As if we don't have enough DLC for Rock Band and Rock Band 2, MTV Games and Harmonix is giving us more. Better start Jamming. Read more for the details.
“KING OF SOUL” OTIS REDDING DEBUTS ON ROCK BAND
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of songs from Otis Redding, known as the “King of Soul,” as well as singles from All Time Low, Alphabeat, Brian Setzer and The Chemical Brothers, will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™.
These are among the more than 400 artists currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists.
Also available in the Rock Band Music Store next week are singles from All Time Low (“Weightless”), Alphabeat (“Fascination”), Brian Setzer (“Stray Cat Strut”) and The Chemical Brothers (“Let Forever Be”).
Available on Xbox 360 and Wii (Feb. 16) and PlayStation3 system (Feb. 18):
· Otis Redding – “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” +
· Otis Redding – “Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)” +
· Otis Redding – “I’m Sick Y’all” +
· Otis Redding – “I’ve Got Dreams to Remember” +
· Otis Redding – “Love Man”
· All Time Low – “Weightless”
· Alphabeat –“Fascination” +
· Brian Setzer – “Stray Cat Strut” +
· The Chemical Brothers – “Let Forever Be” +
(All tracks are original master recordings)
These tracks will be available for purchase as “Otis Redding Pack 01”as well as individual tracks on Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii. Tracks marked with “+” are also available for download in the family-friendly LEGO® Rock Band Music Store.
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
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Rock Band 2 is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Wii system. Xbox 360, PlayStation3 system and Wii versions support downloadable content.
Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Storeusing Wii Points™ purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the system memory or to an SD card for additional storage. The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play.
With these additions, there are now 1,086 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 60 million paid downloads since its launch Nov. 20, 2007. The Rock BandRock Band library. Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own customplaylists.
For more information onRock Band 2and Harmonix Music Systems please visitwww.rockband.com andwww.harmonixmusic.com.
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