Times are tough, but apparently consumers can't do without their Rock Band games.

Rock Band owners, Harmonix, have been given a $300 million dollar bonus for having such a successful year.

And parent company Viacom couldn't be more pleased about the contractual gratuity.

"We may not have anticipated the payment would be that high, but it's based on what they have achieved," said Viacom spokeswoman Kelly McAndrew.

"If they are making more money for us and we have to give a little back, that's OK."

Who knew playing air guitar could be so lucrative?

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