Black Sabbath songs but aren't really Black Sabbath? If you said yes, then a new song pack for Rock Band could be right up your alley.

Review

Review: GamePro Reviews Rock Band

At first glance, Rock Band may seem like a Guitar Hero knock off with more instruments involved, but once you delve into the actual game, you'll see that it's so much more. More than any other rhythm game that has come before it, Rock Band gets you the closest to feeling like a true rock star.

Previews

Preview: Rock Band: Songs and Venues

We break down a bunch of songs and World Tour venues in Rock Band!

Screen Update: Rock Band

Check out tons of new screens from Rock Band showing off the game's intro as well as tons of game play!!

Preview: Rock Band Impressions

The GamePros play some Rock Band and tell it like it is.

Preview: Rock Band

We rock out with 6 new songs in Rock Band!

Preview: Rock Band

Rock on with new info on downloadable content, venues, tracks and more!

Preview: Rock Band

Ahoy_and_Avast sings the praises (and highlights the potential pitfalls) of the game that was on everyone's lips at this year's E3.

Screen Update: Rock Band

Get your groove on with these new screens.

Preview: Rock Band

Forget Guitar Hero. Rock Band takes virtual music to a whole new level.

Screen Update: Rock Band

Check out these slammin' new screens!

Cheats

Cheats: Rock Band - Achievements

Check out every single Rock Band achievement!

Cheats: Rock Band - Unlock All Songs

Get together with your best buds and rock out to every song in Rock Band!

News

News: Rock Band gets Music Store, patch and 6 million song downloads

Harmonix responded to Rock Band owners requests for bug fixes and tweaks today with a wide ranging update and a faster loading, slicked up in-game Music Store.

News: Black Sabbath now shredding Rock Band

Do you enjoy bands that play Black Sabbath songs but aren't really Black Sabbath? If you said yes, then a new song pack for Rock Band could be right up your alley.

News: Metallica in talks to debut new single via Rock Band

MTV Games said on Monday that Metallica may premier their new single as a playable Rock Band download.

News: Rock Band readies for Nov. 20 release

Electronic Arts announced on Monday that their Guitar Hero killer has been sent to manufacturing in preparation for its holiday showdown on Xbox 360, PS3, and PS2.

News: Rock Band setlist revealed, shows future promise

Battle of the (digital) bands continues... EA responds to Activision's newly released Guitar Hero III with its very own 58 song setlist.

News: Rock Band on Xbox 360 to ship with wired controllers

Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos confirmed in an interview with the Official Xbox Magazine that Rock Band for Xbox 360 will bundle wired guitar controllers due to Microsoft's proprietary wireless standard.

News: Xbox 360 cleans house in Game Critics Awards

Microsoft's Xbox 360 took top honors as the console with the most award-winning games at E3 this year according to the Game Critics Awards. Xbox 360 games took home 11 awards, followed by PS3 with eight, and Wii with just one.

Features

Feature: 11 songs we'd never sing if it weren't for Rock Band

Rock Band is loaded with great songs, but these 11 are sure to make you blush with embarrassment.

Videos

Gameplay: Rock Band Gameplay Footage: Vocals

Think you've got the pipes to be the next big thing? Why don't you put it to the test! Discover the difference between the difficulty settings in Rock Band with GamePro's Chenda Ngak and Radiohead.

Gameplay: Rock Band: Drums Gameplay Footage

Wondering what the difference is between easy, medium, hard, and expert? You're in luck! Check out our enlightening gameplay footage.

Video Reviews: RockBand Music Video review

Eat your heart out, MTV. GamePro's Rock Band Video Review is too hot for TRL!

Trailers: RockBand: Venues

Check out all the venues you'll be playing at in RockBand.

Trailers: RockBand: Road to Vegas Trailer

Who knew Rock and Roll could give you super car-surfing powers!?

Trailers: Rock Band Trailer

Take a look inside the newest console based music sensation.