Official Rock Band Thread (It's out, bitches)

I kinda want to cancel my preorder until a sequel or expansion or better downloadable albums are avaliable, because none of the tracks or news about the vocals are getting me excited after looking at GH3...

Though November is still a good while away at least...
 
That new price for the X360 definately makes me think twice about this game...I was for sure not getting it before but now...maybe some time next year.
 
$170 for all of it? Looks like I'm getting it, along with GH3, and using the GH2 guitar as back up to the Rock Band & GH3 ones
 
Meh. Great songs, including one from Metallica, which is my favorite band. But still, way too much money.
 
[quote name='mcgavin27']the game comes out on a friday and not only that but black friday?[/quote] It should be out November 20th a Tuesday. WEEK of Black Friday.
 
The new EGM issue has a "50 Things You Didn't Know" feature about the biggest games of the fall and Rock Band is the first one on there. There's are the four notes they have on the game:

1. Rock Band's sturdy drum kit (which should cost around $80) comes in five pieces but assembles in less than five minutes. You'll need to provide your own throne, though.

2. The game will have a tattoo shop where you can spend money earned from road gigs to decorate your custom rock star. Even sweeter: The shop will showcase tattoos from real-life parlors and artists.

3. You can play entire songs on the tiny made-for-solos buttons at the base of the Fender-licensed Stratocaster peripheral...as long as you don't mind looking rediculous.

4. Not only can your singer tap the microphone for tambourine sounds--it also doubles as a cowbell in Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." Singer/guitarists who have their hands full with the ax can just shout "pow" into the mic to trigger the tambourine and cowbell notes.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']4. Not only can your singer tap the microphone for tambourine sounds--it also doubles as a cowbell in Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." Singer/guitarists who have their hands full with the ax can just shout "pow" into the mic to trigger the tambourine and cowbell notes.[/QUOTE]

[media]http://youtube.com/watch?v=tt8bJdmUlSo[/media]
 
It's the only Coheed and Cambria song that I actually like, but yet again, easy-ass note charts. This thing's gotta pull something out of its ass and soon, difficulty wise.
 
[quote name='Scorch']That doesn't sound like music.[/quote]

:applause:

[quote name='Greetard']It's the only Coheed and Cambria song that I actually like, but yet again, easy-ass note charts. This thing's gotta pull something out of its ass and soon, difficulty wise.[/quote]

I enjoy Coheed, but you're right.
 
[quote name='evanft']Coheed and Cambria - Welcome Home

Honestly, this is the best song announcement since the game was first announced.[/QUOTE]

Interesting song announcement.

I would've expected Coheed on a GH game, not Rock Band. I haven't listened to Coheed since the "Second Stage Turbine" CD. Are they popular now?
 
[quote name='asianxcore']Interesting song announcement.

I would've expected Coheed on a GH game, not Rock Band. I haven't listened to Coheed since the "Second Stage Turbine" CD. Are they popular now?[/quote]



nope.
 
A couple of friends of mine went to a local college today to play Rock Band. If I wasn't so busy today I would've went with them.

They said the game was really fun and their main gripe was the guitar. They mentioned even though the strum bar didn't click, it felt sort of weird. Also mentioned the buttons were way too close together, especially the ones at the bottom of the frets.

It's all preference and I'm sure everyone who plays it will get used to it.

They both loved the drums and mentioned how awesome they were to play.

Also, I'm sure it's been mentioned, but on Expert there are no lyrics on the screen when you play.

So if the Rock Band Tour rolls around your town, check it out. Apparently I was told there were like 7 stations, so everyone got a chance to play as much as they wanted.
 
Week of coverage over at IGN starting Monday. They're gonna announce a new song on Monday that supposedly has a really bad-ass bass line.

The lead singer is the front man, crooning to the ladies and diving headfirst into the crowd to be carried off on a sea of hands. The lead guitarist is the quiet, cool cat with the lightning-quick fingers; everybody envies his skills. The drummer sits in the background, but sets the beat. You can't have rock and roll without him. Then there's the bassist. The unloved child, the one referred to as "the other guy" in the band. But without the bassline, you'd have no foundation.

Playing bass in Rock Band isn't quite the same thing as playing lead guitar. Though both are played on the same instrument, with the same number of buttons, the bass is often about rhythm. In many of Rock Band's songs, it may be a bit easier to play bass than to rock the guitar. But this is not always the case. Harmonix has done a fine job with song selection to ensure that some prominent basslines make their way into the game. In fact, there are a handful of songs where playing bass will be a remarkable challenge.

If you're taking on the manly role of being bassist in Rock Band, there are a few songs that will have you smiling. One of the best is "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys. The ultimate bassline in Rock Band, though, is in a song which IGN will reveal next Monday. You'll never in a million years guess the song (we promise), but it's considered one of the most difficult in the game and nearly ended the Ignorant Sluts. The bassline is the sickest we've played in Rock Band.

The bass guitar has all the same functionality as lead guitar. So Overdrive (previously Star Power) is executed by tilting the next up. This earns you sick points through a hefty multiplier. It also is used to rescue a band member that's failed out. And you will want to save them as quickly as possible, because if they aren't earning points, then the band's overall score will be down. And it's that final score that will help earn you new groupies and cold hard cash. Plus, if a member stays down too long, the entire band fails out. A good bass guitarist is also a team player.
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The video of Sabotage now on the site is both great and awful. Great because of the crowd singing along, and awful because of the way the guy hits the strum bar. Oh, and the whole "smaller=HOPO" thing is, well, not as easy to notice as GH3's HOPO-able notes.
 
Interesting info in this interview I found on the Rock Band forums:

On the PS2 version and the lack of online anything
The outsourced developed PS2 version of Rock Band that is slated to release in December will obviously feature no downloadable content but more surprisingly the prev-gen version will feature no online component at all. “Rock Band is built as a next generation title with a focus on downloadable content and online multiplayer, the PS2 just isn’t built for those ideas.” While it is possible PS2 owners will receive new content via retail expansion (think, Guitar Hero Encore: Rock’s the 80s), nothing as been discussed. While we were told the game looks great and plays as well as the in-house developed Harmonix next-gen versions, it was important to release it on the PS2 because of the fan base who have yet to make the next-gen plunge.
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On competing against the Guitar Hero brand-name
While Harmonix is proud of their work in Guitar Hero they are quick to point out they’re intention for the series was to take it to the next level, which is what spawned Rock Band. Harmonix is confident in the product they’ve produced and that is why they’ve used every opportunity to showcase the game at every major event. While the Guitar Hero name is known to casual and hardcore audiences alike they believe the Rock Band will win people over with its strong focus on the music; which in Guitar Hero III is mostly focused on great shredding tracks, while Rock Band has great overall band tracks enjoyable on each component; on their partnerships, “Working with MTV on a music game doesn’t hurt” and we were told EA is a very supportive partner; and its connected experience, actually rocking with friends in person or online brings this title to a whole new level.
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On the fear of being disconnected
We pointed out what others have said in the past, Rock Band is in its element when shown at events because of the stage atmosphere coupled with three band members by your side, but how will it translate online? We asked if there is a fear the title will lose the luster its been polishing on so much since it was first shown and the simple answer is; it depends on how you play the game. “I think the game works better when you at least have another person in the room playing with you,” but that isn’t to say the game mechanics will fall apart when you’re alone in your room. The game depends on teamwork and energy, when four people decide to play Rock Band they are going to work together or realize very quickly straying from the formula will end their session. While it might be funny to grief in a game of WarHawk or Halo 3, it doesn’t work the same in Rock Band. “The great thing about Rock Band is if all your buddies up and move to Chicago or somewhere, the band won’t have to break up.”
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On Downloadable Content Pricing (DLC)
It’s widely known how vocal the internet was against the Activision pricing structure of DLC for Guitar Hero II on the Xbox 360, but how does Rock Band’s pricing compare? “I don’t know if I can say we’re cheaper or more expensive but remember, where as in other games they adjust the tracks for one or two guitars, in Rock Band it’s vocals, drums, guitar and bass on multiple difficulties. One thing we will do is give the gamer options. You can buy an album, or if you only want one or two tracks you can purchase those items separately.” While he did say it would obviously be cheaper to purchase them as a bundle, they may have scenarios where they offer promotions such as Buy 2 get one free/cheaper but nothing has been decided. It was also mentioned that the Xbox 360 and PS3 content will be priced similarly.
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On DLC frequency
Harmonix is committed to providing gamers with a wide selection of new content and promises that one week from launch The Who’s famous album “Who’s Next” will be made available for download. Harmonix has also scheduled new content to be released every week until the end of 2007 to keep the game fresh throughout the holiday season.
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On the total number of tracks available in Rock Band
While the rep did confirm the game is complete, although he wouldn’t say gone gold, he would confirm there are more than 40 but less than 50 tracks on the retail disc– which does not include the unlockable tracks found in the game.
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On Metallica
We’re all thinking about it, which album did Harmonix secure from Metallica’s catalouge. “The great thing about working with Metallica is we have so much music to choose from, but we haven’t said which album we’re releasing. Everyone asks: ‘Oh, which Metallica album are you guys using!” After a brief minute pause I went onto my next question.
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Also, there's a rumor over at the Rock Band forums about two new songs found on a preorder box, Next To You by The Police and Foreplay/Long Time by Boston.
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http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/827/827329p1.html

The quintessential Southern rock band is Lynyrd Skynyrd. But one of the most recognizable Southern rock songs is actually by lesser-known Molly Hatchet. "Flirting with Disaster," the title track from Hatchet's second album (released in 1979) is the latest song added to the growing list for Harmonix's Rock Band.

The Ignorant Sluts, IGN's tribute band, had the chance to play "Flirting with Disaster" the other day. Be warned: This song nearly killed us. Listed as one of the toughest songs in Rock Band, "Disaster" will test the strength of every member of your band. Roper, the Ignorant Slut's dummer, nearly broke down in tears by the end of the song and bassist Davey Clay called it "the most ridiculous and awesome bassline of all time."
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As much as I love Black Hole Sun as a song, Spoonman would have been a far better fit for Rock Band.

[quote name='evanft']Updated with 3 new songs.[/QUOTE]
According to the pre-order box, both the Boston and The Police songs are masters.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/puzzle/rockband/news.html?sid=6181200&tag=topslot;title;2

GameSpot has details on the career mode, which sounds like it'll be a lot deeper than what GH offers. Can't wait to try that out myself.[/QUOTE]

I was actually about to add an entire section for World Tour mode when my computer crashed yesterday. I'll try to get that in there. Has it been confirmed whether or not it can be done solo?

Anyway, this quote from an IGN article made me piss my pants a little:

When your band plays well together, the crowd will sing. That's nice for the instrument players to hear, but it's really special when you are the vocalist. "Wanted Dead or Alive" has one of the better moments for crowd interaction. The chorus has you sing: "I'm wanted dead or alive." Anyone who has heard this famed Bon Jovi song knows that a backup vocalist adds an echoing "wanted." Well, when the crowd is behind you, they power this out and it is pretty awesome. It certainly can make you feel like a rock star.
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bottom line, this game whoops guitar hero 3's ass. While the vs mode is creative, and the rock band bundle is $70 more... there's really no reason not to shell out more for rockband.......

The Guitar hero 3 controller was majorly dissapointing. They claimed it would be less spongy on the buttons, but it is not at all. The rockband controller's buttons feel way more like spring switches and they're better positioned. The controller is much larger as well
 
[quote name='Zoglog']bottom line, this game whoops guitar hero 3's ass. While the vs mode is creative, and the rock band bundle is $70 more... there's really no reason not to shell out more for rockband.......

The Guitar hero 3 controller was majorly dissapointing. They claimed it would be less spongy on the buttons, but it is not at all. The rockband controller's buttons feel way more like spring switches and they're better positioned. The controller is much larger as well[/QUOTE]
I've got a question, have you played with the guitar for either game?


And GH3's tracklist>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rock Band's currently

Don't get me wrong though, I'm buying both 1st day
 
[quote name='evanft']I was actually about to add an entire section for World Tour mode when my computer crashed yesterday. I'll try to get that in there. Has it been confirmed whether or not it can be done solo?

Anyway, this quote from an IGN article made me piss my pants a little:[/quote]
I would think so. They have both a single-player career and group career, right? I'd imagine that you'd pretty much play the lead member and probably create your bandmates, too.

That's very cool to hear. I like some of this stuff from the GS preview

After we scored that clunker of a van, an agent contacted us and let us know that we should play more gigs in LA to try to catch the attention of a major label. If you hire that agent, he'll help you out by booking you at key venues in specific cities that will advance your meteoric rise to fame, and he'll make other suggestions designed to net you new fans. If you manage to sign with a major, they'll make a serious investment in your act and provide you with the means to embark on a national tour. You'll even need to poach roadies from other bands as you get bigger and bigger. Someone has to cart all those colored lights and fog machines from city to city, right?
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Each venue instead represents a tier of activities that you can undertake, from single-song performances to mystery set lists, which can throw any of the previously unlocked songs at you back-to-back. Later in the game, you'll find more specific challenges, such as a punk marathon that requires you to properly play every punk song in the package, or sponsored events that will feature major contributions from some of the game's licensees, like Fender.
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You'll get the chance to sell out for bigger profits, but you'll lose some of your most diehard fans for it. Or you could choose to turn a particular show into a benefit, which means you won't get any money.
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The game even generates loading screens and other imagery based on the custom characters and outfits you've picked for your band.
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[quote name='anomynous']I've got a question, have you played with the guitar for either game?


And GH3's tracklist>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rock Band's currently

Don't get me wrong though, I'm buying both 1st day[/QUOTE]

yes. Rock band's guitar is much better.

As for song list, slayer alone makes me want to play GH3, but as for buying the next gen bundle for $100 or $88 on a deal........ I'd rather just get the game for ps2 since the new guitar is not really that big a jump in quality.
 
[quote name='seanr1221']Unless you'd like a challenge.[/QUOTE]

guitar hero is not challenging at all. If you want a challenge, play guitar freaks. That game is brutal.
 
The guitar parts in this game looks extremely repetive and boring. I hope someone kicks this game into overdrive or something.
 
[quote name='seanr1221']If guitar hero is not challenging at all, then you'd have to find rock band extremely boring.

Unless challenge isn't fun to you.[/QUOTE]

not really, rock band is just simply the more fun game. For example you can play bass and sing at the same time if you wanted to, and it works surprisingly well.

And there's more to fun than challenge. Of course we're talking only about the guitar portion here which is only 1/4 of rockband's game.
The whole mentality that a game has to be hardcore to be fun is retarded. That's where many of the guitar freaks elitist mindsets lie. And there's no doubt their game is harder, but that's not what make guitar freaks fun for me.
 
[quote name='Zoglog']not really, rock band is just simply the more fun game. For example you can play bass and sing at the same time if you wanted to, and it works surprisingly well.

And there's more to fun than challenge. Of course we're talking only about the guitar portion here which is only 1/4 of rockband's game.
The whole mentality that a game has to be hardcore to be fun is retarded. That's where many of the guitar freaks elitist mindsets lie. And there's no doubt their game is harder, but that's not what make guitar freaks fun for me.[/QUOTE]

Different strokes for different folks. I'd be bored with playing rockband (guitar portion) compared to guitar hero 3. They have some good songs in there though, so I'll eventually pick up rock band, but the difficulty for it (from what I've seen) left a bad taste in my mouth. Maybe I'll get it with christmas money, but I have no use for 3 guitars, so I don't know what I'll do :lol:

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']Maybe he just likes to have fun.[/QUOTE]

A harder difficulty is fun to me ;)
 
[quote name='seanr1221'] Maybe I'll get it with christmas money, but I have no use for 3 guitars, so I don't know [/QUOTE]
Same here, I'll have 3 guitars. I'm just gonna use the GH2 explorer as back up
 
[quote name='seanr1221']A harder difficulty is fun to me ;)[/quote]
No, bloody stubs are your idea of fun. ;) I like my fingers to stay functional when playing games.
 
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