The Rise And Fall Of 'Rock Band'

Soundcheck | Sep 20, 2013

The play-along video game “Rock Band,” recently announced an indefinite hiatus. The once popular game, which let players simulate their rock star fantasies by playing with instrument-like controllers, was praised by critics and sold millions of units since it emerged in 2007. So, what happened to break up the band? Anthony John Agnello, a writer for The Gameological Society, charted the rise and fall of the musical game and he joins us to discuss.

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