Rock Band 3is the third main release in the iconic video game series that challenges gamers to live out their Rock&Roll fantasies together in a band situation, both locally and online. The game features an ever expanding song list from every era of Rock&Roll history, easy to pick up yet challenging addictive Note Highway gameplay, compatibility with earlier releases in the series and all platform-specific instrument controllers including mostGuitar Herocontrollers, extreme in-game character and band customization, and a slew of new features. These new features include: new setlist search functionality, the addition of 3-part harmonies and a keyboard peripheral and expanded play modes, including the advanced Pro Mode.

The Most Music. Period

TheRock Band 3disc soundtrack contains 83 tracks by the best bands from around the world, including bands that have never appeared in a music game, as well as support for existingRock Bandtracks (Rock BandandRock Band 2discs, downloaded songs, track packs,AC/DC Live: Rock BandTrack Pack,LEGO Rock BandandGreen Day: Rock Band). Additionally,Rock Band 3gives players immediate access to a music library approaching 2,000 songs by launch, with new content added regularly. With a selection like this, it is clear thatRock Band's gigantic music selection dwarfs that of any other music game on the market. The full track list includes:

Signature Rock Band Note Highway gameplay mechanic.
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Addition of 3-part harmony to main release gameplay.
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New play option, including the advanced Pro Mode.
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New, optional keyboard instrument controller (sold separately).
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Redesigned Music Library

Rock Band 3allows players to create and save setlists and share them with friends, both in-game and through RockBand.com. In addition, new song filters make it easier to find the types of songs fans want to play and hide the songs they don't, while a built-in song recommendation system will suggest tracks fromRock Band's colossal music library, based on personal fan preference.

Expand the Band

In addition to guitar, bass, drums and solo vocals,Rock Band 3adds three-part vocal harmony functionality that was introduced withThe Beatles: Rock Bandand, for the first time ever, a keyboard peripheral to the band. The combination of all these possibilities means that up to seven players can rock together inRock Band 3for the ultimate social gaming experience.

Go Pro: Take Your Passion to the Next Level

Rock Band 3empowers players to develop actual musical skills through the fun of fully scalableRock BandPro gameplay. Fans can dive in on the Easy setting to try out basic skills and work their way up to Expert for real mastery. Pro Drums supports three expansion cymbals, with gameplay differentiation between toms and cymbals. Pro Keys (Keyboard) features pitch-accurate keyboard performance across a two-octave range, displayed on an easy-to-read keyboard track. Pro Guitar features noted guitar and bass performances, available for play with either the new Fender Mustang PRO-Guitar simulated guitar controller from Mad Catz, or theRock Band 3Squier by Fender Stratocaster guitar controller that is a real guitar/controller hybrid. TheRock Band 3Squier Stratocaster is a fully functional, full-sized, six-string electric guitar that also functions as a game controller.

New Gameplay Modes

For the casual player,Rock Band 3has great new party modes that allow fans to get rocking with friends quicker than ever, including party shuffle and persistent drop-in/dropout and difficulty selection from any gameplay screen. For the serious player, the revamped Career Mode features 700+ goals and rewards and seamless leaderboard integration for an endlessly deep campaign experience.Rock Band 3also adds a suite of social networking tools to the game so fans can engage friends and fellow rockers over Facebook, Twitter and more. Whether players want to jump in for a quick song or take their band to the top,Rock Band 3has a mode for everyone.