14 DAY TRIAL // The thing many people were expecting and, at the same time, wondering why it hadn't already happened, was finally and officially confirmed: Rock Band, the super hit game from Harmonix, would be released in the United Kingdom this year, on the 23rd of May, when the Xbox 360 version is launched. "Additional platforms" will be made available until the end of the summer. So, finally, there is a reason for joy today for the Europeans.
Of course, as any new release is best suited, Rock Band's European version will feature, in addition to the 58 tracks from the North American release, nine brand new tracks spanning UK, German and French hits. The new songs you'll get are:
- Blur "Beetlebum" (English) - Oasis "Rock 'n' Roll Star" (English) - Tokio Hotel "Monsoon" (English) - Muse "Hysteria" (English) - Les Wampas "Manu Chao" (French) - Playmo "New Wave" (French) - Die Toten Hosen "Hier Kommt Alex" (German) - Juli "Perfekte Welle" (German) - H-Block X "Countdown to Insanity" (German)
Also, all the songs that are now available as downloadable content in the US will be made available in the UK, too, on the 27th of May, each costing 160 MS points (as usual). Following that date, all new Rock Band DLC will be available simultaneously in the US and Europe on a weekly basis. If you want to plan ahead, you can see the complete list of Rock Band songs that are available for purchase here.
Rock Band challenges players to put together a group and tour for fame and fortune, mastering lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. Rock Band features some of the world's biggest rock artists and spans every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk. Since its launch in the US in 2007, the game has received over 40 awards, including Game Critics Award: Best of Show E3 2007 and three other at The 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards including Outstanding Innovation in Gaming, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack. We'd offer it a "Too Late in Europe" award, too. Still, we all know that it's better late than never.