EA Gets Into the Music Game

With Rock Band, EA can potentially integrate SingShot and take it a step further. Harmonix suggests music tracks could be made available for download through the game potentially offering gamers a new way to get access to their favorite tune.

Meanwhile, Activision plans to release Guitar Hero II in April for the Xbox 360, and the third installment of the series could be out next year.

Shares of EA were recently up 63 cents, or 1.3%, to $50.99; Activision was off 19 cents, or 1%, to $18.75.