GDN: Rock Band Weekly Update Dec 21 2010

Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii

Next week, Rock Band is presenting a smattering of international hits from a variety of bands from across Europe. From France, Anaïs is bringing “Peut-Être une Angine;” from Germany, BAP is bringing “Verdamp Lang Her;” from Italy, Linea 77 is bringing “Fantasma,” along with others.

Additionally, just in time for Christmas, “Happy Xmas (War is Over),” from John Lennon, Yoko Ono and The Plastic Ono Band, will be available for Rock Band 3. The song, written by John and Yoko, was recorded with the help of Phil Spector and the Harlem Community Choir in 1971 in New York City.

As always, songs available as downloadable content for Rock Band 3 feature five-button guitar and bass parts, drums, Pro Drums, and keys, Pro Keys and harmonies, where applicable. Some songs also feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrades available for an additional $0.99 upgrade download.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (Dec. 21):

Anaïs – “Peut-Être une Angine”
BB Brunes – “Dis-Moi” X
BAP – “Verdamp Lang Her”
Wir sind Helden – “Nur ein Wort”
Linea 77 – “Fantasma”
Litfiba – “Proibito”
Caesars – “Jerk It Out” X
John & Yoko, The Plastic Ono Band – Happy Xmas (War is Over)

(All tracks are original master recordings)

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system Dec. 22)

These tracks will be available for purchase as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii. Tracks marked with “X” will include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.

Price

$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points) per song
$0.99 USD (100 Wii Points/80 Microsoft Points), £0.59 UK, €0.79 EU per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **