Gift Tip 84: LEGO Rock Band

Dec 8 2009, 4:00pm CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

LEGO Rock Band brings the design and humor of the LEGO world to your console in this new interactive music and LEGO experience from MTV Games. LEGO Rock Band is fun for the whole family and a wild adventure towards becoming the greatest rock band in the universe, the LEGO universe that is. You can even use the LEGO character customizer to create and personalize your band, instrument controllers and band entourage.

LEGO Rock Band is a more kid-friendly game than other music/rhythm games have been, but underneath the LEGO veneer it is still pure, classic Rock Band. LEGO Rock Band merges two of the most popular video game franchises to deliver a unique family-friendly music experience that will take tweens, teens, families and gamers of all ages on a journey to rock stardom in order to "Build a Band and Rock the Universe." Combining the authentic multiplayer music experience of Rock Band with the accessibility, customization and humor of LEGO games, LEGO Rock Band allows players to create their own unique rock star style and customize their own avatars, band members, roadies, and managers. Action in LEGO Rock Band is nearly identical to the familiar flow of Rock Band game play, only with a LEGO twist.

LEGO Rock Band allows players to rock along with both current hits and classic favorites that the whole family will enjoy. These include songs like "Swing, Swing" from All American Rejects, "Summer of 69" from Bryan Adams , "Crocodile Rock" from Elton John, "The Final Countdown" from Europe, "We Will Rock You" from Queen, "You Give Love a Bad Name" from Bon Jovi and many more to give users an ultimate satisfaction. Like Activision's recently-released Band Hero, LEGO Rock Band seeks to be the E for everyone answer to the band-based rhythm genre, delivering songs that parents don't have to explain to their children while blushing profusely. Unlike Band Hero, however, LEGO Rock Band has the power of one of the world's most popular toy lines behind it.

LEGO Rock Band is cute and funny. It challenges its predecessors with a nice presentation and short versions of songs makes it absolutely entertaining for the whole family.

Great Gift For
LEGO Rock Band is an ideal gift for those who want to use their console instruments for fun in the LEGO world.

Price and Where to Buy
LEGO Rock Band is available for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and the Nintendo DS. Prices are different for each console. Available on Amazon.com.

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Luigi Lugmayr
Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
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