Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Genre: Music
Release Date: October 26, 2010 (US)
Release Date: October 29, 2010 (UK)
Release Date: October 21, 2010 (AU)
T for Teen: Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
PEGI: RP
OFLC: RP
Rock Band 3

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Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Genre: Music
Release Date: October 26, 2010 (US)
Release Date: October 29, 2010 (UK)
Release Date: October 21, 2010 (AU)
T for Teen: Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
PEGI: RP
OFLC: RP
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Harmonix makes learning fun by further blurring the line between education and entertainment. Read Review

Rock Band 3 is the ultimate social and interactive music game. Featuring innovative game modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.

Rock Band 3 has something for everyone. Master an instrument through the gameplay fun of Rock Band Pro, add another member to your band with a keyboard controller, or experience 83 new hits from 83 unique bands, along with your current library of songs from the over 1,500 songs available to date and counting.


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Fender Prices, Dates, Details Squier Strat for Rock Band 3

PS3 News | Nov 3, 2010

Rock Band 3 fans are now able to tickle the ivories with the game's new keyboard. And in March, wannabe rockers will be able to up their game from a plastic guitar to the real thing when Fender launches its Squier Stratocaster for RB3. Read More »

Rock Band 3 Review

PS3 Reviews | Oct 27, 2010

I am a trained pianist.

Not classically trained, mind you. And not even a pianist, really. I'm really more of a keyboardist than anything, but thanks to Rock Band 3, I feel like I could hop on my grandmother's old Steinway and start tickling the ivories. Further blurring the line between entertainment and education, Rock Band 3 builds upon the (now) barebones training modes seen in the franchise's previous entries, offering a musical learning experience that can only be trumped by expensive private lessons from a living, breathing musician. Now that I think about it -- and, having taken some of said lessons when I was a young lad -- I think learning via Rock Band 3 may even be a better method for some people. Read More »

Billy Joel Bringing His Music to Rock Band 3

PS3 News | Oct 21, 2010

The keyboard peripheral opens up a world of new music-gaming possibilities for Rock Band 3. Case in point: the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel, who will bring his songs to Harmonix's music sim via a just announced DLC pack. Read More »

Harmonix Reveals Track List for Rock Band 3

PS3 News | Aug 25, 2010

Rock Band 3 is introducing a real guitar and keyboard to the music-game mix, and today we get to know what songs you'll be attempting to play on Pro Mode. After months of reported leaks and song speculation, Harmonix and MTV Games released the official set list this afternoon. Read More »

MTV Games Dates Rock Band 3, Details Pre-Order Bonuses

PS3 News | Jul 20, 2010

Harmonix is transforming its music game into a music sim, and now we know when gamers will get to trade in their plastic guitars for a Fender Squier Strat. MTV Games dated Rock Band 3 today and provided details on the pre-order bonuses available at major retailers. Read More »

Editions

Rock Band 3 (PS3)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: October 26, 2010
Publisher: MTV Games

ESRB T for Teen Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol

Rock Band 3 (PS3)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: October 29, 2010
Publisher: MTV Games

Rock Band 3 (PS3)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: October 21, 2010
Publisher: MTV Games

Rock Band 3 (Keyboard Bundle) (PS3)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: October 29, 2010
Publisher: MTV Games

Rock Band 3 (Keyboard Bundle) (PS3)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: October 21, 2010
Publisher: MTV Games

Also available on: Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS

Specifications

Minimum Requirements

Rock Band-compatible instruments (Guitar controller, Drum controller, microphone)

Multiplayer

Local Multiplayer - Versus: 2
Local Multiplayer - Cooperative: 7
Online Multiplayer - Versus: 6
Online Multiplayer - Cooperative: 6

For more info on these technical requirements and features, please view GameSpy's Specs FAQ.

Features

  • Rock Band 3 allows players to create and save setlists and share them with friends, both in-game and through RockBand.com. New song filters make it easier to find the types of songs fans want to play and hide the songs they don't, while a built-in song recommendation system will suggest tracks from Rock Band's colossal music library, based on personal fan preference.
  • In addition to guitar, bass, drums and solo vocals, Rock Band 3 adds three-part vocal harmonies that were introduced with The Beatles: Rock Band and, for the first time ever, a keyboard peripheral to the band. Up to seven players can rock together for the ultimate social gaming experience.
  • Rock Band 3 empowers players to develop actual musical skills through the fun of fully scalable Rock Band Pro gameplay. Fans can dive in on Easy to try out basic skills and work their way up to Expert for real mastery.
  • For the casual player, Rock Band 3 party modes that allow fans to get rocking with friends quicker than ever, including party shuffle and 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.

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