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Article: Harmonix puts the rock band back together

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July 6, 2008
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LOS ANGELES - "Rock Band" is ready for an encore.

A sequel to the play-along music game that redefined the genre last year will be released first for the Xbox 360, according to publisher MTV Games and developer Harmonix. "Rock Band 2" will feature a new variety of instruments, online modes and songs, and will allow players to import their previously purchased "Rock Band" tunes.

"With the original'Rock Band,'the focus was on innovation," Harmonix co-founder and CEO Alex Rigopulos said. "With'Rock Band 2,'the focus is on perfection of the experience. We've had a year to listen to our fans and build out the scope, depth and polish of the experience, so it feels like a second-generation band ...

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