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According to Harmonix's CEO and co-founder, Alex Rigopulus, Rockband 2 will not have user created songs like Guitar Hero 4. When speaking to CNN Rigopulus said that they "wanted to do [song creation] right." and that they are "taking a radically different approach" to player created songs and that it will "take more time to do it."

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Supposedly leaked from a Rockband 2 play test is a short list of songs posted by someone over at the ScoreHero Forum. Although the list was removed by a moderator, we've got the list below for your viewing enjoyment.

"Man in the Box" - Alice in Chains

"We Got The Beat" - The Go Go

"American Woman" - The Guess Who? (or Lenny Kravitz)

"White Wedding" - Billy Idol

"Aqua Lung" - Jethro Tull

"Bad Reputation" - Joan Jett

"One Step Closer" - Linkin Park

"Peace Sells" - Megadeth

"You Oughta Know" - Alanis Morissette

"Testify" - Rage Against The Machine

"Spoonman" - Soundgarden 

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Christian Svensson, Capcom's Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business development, has said that Capcom's recently announced title, Spyborgs, will not be featured at E3 because "low for a bit until we're ready for a bigger reveal (similar to what we did with the Dark Void announcement last October with the bigger reveal at Captivate)." Svensson also responded to several forum posts that asked if Spyborgs would "make full use of wii's power" in terms of graphics by saying "Spyborgs will be that product. Wait and see." Awwww, I guess I can't say we'll find out at E3 this time. :(

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The picture above was taken by an X3F reader.

In a segment of G4's X-Play, a short video of Rockband 2 was shown which included a quick peak of the setlist.

The songs seen in the picture:

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Square Enix released 5 new downloads today for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King. These five new additions bring the total downloadable content available for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King to 14.

The downloads:

Infinity Spire – 300 Wii Points Adds 2 dungeons to the game, such as the Infinity Spire. The spire gains levels every time it is cleared, presenting a challenge to even the bravest champions of your realm.

Castle Renovation – 100 Wii Points Adds a dungeon to the game which adds a jukebox and the ability to rename your adventurers in the castle once cleared.

Library – 200 Wii Points Adds a dungeon to the game which adds libraries to the building menu once cleared. Libraries teach adventurers race-specific abilities.

Fresh King – 100 Wii Points Purchase an additional costume for the king -- a casual outfit designed for warmer seasons. You can change costumes in the castle immediately after downloading.

Summer Chime – 100 Wii Points Purchase an additional costume for Chime -- a cool outfit suited for tropical climates. You can change costumes in the castle immediately after downloading. 

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Here are the best stories that developed over the weekend...and part of monday...

• Sony is granted touch screen patent with "tactile pixels" for a hand-held device.

• Bill Gates retires from Microsoft CEO post.

• IGN has the scoop on Rockband 2.
  

• Rockband 2 confirmed, launching September for 360, for other console this year.

• PS3 firmware 2.4 walkthrough.
  

• Gears of War 2 multiplayer trailer.
  

• Nintendo will fight $21 million appeal denial.
  

• 360 Price cut in Radio Shack ad.
  

• 2.40 Trophy walkthrough.
  

In the latest issue of Nintendo Power an article reveals Castlevania Judgement Wii, a 3D fighter. 

Characters that are known to be included are Dracula, Alucard, Simon, Shanoa and Maria Renard. Players will control their characters by using the nunchuck for movement and the Wii remote for motion attacks.

Not the kind of Castlevania that was expected, huh?

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