Since it wasn't free from RB1 to RB2 I would imagine it would still cost from RB2 to RB3, I just hope that because I've already imported my RB1 it will allow me to import RB1 and RB2 in one. I won't be happy if I have to pay for two imports one of which I've already paid for. :(

Unfortunately no, but it's set for sometime this year so within the next 6 months. My guess is october/november.

there's a release date now. October 26. i know what i'm doing this Halloween hehehe.

as for the cost of importing, i'm not looking forward to whatever it's going to be. Lego RB was $9.99. EFFING TEN DOLLARS?!!?!? that's what i paid for the entire game... quite frankly the whole setup reeks of a corporate money grab. the only incentive to export your tunes is the convenience of not having to swap discs. how about a free exclusive DLC track for those who pay to import past titles into the current catalog?

at least you can get 3 DLC tunes if you pre-order through Gamestop / EB Games. My Own Summer (Shove it) by the Deftones should be pretty awesome. on the other hand Activision just announced that Rush's 2112 would be in GH6 in its 20+ minute entirety...

i just hope compatibility doesn't become an issue with the more advanced modes offered in RB3 vs. the incredibly stupid manbearpig/RAWKgod angle of GH6.

It sounds pretty sweet. Is it true that this is going to be the first rock band to feature keyboards?

yes.

apparently there will also be adapters available for purchase if you already own a MIDI compatible keyboard (or e-drums) to use directly with the game rather than buying specific controllers. there's also an announced bundle for the game and the keyboard controller in case you don't already have one.

A keyboard for Rock Band, really? I wonder how many buttons it has. Anyway, I'd like to have that.