Is Led Zeppelin: Rock Band in development? We’ll find out soon, as E3 2012 approaches.
According to rumors and speculation Internet super sleuth website Superannuation, a film editor from Passion Pictures has listed “Harmonix Rock Band Led Zeppelin” on his resume… which would mean the game is something he has already worked on… If the resume is to be believed as evidence.
While Passion Pictures may sound like a lowrate p0rn film outfit, it is in fact the name of the company that worked on the opening sequence for Harmonix’ huge hit from 2009, The Beatles: Rock Band. Which adds much more weight to this rumor being real.
Here’s The Beatles: Rock Band launch commercial.
If it is true that a Rock Band: Led Zeppelin title is in development, then it is very likely that we’ll hear about it within a month, as E3 2012 is just around the corner (June 5–7). Of course, you’ll want to take this rumor with a grain (or gallon) of salt…
Speaking to GameSpot, Harmonix director of communication and brand manager John Drake stated, “As we’ve noted before, we’re constantly in talks with all major artists and labels. That said, Harmonix has never been in development on a Led Zeppelin game, though we’d obviously be thrilled to have them in Rock Band. No idea why this is listed on this person’s resume.”
In addition to releasing The Beatles: Rock Band (2009) and Green Day: Rock Band (2010) in the past, Harmonix has always said they’d be interested in doing more band-based games, and Led Zeppelin has always led the charge in fan interest, even topping a survey in 2010 where the developers asked what bands players would most like to see get their own game. Others answers given in the survey included Pink Floyd (#2), The Eagles (#3), Queen (#4), and U2 (#5). Read the rest of this entry »
