Rock Band 4
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Xbox disc-to-digital missing Elden Ring and Final Fantasy as publishers including Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft,…
Microsoft's new Xbox disc-to-digital initiative is facing criticism as major publishers like Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Sega are reportedly not supporting the program. This means popular games such as Elden Ring and Final Fantasy will not be eligible, raising concerns about its effectiveness as a game preservation tool.
Fans are using Xbox's disc-to-digital feature to save long-delisted titles like the Deadpool game, Rock Band 4, and…
Xbox users are leveraging the new disc-to-digital feature to reclaim delisted digital licenses for physical games, including titles like Deadpool and Rock Band 4. While not all games are supported, the initiative is seen as a positive step for game preservation, contrasting with the perceived abandonment of physical media by PlayStation 5.
I'm excited for Stage Tour, but Rock Band 4 will take a lot to beat
Rock Band 4 remains the last active title from the plastic-instrument rhythm game era, a decade after its release. Despite challenges with peripheral availability and music licensing, the game continues to receive weekly track additions and maintain an active online community. While Fortnite Festival offers a new Harmonix experience, it does not fully replace the legacy or song library of Rock Band 4.
This Excellent Guitar Controller Gets Its Lowest Price To Date
The PDP Riffmaster wireless guitar controller is currently on sale for $80, its lowest price to date, during Amazon's Prime Day 2026 sale. This price applies to the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo versions of the controller, which is compatible with games like Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival. The controller features a metal-inspired design and a rechargeable battery offering up to 36 hours of playtime.
CRKD™ and Gibson® Expand the Gibson SG Guitar Controller Lineup: Introducing Cherry for PlayStation®5
CRKD and Gibson have launched a new Cherry finish for their Gibson SG Guitar Controller, compatible with PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. This controller is designed for rhythm games like Fortnite Festival and Rock Band 4, and also supports PC titles and legacy Guitar Hero and Rock Band games through a dedicated mode. The controller features advanced hardware, including a Hall Effect Strum Bar and Hall Effect Whammy Bar, and can be customized via the CRKD App.
Linux kernel 7.0 is out now
The Linux kernel 7.0 has been released, introducing support for new hardware, numerous fixes, and updated documentation for AI code helpers. Key highlights include work towards upcoming AMD GPUs, improved NTFS and XFS filesystem features, and support for Rock Band 4 guitars on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Linux Torvalds noted the release contains many small fixes and anticipates AI tools will continue to uncover corner cases.
The CRKD Pro Edition Guitar controller is almost perfect, and lets you rock out to all of the classics along with the most recent hits
The CRKD Gibson Les Paul Pro Edition guitar controller sets a new standard for rhythm gaming peripherals, offering compatibility with modern titles like Fortnite Festival and Clone Hero, as well as legacy games. It features responsive mechanical fret buttons, a Hall Effect strum bar with haptic feedback, and a removable neck for portability. While setup for some games like Fortnite Festival can be unintuitive due to sparse instructions, the overall performance and build quality make it a highly recommended investment for fans of the genre.
