Rock Band 2

DatGuy · 07-09-2008

LOADS OF JUICY INFO!!!

http://kotaku.com/5022939/rock-band-...-compatibility

quote "Rock Band 2, which hits the Xbox 360 this September and the PS2, PS3 and Wii later this year..."

Chenzo · 07-09-2008

Let me just quote myself quoting someone else from our forums:

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Originally Posted by Chenzo

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Well, the following songs have now been officially confirmed for Rock Band 2. Most of which were in the G4 screen anyways, but now we know for sure what Panic Attack it is.

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"Ace of Spades" -- Motörhead
"Everlong" -- Foo Fighters
"Pinball Wizard" -- The Who
"Panic Attack" -- Dream Theater
"Any Way You Want It" -- Journey
"Chop Suey" -- System of a Down
"Kids in America" -- The Muffs
"Give It Away" -- Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Hello There" -- Cheap Trick
"Pump It Up" -- Elvis Costello

http://e3.gamespot.com/story.html?si...om_clk=topslot

EDIT: OH MY GOD MORE

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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.

Still, according to Harmonix, online World Tour wasn't the number-one feature requested by Rock Band fans. That distinction goes to "backward compatibility"--ensuring that all of the hundreds of songs that were found in the original Rock Band and available as DLC since its release will work seamlessly once the sequel rolls in. In that sense it's mission accomplished, because the game will feature full support for all of the original Rock Band songs, all of the downloadable content, and, naturally, the more than 80 songs that will be packed in with the disc version of Rock Band 2.

We know only a handful of the songs that have been announced so far in the sequel, but it's turning out to be as varied a list as in the first game. Here are the officially released songs:

"Ace of Spades" -- Motörhead
"Everlong" -- Foo Fighters
"Pinball Wizard" -- The Who
"Panic Attack" -- Dream Theater
"Any Way You Want It" -- Journey
"Chop Suey" -- System of a Down
"Kids in America" -- The Muffs
"Give It Away" -- Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Hello There" -- Cheap Trick
"Pump It Up" -- Elvis Costello

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.

We didn't get a chance to play the new instruments in a game setting or try out the new game modes at the pre-E3 event, but we did get a chance to try a few of the new songs. Journey's "Any Way You Want It" seemed to be a particularly popular choice of the people on-hand, and bodes well for future Rock Band 2 parties. With new challenge modes, online Band World Tour, complete DLC compatibility, new accessories and looks for your created rockers, a new drum trainer that will take you through the basic beats and fills every drummer should know, and new instruments on the way, Rock Band 2 appears to be in great shape to continue the momentum that began with last year's original. Expect to see much more of Rock Band 2 in the coming months, including coverage of the game during GameSpot's E3 coverage next week.

OH GOD THE RAPTURE

pants tightening.

Chenzo · 07-09-2008

oops. Sorry about the giant text.

[SS]Showstoper · 07-09-2008

AWESOME!! I will call my band â€³The Lost Burpsâ€³...Cannot wait...

07-09-2008

mmm... cant wait

Sabotage · 07-09-2008

BABYMAKERS!!!!!

DatGuy · 07-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Sabotage

BABYMAKERS!!!!!

total ownage

whos ready to battle the babymakers?

Sabotage · 07-10-2008

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Originally Posted by [SS]DatGuy

total ownage

whos ready to battle the babymakers?

I'd be sceeeeerrrrd!

07-10-2008

I heard 80 songs at release, like Round and Round, Livin on a prayer, Carry on my wayward son and a bunch others. As soon as I can get to a normal cpu, Ill see what I can find...

Sabotage · 07-10-2008

Man that pic in your quote Chenzo of the hugging, I'm trying to play out the rest of that story in my head and it doesn't go to well for the Zebra.

hasha · 07-10-2008

this is just a rumored list. not 100% sure on the credibility but i did notice the confirmed songs you have posted are also on this list so here goes

http://loadingreality.com/index.php?...=668&Itemid=48

1) Tangled Up in Blue (Bob Dylan)
2) Bad to the Bone (George Thorogood)
3) We've Got the Beat (Go-Gos)
4) Bad Reputation (Joan Jett)
5) Pinball Wizard (The Who)
6) Dammit (Blink 182)
7) That's What You Get (Paramore)
8) The Trees (Rush)
9) Ace of Spades (Motorhead)
10) Chop Suey (System of a Down)
11) Testify (Rage Against the Machine)
12) Spirit In the Sky (Norman Greenbaum)
13) Ramblin' Man (Allman Brothers)
14) Rebel Girl (Bikini Kill)
15) Eye of the Tiger (Survivor)
16) Panic Attack (Dream Theater)
17) Everlong (Foo Fighters)
18) One Step Closer (Linkin' Park)
19) Lump (Presidents of the USA)
20) Come Out and Play (Offspring)
21) Drain You (Nirvana)
22) Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas)
23) Peace Sells (Megadeath)
24) Souls of Black (Testament)
25) Livin' On a Prayer (Bon Jovi)
26) Round and Round (Ratt)
27) New Kid In School (The Donnas)
28) Alright Now (Free)
29) Today (Smashing Pumpkins)
30) Man In the Box (Alice In Chains)
31) Any Way You Want It (Journey)
32) Holiday In Cambodia (Dead Kennedys)
33) Give It Away (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
34) White Wedding (Billy Idol)
35) Hello There (Cheap Trick)
36) Cool for Cats (Squeeze)
37) Psycho Killer (Talking Heads)
38) ? (Devo)
39) One Way or Another (Blondie)
40) De-luxe (Lush) [dare to dream, shoegaze in Rock Band!]
41) Push It (Static-X)
42) Pump It Up (Elvis Costello)
43) Master Exploder (Tenacious D)
44) Bandages (Hot Hot Heat)
45) PDA (Interpol)
46) My Own Worst Enemy (Lit)
47) Float On (Modest Mouse)
48) Aqualung (Jethro Tull)
49) Spoonman (Soundgarden)
50) Bodhisattva (Steely Dan)
51) Suffer (Bad Religion)
52) I Was Wrong (Social Distortion)
53) American Woman (The Guess Who)
56) You Oughta Know (Alanis Morrissette)
57) Mountain Song (Jane's Addiction)
58) Stop! (Against Me)
59) Hungry Like the Wolf (Duran Duran)
60) Alabama Getaway (Grateful Dead)

remember....i said it is rumor. my son found the link

Chenzo · 07-10-2008

yeah, all those are rumors... but still... SOME are true.

[SS]Rator · 07-10-2008

Jethro Tull, Foo Fighters, Janes Addiction, Steely Dan, Bad Religion, Rush, Who, Rage?! Damn...This comes out when now?!

DatGuy · 07-10-2008

AGAINST ME!

Chenzo · 07-10-2008

muther fucking auqalung.

07-09-2008	#1
DatGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,546	Rock Band 2 LOADS OF JUICY INFO!!! http://kotaku.com/5022939/rock-band-...-compatibility quote "Rock Band 2, which hits the Xbox 360 this September and the PS2, PS3 and Wii later this year..." DatGuy "doubts my connections".

07-09-2008	#4
[SS]Showstoper XO of Recruit Instruction Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: High Desert Posts: 6,005	AWESOME!! I will call my band â€³The Lost Burpsâ€³...Cannot wait... I WILL LEAD BY EXAMPLE, NEVER REQUIRING A RECRUIT TO ATTEMPT ANY TASK I WOULD NOT DO MYSELF.

07-09-2008	#6
Sabotage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,671	BABYMAKERS!!!!! "I am an indestructible master of war" - Disturbed “Hitler built a fortress around Europe, but he forgot to put a roof on it.”- Franklin D. Roosevelt

07-10-2008	#10
Sabotage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,671	Man that pic in your quote Chenzo of the hugging, I'm trying to play out the rest of that story in my head and it doesn't go to well for the Zebra. "I am an indestructible master of war" - Disturbed “Hitler built a fortress around Europe, but he forgot to put a roof on it.”- Franklin D. Roosevelt

07-10-2008	#13
[SS]Rator Sea Snipers® Owner/Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: US Posts: 24,237	Jethro Tull, Foo Fighters, Janes Addiction, Steely Dan, Bad Religion, Rush, Who, Rage?! Damn...This comes out when now?! I'm gonna ask you questions, and every time you don't give me answers, I'm gonna cut something off. And I promise you... they will be things you will miss!

07-09-2008	#3
Chenzo Commies Beware Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norad Posts: 2,978	oops. Sorry about the giant text.

07-10-2008	#9
Bassani Posts: n/a	I heard 80 songs at release, like Round and Round, Livin on a prayer, Carry on my wayward son and a bunch others. As soon as I can get to a normal cpu, Ill see what I can find...

07-10-2008	#11
hasha Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: detroit Posts: 145	this is just a rumored list. not 100% sure on the credibility but i did notice the confirmed songs you have posted are also on this list so here goes http://loadingreality.com/index.php?...=668&Itemid=48 1) Tangled Up in Blue (Bob Dylan) 2) Bad to the Bone (George Thorogood) 3) We've Got the Beat (Go-Gos) 4) Bad Reputation (Joan Jett) 5) Pinball Wizard (The Who) 6) Dammit (Blink 182) 7) That's What You Get (Paramore) 8) The Trees (Rush) 9) Ace of Spades (Motorhead) 10) Chop Suey (System of a Down) 11) Testify (Rage Against the Machine) 12) Spirit In the Sky (Norman Greenbaum) 13) Ramblin' Man (Allman Brothers) 14) Rebel Girl (Bikini Kill) 15) Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) 16) Panic Attack (Dream Theater) 17) Everlong (Foo Fighters) 18) One Step Closer (Linkin' Park) 19) Lump (Presidents of the USA) 20) Come Out and Play (Offspring) 21) Drain You (Nirvana) 22) Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas) 23) Peace Sells (Megadeath) 24) Souls of Black (Testament) 25) Livin' On a Prayer (Bon Jovi) 26) Round and Round (Ratt) 27) New Kid In School (The Donnas) 28) Alright Now (Free) 29) Today (Smashing Pumpkins) 30) Man In the Box (Alice In Chains) 31) Any Way You Want It (Journey) 32) Holiday In Cambodia (Dead Kennedys) 33) Give It Away (Red Hot Chili Peppers) 34) White Wedding (Billy Idol) 35) Hello There (Cheap Trick) 36) Cool for Cats (Squeeze) 37) Psycho Killer (Talking Heads) 38) ? (Devo) 39) One Way or Another (Blondie) 40) De-luxe (Lush) [dare to dream, shoegaze in Rock Band!] 41) Push It (Static-X) 42) Pump It Up (Elvis Costello) 43) Master Exploder (Tenacious D) 44) Bandages (Hot Hot Heat) 45) PDA (Interpol) 46) My Own Worst Enemy (Lit) 47) Float On (Modest Mouse) 48) Aqualung (Jethro Tull) 49) Spoonman (Soundgarden) 50) Bodhisattva (Steely Dan) 51) Suffer (Bad Religion) 52) I Was Wrong (Social Distortion) 53) American Woman (The Guess Who) 56) You Oughta Know (Alanis Morrissette) 57) Mountain Song (Jane's Addiction) 58) Stop! (Against Me) 59) Hungry Like the Wolf (Duran Duran) 60) Alabama Getaway (Grateful Dead) remember....i said it is rumor. my son found the link

07-10-2008	#14
DatGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,546	AGAINST ME! DatGuy "doubts my connections".

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