Let's Talk about Rock Band (all versions)

[Sauza12]

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!

[phoenix1967]

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.

[ganonbanned]

just got a 360 premium ($230!!!).  I already have gh2 and quake 4, but I plan to get this game next.

[Tan]

http://www.joystiq.com/20...e-wont-have-online-co-op/

no online co-op, lame 

[Tynstar]

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.

[Tan]

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.../guitar-hero-3-song-list/

They put the drums with the wrong game!! 

[Tynstar]

None of the 2000's songs appeal to me at all.

[phoenix1967]

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.

[Tondog]

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.c...-Hilarity-ensures-342.php

[OatBob]

http://kotaku.com/gaming/...demos-you-mugs-318051.php

more nonsense...

[den68]

how the hell did "Cherub Rock" make both GH3 and Rock Band?

[phoenix1967]

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).

[den68]

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.

[Sauza12]

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 

[phoenix1967]

More info on Rock Band. Apparently, there's going to be 58 songs (some haven't been released yet).

http://previews.teamxbox....ox-360/1809/Rock-Band/p1/