Rock Band 3
© 2010 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
This third edition of Rock Band plays the same as previous versions, but includes more music (up to 1,500 songs via download), a new handheld keyboard peripheral, and up to three-part harmonies that can accommodate bands with up to seven members. Besides the additional content, the game play is similar. Content includes 83-songs, plus access to existing Rock Band tracks (Rock Band and Rock Band 2 discs, downloaded songs, track packs, AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack, LEGO Rock Band and Green Day: Rock Band). That's quite a mix of music. New three-part vocal harmonies that were introduced with The Beatles: Rock Band are included in this version, providing you have the microphones, so up to seven players can play at once. New instruments include Pro Drums with three additional cymbals, an accordian-like keyboard with pitch-accurate, two octave keys, and an easy-to-read keyboard track. The new guitars, modeled after real instruments, can cost a lot more. For example, the Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster is a fully functional, full-sized, six-string electric guitar that also functions as a game controller. In the easy mode, the game offers persistent drop-in/drop-out and difficulty selection from any gameplay screen. For the serious player, the revamped Career Mode features 700+ goals and rewards and seamless leaderboard integration for an endlessly deep campaign experience. Rock Band 3 also adds a suite of social networking tools to the game so fans can engage friends and fellow rockers over Facebook, Twitter and more. Whether players want to jump in for a quick song or take their band to the top, Rock Band 3 has a mode for everyone. Developed by Harmonix and published by MTV Games. For more information on Rock Band 3, art and video assets, please visit http://www.rockband.com/press.
$50250, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Teaches: teamwork, rhythm, logic, problem solving, music history
CTR Rating: 94%