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EA has announced it will be discontinuing downloads of all Rock Band iOS apps at the end of the month. The publisher released a Q&A earlier today explaining the decision was made based on an expiring licensing agreement with Harmonix. "EA’s licensing agreement with Harmonix is ending and as a …
Read More »Harmonix jumps on the next-gen bandwagon
US Studio developing 'new music-based motion gaming' title
Read More »Harmonix hiring for next-gen title
A handful of job listings for Rock Band dev Harmonix reveal the company is working on a motion-controlled title for next-gen consoles. According to the listings, the brand new IP aims to be a motion-based music game with combat and ‘emotionally compelling storylines.’ Currently the developer is seeking a Software …
Read More »The Tap Lab raises $550k for location-based games
Investors in mobile start-up include Harmonix founders Alex Rigopoulos and Eran Egozy
Read More »Harmonix reveals new Rock Band game, abandons instruments
The Rock Band brand is returning – though it has ditched its famous instrument peripherals. Developer Harmonix has unveiled a new downloadable title called Rock Band Blitz, according to G4. However, much like the studios’ earlier titles such as PS2 pair Frequency (2001) and Amplitude (2003) it will use only …
Read More »Massachusetts tax breaks tied to job creation
A bill proposing incentives for game studios has failed to gain traction with lawmakers
Read More »Viacom ordered to pay $380 million to Harmonix
Media giant contesting latest decision in on-going dispute
Read More »Now Viacom sues former Harmonix shareholders
Viacom is taking ex-shareholders of Rock Band developer Harmonix to court, following a lawsuit filed against the firm itself last year. The former parent company of Harmonix and owner of MTV claims that previous Harmonix shareholders owe it over $131m, reports Gamasutra. Viacom claims this is a refund” of the …
Read More »Harmonix releases VidRhythm for iOS
The makers of Rock Band and Dance Central have released a new music game on Apple’s App Store. Entitled VidRhythm, the Harmonix title allows players to put together music videos based on short clips they take with their iPhone or iPad camera. These can then be remixed so that sounds …
Read More »‘Made in Massachusetts’ logo could win devs tax breaks
Alliantgroup details a bill that could change the US Stateâ??s games business
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