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Title: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tan on June 19, 2007, 09:51:22 AM Figured we might as well start a thread on this game too. ;)
http://kotaku.com/gaming/shred/rock-bands-fender-strat-270130.php ^^ Has a couple of pics of the new Fender Strat, very nice. Also here's a few details from another post on Kotaku which came from the latest Game Informer mag.:
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on June 19, 2007, 10:34:52 AM that sure is one pretty guitar.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on June 19, 2007, 12:16:09 PM That is sweet looking but I want to see the "drums". I like the two sets of fret buttons!
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tan on June 19, 2007, 12:51:29 PM That is sweet looking but I want to see the "drums". I like the two sets of fret buttons! I'm not sure if that mag had it but there is a pic of the drumset somewhere, it's not finalized yet though. The idea they are shooting for is a 4 piece set similar to one of those digital drum sets popular in the 80's with real wooden drumsticks that has a stand so it wil sit nicely in front of a couch at playing level. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Zimbacca on June 23, 2007, 01:14:36 AM so far I have the game and a the drums payed in full, and two guitars, and a microphone payed off partly. Can't wait for it.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: two_scoop_steve on June 23, 2007, 10:34:06 PM it's pretty cool you can pllay with your buddy offline and some people online.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on June 24, 2007, 11:38:06 AM Just finished reading the 8 page Game Informer article on Rock Band. It looks like it's going to be AMAZING! Wow! :o
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tondog on June 24, 2007, 07:25:53 PM Here's the drum kit, mic, and guitar from that article:
[img width=480 height=640]http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/06/drums1.jpg[/img] Doesn't look too bad. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: hXd on June 24, 2007, 11:56:42 PM I'm a bit excited for this. I just wish that there would be a Wii version and/or it won't cost a trillion dollars.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on June 29, 2007, 01:38:24 PM The MSRP for Rock Band is going to be $199.99. :o
That includes the wireless guitar, drum set and microphone. The game by itself will cost $59.99. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on June 29, 2007, 03:11:46 PM Wow I was right! I figured it would be 200. Drums are ugly but I guess I can't expect a real kit. LOL
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on July 03, 2007, 05:57:49 PM Footage!
http://www.gamespot.com/video/938870/6173535/rock-band-gameplay-movie-1?tag=multimodule;picks;img;1&tag=topslot;title;1 Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on July 04, 2007, 09:57:55 PM More from IGN.
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/801/801498p1.html Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tondog on July 04, 2007, 10:51:05 PM It looks like a game of Amplitude on the bottom and Karaoke Revolution on the top. But eh, what are you gonna do?
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on July 04, 2007, 11:14:18 PM It looks like a game of Amplitude on the bottom and Karaoke Revolution on the top. But eh, what are you gonna do? Go figure both of those are Harmonix games. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tondog on July 04, 2007, 11:35:07 PM I know. It's not like they're going to do a complete rewrite of code they already have and can use.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tondog on July 06, 2007, 04:18:07 PM According to a GameCrazy employee, the wireless guitar for 360 is $20 more than the PS3 one.
http://www.joystiq.com/media/2007/07/gamecrazyrockbig.jpg Interesting. I have a feeling it has to do with Microsoft using proprietary wireless technology in the 360, and there might be some kind of licensing fee there. But even then, $20 per product is ridiculous for a technology license fee. I have a feeling this price isn't true. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on July 11, 2007, 06:46:54 PM Metallica is on board!
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13967/Metallica-Lets-Fans-Dig-Deeper-with-Rock-Band/ Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tan on July 11, 2007, 07:00:57 PM First few songs listed:
The Who "Won't Get Fooled Again" Mountain "Mississippi Queen" David Bowie "Suffragette City" Black Sabbath "Paranoid" Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper" The Ramones "Rockaway Beach" Rush "Tom Sawyer" Bon Jovi "Wanted Dead or Alive" Nirvana "In Bloom" Stone Temple Pilots "Vasoline" Weezer "Say It Ain't So" Foo Fighters "Learn to Fly" Metallica "Enter Sandman" The Hives "Main Offender" The Strokes "Reptilia" Queens of the Stone Age "Go With the Flow" It's funny we were just talking about Tom Sawyer the other night, awesome that it made it. 8) Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on July 11, 2007, 07:11:48 PM here's the full article from www.teamxbox.com
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13971/Rock-Bands-Initial-Batch-of-Songs-Revealed/ A new album every week...starting with "Who's Next"...omg! :o Start saving your pennies now... Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on July 11, 2007, 11:07:09 PM I am so happy Rush "Tom Sawyer" is on there. I want Rock Band just for the drums anyways and Neal Peart is a god.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on July 18, 2007, 03:33:53 PM Since it's coming out end of November, I think I'll wait to see how well I do with Birthday and Christmas gift cards and then get it.
With the drums and guitar both costing $80 apiece, the game by itself costing $60, and the microphone $40, it makes economic sense to get the whole kit at once for $200. It's tempting to just get the drum kit and game itself, though, knowing that the Xbox GH2 Explorer guitar will be compatible...8) Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on July 18, 2007, 06:05:24 PM But if you by the kit you will then have a bass and a guitar.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on July 18, 2007, 06:43:44 PM Yeah. The kit really is the way to go. Besides, you can always trade in the microphone for value if you don't know of anyone that would want to sing...
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tondog on July 18, 2007, 11:35:33 PM That's a damned good song lineup thus far!
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on July 19, 2007, 09:11:58 AM Agreed. It should be a system seller for both 360 and PS3 this Holiday season.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on July 30, 2007, 07:40:22 PM More news. Nevermind will be another of the downloadable albums for Rock Band.
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/28/rock-band-nirvanas-nevermind-real-venues-and-a-possible-rel/ Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on August 03, 2007, 09:53:48 PM IGN post E3 interview.
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/810/810634p1.html Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: ganonbanned on August 05, 2007, 04:32:25 PM I want "the metal" by tenacious D on this game. that would be fricken sweet.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on August 06, 2007, 06:20:56 AM I want "the metal" by tenacious D on this game. that would be fricken sweet. Isn't it already in? Or is it in GH3? According to a GameCrazy employee, the wireless guitar for 360 is $20 more than the PS3 one. http://www.joystiq.com/media/2007/07/gamecrazyrockbig.jpg Interesting. I have a feeling it has to do with Microsoft using proprietary wireless technology in the 360, and there might be some kind of licensing fee there. But even then, $20 per product is ridiculous for a technology license fee. I have a feeling this price isn't true. That was a pretty poor copy of a pricing sheet. It looked like the difference was $10 to me. ($69.99 vs $79.99) Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tondog on August 10, 2007, 04:19:31 PM Rumor time!
http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2007/08/10/final-pricing-and-wireless-controllers-for-rock-band-our-inside-source-speaks Basically, the bundle will be $200 for both platforms (and weigh 20 pounds!). HOWEVER the Xbox 360 version WILL NOT HAVE WIRELESS ACCESSORIES! Again, it's due to MS using proprietary wireless technology instead of a standard technology, in this case Bluetooth, which is what Sony and Nintendo both use. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on August 10, 2007, 07:02:56 PM Per the article...
"...our source confirms that as of now the standard $200 package will come with a wireless guitar for the PS3 and a wired guitar for the 360." We'll have to see how it all plays out. The game is still 3 months away. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tan on August 22, 2007, 05:49:04 AM PS2 version coming in '08 and here's another 10 confirmed songs:
* "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones * "Highway Star" by Deep Purple * "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash * "Epic" by Faith No More * "Cherub Rock" by Smashing Pumpkins * "Creep" by Radiohead * "Sabotage" by Beastie Boys * "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet * "Here It Goes Again" by OK Go (We'll be playing this one on a treadmill.) * "The Hand That Feeds" by Nine Inch Nails Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on August 22, 2007, 10:27:11 AM First news on a PS2 version. Any pricing details?
Even more cool songs! This game is going to be SOOOOOO sold out for the 360 and PS3 on day 1! Could be the "HOT" item to find for Christmas this year... 8) Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tondog on August 22, 2007, 05:29:48 PM THE CLASH!! w00t!
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on August 22, 2007, 07:52:18 PM THE CLASH!! w00t! That song's going to be a BLAST to play, too. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tondog on August 22, 2007, 11:28:44 PM Totally. Not my favorite Clash song (either Police On My Back, Straight To Hell, or Radio Clash wins that), but it would be fun to play.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on September 10, 2007, 10:41:36 PM Teaser ad.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24685.html Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: TraderJake on September 28, 2007, 03:59:04 PM Rock Band Price, Release Date Announced (http://www.rfgeneration.com/news/modern-gaming/Rock-Band-Price-Release-Date-Announced-282.php)
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on September 28, 2007, 05:20:45 PM Not too bad IMO.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on September 29, 2007, 11:49:55 AM I'm going to wait until I know more about if the GH3 wireless will work with RB. And, if the wireless connectivity for GH3 by Activision is a limited exclusivity agreement with Microsoft.
If so, then wait and see if RB has a chance at getting a wireless 360 bundle. It looks to be a great game, but I'm going to wait until at least January before I look into buying one. By then we should know more. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on October 04, 2007, 01:27:02 PM Does anyone know anything about the following 2 questions:
1. For the PS2 version of Rock Band, will GH controllers be compatible with it? 2. Will the GH3 wireless controller be compatible with the 360 version of Rock Band? Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tan on October 09, 2007, 02:32:22 PM Quote Grandlear asked, “Is there a network ability to play with others across the internet?†“Rock Band†PR rep: Yes, there will be multiplayer online functionality. It will be both cooperative and competitive. imsneakierthanu2 wanted to know, “For the Ps3 version, the guitar from ‘Guitar Hero III' won't be compatible with ‘Rock Band'? True?†“RBâ€ÂÂ: Harmonix has an open platform philosophy and their games will be compatible with third-party controllers that conform to the various platform controller standards. mike hasn't gone next-gen yet, and needs to know about his PS2, “So does the PS2 version work with Guitar Hero controllers?†“RB“: Harmonix has an open platform philosophy and their games will be compatible with third-party controllers that conform to the various platform controller standards. Erwin was curious about the bass controller, asking, “What about the bass? Do we need to buy it separately?†“RBâ€ÂÂ: The Fender Stratocaster ‘Rock Band' guitar will function as both the lead guitar as well as bass. In terms of getting another guitar to play either guitar or bass, consumers can either use another Fender Stratocaster ‘Rock Band' guitar or use another guitar controller as Harmonix has an open platform philosophy and their games will be compatible with third-party controllers that conform to the various platform controller standards. We got some clarity for Gazpachoking about the USB hub, “Does the 360 bundle come with a USB hub?†“RBâ€ÂÂ: Yes Mr. Krinkle asked the obvious question that has been on a lot of peoples' minds, “Is there any Wii version in the works?†“RBâ€ÂÂ: We have only announced “Rock Band†for the Xbox 360, PS3 and the PS2. Stay tuned for more announcements. I pwn n00bs (who was recently ousted out of his band) and darkbola , wanted to know about other hardware combinations asking, “Will there be a compatible microphone and lead guitar or bass guitar combo?†“RB“: We have not finalized the plans as of yet. http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2007/10/09/your-rock-band-questions-answered-guitar-hero-compatibility-bundles-etc/ Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on October 09, 2007, 05:53:06 PM Sounds like good news for all regarding controller compatibility! WTG, Harmonix!
@Tan, thanks for the research. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Izret101 on October 09, 2007, 08:08:30 PM I want "the metal" by tenacious D on this game. that would be fricken sweet. Isn't it already in? Or is it in GH3? According to a GameCrazy employee, the wireless guitar for 360 is $20 more than the PS3 one. http://www.joystiq.com/media/2007/07/gamecrazyrockbig.jpg Interesting. I have a feeling it has to do with Microsoft using proprietary wireless technology in the 360, and there might be some kind of licensing fee there. But even then, $20 per product is ridiculous for a technology license fee. I have a feeling this price isn't true. That was a pretty poor copy of a pricing sheet. It looked like the difference was $10 to me. ($69.99 vs $79.99) Nope that is a 20$ price difference. GCrazy leaks can be rather accurate. Almost a year before the 360 Elite was released we had recieved information on it at work. If you pump the right people for information and they have read thru all the mostly useless pamphlets that are sent to the stores you can get some interesting heads ups. I miss Game Crazy :-/ Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Sauza12 on October 16, 2007, 11:33:20 AM God I can't wait for this game. Of course, I'm going to want the 360 version for the downloadable albums, so I'm going to have to get a new 360.
Tryouts for the Sauza All-Star jam band begin November 23rd! Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on October 16, 2007, 02:53:59 PM From what I saw on the Feed on G4 last night, it looks like it's going to be bundle-ONLY until 2008! No game-only sales or peripheral instruments by themselves.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: ganonbanned on October 16, 2007, 03:52:22 PM just got a 360 premium ($230!!!). I already have gh2 and quake 4, but I plan to get this game next.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tan on October 22, 2007, 03:59:10 PM http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/22/rock-bands-campaign-mode-wont-have-online-co-op/
no online co-op, lame :no: Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on October 22, 2007, 04:09:46 PM Rock Band 2: Rock Harder? is tat a joke or for real? If it is real shouldn't you make sure 1 does well before making 2.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tan on October 27, 2007, 01:37:45 AM Here's supposedlym the final track list:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/830/830709p1.html I'm actually a little underwhelmed with this list. The song choices seem a bit too second string for my tastes. Hell some of these bands I have plenty of their tunes and yet haven't heard of some of these obscure tracks they chose. Of all the list maybe 9 are worthy for my tastes, and I'm big into all types of music from all decades. Seeing this track list sure put into doubt spending that kind of cash. It's like the GH 80's edition dilemma all over again. Compare that list to this one: http://www.guitarheronews.com/guitar-hero-3/guitar-hero-3-song-list/ They put the drums with the wrong game!! :P Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on October 27, 2007, 02:09:18 AM None of the 2000's songs appeal to me at all.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on October 27, 2007, 10:07:42 AM Tough call.
While I sadly admit to only being familiar with a few of the songs of the 2000s on Rock band, I am familiar with most of the rest of this list and it seems pretty strong. GH3's list, on the other hand, seems to have a stronger cover selection (which is always hit or miss), than Original Artists (many of which are bands I've only heard of, but no song familiarity). Both lists seem solid to me overall, though. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tondog on November 01, 2007, 10:27:31 PM For those that don't read the front page:
Some lucky guy got the game early and put it up on eBay. Needless to say, EA was not pleased. http://www.rfgeneration.com/news/modern-gaming/Some-Lucky-Guy-Gets-Rock-Band-Early-And-Puts-It-Up-On-eBay-Hilarity-ensures-342.php Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: OatBob on November 02, 2007, 12:06:40 AM http://kotaku.com/gaming/rock-band/quit-buying-rock-band-demos-you-mugs-318051.php
more nonsense... Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (a,l versions) Post by: den68 on November 02, 2007, 01:55:17 PM how the hell did "Cherub Rock" make both GH3 and Rock Band?
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on November 02, 2007, 02:08:07 PM I think there's 2 or 3 other songs that are in both games. I think that "Mississippi Queen" is one of them. Don't remember the other(s).
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on November 02, 2007, 02:39:58 PM 2000s
The Hives "Main Offender" - this is a cool song, reminds me of the Stooges. Queens of the Stone Age "Go With the Flow" - meh... but better than that piece of shit "3's & 7's" on GH3 The Strokes "Reptilia" - meh Jet "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" - this one I really like, should be a fun one. OK Go "Here It Goes Again" - this is a good one too Nine Inch Nails "The Hand That Feeds" - a NIN tune with some bounce... another good one. Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Maps" - this one is pretty boring. Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California" - how can you ever go wrong with the Peppers. great video for this song btw. Coheed & Cambria "Welcome Home" - nice guitar in this one, not much for for the singer after about the half way point though. Fallout Boy "Dead on Arrival" - I think I'm too old to comment on Fallout Boy The Killers "When You Were Young" - I like this song... also on GH3 New Pornographers "Electric Version" - couldn't find this one... it is the name of their album though. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Sauza12 on November 09, 2007, 04:40:52 PM I'm not too blown away by the songs in this or Guitar Hero 3, but GH2 and the 80's edition were dreams come true for me, so pretty much anything released after those would be a let down for me.
I do love the fact that Iron Maiden and Metallica made it to both of these. And more Rush is never a bad thing ;) Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on November 10, 2007, 10:22:02 AM More info on Rock Band. Apparently, there's going to be 58 songs (some haven't been released yet).
http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1809/Rock-Band/p1/ Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on November 15, 2007, 11:36:09 PM Dang! More about the downloadables...
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/15107/Rock-Band-First-Wave-of-Downloadable-Content-Revealed/ Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on November 16, 2007, 08:34:47 AM wow! some great songs on that list.
one question... why 3's and 7's? that song is on GH3 and it's a stupid fuckin' song. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on November 17, 2007, 02:47:24 PM I was at Best Buy today and they had the Rock Band demo set up. I was holding the Strat and my daughter the sticks... we were ready to rock!
sadly the demo then proceeded to freeze on the load screen.... damn. so we played GH3 co-op. Talk Dirty To me. the Fender Stratocaster is pretty darn wicked though. shame I didn't actually get to play it. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on November 21, 2007, 08:53:31 AM So has anyone picked this up? It came out yesterday right?
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on November 21, 2007, 09:20:02 AM I'm waiting until after the holidays to see if I get any gift cards before I buy anything new.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on December 19, 2007, 02:29:50 PM More DLC for Rock Band coming out.
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/15328/New-Rock-Band-Content/ Surprised this thread was pushed out to page 3. Does anyone have the game yet? Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on December 22, 2007, 04:19:18 PM I'm getting closer.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Shimra on December 23, 2007, 04:33:29 PM Finally got to play it yesterday. It was fun. Really really fun, moreso than Guitar Hero. My buddy was on drums while I was on guitar, and I must say that the game is tough. I can easily beat Guitar Hero 2 on expert, but some of the songs on hard mode in Rock Band were killing me. The hammer ons and pull offs are exactly the same as GH2, but the space to hit the notes is much smaller making GH3 look like the easiest thing in the world. Other than that, the guitar itself is fairly cool, the bottom *chords* seem kinda pointless though and strumming doesn't make that clack noise so it takes a while to get used to.
Great game. I won't be paying $180 for it but it's a sweet game that I would love to have. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on December 25, 2007, 06:09:44 PM that's funny, everything I've heard and read is that the guitar part is a lot easier than the Guitar Hero series.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Shimra on December 26, 2007, 09:13:48 AM Haha, the lack of a clacking noise really threw me for a loop. So when there was a long series of power chords instead of listening to the clacks for rhythm I often found myself strumming twice thinking I only strummed once. And maybe it's just the note layout but the hit area seemed a lot smaller.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on December 27, 2007, 10:06:23 AM ahh, the clacking always bugs me. I turn up the volume to drown it out so that's a difference I wouldn't notice. the Guitar feels a lot different, that will take some getting used to.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Sauza12 on December 28, 2007, 02:26:41 PM I've been too poor lately to pick this and a 360 up, but one of my friends got it. He's been playing the drums and I've been on guitar.
One thing that kind of bothers me about this as opposed to Guitar Hero is that it is really hard to see which notes are hammer on's and pull off's when compared to Guitar Hero. The solo's it doesn't really matter, but on the verses and what not it can kind of screw you over. Also on expert, the microphone is WAAAAAAY to picky. Apparently my voice registers to low on Wanted Dead or Alive even though it sounds fine. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on December 29, 2007, 09:53:32 AM Me, phoenix and a few other friends played for about 6 hours last night. damn this game is fun. the vocals were a bit rough on the ears but we had a blast.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on December 29, 2007, 11:41:29 AM ^It's a very good game.
They do need to randomize songs better, though. We got stuck playing "Say it Ain't So" and "Blitzkrieg Bop" WAAAAAAAAYYYY too much. New songs on the World Tour were few and far between until we stumbled on "Detroit Rock City", "Tom Sawyer", and "Run for the Hills" at the end of the night on that one set. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on December 29, 2007, 01:10:28 PM yeah but we kicked ass on Weezer.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: hXd on December 29, 2007, 01:37:39 PM I got to play it at my friend's house the other night. Great fun, I liked how the drums kinda took me out of my comfort zone. I find that the guitar parts are a lot easier than GH, especally on Expert. Singing is fun, I sang on Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Maps" (my favorite song of the bunch) and Coheed And Cambria's "Welcome Home".
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on December 29, 2007, 08:08:02 PM yeah but we kicked ass on Weezer. Definitely. That was one of the few songs we 5-starred. I got to play it at my friend's house the other night. Great fun, I liked how the drums kinda took me out of my comfort zone. I find that the guitar parts are a lot easier than GH, especally on Expert. Singing is fun, I sang on Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Maps" (my favorite song of the bunch) and Coheed And Cambria's "Welcome Home". The guitar definitely seemed easier on Hard when compared to GH2 and 3. The drums are very tough at the start, perhaps it's just that element of taking you out of your comfort zone like you mentioned; the pedal seems to be what makes it the most challenging. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on January 03, 2008, 12:40:50 PM My 8 eight year old daughter is getting pretty good at the drums. I also must confess it was a proud papa moment when she sang Black Sabbaths "Paranoid".
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on January 03, 2008, 03:41:18 PM Rock Band kicks ass. My wife got it for me for Christmas. I haven't tried the solo mode yet but play with people in a "band" is a lot of fun. Kari sings, Rick plays bass/guitar and I play the drums.
I downloaded the Metallica and Black Sabbath three song backs. I also got Fortunate Son by CCR. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on January 14, 2008, 08:51:09 PM Tomorrow's songs (per Wikipedia):
"Action" by The Sweet "Last Train to Clarksville" by the Monkees "All the Small Things" by Blink-182. 160 MS points ($1.99) each. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on January 17, 2008, 09:06:05 PM Remainder of January...
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/15488/Rock-Band-Downloadable-Content-for-the-Coming-Weeks/ Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: TraderJake on January 31, 2008, 09:35:26 PM CONFIRMED FOR WII!
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on January 31, 2008, 10:26:32 PM ^with extra "waggle"? ;D
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: TraderJake on January 31, 2008, 10:32:30 PM I bet it will be able to recognize your pelic thrusts as you try to be just like Axl Rose.
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Tynstar on February 01, 2008, 12:19:05 PM I bet it will be able to recognize your pelic thrusts as you try to be just like Axl Rose. Thats funny Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: Sauza12 on April 09, 2008, 08:44:31 PM As I've mentioned no less than 46 times today, I finally got this over the weekend. I had my little sister and her boyfriend over to my house on Tuesday and us and my fiance played 3 player for a bit. I don't like how picky the vocal tracks are, but other than that it's awesome.
It was damn fun trying to sing Iron Maiden :laugh: Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on April 10, 2008, 12:10:19 PM I'm stuck on Drum Solo Tour - Medium. I'm having trouble with "Green Grass & High Tides" from the main tour and on "Day Late, Dollar Short" from the indy track set. :P
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on April 14, 2008, 02:02:17 PM I finished the guitar solo tour on hard. pretty easy compared to GH but my goal was to unlock everything for band quickplay. I had some friends over Saturday night and we played from 6:00 till about 1:00 am. what a blast! some of the girls who sang were actually pretty good. the guys? well......
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on April 25, 2008, 07:45:10 AM Anybody planning on downloading the first Rock Band album release, Judas Priest's "Screaming for Vengeance"?
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on May 30, 2008, 01:49:39 PM Downloaded a couple more songs but have yet to play them, Train in Vain-Stand by Me (by the Clash) and All the Small Things (by Blink 182). :P
Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: den68 on May 30, 2008, 04:07:15 PM Anybody planning on downloading the first Rock Band album release, Judas Priest's "Screaming for Vengeance"? that would be one I'd get. Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: phoenix1967 on June 02, 2008, 12:40:15 PM They just came out with The Cars debut album as well.
I know about 5 songs on it that I like. But nothing about the others. What do you think...get the 5 songs I like for $10 or the whole album for $15? Title: Re: Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions) Post by: BadEnoughDude on June 02, 2008, 01:30:33 PM They just came out with The Cars debut album as well. I know about 5 songs on it that I like. But nothing about the others. What do you think...get the 5 songs I like for $10 or the whole album for $15? The whole album is great. Get the whole thing. |