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Electronic Arts has launched Rock Band ($9.99) for the iPhone, an adaptation of the Harmonix-developed band simulation franchise.
Like previous console releases in the series, Rock Band for the iPhone simulates a live musical performance with multiple band members. iPhone Rock Band trades in the instrument-shaped peripherals of its console versions for a touch-based interface that allows a solo player to perform the guitar, bass, drums, or vocals portions of each song.
Rock Band for the iPhone also includes an online multiplayer mode, allowing players to assemble a musical group and perform each song as a full four-piece band. During multiplayer sessions, players are able to save failing band members and increase the score multiplier by using Overdrive energy earned during play.
The iPhone version of Rock Band includes 20 songs from artists like Foo Fighters, The Beastie Boys, and Blondie. In a move similar to the pricing strategy adopted by Tap Tap Revenge 3, Rock Band also features an in-game store that allows players to purchase additional song packs for a small fee.
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