Rock Band 2, coming to Xbox 360 this September, everything else later

Besides RB1 DLC, I'm wondering if RB2 will be able to read my RB1 save and import high scores and my characters over so I don't need to earn/recreate them.
 
[quote name='mrcheapo11']


In a good way or bad way? I really like the idea of them being in the game, but I wouldn't mind seeing stuff from their first album, as opposed to their second :) Of course, Nine in the Afternoon was one of the only decent songs on Pretty.Odd.[/quote]

In a good way. But I liked Pretty Odd better...honestly, I found Nine one of the weakest tracks.

Also, if there's any
My Chemical Romance
, it should be from
Black Parade.
 
[quote name='Jesus_S_Preston']In a good way. But I liked Pretty Odd better...honestly, I found Nine one of the weakest tracks.

Also, if there's any
My Chemical Romance
, it should be from
Black Parade.
[/quote]

I'll keep the spoiler train going

Have you ever listened to their first CD
I brought you my bullets, You Brought Me Your Love
? I'd rather have a track or two from that. It's a hell of a lot different from Three Cheers or Black Parade and a lot more raw.
 
[quote name='Jesus_S_Preston']In a good way. But I liked Pretty Odd better...honestly, I found Nine one of the weakest tracks.

Also, if there's any
My Chemical Romance
, it should be from
Black Parade.
[/quote]

Black Parade
would be nice to have, or just anything by them. But, some songs like
Disenchanted, Cancer, and I Don't Love You
might be a little slow to actually play, though they are good. (assuming it would be a full album)

[quote name='tokitoki50']I'll keep the spoiler train going

Have you ever listened to their first CD
I brought you my bullets, You Brought Me Your Love
? I'd rather have a track or two from that. It's a hell of a lot different from Three Cheers or Black Parade and a lot more raw.[/quote]

I love
I Brought You My Bullets
, and would like some of those songs, but if it were to be the full album I think
it might be a little too much screaming for anyone who sings
and I doubt many people would know the songs as compared to
Three Cheers and Black Parade
, which is a shame... though playing
Demolition Lovers
could be 8 minutes of EPIC.
 
http://e3.gamespot.com/story.html?s...topslot;title;1&om_act=convert&om_clk=topslot

For a while there, it seemed that online world-tour play might arrive as a patch for the original Rock Band; as it turns out, that feature will be one of the biggest features in the sequel, letting you join up with bandmates all over the world to fulfill your dreams of rock stardom. Online play sounds like great fun, and the folks at Harmonix have also made the smart decision to do away with band leaders in Rock Band 2. As a result, you can change your lineup at any time without having to break up the band as a result. Better yet, any character will be able to play any instrument as you go. Combine that with new gigs, challenges (more on those in a bit), as well as new cities and venues to play in, along with the ability to hire staff, and there will be a lot to do in Rock Band 2's World Tour mode.
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This is just 10 of the 80+ tunes that will make up the entire song list in Rock Band 2, one that, if the previous game (and its subsequent downloadable content) is any indication, will run the gamut across rock's decades and various subgenres. With hundreds of songs available to you from the get-go, the ability to create setlists for quick-play sessions is a crucial addition in Rock Band 2. In the last game, you could pick songs only one at a time; with the sequel, you'll be able to create setlists exactly how you see fit. It's perfect for the Rock Band fan who insists that every third song be a Rush tune, or that repeating Freezepop's "Sprode" 13 times in succession isn't just a good idea, it's a great idea.

When you aren't rocking out with your all-night custom quick-play sets in Rock Band 2, you'll be spending your time with the new game modes, including Tour Challenges and Battle of the Bands. The Tour Challenge will replace the Solo Tour from the original Rock Band and follow a nonlinear path, in which you unlock new challenge groupings as you go. Tour Challenge will be playable either solo or with up to three other bandmates, with any mix of local and online players.

The challenges themselves will be built around a variety of play styles, and beating one challenge will unlock additional challenge paths for you to take. Instead of being a linear list of songs, the challenges are structured more as a progression web in which you can choose which path to take through the game. For instance, the bass path will let you focus on all of the best songs for the bass, while still giving you access to play the other songs found in Rock Band 2 as side challenges. In addition, Tour Challenge mode will also integrate DLC automatically when building challenges. You can also expect to play album-specific challenges, which should only grow as the list of full-length albums available as DLC continues to expand.

The other big challenge mode is Battle of the Bands, which will also be available for one to four players, in any mix of local and online play. Unlike the progression system of Tour Challenge, Battle of the Bands is a straight-up tournament that pits your band against groups from all over the world. Harmonix will be creating new daily battles for bands to take part in; some will even have unique entry requirements, or gameplay modifiers. When playing Battle of the Bands challenges, you'll see an onscreen score, along with a score that you need to beat (such as someone on your friends list who has also competed in this challenge).

In the ever-escalating hardware wars between Rock Band 2 and its competitors, the next instrument salvo from the Harmonix crew will introduce some cool features. On the guitar front, the Fender Stratocaster body designs are still intact, but the (nonfunctioning) model on hand at EA's pre-E3 event showed off a sunburst paint job that looked really sharp. Even better than the color scheme are some of the new guitar features: wireless out of the box, a sturdier strum bar, and an autocalibration system that will let you automatically synch your guitar to your television to minimize lag, without having to go through the tedious setup process of the original game (though you'll still be able to manually calibrate your setup if you like). Although it won't have any additional pads, the Rock Band 2 drum set will feature velocity-sensitive pads that will play "louder" in the game the harder you hit them. The pads themselves will be more muffled to cut down on the noisy clatter as you wail away, and will feature a better bounce, making them ostensibly easier to play.
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Some nice, new info from GameSpot on RB2.
 
Sounds like everything people are looking for in a sequel. All it needs is the merchant from RE4 to pop up in the store and go "WHAT'RE YA BUYIN'!?"
 
[quote name='tokitoki50']I'll keep the spoiler train going

Have you ever listened to their first CD
I brought you my bullets, You Brought Me Your Love
? I'd rather have a track or two from that. It's a hell of a lot different from Three Cheers or Black Parade and a lot more raw.[/quote]

Actually, yeah, I own
I Brought You My Bullets,
, and you're right, I would prefer that. But since Harmonix seems to be going for more popular and well-known songs, especially with newer bands, I don't see them doing that over the second two albums. Also, because tracks from
Black Parade
are DLC for GHII.

[quote name='mrcheapo11']
Black Parade
would be nice to have, or just anything by them. But, some songs like
Disenchanted, Cancer, and I Don't Love You
might be a little slow to actually play, though they are good. (assuming it would be a full album)



I love
I Brought You My Bullets
, and would like some of those songs, but if it were to be the full album I think
it might be a little too much screaming for anyone who sings
and I doubt many people would know the songs as compared to
Three Cheers and Black Parade
, which is a shame... though playing
Demolition Lovers
could be 8 minutes of EPIC.[/quote]

I LOOOOVE
Demolition Lovers
. Also, unless I'm mistaking,
I Brought You My Bullets
has a lot more language Harmonix would annoyingly edit out then the other two, unless I'm making that up.
 
Today, MTV Games and Harmonix have struck back. As revealed in the latest Game Informer, the new drum kit will have more than just squishy, velocity-sensitive pads. While the standard-issue new drum kit will retain the four-pad setup of its predecessor, drumming enthusiasts will be able to purchase an additional cymbal pack. The pack includes crash, ride, and high-hat add-ons that can be plugged into the new kit and will be associated with existing colors. Because the cymbal pack will plug into expansion slots, Rock Band's original drum set will remain compatible with the game's follow-up.

For those counting, that adds up to a possible eight drum inputs, two more than World Tour and topping even the kit in Konami's Rock Revolution. Konami has taken actions of its own to counter MTV Games and Harmonix's move into the rhythm game space, claiming patent infringement and filing suit against Harmonix in a Texas court this week.

In addition to the new cymbal pack, GI reports that Harmonix and MTV Games have commissioned limited-edition instruments from Fender and Ion that will be made compatible with their rhythm game. From Fender, real Stratocasters will reportedly be stripped and then outfitted with game-input parts. The special edition Ion drum kit will feature four pads, three cymbals, and a kick pedal and will double as a fully functional electronic drum kit. Pricing information for the limited-edition bundles was not revealed.
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http://www.gamespot.com/news/6193657.html
 
My kneejerk reaction to the cymbal pack was sort of an "ugh, look at them trying to sell more peripherals." Then I decided I'm all for it if it's not too expensive and actually maps well to the old note charts. Let the plastic drumset arms race continue!
 
[quote name='metaly']My kneejerk reaction to the cymbal pack was sort of an "ugh, look at them trying to sell more peripherals." Then I decided I'm all for it if it's not too expensive and actually maps well to the old note charts. Let the plastic drumset arms race continue![/quote]
They're not forcing anybody to buy it, unless that's something they really want. Not having to buy a new set of drums just for them is a huge plus. Doubt I'll bother, but it's nice to have the option.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']They're not forcing anybody to buy it, unless that's something they really want. Not having to buy a new set of drums just for them is a huge plus. Doubt I'll bother, but it's nice to have the option.[/quote]

There's the added bonus that these new drums with cymbals might be supported by Guitar Hero: World Tour. That'd be a lot easier on those of us that want to play both games, but not necessarily buy two more drum kits.
 
[quote name='ikariwarriors']There's the added bonus that these new drums with cymbals might be supported by Guitar Hero: World Tour. That'd be a lot easier on those of us that want to play both games, but not necessarily buy two more drum kits.[/quote]

If they were compatible, RB2 bundle and GH Disc only would be a definite buy Day 1.

Right now, It's only gonna be RB2 bundle.
 
Posted on the Rock Band forums, a rather exciting article from New York Times mentions Guns N Roses "Chinese Democracy" ties to the game, plus AC/DC in Rock Band 2.

E3 starts in a few hours! I can't wait to hear more straight from Harmonix!
 
Personally I think more of MCR's older stuff works better. Give Em Hell Kid, Hang Em High, Helena, Im Not Okay and especially Thank you for the Venom would be amazing. Off the newer albumns I think Dead and Teenagers are the best fit but House of Wolves is a personal fav. I also think it would be cool if they for Christmas released the MCR cover of All I want for Christmas.

Other then what you guys have been discussing I would love to see some old Tool and newer Perfect Circle stuff. 3 Libras would be a little slow but a nice change of pace for people to play and while older Judith would just freaking rock! Id also love to see some Sum 41, dont think those guys get enough credit. They have a song called Ride the Chariot thats just under a minute and largly a guitar song but man I think it would be a hella cool song to add in there as an ass kicker.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5qOvvkReH4g
 
PRETEND WE'RE DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOCIAL D! DINOSAUR JR! HOLY CRAP!

About my only off-the-cuff complaint is that I'd much rather have The Donnas' "Play My Game" than whatever song "New Kid in School" is.

Rock Band 2 On-Disc Track List:

1. AC/DC "Let There Be Rock"
2. AFI "Girl's Gone Grey"
3. Alanis Morissette "You Oughta Know"
4. Alice in Chains "Man in the Box"
5. Allman Brothers "Ramblin' Man"
6. Avenged Sevenfold "Almost Easy"
7. Bad Company "Shooting Star"
8. Beastie Boys "So Whatcha Want"
9. Beck "E-Pro"
10. Bikini Kill "Rebel Girl"
11. Billy Idol "White Wedding Pt. I"
12. Blondie " One Way or Another"
13. Bob Dylan "Tangled Up in Blue"
14. Bon Jovi "Livin' on a Prayer"
15. Cheap Trick "Hello There"
16. Devo "Uncontrollable Urge"
17. Dinosaur Jr. "Feel the Pain"
18. Disturbed "Down with the Sickness"
19. Dream Theater "Panic Attack"
20. Duran Duran "Hungry Like the Wolf"
21. Elvis Costello "Pump It Up"
22. Fleetwood Mac "Go Your Own Way"
23. Foo Fighters "Everlong"
24. Guns N' Roses "Shackler's Revenge"
25. Interpol "PDA"
26. Jane's Addiction "Mountain Song"
27. Jethro Tull "Aqualung"
28. Jimmy Eat World "The Middle"
29. Joan Jett "Bad Reputation"
30. Journey "Anyway You Want It"
31. Judas Priest "Painkiller"
32. Kansas "Carry On Wayward Son"
33. L7 "Pretend We're Dead"
34. Lacuna Coil "Our Truth"
35. Linkin Park "One Step Closer"
36. Lit "My Own Worst Enemy"
37. Lush "De-Luxe"
38. Mastodon "Colony of Birchmen"
39. Megadeth "Peace Sells"
40. Metallica " Battery"
41. Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Where'd You Go"
42. Modest Mouse "Float On"
43. Motorhead "Ace of Spades"
44. Nirvana "Drain You"
45. Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky"
46. Panic at the Disco "Nine in the Afternoon"
47. Paramore "That's What You Get"
48. Pearl Jam "Alive"
49. Presidents of the USA "Lump"
50. Rage Against the Machine "Testify"
51. Ratt "Round & Round"
52. Red Hot Chili Peppers "Give it Away"
53. Rise Against "Give it All"
54. Rush "The Trees"
55. Silversun Pickups "Lazy Eye"
56. Smashing Pumpkins "Today"
57. Social Distortion "I Was Wrong"
58. Sonic Youth "Teenage Riot"
59. Soundgarden "Spoonman"
60. Squeeze "Cool for Cats"
61. Steely Dan "Bodhitsattva"
62. Steve Miller Band "Rock'n Me"
63. Survivor "Eye of the Tiger"
64. System of a Down "Chop Suey"
65. Talking Heads "Psycho Killer"
66. Tenacious D "Master Exploder"
67. Testament "Souls of Black"
68. The Donnas "New Kid in School"
69. The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat"
70. The Grateful Dead " Alabama Getaway"
71. The Guess Who "American Woman"
72. The Muffs "Kids in America"
73. The Offspring "Come Out & Play (Keep 'em Separated)"
74. The Replacements "Alex Chilton"
75. The Who "Pinball Wizard"

Bonus Songs
76. Abnormality "Visions"
77. Anarchy Club "Get Clean"
78. Bang Camaro "Night Lies"
79. Breaking Wheel "Shoulder to the Plow"
80. The Libyans "Neighborhood"
81. The Main Drag "A Jagged Gorgeous Winter"
82. Speck "Conventional Lover"
83. The Sterns "Supreme Girl"
84. That Handsome Devil "Rob the Prez-O-Dent"
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http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/rock-band-2-on-disc-track-list-revealed-features-over-80-songs/
 
I can't think of anything to bitch about with this setlist. It's incredible.

Let's not forget: 20 EXTRA FREE SONGS for DLC at launch, and "most" of the RB1 songs will get transferred over.

I could live without the Timmy song. The rest can stay on my HD.
 
They also said that there is going to 20 songs free later.

No Pantera liked in the leaked list, or Crazy train.

Although I am uber excited for Down with the Sickness, Battery, ACDC, and Man In the box.

Although I am very curious how they do down with the sickness and kepe the game T.
 
[quote name='H.Cornerstone']
Although I am very curious how they do down with the sickness and kepe the game T.[/QUOTE]

It's likely they'll just use the radio version where that whole monologue is cut out.
 
[quote name='H.Cornerstone']They also said that there is going to 20 songs free later.

No Pantera liked in the leaked list, or Crazy train.

Although I am uber excited for Down with the Sickness, Battery, ACDC, and Man In the box.

Although I am very curious how they do down with the sickness and kepe the game T.[/quote]
I wouldn't be surprised if they show up as the DLC though.
 
I'd never be crazy enough to buy one of these toy instrument games for so much money but throwing in Bob Dylan makes it seem more plausible.
 
Spirit in the Sky :( that is going to get annoying real quick, as will GnR.

Lots of good stuff too though. Can't understand why there is no Iron Maiden though.
 
I think it's great that you can import your songs from RB1. But I wonder what songs will be left out?

I don't think it will really matter.

I mean the game comes with 100 tracks, + your exising DLC (I have 40 songs now) + the RB 1 songs(lets say 40 out of the 58). That means I'll have at least 200 songs in my setlist. With that many I think I can live with the few I lose in the transition.
 
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