Rock Band 3 for Nintendo DS is a music video game developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by MTV Games. Released in 2010, it is part of the Rock Band series and allows players to simulate the playing of rock music across various decades and genres using special controllers modeled after musical instruments. Players can perform songs through gameplay akin to rhythm games. Rock Band 3 introduces new gameplay modes, including a Pro mode aimed at simulating real instrument playing more closely, enhancing the game's realism and challenge.