The best thing you can say about Rock Band 3 is that it’s more of the same. The worst thing you can say is that, despite Harmonix’s claims to the contrary, it attempts to be a substitute for real musicianship. This genre’s best innovations are now behi...
Abstract: One of the biggest criticisms of the music/rhythm genre from musicians has been that video games based upon playing instruments don't accurately reflect the realities of the music world. However, with Rock Band 3, we get closer to a rhythm game that actua...
When all is said and done, I absolutely love the new Rock Band 3 package! PRO Mode and the keyboard provide a totally different and much more realistic game experience. It makes the previous versions of Rock Band 1, 2, Beatles Rock Band, and Green Day ...
Abstract: It is no secret that the infamous music genre has pretty much run its course in the videogame world. It really takes ingenuity and creativity to not only interest the general public, but keep the flickering lighter of rock a burnin'. Leave it to the or...
Abstract: I'm a failed musician. I majored in music in college, but a mix of stage fright and being an absolutely terrible performer made me decide that I might be better suited to a career in English. Maybe that's why I find games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero...
Abstract: As an avid rhythm gamer who was convinced he saw "everything there was to see", catching my first glimpse of Rock Band 3 made me smile. Harmonix sought out to not only revive the rhythm genre, they also provided the option for people to pick up an ins...
Abstract: Still rocking after all this time.Before we even begin this review I want to make it clear that we DID NOT have access to two of the major bullet points for Rock Band 3; the new instruments and pro mode. Working in this business sometimes you have to m...
Abstract: There’s certainly been no shortage of the music rhythm-based games this generation. From the almost-annual Guitar Hero iterations to DJ Hero and other emerging franchises, Rock Band has always had stiff competition in the genre. But, between the number...
