Later back we informed you on EA’s upcoming game ‘Rock Band’ for the iPhone and iPod Touch, along with some screenshots and a gameplay video. Well, just now, ‘Rock Band’ was released in New Zealand for $13.99 NZ, which it will probably be $9.99 here in the USA [LINK FOR NEW ZEALAND]. Rock Band is expected to be in the US and Canada tomorrow, for $9.99 USD, the game weighs in at 160MB and has in-app purchases and licensed songs. EA’s ‘Rock Band’ is now out everywhere.
Finally, the iPhone is going to get a official Guitar Hero/Rock Band app unlike all those other mock ups (Guitar Rock Tour, Tap Tap Revenge,etc..), that is ‘Rock Band’. Yes, Rock Band for the iPhone and iPod Touch is the same as the console version for the Wii, PS3, XBOX 360 so it will have the same graphics and features. Now, Rock Band for the iPhone and iPod Touch is going to be published by EA, and will be released by the end of this month according to @EAmobile’s tweet. The game looks very much like the console version and it looks very impressive, EAmobile also posted links to screenshots and the song list (at the end of the post). From the video (below) it looks like it will deliver the true feel of the actual Rock Band for the console versions, it even includes all 4 instruments as the Rock Band for the console version does (Bass, Guitar, Drums, Vocals), you can even via Bluetooth. The game comes with 20 songs built in but there’s an online store letting you buy additional song packs for a low fee. The game is to be out before the end of this month, there’s no word on the price, but it will probably be $9.99.
Video:
Credit to TouchArcade.com for video
Screenshots:
Song List:
30 Seconds To Mars – “Attack”
AFI – “Girls Not Grey”
All American Rejects – “Move Along”
Beastie Boys – “Sabotage”
Blink-182 – “All The Small Things”
Blondie – “Hanging on the Telephone”
Foo Fighters – “Learn To Fly”
Foo Fighters – “Everlong”
George Thorogood & the Destroyers – “Bad to The Bone”
Jethro Tull – “Hymn 43”
Joan Jett – “Hymn 43”
Lynard Skynard – “Simple Man”
Motorhead – “Ace of Spades ’08”
Pixies – “Debaser”
Presidents of The United States of America – “Ladybug”
Rise Against – “Give It All”
Silversun Pickups – “Lazy Eye”
Smashing Pumpkins – “Cherub Rock”
Steve Miller Band – “Take The Money and Run”
The Go Go’s – “We Got The Beat”
Application Description:
** FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! **Play ROCK BAND, the best band music game of all time – now on your iPhone® or iPod touch®!
JAM ALONE OR WITH FRIENDS
Go solo, or push it to the limit with LIVE BLUETOOTH MULTIPLAYER. Play with 2-4 bandmates, hear when they miss notes and bail them out with overdrive.
Enjoy the first full band multiplayer experience on the iPhone or iPod touch.
TURN IT UP ONLINE
If you can’t get your band together over Bluetooth, synch up via Facebook on your own time. Use the in-game message center to check your band’s status and get Push Notifications when friends invite you to rock out.
ALL 4 WAYS TO PLAY, ANY DIFFICULTY
Rock out on guitar, bass, drums or vocals to MP3-quality songs on easy, medium or difficult. Play solo, or start a band with friends from around the world. Jump into Quickplay for casual sessions or take it on the road in Tour Mode.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC
Play along with 20 legendary songs from great bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foo Fighters, Blink-182, The Beastie Boys, and more!
TAKE IT TO THE TOP & EARN THE PERKS
Start out playing in grungy dives and work all the way up to stadium-rock stardom. Collect rewards and achievements that provide replay value and depth to even the most experienced Rock Band veterans. _____________________________________________
THE ROCK DOESN’T STOP!
Check out the in-game Music Store to purchase additional tracks from OK Go, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Lenny Kravitz, Social Distortion, Devo, and more! _____________________________________________
NOTE: Rock Band requires 3.0+ OS.
For optimal performance, Rock Band plays best with versions 3.0.1 and above.
Game Features
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER play Rock Band, the best band music game of all time
Go solo, or push it to the limit with LIVE BLUETOOTH MULTIPLAYER
If you can’t get your band together over Bluetooth, synch up via Facebook on your own time.
Rock out on guitar, bass, drums or vocals to MP3-quality songs on easy, medium or difficult.
Play solo, or start a band with friends from around the world.
Jump into Quickplay for casual sessions or take it on the road in Tour Mode.
Play along with 20 legendary songs from great bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foo Fighters, Blink-182, The Beastie Boys, and more!
Start out playing in grungy dives and work all the way up to stadium-rock stardom.
Collect rewards and achievements that provide replay value and depth to even the most experienced Rock Band veterans.
Check out the in-game Music Store to purchase additional tracks
