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Hell yeah. Blackbirds is going to be "delicious".

I love that! LPA actually posted "Collision Course II: Linkin Park vs. Eduard Khil" and they wrote that "Cure for the Trolololo" was the first single. I thought it was really funny.

Haha. Nope. Its gotta be the real thing lol. Have fun trying it.

I guess we'll have to wait to hear the song before we can make this judgment. For all we know they might need an orchestra, and two billion guitars......

Someone should actually make and eat an icecreamsandwich and tell us what they think of it. Then we'll know what the song will be like.

That creature likes brains, I like brains, Does that mean I am Pixie related?

In the second part I like when Chester was saying "Shnurf". Also when Chester says his favourite basketball team is the team that wins.

Because everyone is asking about it, tease us and post a picture of it (thats if it looks different) and then everyones juices will get going. lol

I so wish I could've seen that.

The official Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion Press Release Two-time Grammy-winning rock band LINKIN PARK has announced the upcoming release of "Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion!", a groundbreaking game app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Production on "Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion!" began more than a year ago, when LINKIN PARK partnered with game developer Artificial Life, Inc. to create a heightened app experience for music fans and gamers alike. The result is the first-ever massively multi-player app to be designed around a music artist. The band (who appear as characters in the game) was intimately involved in every aspect of the game: storylines, gameplay, character design and music. "It was a unique experience to work with LINKIN PARK to create one of the most innovative mobile gaming experiences to date," says Artificial Life CEO, Eberhard Schoneburg. "Our close co-operation with the band has led to a cool and fun game play, a great design and a groundbreaking app that pushes the limits of the iPhone gaming experience and sets new standards for music-based games. Throughout production the band worked closely with our designers, intimately contributing to the creative process for character designs, in-game artwork, mission structure and, of course, the music in the game! 8-Bit Rebellion helps fans get closer to the band by drawing them into the virtual world that they have helped to create as well as providing their global fan base with an exciting community experience. It's a must for all LINKIN PARK fans." "The collaborative process with Artificial Life was exceptional," says LINKIN PARK vocalist Mike Shinoda, who worked with the game company to design the characters and score the game. "They were able to turn my sketches and our creative ideas into a living, breathing world that we think gamers will thoroughly enjoy. This game is not just made for LINKIN PARK fans — anyone will be able to play and enjoy 8-Bit Rebellion'. My bandmates and I grew up playing games like 'Metroid', 'Donkey Kong', 'Zelda', 'Space Invaders', 'Mega Man' and 'Rygar'. We wanted this game to have the feel of a vintage game, and a big part of it was the music." Unlike other apps offering simple rhythm games, "Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion!" plays like a full-on action-adventure game. Players must free LINKIN PARK's idyllic 8-bit world from the clutches of the evil PixxelKorp, whose corrupt agents have stolen the band's music. As members of the rebellion, players will take on missions that lead them through several unique districts in the game — each district is themed after a different band member. During their missions they will fight off the PixxelKorp forces, hunt down the lost tracks and save the band from pending disaster to become an 8-bit hero! Among its many highlights, the app features "Blackbirds", an exclusive LINKIN PARK song that's unlocked upon completion of the game. This is the first time an artist has released a brand-new song through a mobile game app. Says Shinoda, "We really liked the song and thought this would be a unique way to give it to our fans." The game also features original and 8-bit interpretations of some of LINKIN PARK's greatest hits, including "New Divide", "One Step Closer", "In The End", "Crawling", "QWERTY", "Hands Held High", "Faint", and "No More Sorrow". This marks the first time that LINKIN PARK's music has been reinterpreted using old-school video game sounds. The game, which also includes original artwork by the band, opens with "One Step Closer" sounding like it was coming out of a first-generation NES. "Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion!" provides players with the ability to create and outfit avatars by choosing from hundreds of different combinations. The app's seamless integration of online features allows for a unique game experience, in which players can embark on their own journey while meeting and chatting with friends. The online community features IM chats, in-app messaging, message boards, ranking other players and sending gifts. The game also has an offline mode in which players can still complete missions and buy new items in stores. This allows users without a stable internet connection to play the game wherever they are. Once back online, they can sync their scores, items and game progress onto the server and continue with the game. Simply put, "Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion!" is the only app to ever integrate gaming, social networking and news updates all in one.

True. Back on the song for a moment, it still has potential to have home "heavier" rock. EDIT: I also am sure that this will come with a free download with the game whilst those who do not buy the game will have to pay separately. This is because I don't think it would only be available in the game.

I don't get it though, first they said January then they delayed it and nows it at April. I mean thats ridiculous, for such a minor game I wouldn't think it would be delayed by 3 months. I think it will be worth it in the end though, fingers crossed.

Yeah I saw the website. It has a whole lot of cool screenshots. There will also be videos in the game. Possibly music videos. EDIT: I just found this on a website.

I had a go at the lyrics myself, this is what I got. Also, in the menu of all the music there is a button on the top right saying "iTunes". Unlocking will out the new song on that menu list so maybe it will be available on iTunes. Hopefully you get what I mean.

Can anyone get the lyrics from the little clip of it?

For sure.

Cheers for letting me know. Cannot wait for the new song, and the game.

I got bored while my internet wasn't working and flipped around the cover, not the best but this is what it came out like. Direct Link

Cannot wait until this game is released, it is totally different to what I thought it would be though. Buts thats a good thing. The new song sounds like a kick ass song. Stoked! Although it doesn't sound like they recorded it recently and on that poster sort of thing it says "previously".

It won't happen, well I doubt it anyway but if they did it would be so awesome.

I guess that being down gives more reasons for the idea.

Your unable to post the download links to shows and things. What if you had a newsletter system which people who subscribe to and you would send them the weeks downloads or something like that in a catalog form or something. That way you shouldn't get pinned.

METAL! or at least some rock.

I know. A band, which isn't necessarily a big as Linkin Park have released an album every year since they where together.

I do think that Mike wasted his time making that video of Rob when he could be telling us some info on the game. It could be possible that while they wait for Apple to approve it or whatever (if they're even up to that stage yet) they have forgotten about it.