'Rhythm Core Alpha' video game for Nintendo DSiWare to be released next Monday!

SoftEgg is pleased to announce the release of music-making application Rhythm Core Alpha for Nintendo DSiWare for the Americas on Monday, August 9th, 2010 for 500 Nintendo Points!

Blondie, La Roux, The Decemberists, Eagles of Death Metal and more coming to 'Rock Band' video game next week!

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that singles from a smattering of stars, including Blondie, La Roux, The Decemberists and more will be available next week in 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.

Sonic Boom Announces the Release of video game 'Rhythm Zone'

Sonic Boom, a leading publisher of cross-platform interactive entertainment, today announced the worldwide release of Rhythm Zone℠ for the PC on Valve’s leading digital download service, Steam. Rhythm Zone reinvents the music game genre introducing never-before-seen game play dynamics; featuring algorithmically created game data using a player’s own music library plus stunning visuals linked to waveform analysis and player performance. This experience shifts the established music genre paradigm toward the gamer; allowing them to choose what they want to play.

'DJ Hero 2' Video Game Mix List Confirmed - PS3 X360 Wii

When the party starts this October, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends will fire up two turntable controllers and a microphone and experience hits from the biggest names in music as they’ve never heard them before in Activision Publishing Inc.’s DJ Hero 2.

Creedence Clearwater Revival Debuts On 'Rock Band' Video Game

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that American rockers Creedence Clearwater Revival will make their Rock Band debut next week in 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.

Guitar Hero latest news

Axe shredding rockaholics, virtual mix maestros and all of their friends will come together and party this weekend with new downloadable content for Activision Publishing Inc.’s Guitar Hero and DJ Hero. Available today and featuring some of the biggest hits from global pop sensations such as Lady Gaga, Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, Duran Duran and Maroon 5, the Pop 1 Track Pack for the Guitar Hero Music Library and the DJ Hero Dance Party Mix Pack will provide hours of nonstop, party rockin', beat blastin’ entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

Miley Cyrus makes her debut on 'Rock Band' video game!

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that pop star Miley Cyrus will make her Rock Band debut June 22, the date her newest album hits shelves, with five songs in 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.

Konami dances on to “Kinect” for Xbox 360

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced an all-new dance title for use with “Kinect” for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Provisionally entitled DanceMasters, the new game responds to real dancing, with “Kinect” for Xbox 360 hardware demanding players move their body to the beat and position their bodies against a variety of on screen markers.

'Rock Band' video game adds Alice in Chains five pack

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of songs from Alice In Chains 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.

Redbana's 'Audition Online' Video Game Features #1 Billboard Artist Ke$ha

As part of their continual efforts to keep Audition Online, the popular dance-themed rhythm MMO, updated with the hottest new music, Redbana US recently added new music from pop artists Jordin Sparks, Morgan Hayes, and Ke$ha, whose single, "Tik-Tok" is in its second week as the #1 song on Billboard’s Top 100.

Kids can play as Stitch and friends in new music-rhythm video game on Nintendo DS!

Experiment 626 is rearing his adorable blue alien head once more in a new video game. Disney Interactive Studios today announced the upcoming release of Disney Stitch Jam, a rhythm-based music and adventure game being developed exclusively for Nintendo DS™. Scheduled for release March 2010 in North America, the DS game will introduce players to the latest adventures set in the popular world of Stitch, a classic character from the Walt Disney Pictures’ 2002 film “Lilo & Stitch.”

Softkinetic Unveils Silhouette, The World's First Full Body 3D Gesture-Based Video Game, At Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference

On the eve of the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference, Softkinetic announced that conference attendees will be able to experience Silhouette, the world’s first gesture-based video game, using NVIDIA’s 3D Vision. As a result, for the first time game players will have the opportunity to be immersed in the only true 3D video game that combines a 3D gaming interface with 3D Vision.

Mad Catz Announces Licensed Wireless Rock Band video game Fender Precision Bass Guitar for the PlayStation 3 System

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., a leading worldwide third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, today announced the Wireless Rock Band Fender Precision Bass guitar for use with the Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. PlayStation 3 system video game console.

Compatible with Rock Band, Rock Band 2, the up coming
The Beatles: Rock Band game, alongside other music and rhythm games, the Wireless Fender Precision Bass guitar represents the first PlayStation 3 system accessory to be developed and distributed by Mad Catz under license from SCEA and is the first licensed Bass Guitar to hit the platform.

Published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix Music Systems, the Rock Band franchise is one of the preferred platforms for music fans and gamers to interact with music. Mad Catz has quickly emerged as an established leading innovator in the music hardware category by building a successful portfolio of accessories for the Rock Band franchise.

An accurate replica of the world-famous Fender design, the Precision Bass operates via a secure 2.4GHz connection and features the unique Mad Catz Split Strum Bar which allows gamers to pluck and strum twice as fast by replicating both up and down fret bar movements, delivering authentic bass playing action. The premium Fret Buttons deliver quiet operation and reliable game play. The Fret Buttons and the Split Strum Bar have been extensively play tested to ensure that it is possible to achieve a 100% score in ‘Expert Mode’ should the players ability be up to the challenge. The Bass will be available in a choice of White, ’Hot Rod Red’ and ’Sea Foam Green’ colors.

Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz commented, “We are excited to support the launch of The Beatles: Rock Band with this new bass. The Wireless Fender Precision Bass is our first licensed accessory on the PlayStation 3 system platform with SCEA and we look forward to continuing to grow our Rock Band and licensed PlayStation 3 system portfolio of products.”

The Wireless Fender Precision Bass guitar for the PlayStation 3 system is expected to ship across North America beginning this fall, retailing for an MSRP of $89.99. For more information, visit http://rockband.gameshark.com

iMP: Surf the Music Video Game Launches for iPhone and iPod Touch

Koolhaus Games Inc. is pleased to announce the release of iMP: Surf the Music, a new music based game created specifically for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game is available starting September 3, 2009 from the Apple iTunes store. More information about the game can be obtained here: www.impmusicgame.com

Players generate their own funky soundtracks by gathering “bits of funk” throughout the game, triggering music loops and audio accents. Upon replay, different versions of the soundtrack can be created providing a unique and fresh audio experience throughout. Intuitive tilt controls and simple to pick up game play will provide hours of fun for casual players, while advanced levels will challenge even the most seasoned gamer.

Check out the posts on Twitter, Facebook and other community web portals.

IMP: Surf the Music Game Features:

- Original funkadelic soundtrack
- Addictive game play: The player builds the song by picking up collectables
- Intuitive tilt controls tailored for the iPhone and iPod Touch
- A variety of colorful, themed levels that showcase the iMP’s crazy world of funk
- Updates to new level packs coming soon – check the iMP website often

For a limited time only, iMP: Surf the Music will be available from the Apple iTunes Store at a special introductory price.

Johnny Cash to make video game debut in Guitar Hero 5 video game!

Multiple Grammy Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Cash will be introduced to an all new audience this autumn as he makes his video game debut as a playable character in the highly anticipated Guitar Hero 5. Cash’s virtual image will live on as Guitar Hero players can rock out on any instrument controller to “Ring Of Fire,” and even unlock the ability to strum and sing along as the “Man in Black” himself in the all-new Electric Honky Tonk Bar venue. Cash joins the ever-growing list of playable in-game artists announced for Guitar Hero 5.

This September, living room legends will rock any way they want in Guitar Hero 5. The entire set list is at players’ finger tips from the start, featuring genre-defining hits from more than 80 of the biggest rock artists and bands of all time, including The Rolling Stones, The White Stripes, Kings of Leon, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Vampire Weekend, plus more than 25 artists from a variety of music genres that will be making their music video game debut.

Players take complete control as Guitar Hero 5 allows gamers to personalise and customise how they experience music by being able to play with any in-game instrument combination - multiple vocalists, guitarists, bassists and drummers, in any game mode. With the game’s all-new Party Play Mode, getting the band back together has never been easier. Players can now jump in or drop out of gameplay seamlessly, without interrupting their jam session.

Elevating the Guitar Hero series to new heights with unmatched social gamezplay, an enhanced style, new in-game artists and more rock legends, Guitar Hero 5 features new surprises and challenges that will fire-up long-time fret board fanatics and create a new generation of addicts.

Scheduled to hit store shelves in September, Guitar Hero 5 will be released for the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2. For more information about Guitar Hero 5, please visit gh5.guitarhero.com.

LLC announces new development team for Scratch - The Ultimate DJ on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360

Scratch DJ Game, LLC, a joint venture between Numark Industries, LLC and Genius Products, LLC announced today that it has recently hired Commotion Interactive, the music and party game division of Bedlam Games Inc., to complete development of its much anticipated music rhythm game, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ. In choosing the industry veterans at Commotion Interactive, Scratch DJ Game, LLC underscores its commitment to successfully launching Scratch and establishing a strong footprint in the progressively growing and competitive music gaming industry.

"With Scratch: The Ultimate DJ we will deliver an innovative, ground breaking video game for fans of hip-hop," said Jack O'Donnell, CEO of Scratch DJ Game, LLC. "We have selected Commotion and are confident that they are the best choice to help us achieve our mission. The team's rich and varied development experience includes talent from Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts."

"Scratch: The Ultimate DJ offers a revolutionary take on the existing music/rhythm genre. The combination of the game and the proprietary Scratch Deck controller will bring the art of DJing to the masses," said Trevor Fencott, CEO of Bedlam Games Inc. "The Scratch Deck combines a touch sensitive turntable from Numark with the drumpads from the iconic Akai Professional MPC. This combination delivers an authentic music gaming experience unlike any other. We are thrilled to embark on this venture with Scratch, and can't wait for this exciting title to hit store shelves."

Commotion's mission is to deliver music and party game titles borne of exceptional design, fostered by meticulous planning, and realized by a world-class team. The studio was formed in 2006 by a seasoned group of industry professionals who are united in their belief that games can be developed on a creative level. The Commotion team is dedicated to providing quality titles that resonate with consumers looking for an entertaining and original gaming experience.

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ will be available in early 2010 on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. For more information on Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, please visit: http://www.scratchvideogame.com/

Jack's Hoose Music Creating Awesome Quarrel Audio on XBox 360!

Videogame audio experts Jack’s Hoose Music are all a-quiver about creating the samba-tastic audio for Denki’s new Xbox LIVE Arcade title Quarrel.

Quarrel’s unique blend of strategic and word-based gaming will be jazzed-up and effervesced by an original and inspiring mixture of Latin American, Lounge and Easy Listening music combined with the unique vocal stylings of Denki’s chief creative whiz and all-round Gary Penn (the voice behind Grand Theft Auto, GTA 2 and Tanktics, fact fans).

The Quarrel house band starts grooving behind the scenes, from the moment the game’s fired up. The talented and eclectic ensemble provides everything from warm percussion on the opening menus, through to encouraging, joyful or cheeky comments on each player’s performance. Until your vocabulary skills have been celebrated by a moustachioed, maraca-wielding musician, you’ve never really enjoyed a game properly.

“I'm feeling intense pleasurable excitement to be working with Denki on such a sound project,” says Ged Grimes, the founder and managing director of Jack’s Hoose Music. “Denki’s approach to Quarrel audio represents a sultry Latin twist for videogames. I can't wait for players to hear the results.”

Jack’s Hoose Music has composed and produced music soundtracks for a wide range of games, from music-based titles such as Amplitude and Pop Idol, through to action blockbusters such as Enter The Matrix.

Gary Penn, Denki’s creative boffin, said, “I'm amped to have Jack’s Hoose Music on board. Ged is widely recognised as a maestro in his field and the opportunity to work with him on our first Xbox LIVE Arcade title was one we couldn’t resist. We wanted the band to provide so much more than just background music to Quarrel. The whole live vibe creates so much more character. Ged’s brought the whole band to life, put them in the game and they’re playing – just for you. He's totally in tune with the Denki Difference which means every single element of the Quarrel audio will be as dramatic and entertaining as the game itself.”

So You Think You Can (Virtually) Dance? Then Prove it During the Audition Online Video Dance Competition!

Redbana US Corp. is calling all Audition Online players to prove they have the real life dance skills to back up those they demonstrate virtually in the hit online PC rhythm game during the official Audition Video Dance Competition! Throughout July, users can create and submit 90 second videos showcasing their personal brand of creativity and uniqueness by dressing the part, demonstrating “mad skillz” and – most importantly – having fun!

Video submissions will be accepted until July 31st at midnight, with winners announced the following week. In addition to Redbana Cash that can be used to buy virtual items like clothes and accessories, the first place winner will receive an iPod Shuffle engraved with their in-game moniker.

Official contest rules and submission instructions can be found here: http://forums.redbana.com/showthread.php?t=5763

No Audition account? No problem. New users can sign up for a FREE account at http://audition.redbanaus.com

Redbana Announces Corporate Presence in North America and First Online Game Products

Redbana US Corp., the North American development and publishing division of T3 Entertainment, today officially announced their presence in the North American market as a premier game development and publishing studio. Their first order of business is the localization and ongoing operation of the hit global title, Audition, a massively-multiplayer online rhythm game with more than 300 million registered users worldwide.

“Redbana is committed to creating quality titles for all types of gamers in North America and abroad,” said Young Rok Park, CEO of Redbana. “We are a new studio, but with the formidable support of our parent company T3 Entertainment, we are confident in our ability to bring a legacy of success in the online games space. Additionally, we’ll be working on our own original IP while partnering with independent developers to publish unique and entertaining titles.”

Redbana took over operations of Audition from Nexon earlier this year. The game was originally launched in Korea in 2004 and has since become a worldwide phenomenon, with more than 300 million users playing Audition in more than 50 countries. In the game, players create deeply customizable avatars to compete in virtual dance competitions. An in-game microtransaction system allows online stars to buy unique hair styles, attire, accessories, faces and more.

“We look forward to welcoming the North American Audition community, and are working to improve and add to the game on all levels,” said Park. “As any person that has spent time in Audition knows, it’s a very engaging experience regardless if you play alone or with friends. Be careful though, it’s easy to let virtual fame go to your head!”

In 2008 Redbana acquired select intellectual property rights from Flagship Studios, which the company will announce plans for shortly.

For more information on Redbana US Corp., please visit http://www.redbana.com.

Enigma Software announces 'Music School' for Nintendo DS!

Have fun learning music theory with the great masters!!!

In Music School you can play all kinds of music and rhythm activities with your Nintendo DSi, and learn the basics of music theory applying your knowledge to different musical instruments that you can control just using your Stylus.

Mozart, Beethoven and Bach will guide you through different fun to play lessons that will help you master from the recognition of the different musical notes, to the reading of a stave, across plenty of very well known classical music master pieces.

KEY FEATURES:

• Over 10 different activities and mini-games, to master dictation, reading and rhythm
• Practice your learnings or record your own songs using 3 virtual instruments: Piano, Guitar and Flute (+15 sound banks each)
• The Great Masters will follow your evolution and progresses
• Constant and exclusive rewards, unblocking exclusive content and features for your NDSi (videoclips, gadgets, screenshots)
• Smoothly learn the basics of music theory through knowledge-pills
• Work out your musicality and skills across a series of mini-games designed to practice your sense of rhythm, your memory, your musical ear
• Exclusive tone recognition system for the NDSi Mic. Get evaluated playing real instruments or even record new sound banks!!!
• More than 30 catchy songs of very well known master pieces (styles include classical, folklore, and xmas carol)
• Enjoy playing head-to-head with your friends with multiple and original multi-player game modes

Music School is the ideal tool for introducing music theory to children and adults alike, empowering their intellectual development and appeal and enjoyment of classical music, through an easy and fun to play learning method. This original IP is aimed to become a new saga of edutainment games.