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The Doors' Music Comes to Rock Band 3

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Music fans around the world are in for a treat as MTV Games and Harmonix announced that the legendary music of The Doors will be the first available for download in Rock Band 3. The iconic band's music has been a staple of rock music for decades, and its inclusion in the game is a dream come true for fans. To celebrate the release of Rock Band 3, MTV Games and Harmonix are giving away three of The Doors' songs for one week to any fan who purchases the game and plays online.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Doors' music will be the first available for download in Rock Band 3 when the game launches on October 26 in North America and October 29 in the rest of the world.
  • Ray Manzarek, keyboardist for The Doors, is excited about the inclusion of keyboards in Rock Band 3, calling it a "lot more difficult" game that requires "brainwork."
  • The free downloads include "Light My Fire," "Riders On the Storm," and "Touch Me," which are all great keyboard songs.
  • Twelve of The Doors' most-loved songs, including three tracks with the Pro Guitar and Pro Bass feature, will be added to the Rock Band 3 Music Store on October 26.
  • The Doors' quintessential song, "Break On Through (To the Other Side)," is featured in the on-disc soundtrack of Rock Band 3.
  • A three-pack of songs that feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade downloads will be available for free to fans who purchase Rock Band 3 and play online during the first week the game is available.
  • Ray Manzarek praised the game, saying "This is going to be great for all the gamers, because it's a lot more difficult. Rock Band 3 will require some brainwork, so . . . 'Break On Through!"'

Statistics:

  • Twelve of The Doors' most-loved songs will be added to the Rock Band 3 Music Store on October 26.
  • Three tracks with the Pro Guitar and Pro Bass feature will be included in the update.
  • "Break On Through (To the Other Side)" is featured in the on-disc soundtrack of Rock Band 3.
  • A three-pack of songs that feature Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade downloads will be available for free to fans who purchase Rock Band 3 and play online during the first week the game is available.

Sources:

  • "Music From The Doors Now Available in Rock Band 3" by MTV Games and Harmonix (no date mentioned in the original text).
  • Copyright 2010, Entertainment Newsweekly via VerticalNews.com.
  • VerticalNews.com (no date mentioned in the original text).

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