Rock Band 2 Options

[donkeybeatz]

To no one's surprise, Harmonix, MTV and EA are preparing an encore for Rock Band later this year. Rock Band 2 is now official -- and it's coming to Xbox 360 this September, with "other platforms" releasing later in the year.

Before you start deleting the dozens of tracks you've downloaded for the first Rock Band, know that RB2 features ground-breaking cross-title compatibility. There is no distinction between Rock Band 1 and Rock Band 2 DLC. Any DLC you've previously downloaded will instantly work with Rock Band 2 and all DLC will continue to work with the original game from here and into eternity. While Harmonix has yet to reveal the number of tracks included on the RB2 disc, with the inclusion of all the previously released DLC, the set list at launch may top 300 songs.

"As successful as the original Rock Band continues to be, we've now had the benefit of the last eight months to listen to our fans' requests and to build upon that foundation," said Alex Rigopulos, co-founder and CEO of Harmonix. "Rock Band 2 is a second-generation band game that will elevate the music game experience to the next level."

As with Activision's recently announced Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band 2 features all master recordings on disc. You can also expect major improvements to online functionality and a more "party friendly" set-up so it's easy to get guests rocking out faster.

While all RB1 peripherals will work with the sequel, upgraded versions will be available in a bundle pack. Harmonix isn't revealing what these upgrades are just yet.

Rock Band downloads will continue to arrive weekly for both Xbox 360 and PS3. Each track you purchase is essentially extending your library of Rock Band 2 tracks. And even though PS3 owners will have to wait longer to get Rock Band 2 on disc, they will still have access to new downloadable content with RB1. With Rock Band DLC having now surpassed 15 million paid downloads, there appears no end in sight for the most successful digitally distributed product on 360 and PS3.

So why release first on Xbox 360? "Microsoft has been a great partner throughout the launch of Rock Band in the last year and their continued support is instrumental in supporting the more advanced features and cross title compatibility we will have in Rock Band 2," a Harmonix representative told IGN. "Of course, our goal is to make Rock Band 2 accessible to all and we look forward to bringing Rock Band 2 to all relevant platforms later this year."

For more details on Rock Band 2, check out IGN's exclusive interview, which is packed with info.

via IGN

Official Press Release

Man, THIS September? Going to be an interesting showdown between GH:WT & RB2. I, for one, am totally sold. More info will be revealed at this year's E3.

[AC9breaker]

Awesome here's what I put.

"More New Age please. Specifically, Depeche Mode, New Order, INXS, Joy Division."

Damit, forgot to put The Cure.

[Crushinator]

Noice! I'll register mine as soon as I get home today. Do they give a release date for the tracks or anything?

Also, is anyone picking up the AC/DC expansion? It seems pretty pricey compared to other DLC song packs ($40 for the 360 one) but there are some kickass tracks on it... THUNDERSTRUCK!

Edit: I think you mean "New Wave" AC, . But Joy Division and Depeche Mode would be fucking EPIC.

[donkeybeatz]

The new site went live today and its awesome. They totally delivered. You can now make merchandise of your Rock Band characters. Includes band/character photos, posters, shirts, buttons, stickers, and most awesome of all, figurines.
The new site is getting pretty hammered right now so its a bit buggy and slow.


I'm going to order mine pretty soon along with some posters.

[Crushinator]

Dude, this is totally awesome! They SO delivered on this. Harmonix RB2

Edit:

[donkeybeatz]

Here are some band pics of the AT rock band.

[AC9breaker]

HELLS YEAH. Man I'm starting to get swalloed into this whole rock band world. I think If I ever get the chance I'm gonna try getting me an Ion Drum Kit. Sent some friend requests on the Rock Band page.

[Vitamin D]

Man the site is BAD ASS. Imma send out friend requests myself. Messing with the merchandise stuff is a blast haha.

[donkeybeatz]

HELLS YEAH. Man I'm starting to get swalloed into this whole rock band world. I think If I ever get the chance I'm gonna try getting me an Ion Drum Kit. Sent some friend requests on the Rock Band page.

If you're serious about getting the Ion drum kit, I suggest waiting it out until GH:WT comes out to see if its fully compatible. You don't want to get it and expect it to have full charts in the game instead of dumbed down charts for 4 pads.

Oh yeah, if you want FULL HIGH RESOLUTION pictures, go to the pictures section of your profile, RIGHT-CLICK on the "make merch" link, copy that link, paste that link somewhere and you should get something like this:

CODE

http://www.rockbandstore.com/index.php?v=rbs2_custom_band&bandname=The%20Apocalypse%20Tribe&bandphoto=http://www.rockband.com/uploads/user-generated-content/138793/rendertron/The_20Apocalypse_20Tribe-3000x2000_0.jpg

Copy the last string of the link and paste that link into your browser and viola!
For the example above, it would be:

CODE

http://www.rockband.com/uploads/user-generated-content/138793/rendertron/The_20Apocalypse_20Tribe-3000x2000_0.jpg

[Vitamin D]

Well, I finally got the Rock Band 1 songs on my HD. Proceed to rock out.

[Crushinator]

Niiiiiice, we gotta do some badass set lists tonight then!

[Crushinator]

AT reppin' in the RB leaderboards. Check out our challenge ranking tonight!

Finally cracked the top 50!

[donkeybeatz]

Oh shit Foo Fighters next week!

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97824

Also, they're sending out emails for the 20 free tracks today. I just got mine.

[Crushinator]

OK, the Foo Fighters album will join the Boston DLC and the Who album in the hallowed halls of "Buy this DLC or you're from AT" song packs.

[donkeybeatz]

This week in Rock Band DLC:

No Doubt's album "The Singles 1992-2003"

1."Just a Girl"
2."It’s My Life"
3."Hey Baby"
4."Bathwater”
5."Sunday Morning"
6."Hella Good"
7."Underneath It All"
8."Excuse Me Mr.”
9."Running"
10."Spiderwebs”
11."Simple Kind of Life”
12.“Don’t Speak”
13.“Ex-Girlfriend”

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread....st&t=104472

Another one that everyone HAS to have. Gotta jam next week. 13 song setlist non-stop.

[Crushinator]

AT owning the leaderborads again tonight. GG guys.