Rock Band

[Crybaby Bunting]

Apparently both the Styx and REO Speedwagon songs have been re-recorded and don't use the original songs.

But from this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep6B-FVC_dc it's no-where near as bad as that last resort re-recording

[Crybaby Bunting]

Figured this press release needed it's own post

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group, Harmonix and MTV Games Announce LEGO® Rock Band®

Rhythm Based Music Game Snaps Together Best-Selling Franchises to Create Fun Family-Friendly Experience for All Ages

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games are joining forces with the LEGO Group, Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), to merge two of the most popular videogame franchises with the creation of LEGO® Rock Band®. The unique family-friendly music experience is currently in development by TT Games in partnership with Harmonix, and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game, which will allow families, tweens and teens to experience a wild journey to rock stardom where they can “Build a Band and Rock the Universe,” will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ home videogame console. LEGO Rock Band for Nintendo DS™ will be co-developed by TT Games and Harmonix in partnership with Backbone Entertainment, a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio. All versions are scheduled for release holiday 2009.

LEGO Rock Band combines the multiplayer music experience of Rock Band® with the fun, customization and humor of the LEGO videogame franchise packed with brilliant chart-topping songs and classic favorites suitable for younger audiences, including:

Blur: “Song 2”

Carl Douglas: “Kung Fu Fighting”

Europe: “The Final Countdown”

Good Charlotte: “Boys and Girls”

Pink: “So What”

Players will become rockers as they embark on a journey to stardom that the whole family can enjoy as they work their way through local venues, stadiums and fantasy locations on Earth and beyond that mimic the imaginative settings that the LEGO world offers. Also continuing the LEGO “build-and-play” gaming experience, players will be able to create their own LEGO Rock Band style as they customize their minifigure avatars, band and entourage, including roadies, managers and crew. LEGO Rock Band supports Rock Band instruments, as well as other music game controllers.

“LEGO Rock Band combines two compelling properties and creates an experience that family members of all ages will enjoy playing together as a group,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “Harmonix and MTV Games are the world experts in music gameplay, and we’re genuinely thrilled to bring the unique and humor-filled LEGO experience to their Rock Band universe.”

“We’re thrilled to offer another LEGO branded gaming experience that will deliver humorous and social play for families and friends,” said Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, Vice President, the LEGO Group. “LEGO Rock Band is built around the same values of imagination and family-friendly creative role play that is present in other LEGO videogames. It will deliver innovative new elements of game play that complement the fun of the Rock Band experience.”

“Rock Band is a social game experience that crosses every generation and every genre of rock,” said Bob Picunko, Senior Vice President of Electronic Games for MTV Games. “Harmonix and MTV Games are big fans of the LEGO game franchise and excited to work with TT Games to develop a new take on Rock Band that focuses on great music and LEGO humor that’s fun for the whole family.”

Source: http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/go...amp;newsLang=en

[NobBe Nobbs]

Blur: “Song 2”

Carl Douglas: “Kung Fu Fighting”

Europe: “The Final Countdown”

...

if they don't release that as DLC I will fucking riot.

I will go to Harmonix's HQ and BURN THAT FUCKER DOWN

[Crybaby Bunting]

I like the idea of it, it'll probably consist of easy songs that would now be considered too easy for the Rock Band games, but still pose a challenge to up and comers.

Much like the early songs in Rock Band 1... that were far too easy for the guy passing Visions on extreme

It'll probably be exportable or something, if not now, then in the near future.

[Scott McFly]

I can't believe they're actually making a Lego Rock Band. Is this the next step, instead of making fun co-op platformers from long-running franchises, they're now going to make Lego versions of games that are already out? Can't wait for Lego GTA.

...actually, I hope they really do make a Lego GTA. But Lego Rock Band sounds ridiculous.

[Matt]

I'm hoping for Lego Lego Star Wars.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Star Wars Rock Band is rumoured to be being released next year.

[GoGo Yubari]

I don't care for "Song 2" (my least favorite Blur single by a mile) but holy shit the other two.

[AJ]

I love Song 2. I'll always remember it for being the intro for FIFA 98:RTWC (the best FIFA ever).

If I'd have called the next Lego game, I would've thought Harry Potter would be a strong contender.

[Cactus Drags]

I love Song 2. I'll always remember it for being the intro for FIFA 98:RTWC (the best FIFA ever).

If I'd have called the next Lego game, I would've thought Harry Potter would be a strong contender.

Too right. I need to bust that again sometime.

Lego Rock Band seems...unnecessary, but like I said to Maxx, if the tracklist is good, who cares, right?

[John Stones' Paint Trophy]

I don't even care about if it's Lego Rock Band or regular Rock Band because I saw those three bolded tracks and vowed to get them no matter what. Awesome.

[Crybaby Bunting]

"LEGO-themed rock challenges: Play killer riffs to destroy a giant robot, summon a storm, and demolish a skyscraper using the power of rock!"

Are you guys thinking what I'm thinking?

Blue Oyster Cult - Godzilla?

Styx - Mr Roboto?

:D :D

EDIT: And apparently it supports content download too!

Here's the SOURCE BTW

Edited April 22, 2009 by The General

[Gabriel]

DLC for April 28th is the Jane's Addiction album, Nothing's Shocking.

Personally, I've added Jane Says to my list of stuff to grab... but the rest of the album doesn't interest me.

[Cactus Drags]

I wonder if they're not better off just not bothering some weeks.

[Gabriel]

I wonder if they're not better off just not bothering some weeks.

They're a pretty influential band, and Nothing's Shocking is a 90's classic, from what I'm told... so I don't mind that it's being released.

Jane Says is a fun song.

I really like Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro both... but for some reason, never really got into the band.

[Cactus Drags]

I wouldn't call the album a classic, but then I guess JA were a lot bigger Stateside than they ever were over here. I think it's partly my apathy towards whole-album releases coming through, but some weeks it just seems like they're scraping the barrel somewhat.

[Crybaby Bunting]

Then again, if you consider that you don't really have to download it... and that someone else will probably enjoy it, seeing something that's meh come out is better than seeing nothing come out.

[Cactus Drags]

But that's something meh that's wasting time and release slots, dammit!

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Yay Rock Band 2 got to me through the post on Friday (thankyou, last few pieces of package are being gathered up tomorrow!) and I'd tried not too look TOO closely at the track listings cos the main reason for getting it was the better solo career and so I could play downloaded songs.

So anyway what has made me mark out so far?

The art student shooting a psychadelic 60s style video (very groovy baby).

Arriving into a new gig venue to see that I could play "Psycho Killer" by Talking Heads (probably the biggest mark out so far weirdly).

SPRODE! I love Freezepop and Sprode is just tasty (download I think).

Remembering how amazing "Today" by Smashing Pumpkins is.

Being surprised at how great "Hungry Like A Wolf" and "Livin' On A Prayer" are to play.

COOOOL FOR CAAAAAATS.

[AJ]

I'll admit I like the more mainstream pop/rock stuff. Livin' on a prayer is immense. The guitar solo and hitting that last note in particular when you have the TV on a really high volume is awesome.

Any suggestions for fun DLC songs to play on guitar? DLC up to now is basically Oasis, Journey, FOB, Chillis and a couple other bits and pieces.