Rock Band: Reloaded now available on the App Store

News by Stephany Nunneley-Jackson Former News Editor

Published on Dec. 2, 2010

EA Mobile and Harmonix announced today Rock Band: Reloaded and Rock Band: Reloaded HD are now available on the App Store.

The iPad-exclusive HD version and the version for iPhone and iPod Touch contain a setlist of songs from artists such as: Nirvana, Billy Idol, No Doubt, Nine Inch Nails and Vampire Weekend.

More than 20 songs are available as of today with new tracks launching throughout the holidays.

Reloaded also has a "5th Way to Play" by allowing users to sing directly into their iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad utilizing vocal recognition features.

Here's the blurb on that:

New vocal recognition features introduce players to a unique way to play by singing directly into their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to earn points. Players can showcase their inner rock star by picking from a setlist of songs that include "Hella Good" by No Doubt, "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down, "Your Decision" by Alice in Chains, "White Wedding" by Billy Idol, "In Bloom" by Nirvana, "A-Punk" by Vampire Weekend and many more. In addition to the songs included with the initial purchase, free* tracks are available in the Music Store along with Premium Packs by The All American Rejects, Third Eye Blind, Blink-182 and other top-selling artists available through In App Purchase.

Reloaded also features a multiplayer mode where players can "challenge friends live in a head-to-head split-screen environment" a "Big Drums" layout and custom playlists in Quick Play and quick replay using an "Encore" feature.

It also has an Expert mode, and Facebook functionality allowing players to access the News Center where they can find out when new songs launch, "follow friends' exploits" and "directly challenge their friends' accomplishments with a simple touch of the screen".

Reloaded and Reloaded HD will run you $4.99/£2.99 and $9.99/£5.99, respectively.

The current setlist is below along with a video of the game.