Rock Band 3 Release Date Announced

Rock Band 3 Release Date AnnouncedHarmonix has dropped the release date for Rock Band 3 and gives details on the various pre-order deals.

Originally announced back in March, Rock Band 3 looks to change the way we look at rhythm games by offering a Pro mode in their next installment. The new Pro mode will look to simulate what it is like to actually play an instrument. The new Rock Band 3 will also add a new keyboard instrument to your stack of plastic controllers.

Harmonix announced today Rock Band 3 is hitting store shelves on October 26th. Along with the announcement, a handful of pre-order bonuses were let out. Walmart is offering a $10 e-card and Amazon is offering an exclusive in-game guitar for their pre-orders. GameStop is going the free song route and offering 3 downloadable songs that include “Burning Down the House” by Talking Heads, “Blue Monday” by New Order, and “My Own Summer” by The Deftones.

Rock Band 3 is going to be released on October 26th for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and the DS.