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News: Viacom: Rock Band sales improving, "though not as quickly as we'd like"
Harmonix and MTV Games owner Viacom has said sales of the Rock Band franchise are improving - though not at a pace that meets expectations. Rock Band hit margins at the company's Media Networks group during its third quarter ended ...
‘Beatles: Rock Band’ and the female gaze
‘Beatles: Rock Band’ and the female gaze
heroine-sheik.com — The Beatles: Rock Band addiction, like all good addictions, has begun with anti-social behavior and healthy dose... of cultural critique. Instead of going out with friends this past Saturday night, my husband Scott and I stayed home to crack open our ... (more) ‘Beatles: Rock Band’ and the female gaze
Rock Band 3 Will Teach You How To Play Proper Music [Rumor]
Rock Band 3 Will Teach You How To Play Proper Music [Rumor]
kotaku.com — In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Dhani Harrison - son of former Beatle George Harrison -... has revealed that he's not only working on Rock Band 3, but that it's going to take the series in a new direction. The fact he mentions a third Rock ... (more) Rock Band 3 Will Teach You How To Play Proper Music [Rumor]
Rock Band 3 Will “Actually Teach People to Play”
plasticaxe.com — Dhani Harrison has been making the interview rounds in support of his band thenewno2, who’s currently on... tour in the States opening for Wolfmother. You probably know that the son of Beatle George Harrison was pretty instrumental in getting The ... (more) Rock Band 3 Will “Actually Teach People to Play”
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The Beatles: Rock Band Not Helping Viacom Profits
G4 TV - TheFeed — ... in the sales department, but the interactive love letter to the Fab Four has yet to be profitable for MTV Games’ parent company, Viacom, the GamesIndustry.biz reports. ...

Rock Band sales are improving, but not quickly enough, Viacom says
That VideoGame Blog — ... into the game and hasn’t been able to recoup their losses. However it seems that the scales might finally be tipping in Viacom’s favor, as the company’s CEO, Philippe Daumann, told investors that the series might become ”slightly profitable” if Q4 sales are strong over the holiday season. ...

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