The Guitar Hero and Rock Band series of games got another competitor today, as Konami announced Rock Revolution for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and Nintendo DS at their 2008 Gamers Day event.
Specifically looking to provide a definitive drum experience, the game will also give players the opportunity to play lead an bass guitars as well. The game will ship with 40 songs on disc when it releases this fall, with plans for DLC to be readily available in the future.
The Wii version of the game will take advantage of the Wii Remote, allowing players to use the controller as an air-drum or air-guitar.
“Rock Revolution will be the most innovative and realistic rock game to hit the market, that will provide a quality drum peripheral and music that players will appreciate,” said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “As the originator of music-based games, we are dedicated to bringing fans a truly preeminent music experience. With Rock Revolution, we put the emphasis on the drum kit, delivering an experience unlike any other.”
Unfortuately, vocals won’t be included in the mix and and all the songs have been confirmed to be cover versions, so this game is going to have quite a bit of ground to make up. And that’s AFTER they’ve convinced you to buy another drum kit. Stay tuned for more on this one soon.
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