When it comes to finding the best presents for teens and tweens this Christmas, video games are always going to come out top. One of the most popular new releases is Rockband 3: the latest in the series of music video games that let you play along to popular songs using controllers that work like various musical instruments.
Rockband 3 Features
The Rockband 3 game has been developed for a number of platforms, so it’s important you choose the right one to match the console owned by the recipient. Rockband 3 is available for:
* Nintendo Wii,
* Playstation 3,
* Xbox 360,
* Nintendo DS.
Rockband 3 also has a number of new options compared to its earlier incarnations. For example, new party modes are great for groups of friends playing together, and the career mode has been altered to now include over 700 goals and different rewards. Players can also create set lists to share with their friends online.
Rockband 3 Songs
Rockband 3 comes with a huge number of songs – 83 to be precise – which means it’s perfect for keeping kids and teens entertained and to stop them getting bored quickly. It’s also compatible with previous Rockband Games and downloaded tracks if you already own them. Players will have access to 2,000 songs to purchase, with more being added all the time.
The songs cover a number of genres, from pop to rock, jazz and reggae. Here’s a small selection of what you’ll get:
* Amy Winehouse, “Rehab”
* Bob Marley, “Get Up Stand Up”
* Elton John, "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"
* HIM (His Infernal Majesty), "Killing Loneliness"
* Huey Lewis and the News, "The Power of Love"
* John Lennon, "Imagine"
* Ozzy Osbourne, "Crazy Train"
* Queen, "Bohemian Rhapsody"
* Slipknot, "Before I Forget"
* T. Rex, "20th Century Boy"
* The Cure, "Just Like Heaven"
* Them Crooked Vultures, "Dead End Friends"
* Whitesnake, "Here I Go Again"
Rockband 3 Instruments
There are now more instruments to choose from than ever before, with a whole set of controllers designed for Rockband 3. Aside from the original band instruments (the microphone, guitar, drums and bass) – players can also add the new keyboard and two other vocalists to create a 3 part harmony. This means that the game can be played by up to 7 players at once!
Aside from the keyboard, the makers of Rockband 3 have also upgraded the drums (with an extra cymbal set addon), two new guitars designed for “Pro” mode (one that plays like a real guitar, and one with a number of extra buttons) and a new MIDI adaptor that means your existing keyboards or drums can be plugged into the game!
Who To Buy Rockband 3 For?
This is a game that just about anyone will love, kids, teens and adults alike. And, with the addition of the new life-like musical instruments, it’s now more about real-life playing than ever before! However, unless you’re also going to buy the console, you’ll need to find out which console (if any) the recipient has before you buy the game.
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