Rock Band (video game) (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Rock Band (video game)" in English language version.

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gamesindustry.biz

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xbox360.gamespy.com

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ps3.ign.com

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xboxlive.ign.com

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ps2.ign.com

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wii.ign.com

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interactive.org

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joystiq.com

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kotaku.com

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