Gamasutra- As painful as it may be to admit, Harmonix knows the era of plastic instruments has come to an end. Peripheral-based music games just don't rake in the cash like they used to, and audiences no longer seem interested in filling their homes with imitation guitars and electronic drum kits.
But despite all that, Harmonix has no plans to abandon a flagship franchise like Rock Band. It's supported that series with downloadable content every week since 2007, and the studio says many players are still rocking out in their living rooms each and every day. Harmonix thinks the series has a strong future ahead of it, regardless of what happens to those trademark peripherals.
Pick it up quick.
J Station X: "Harmonix have slashed the prices on multiple Rock Band games and their downloadable track packs in time for Christmas and New Year’s Eve."
I only play a few times per year anymore but what about the songs that lost their contract and had to be removed? Should I not let it update?
The songs just get removed from the store. So long as you've already bought and downloaded them, you're fine to do any updates.
R.I.P. I bought over 1000 songs and I wish I could say still counting. We love you Rockband. <3
The Rock Band Blitz transfer shakout continues as the Rock Band music store makes its way to the final update on April 2. Rock Band Blitz is $15 and all 25 tracks are compatible with Rock Band.
Xbox 360 / Wii / PS3
Available: March 5 Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 (Mar. 6 in Europe)
