Rock Band 4

Harmonix's Nick Chester discusses what makes Rock Band 4 'the best Rock Band game ever'

We took some time to sit down and chat with Harmonix's PR lead, Nick Chester, about Rock Band 4 and what makes it "the best Rock Band game ever."

Rock Band 4 Impressions: Getting the Band Back Together To Play Solos

Shacknews goes hands-on with Rock Band 4 and tests our creative guitar solo skills. There's no way to fail, but that doesn't mean we can't try.

Rock Band 4 rocks out in October with Freestyle Guitar Solos

Harmonix has set a release date for Rock Band 4, while also unveiling an entirely new game mechanic that should pique the interest of guitar players.

E3 2015: Games with the Most to Prove

Every game featured at E3 needs to leave a lasting impression, but some games have more on the line than others. Here are the games and platforms that have the most to prove at this year's Expo.

Rock Band 4 preview: the song remains the same

Rock Band 4 isn't about to dazzle fans with a glut of new features, but it's absolutely next-gen Rock Band. And during a recent hands-on where we picked up and played some new (and old favorite) songs, Shacknews felt that this was more than enough.

5 Video Game Fads That Won't Go Away

Video game history is full of fads that are dead, or ones that we wish were. But some ideas are just too strong to die. They manage to survive and adapt in both subtle and overt ways.

Rock Band 4 gets updated Vocals and Drums mechanics

While there's still a lot that isn't known about Rock Band 4, Harmonix is shedding a little more light on some of the mechanics set to receive a face lift. Today, they revealed that Vocals and Drums are getting an adjustment.

Green Day Rock Band cannot be exported to Rock Band 3 after April 30

If you've procrastinated on bringing Green Day Rock Band tracks to your copy of Rock Band 3 (and, by extension, the upcoming Rock Band 4), you have only eight days left.

Rock Band 4 will be co-published by Mad Catz

Mad Catz isn't only working with Harmonix to deliver peripherals for Rock Band 4 when it releases, but they're taking their relationship to another level by becoming co-publishers.

Opinion: Will Music Game History Repeat Itself?

The announcement of Guitar Hero Live has officially reignited the battle of the rock band games, a war that previously left mass toy instrument casualties and wallets devastated. Are fans ready for this rivalry to start again on a new generation of consoles? Here's a glimpse of what the future of musical warfare will look like to fans.