Since it was first announced not long ago, LEGO Rock Band has been called one of the most unnecessary games of all time. A marriage of LEGO and Rock Band? Really?

Yet all it is is an attempt to create a family-friendly Rock Band experience that the whole family can enjoy. I have to admit that it’s more than a little odd to see LEGO Minifigs with moving lips. That’s a first. But hey, see — and judge — for yourself, with this trailer that debuted at E3.

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E3 ‘09: LEGO Rock Band

Taken from the E3 2009 show floor on Tuesday, June 2nd. Much more to come throughout the week!

The Stay-Puft Marshmellow man from Ghostbusters, right outside the convention center to promote the new video game.

Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters.

LEGO Universe promo poster. Sadly, the game is not playable on the show floor.

Eidos booth.

Xbox booth.

Beware the Rabbids!

A mech thingamajig from James Cameron’s Avatar.

EA Games booth.

A Prius 3 promoting The Sims 3, in South Hall. (Note the floating green crystal.) Appropriate, no?

Warner Bros. Interactive promo area for Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest.

Inside the Batman: Arkham Asylum demo area. Kind of sums up all of E3!

Holy E3 Expo, Batman!

Nintendo’s booth.

The first-ever concert held live and in a persistent MMO game. In this case, the band is The Dares, and the game is Free Realms.

DJ Hero being demoed at Activision’s booth.

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E3 ‘09: Sights from the Show Floor

So after LEGO Batman, LEGO Indiana Jones, and Lego Star Wars [1, 2 and 3] NOW, we have LEGO Rock Band. Oh yeah, I said it. LEGO Rock Band.

Can you get much better than that?

I think not.

“LEGO Rock Band combines two compelling properties and creates an experience that family members of all ages will enjoy playing together as a group,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “Harmonix and MTV Games are the world experts in music gameplay, and we’re genuinely thrilled to bring the unique and humour-filled LEGO experience to their Rock Band universe.”

“We’re thrilled to offer another LEGO branded gaming experience that will deliver humorous and social play for families and friends,” said Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, Vice President, the LEGO Group. “LEGO Rock Band is built around the same values of imagination and family-friendly creative role play that is present in other LEGO videogames. It will deliver innovative new elements of game play that complement the fun of the Rock Band experience.”

LEGO Rock Band is set to be released this year.

Images| Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment EMEA

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LEGO Rock Band Coming to Everything

Finally, it feels good to be back on a regular work schedule. Unfortunately, today is bit dry when it comes to juicy PlayStation news. But the good news is that early reports are suggesting that Killzone 2 may actually be as good as advertised. Of course, it’s tough to trust a first review, but it’s still a good sign.

• If you’re a fan of Traveller’s Tales LEGO series of games you may be in luck, as rumors are swirling about both Harry Potter and Rock Band themed games in the series.
• Looking for new, old-school theme for your PS3? Check out this hella awesome, unofficial HD Gunstar Heroes wallpaper and icons.
• In somewhat more depressing news, reports are suggesting that Sony will be making major cutbacks next month, which could potentially effect its game division.
• While we still don’t know what it is, Metal Gear Solid mastermind Hideo Kojima has revealed that his next project will have a more “Western” focus.
• The first review of the much anticipated Killzone 2 has been published, with Official US PlayStation magazine giving it a perfect 5/5.

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Today in PlayStation: January 5, 2008