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Rock Band 2

Platforms

Nintendo Wii
PS2
PS3
Xbox 360

Initial release Sept. 14, 2008

Developers

Harmonix Music Systems

Genres

Rhythm

Publishers

Electronic Arts
MTV Networks

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The show ends for Rock Band Network

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The show ends for Rock Band Network

The day the music died.

Sept. 19, 2014 Wesley Yin-Poole

Licences for old Rock Band DLC songs are expiring so they're disappearing

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Licences for old Rock Band DLC songs are expiring so they're disappearing

Some of the DLC is nearly six years old.

April 9, 2013 Robert Purchese

275 weeks and 4000 songs later, Rock Band DLC will end

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275 weeks and 4000 songs later, Rock Band DLC will end

The world has moved on.

Feb. 19, 2013 Robert Purchese

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Harmonix wins $383m from former owner in court ruling

Viacom told to hand over withheld bonus payments.

Jan. 3, 2012 Fred Dutton

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Bob Marley Rock Band DLC confirmed

People get ready.

Sept. 17, 2010 Fred Dutton

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Bob Marley hits coming to Rock Band?

VH1 claims Legend compilation on the way.

Sept. 14, 2010 Fred Dutton

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Hendrix music exclusive to Rock Band

New single plus Axis: Bold As Love.

March 26, 2010 Tom Bramwell

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Jimi Hendrix Rock Band spin-off denied

Harmonix "in discussions" about his music.

Feb. 18, 2010 Tom Bramwell

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MTV wants Rock Band bonuses back

Seeking refund on $150m paid to Harmonix.

Feb. 15, 2010 Oli Welsh

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Exploiting Rock Band Network "isn't easy"

Says company offering to do it for cash.

Jan. 21, 2010 Robert Purchese

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RB2 to support wireless SingStar mics

Update due on Thursday.

Jan. 6, 2010 Robert Purchese

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Rock Band library swells to 1000 songs

Plus: create-and-share Network in 2010.

Nov. 26, 2009 Robert Purchese

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U2 keen to appear in own Rock Band game

Impressed by The Beatles' efforts.

Oct. 8, 2009 Ellie Gibson

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Rock Band coming to iPhone

Complete with licenced music.

Oct. 8, 2009 Ellie Gibson

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Music games are "crap", says Bunnyman

Hopes players get "electrocuted".

Sept. 29, 2009 Eurogamer Staff

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Rock Band 2 for Wii in October

30 quid, compatible with old instruments.

Sept. 29, 2009 Tom Bramwell

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Harmonix releases Rock Band 2 update

New modes, features, functionality.

Sept. 28, 2009 Robert Purchese

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Conchords Rock Band DLC confirmed

Definitely one to zero in on.

Sept. 25, 2009 Robert Purchese

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Flight of the Conchords for Rock Band?

Comedy duo enigmatically confirm.

Sept. 22, 2009 Robert Purchese

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Trine, Bomberman head PSN refresher

Lots of special offers, too.

Sept. 18, 2009 Robert Purchese

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Harmonix outlines RB Network process

Bit more complicated than a sing-song.

Aug. 28, 2009 Tom Bramwell

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PSN update: Smash Cars, Battle Tanks

Plus Buzz! Home space and loads of DLC.

Aug. 27, 2009 Robert Purchese

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Make, sell Rock Band songs on 360

Harmonix initiative launches this year.

July 20, 2009 Robert Purchese

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Rock Band to get Iron Maiden pack

Can I Play With Madness? Not on hard.

May 29, 2009 Oli Welsh

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PSN update: demos, DLC, more demos

inFamous! Marvel vs. Capcom! Red Gorillas!

May 22, 2009 Robert Purchese

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