One of the most 
charming things about VidRhythm is being completely surprised by what the game produces. So, without giving away too much, let’s say the videos that result from the collection of six sounds you’re asked to make will make you smile and mine your creative energies to come up with something truly unique. What’s impressive is how easy the app makes it for you to create videos that look professionally polished. Too many apps take themselves seriously. VidRhythm is one of the few that will let you laugh at yourself — again and again and again.
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Viacom sells Rock Band maker Harmonix
Harmonix, the company behind the 
successful “Rock Band” and “Dance Central” franchises, is no longer a part of the Viacom empire.
Viacom, which announced plans to shed itself of the division last month, has sold the division to an investment management firm which will return Harmonix to its independent roots.
App review: ROCK BAND Reloaded for iPad
The Rock Band franchise is one of the best in the music
genre and this mobile version keeps the quality level high. The game comes with a deep collection of music — 20 songs are available initially — and finally lets players actually sing the songs, rather than tap the screen along with the lyrics. This “vocal mode” makes the game more immersive (though for tone-deaf players, the tap along option is still available). The game is pretty forgiving with singers, though — not recognizing lyrics and being extremely generous with pitch. The differentiating features of the iPad version (versus the iPhone version) are minimal and don’t really justify the extra $5 in price. It’s a well-made and truly fun game, but you’re just as well off buying the less expensive iPhone version.
Chris Morris: Journalist 