It wasn't a surprise when the music television channel MTV snapped up Guitar Hero developers Harmonix after the company, who've also produced music-heavy titles like Frequency and Amplitude, went mega with their rock n' roll fantasy game. Nor is it a surprise that the channel, one step ahead of the curve when it comes to innovating and integrating novel media opportunities, has commissioned Rock Band, a collaborative gaming idea for Spinal Tap wannabes.
According to Develop, the game will go online to offer players the opportunity to find Totally Rawk potential bandmates from around the world. If guitars aren't your thing, you'll have the option of going Keith Moon by smashing up your drum controller, or Morrissey by swinging your mic (gladiolus not included).
Other products like this are on the cards, but with MTV's backing and Harmonix's development reputation, this is certain to garner a lot of attention throughout its development cycle.
