MTV Games and Harmonix recently announced that Rock Band 3 will release in late October around the world for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and DS, while detailing a variety of pre-order options eager US consumers have available to them.

But first, the ‘goods’: Rock Band 3 will release on October 26th in North America, and October 29th in Europe and the UK.

Exciting times, especially if you’re looking forward to getting your ‘boogie’ and ‘woogie’ hands on the new keyboard peripheral planned for the game. All you keyboard players out there - you know what I’m talkin’ about.

Additionally, if you shop at Gamestop, Amazon or Wal-Mart you’ll be able to pre-order Rock Band 3 and get a bunch of goodies for your loyalty. What kinds of goodies? Have a look at the respective retailer offers below:

GameStop Pre-order Opportunity

”GameStop shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system or Xbox 360 in advance receive three downloadable Rock Band songs at launch:

• Burning Down the House by Talking Heads
• My Own Summer by Deftones
• Blue Monday by New Order

Amazon Pre-order Opportunity

“Amazon shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and Wii in advance will receive access to an exclusive in-game guitar. Additionally, for a limited time only, PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360 owners who pre-order Rock Band 3 in advance on Amazon will receive $10 off a future videogame purchase.”

Wal-Mart Pre-order Opportunity

“Walmart.com shoppers who reserve Rock Band 3 for PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360 and Wii in advance will receive a $10 eGift card for a limited time.”

Lots of goodies!

Have a browse through El33tonline’s previous looks at Rock Band 3 for more information on all of the game’s new features (including that awesome keyboard), as well as videos and screenshots from the game.