Viacom Rocking Out?

Viacom, the awesome media conglomerate it is, is apparently looking to sell Harmonix, the creator of Rock Band. Viacom have been performing well financially, but apparently Harmonix has been dragging them down a bit. Could it be people aren't willing to spend $150 just for one instrument now? Perhaps so as Rock Band 3 sales are said to be down. It'll be interesting to see who would be prepared to buy Harmonix out if Viacom IS looking to sell.

Moving Forwards

In case any Rock Band players out there don't know yet, ALL Rock Band DLC released from the launch day of Rock Band 3 on will ONLY be compatible with Rock Band 3. Rock Band 1/2 players can still look forward to new music fresh from the Rock Band Network however... unless you're an Australian. So if you love your Rock Band and want to keep up with the DLC, you'll need to purchase the new game, plus if you intend to play pro guitar or bass you'll need to pay an extra 80 MS Points per track (plus you'll need the pro instruments, which last time i checked, aren't available in Australia)... Oh Harmonix, how we love thee, and your obvious lack of care for the Australian market.

Song Central

Personally, I don't dance. I'd like to believe i make the world a better place by NOT dancing. Other people DO like to dance though, and for those people there is the upcoming Harmonix Kinect title Dance Central... Just so happens a few more tracks for Dance Central have been revealed. Dancers the world over can look forward to dancing away in front of their tv's to...

• Basement Jaxx – “Rendez-Vu”
• Benny Benassi – “Satisfaction”
• Cascada – “Evacuate the Dancefloor”
• Fannypack – “Hey Mami”
• Kool & The Gang – “Jungle Boogie”
• Kylie Minogue – “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”
• Nelly Furtado – “Maneater”
• Nina Sky – “Move Ya Body”
• Pitbull – “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
• Rihanna – “Pon de Replay”
• Technotronic – “Pump Up the Jam”

Cool, right?