Rock BandKonami Sues "Rock Band" Maker Harmonix Over Game PatentsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 11, 2008 - 10:18am.
Tokyo - Japanese video game developer and publisher Konami has filed suit against Viacom-owned (NYSE: VIA) "Rock Band" game developer Harmonix, alleging the popular music game infringes on several of Konami's patents, Bloomberg reported. Analysis: Will Guitar Hero Save The Music Industry?Authored by Jay Baage on July 2, 2008 - 7:21am.
"Rock Band" to Add 12 Downloadable Tracks from The WhoAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 1, 2008 - 11:21am.
New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Games and Harmonix studio on Tuesday announced that it will add a dozen songs from The Who to the tracks available for download for its "Rock Band" game via the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store. The tracks -- which include three from The Who's "Live at Leeds" album, the first live tracks to be featured in the game -- will sell for $1.99 each or $19.99 for the entire collection when they are released on July 15. "Rock Band 2" Game Set for Release in SeptemberAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 30, 2008 - 12:22pm.
New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Games and Harmonix studio said on Monday that "Rock Band 2," the sequel to their 15 million unit-selling music game with vocal, guitar and drum accessories, will be released to retailers in September. The game will initially be exclusive to the Xbox 360, but then launch on other platforms before the end of the year. Beatles in Talks to Add Songs to "Guitar Hero," "Rock Band"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 23, 2008 - 4:42am.
tags: Games | Music | Beatles | Activision | EMI | Apple Corps | Guitar Hero | Rock Band | MTV Games |
Viacom Reports Higher than Expected Q1 ProfitsAuthored by Ned Sherman on May 2, 2008 - 9:27am.
Activision to Extend "Guitar Hero" to Other InstrumentsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 23, 2008 - 7:42am.
tags: Games | Music | Universal Music | Activision | Vivendi | Guitar Hero | Rock Band | Neversoft | Bobby Kotick |
MTV Adds Full Album Downloads to "Rock Band" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 18, 2008 - 9:45am.
New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Networks said this week that it will begin offering owners of its "Rock Band" video game to download full albums compatible with the game beginning next week, to include records from Judas Priest, the Cars and the Pixies. Motley Crue to Release New Single in "Rock Band" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 15, 2008 - 12:31pm.
Los Angeles - Rock band Motley Crue said on Tuesday that it is the first group to release a new single, "Saints of Los Angeles," for sale through the video game "Rock Band." The song will be made available for purchase as an add-on to the game for 99 cents through both Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace and Sony's PlayStation Store. "Rock Band" for Nintendo Wii to Ship on June 22Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 25, 2008 - 11:05am.
Cambridge, Mass. - Video game developer Harmonix, a unit of Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Networks, announced on Tuesday that its version of "Rock Band" for the Nintendo Wii will ship to retailers on June 22. Published by Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS), the $169 bundle will include guitar, microphone and drums accessories for the Wii. Gibson Files Patent Suits Over Guitar Video GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 24, 2008 - 7:07am.
tags: Games | Law | Lawsuits | Music | Patents | Viacom | Electronic Arts | MTV Networks | Gibson | Harmonix | Guitar Hero | Rock Band |
MTV: 6 Million Song Downloads Sold for "Rock Band" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 20, 2008 - 11:20am.
Cambridge, Mass. - Harmonix, the video game studio unit of Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Networks that created the "Rock Band" music game, announced on Thursday that more than 6 million song downloads have been purchased for the game since its launch just over three months ago. Over 70 songs are currently available for purchase and download for the game, priced at $0.99 to $2.99 per track, with the vast majority selling for $1.99. "The success of Rock Band downloadable content to date firmly reinforces our vision and its potential as a platform for music discovery," said Paul DeGooyer, SVP DVD, Gaming and Audio, MTV. "Rock Band" Game Racks up 2.5 Million Song Pack DownloadsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 18, 2008 - 12:07pm.
New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) Harmonix Music Systems, a unit of MTV Games, announced on Friday that gamers have purchased more than 2.5 million downloadable song packs for the music-based game since its launch on Nov. 20. The top-selling song pack features three songs from Metallica, followed by packs from The Police, Queens of the Stone Age and David Bowie. Pricing is $0.99 to $2.99 per track, with the majority sold for $1.99. "The incredible response to the downloadable content we've released to date motivates us even more to establish this platform as a way for people to discover new, up and coming artists through the game -- in addition to delivering great game play experiences set to the music of mega-artists," said MTVN Music Group/Logo/Films president Van Toffler. Mad Catz to Make Accessories for MTV Games' "Rock Band"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 4, 2008 - 12:10pm.
San Diego - Mad Catz Interactive, a maker of video game accessories, said on Friday that it has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Networks, to create and distribute accessories for MTV-owned Harmonix Music Systems' "Rock Band" video game in North America and other territories. The music-based game features wired and wireless guitars, a drum percussion set and microphone accessories. MTV Games, Harmonix Release "Rock Band" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 20, 2007 - 11:51am.
Cambridge, Mass. - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Games and Harmonix game studio, and distribution partner Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) on Tuesday announced the release of their "Rock Band" game for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the U.S. The $170 game includes guitar, microphone and drum accessories and allows gamers to play along with popular songs, similar to Activision's "Guitar Hero." In addition to the 58 tracks included with "Rock Band," the companies plan to sell downloadable tracks that can be added to the game. Harmonix Details Downloadable Song Packs for "Rock Band"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 15, 2007 - 1:17pm.
New York - Harmonix, the music-based game studio unit of Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Networks, on Thursday announced the lineup of weekly song downloads it will offer through the end of the year for its forthcoming "Rock Band" game. Gamers will be able to purchase 3-song packs for $5.49 from artists including Metallica, the Police, David Bowie and Black Sabbath, or individual tracks for $1.99 each from a wider selection of artists. "Rock Band," which features drum, guitar and microphone peripherals, is slated for release on Nov. 20 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. MTV's Harmonix Details Tracklist for "Rock Band" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2007 - 11:39am.
Cambridge, Mass. - MTV Games' Harmonix video game studio has announced the list of tracks that will be included in its "Rock Band" music-themed video game, which will include guitar, drum and voice accessories and sell for $170 when released on Nov. 20. The 58-song tracklist, which spans the 60s through today, will be augmented with additional tracks made available for download over time. Harmonix to Offer Full Albums as Playable Levels for "Rock Star" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 13, 2007 - 2:22pm.
Santa Monica, Calif. - Harmonix, the game developer unit of MTV Networks, announced this week that The Who's album "Who's Next" will be the first full-length album available as a digitally-distributed game level for its "Rock Band" interactive music game. The company also announced that it hired actor and producer Steven Van Zandt to head a music advisory board for the game, which will also feature tracks from The Ramones, Black Sabbath, Rush, Nirvana, Metallica and The Strokes. "Rock Band" is slated for release in the fall for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Harmonix's "Rock Band" to Feature Fender, Roland, BOSS EquipmentAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 8, 2007 - 3:26pm.
Cambridge, Mass. - Video game developer Harmonix, creator of the "Guitar Hero" franchise and a unit of MTV Networks, on Tuesday announced that Fender Musical Instruments, the electric guitar and amplifier maker, will have its instruments exclusively featured in the upcoming Harmonix title, "Rock Band." In addition, Roland Corp. and BOSS have entered into agreements to have their brands featured within "Rock Band." The game is slated for release for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 system in the fall. MTV's Harmonix, Electronic Arts Team on Virtual Band Video GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 2, 2007 - 3:18pm.
Cambridge, Mass. - Video game developer Harmonix, creators of the "Guitar Hero" franchise and a recent acquisition of MTV Networks, announced on Monday that it has partnered with publisher Electronic Arts on a new music-based title that will allow gamers to form virtual bands and perform chart-topping songs. Slated for release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the fall, "Rock Band" will feature virtual drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, and songs licensed from publishers EMI and Warner/Chappell, and labels EMI, Hollywood Records, Sony BMG, Universal Music Enterprises and Warner's Rhino Entertainment. |
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