Alexander Sliwinski of Joystiq writes: "The Rock Band Network has gone live on Xbox 360 with a catalog of 105 songs. With over 4,000 registered authors and peer reviewers participating in the program, we're guessing a lot more tracks are in the pipe. Song prices currently range from 80 to 160 ($1 and $2)." View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.

MTV Games' parent company Viacom has a nearly unfathomable amount of money invested in the Rock Band franchise, and now that the once-burgeoning rhythm genre isn't doing so hot, they're looking to get some of that money back. Gamasutra reports that Viacom plans on seeking a partial refund on the $150 million, performance-base... more.

You might have heard that a little band called The Who will be playing during the half-time show at the Super Bowl this weekend. You also may have picked up on the news that the band plans on performing a special, condensed medley of their greatest hits during Sunday's big game. Now developer Harmonix has announced that Rock B... more.

Next week Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers will be back again on Rock Band with six songs from their Live Anthology album, and the French band Phoenix will make their debut on the music game. The Philadelphia group Silvertide will also be appearing on Rock Band. View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.

Harmonix continues to show that it cares about Rock Band 2 fans with more than just weekly DLC. The developer has announced a patch for the PS3 version of the game that adds support for the upcoming Rock Band Network Store -- the interface for selling songs added to Rock Band by fans, musicians and record labels through the new Rock Band Network. If you were lamenting your current inability to pur... more.

A variety of gameplay environments pulled from the Beatles career, including Cavern Club, Abbey Road and Shea Stadium."The Beatles: Rock Band" software for PS3.A song list of more than 40 Beatles hits, as well as additional DLC to follow via PlayStation Network.The first music game to offer harmonies as part of gameplay, challenging players to recreate The Beatles’ vocal blend.Works with all R... more.

Rock Band 2 Special Edition Complete Game Bundle General Features: For PS3Complete package includes: Game, Wireless Guitar, wireless Drum Kit and MicrophoneBand mode lets you play with up to 4 players at any difficulty levelPlay separate full single-player campaigns on the drums, guitar, or microphonePlay solo or battle head to head in Tug of War and Score Duel mode Product DescriptionA hundred... more.

A variety of gameplay environments pulled from the Beatles career, including Cavern Club, Abbey Road and Shea Stadium."The Beatles: Rock Band" software for Xbox 360.A song list of more than 40 Beatles hits, as well as additional DLC to follow via Xbox LIVE.The first music game to offer harmonies as part of gameplay, challenging players to recreate The Beatles’ vocal blend.Works with all Rock B... more.

The previously announced Paul McCartney DLC isn't all that's in store for Rock Band fans next week. Harmonix also has downloads lined up from blink-182 and The Ramones, as well as some tracks by The Psychedelic Furs that just scream 1980s. Paul McCartney's live track pack will go for $5.49 (440 Microsoft points), as will the t... more.

Next week's Rock Band downloadable content will bring goodies from across the wide and wonderful world of rock, from The Psychedelic Furs and The Ramones to teenage favourites Blink-182 and parent-pleasing renditions of Wings hits from Paul McCartney. View full post on GamesRadar - News... more.