the ’Zine

Hey everyone: Finished writing my epic blog update, and realized maybe you guys would want to ask a few followup questions with regards to Rock Band 2. So I figured I'd make a blog post here. Read full post »

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Where Everybody Knows Your Name

by Heather Wilson / July 25, 2007

The BIG project is finished and can now be revealed... We Moved! (see I told you it wouldn't be that exciting for you) Read full post »

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Who Does What: Tech Art

by Sean Baptiste / May 23, 2007

An introduction to what a technical artist does Read full post »

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Why Things Take So Long

by Sean Baptiste / June 6, 2007

Sean explains why you haven't seen a gameplay video of Rock Band yet. Read full post »

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Write About It

by Heather Wilson / August 20, 2007

Yesterday a group of us went to a magical place called Monster Golf! It's like an arcade and mini golf course in a black-lit, Halloween themed, former bank. The course is flat but has lots of angles and even wandering monsters in the form of two caked-up gangs of children dodging our every hole. I didn't get enough tickets for butterfly candy by playing Ice Ball (what monsters call ski ball), but rest assured I will return and conquer. Read full post »

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Write Monkey Like French Fries

by Heather Wilson / August 27, 2007

My blog will be short today because I am crunching to get the Rock Shop writing done this week. So here it is: Read full post »

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs, FOB, Angels & Airwaves DLC

by Brett Milano / May 6, 2008

Three new awesome DLC tracks Read full post »

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Yes, We Listen To Everything

by Sean Baptiste / May 30, 2007

Sean explains that we read every song request fans send us. Read full post »

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Young And Dangerous

by HMXHenry / June 6, 2008

HMXHenry welcomes kids from Zumix to Harmonix HQ. Read full post »

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"Down With The Sickness" Pose Contest

by Brett Milano / November 11, 2008

This week we challenge you to show us the proper attitude for playing a specific Rock Band song. And we’re jumping right in at the deep end: The song is “Down With the Sickness.” We dare you to show us—within the bounds of decency of course—the proper look and attitude for playing this lilting number. Read full post »

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AC/DC Show Us Your Angus Winner

by Brett Milano / October 27, 2008

We asked you to show us your best Angus Young, and you brought out your plastic guitars and best sneers. Read full post »

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Bassist Instincts Contest

by Brett Milano / October 28, 2008

So you always lose the “bass-off” when you play with your friends? Now’s the time to get even! We invite you to show us the best and most rocking bass-player look you’ve got. Read full post »

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Bassist Instincts Contest Winner

by Brett Milano / November 3, 2008

We challenged you to show us your best bass face, and you whipped up your most brooding, plastic guitar playing possible. Read full post »

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Battle Of The Bands, Week 4

by Dan Teasdale / October 6, 2008

Dan picks the best Battles of the week, both of which were community-suggested. Read full post »

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Battle Of The Bands, Week 5

by Dan Teasdale / October 14, 2008

Rock Band players are invited to a Battle of the Bands birthday party for lead designer Dan Teasdale! Read full post »

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Blood Sugar Sex Magik

by Brett Milano / September 29, 2008

Chili Peppers History 101: The Lowdown on Blood Sugar Sex Magik Read full post »

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Buddy Holly Contest - Ends 11/23/08 12 AM ET

by Brett Milano / November 18, 2008

You did so well in our “Down With the Sickness” contest that really impressed and frankly, a littlle scared. So this week we shift gears and throw you one of the nicest songs we’ve got: Weezer’s “Buddy Holly”. You don’t have to look like Buddy Holly or even Rivers Cuomo—Just turn loose you inner nerd and show us how to play this one with the appropriate style. Read full post »

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Buddy Holly Contest Winner

by Brett Milano / November 24, 2008

What did we ever do to these guys that got them so wired up? Read full post »

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Canada Calling: A Talk With Carl Newman Of The New Pornographers

by Brett Milano / October 22, 2008

Whether or not you know what an arpeggiated diminished triad is, you may be glad to know you’ve been playing one—that is, if you’ve played the New Pornographers’ “Electric Version” on Rock Band. Lovers of pure pop were amazed and impressed when this song made it onto our tracklist. Giddy and harmony-driven, it’s one of the most classic pop tracks in the game, and an especially tough one to sing—Shimmering harmonies like the ones Carl Newman and Neko Case sing don’t come along everyday. Read full post »

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Carrying On With Kansas

by Brett Milano / November 5, 2008

There’s nothing like a prog-rock classic to give your playing skills a workout. If you’ve played “Carry On Wayward Son” you probably came away with new appreciation for Kansas’ skills, especially those tricky drum parts and death defying vocals. Read full post »

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