Rock Band

[Chris]

Most of us know that Rock Band is the answer to Guitar Hero, but:
Rock Band allows gamers to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with their friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering deep online connectivity. Built on deals with the world’s biggest record labels and music publishers, the music featured in Rock Band spans all genres of rock and include many of the master recordings from the biggest songs and artists of all time.
Now look at the guitar:
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5133/guityo4.png
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2812/guit2gt9.png
AWESOMEEEEEE

[Nino]

The more info gets released, the more Rock Band seems like the better title.

[HylianHitman]

I sent in a bit of news about this earlier. Wonder how much that'll cost.

[Chris]

I can't wait.

NINO AND I ON TOUR.
WE WILL KICK YOUR ASS TO THE GODDAMN CURB.

[Nino]

If only Rock Band provided all the crazy shit that goes on on your normal rock-tour-in-a-van... :(

[Chris]

groupie DLC?

Buy the new groupie vagina attachment that goes directly onto your......

[Thryon]

will this new fancy guitar be wireless?
Will it work with Guitar Hero II and III?
What the actual size (I find the GH one small)
So many questions. I need answers.

[Ivan Joidherpus]

will this new fancy guitar be wireless?
maybe

Will it work with Guitar Hero II and III?
maybe

What the actual size (I find the GH one small)
not too big, not too small

So many questions. I need answers.

yes you do.

O-)

[max2663]

thankyou for not answering them:)

[Thryon]

8)7 Dang you MASS9 for toying with my fragile emotional state 8)7

[_Chris_]

thankyou for not answering them:)
Oh look whos back, again, made a mini comic with you featured, check it out, though its my first one so its shit, but hey feel special.

[HylianHitman]

I'd feel special if I got that sort of attention :D

[Chris]

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9361/guitarag2.jpg

[nofear360]

OLD!!

[Chris]

very old. just getting back on topic.

[Thryon]

I just got back from my local EBGames. I pre-ordered Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. GH3 came as a bundle for $99.99 (same as 2), but this was for the wireless controller and game. Rock Band was $69.99, but this was for the game only. No price available on the controllers yet. (all prices quoted are in Canadian dollars)

[wakeboardnmoto]

i have to say im very intrigued by this game i cant wait to see the finished product, but im thinking it may just turn out as a cheap ripoff of GH that might suck, although the extra peripherals may make up for it

[HylianHitman]

I'm more worried about the pieces of GH left in Neversoft's hands.

Eventually they'll make it so it's your story and let you stop playing the guitar. Rock on.

[renisindahouse]

I just got back from my local EBGames. I pre-ordered Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. GH3 came as a bundle for $99.99 (same as 2), but this was for the wireless controller and game. Rock Band was $69.99, but this was for the game only. No price available on the controllers yet. (all prices quoted are in Canadian dollars)

i was at gamestop the other day and the clerk told me the guitar exploerer for GH2 wont work with GH3 there for you have to buy the new controller i think that sucks as for rock band i think ill pass just because of how much its gonna cost i dont shit money you know(im hearing round $199-$250 for everything)

[Chris]

i was at gamestop the other day and the clerk told me the guitar exploerer for GH2 wont work with GH3 there for you have to buy the new controller i think that sucks as for rock band i think ill pass just because of how much its gonna cost i dont shit money you know(im hearing round $199-$250 for everything)

The guy was lying to you.

Drums/Microphone from Rock Band:
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7149/drums1gj8.jpg

[Curry]

I can't wait.

NINO AND I ON TOUR.
WE WILL KICK YOUR ASS TO THE GODDAMN CURB.
Get audio recordings.

[wakeboardnmoto]

ok i didnt want to start a new thread so...
does anyone have this game, i seriously am thinking of getting it and would like to hear a review from someone from here since i trust all of ur opinion's.
and if you got it...would u recomend the whole kit or just the game by itself?
also, i was curious as to if the writers or w/e from the site were going to be posting an official review of the game anytime soon, cuz ur scores seem to reflect my own personal ratings on games.
thanks for any help,
wakeboardnmoto

[Fetter]

I would be interested in this game but dang it's expensive... looks fun though!

[Fanappy]

so there are reports that the guitar has already broken and it may not be a patch job either :P not to cool for $199 i may ask my friend to get me this from the states and just buy the game here :P saving me about an extra $200

Basic Fix here (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/15177/Rock-Band-Guitar-Downstrum-Fix/)

[_Chris_]

My 360 can blog!
http://www.360voice.com/tag/Fetter1983

Aww you're new to 360voice:P heres mine (http://www.360voice.com/tag/quiteunusual)

[Fetter]

Not new... registered a while ago actually.

[Strawbs]

I've been playing this over my friends house for the past two weekends and as a previous Guitar Hero 2 and 3 owner I really like Rock Band a lot. So this weekend I went on Ebay and scored the game and the mic. (I already have the GHII guitar). Eventually I will get the drums and 2nd guitar but for now money is tight.

[Strawbs]

I'm still waiting for my game and mic to arrive. I'm getting anxious!

Ok, so I got the game and mic last night. LOVE it. It's a lot of fun. Any hints or tips on vocals? I know all about pitch and how it works in theory but I'm struggling with volume of my voice and how close I should have my mouth to the mic. Does it mater how close your mouth is to the mic and should I play around with the mic sensitivity level option or leave it alone?

[FoolInjection]

You know I just wish they would hurry the fuck up and bring it to Europe.

I grow tired of hearing about how great this game is and all the updates it gets content wise.

Just release it here already !

[Strawbs]

wow, I wasn't aware that it isn't out there. Sorry dude. Is it only out in the US right now???

[nofear360]

wow, I wasn't aware that it isn't out there. Sorry dude. Is it only out in the US right now???
8)7

[46Matt]

Is there an actual firm release date for the uk yet? last I heard was end of March but that is looking unlikely.

[Rossko_UK]

wow, I wasn't aware that it isn't out there. Sorry dude. Is it only out in the US right now???

And Canada. Don't forget Mass ffs!

[Strawbs]

I can't wait until The UK an Europe get this game. I want to chat about it with you guys. grrrrrrr. My wife and I played hours of it over the weekend. I need to pick up the drum set though.

[46Matt]

I can't wait until The UK an Europe get this game. I want to chat about it with you guys. grrrrrrr. My wife and I played hours of it over the weekend. I need to pick up the drum set though.

rub it in why don't ya!:P

by the time we get it you'll most likely be playing rock band 2!

[whatev]

Yeah ... It is awesome. Not to make you jealous, but I've spent days playing the crap out of this game. I love it!! I have some beef though ... the achievements are whack ... You have to play through the career mode single player with each instrament ... solo singing feels pretty lame.

[Strawbs]

Yeah ... It is awesome. Not to make you jealous, but I've spent days playing the crap out of this game. I love it!! I have some beef though ... the achievements are whack ... You have to play through the career mode single player with each instrament ... solo singing feels pretty lame.
Whatev, I sent you a private msg and also said something on a forum to you last week... Anyway you had commented on rock band and mentioned selling it. I really want to score a drum set but I a can't afford the $80 they cost. If you ever are interested in selling the drums let's talk.

Otherwise ROCK ON dude! Send me a friend request and we'll play. My wife and I jam out all the time, we love it. We have a Guitar and mic. :)

[Ivan Joidherpus]

And Canada. Don't forget Mass ffs!

yeah, we have it here too.
But there is exactly 0% chance of me spending $200 on it.


I tried it out. Its fun, but I'm broke so that's that.

[Fetter]

I'll get it someday... lol.

[Strawbs]

It is $150 here in the US now. Use to be $170-$180. I already had the Guitar Hero guitar so I never wanted to spend the $180 to get it when it first came out. Now after buying the game and having a guitar and mic I could see myself buying it for $150 if I didn't have it yet. It is a lot of fun, but most of the fun is playing with friends.

[whatev]

Strawbs, I'll think about it.

I wouldn't recommend anyone buy the whole budle tho ... the guitar sucks balls. You should buy the drums and mic seperate, then buy a GH3 guitar ... way better experience, imo.

[Strawbs]

Strawbs, I'll think about it.

I wouldn't recommend anyone buy the whole budle tho ... the guitar sucks balls. You should buy the drums and mic seperate, then buy a GH3 guitar ... way better experience, imo.

Yea, I'm already half way there. I bought Guitar Hero 2 so I've had a guitar. I bought the game and mic off EBAY. I have a friend who is looking for a wireless guitar and he might sell me his Guitar Hero 2 wired guitar if that goes down. Then all I will need is the drum kit and I have everything thing I need. I just don't want to drop $80 on the drum set right now. :?

The game is a lot of fun and seeing new songs available every week is exciting!

[Worms]

I must be one of the few that like the Strat in the bundle I guess. I play the strum bar with an actual pick though like a real guitar. My whole family plays it, always becomes a 3 hour marathon when we intend to just play a couple songs usually.

[Fetter]

I plan on getting the whole package when I do get it. Then I'll have all four "instruments".

[whatev]

I plan on getting the whole package when I do get it. Then I'll have all four "instruments".

The bundle only comes with three "intraments", fyi. It comes with one guitar, the mic and the drum. So to play four player, you're gonna need to buy another guitar. Go for a guitar Hero one, like I said.

@Worms -- Playing on a GH3 guitar ruined the rock band guitar for me. I had a hard time adjusting to it, and eventually just quit trying.

[Worms]

The bundle only comes with three "intraments", fyi. It comes with one guitar, the mic and the drum. So to play four player, you're gonna need to buy another guitar. Go for a guitar Hero one, like I said.

@Worms -- Playing on a GH3 guitar ruined the rock band guitar for me. I had a hard time adjusting to it, and eventually just quit trying.

I only have the GH2 guitar and I prefer the Strat over that. Haven't tried the GH3 guitar yet.

[whatev]

I only have the GH2 guitar and I prefer the Strat over that. Haven't tried the GH3 guitar yet.

They aren't a ton different, but the wireless adds a lot insofar as freedom and style.

[Fetter]

I just saw the drum set by itself at Best buy for $80. I still hope to pick up the whole package at some point.

[exterminator13]

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34465
"Shockwave" by Black Tide (Master)


"Crushcrushcrush" by Paramore (Master)


"Beethoven's C***" by Serj Tankian (Master)

80 points each

[wakeboardnmoto]

This might work in our Rock Band (http://forum.xboxic.com/showthread.php?t=1785&highlight=rock+band) thread.

lol pwned, but good songs nonetheless

[46Matt]

Is there an actual firm release date for the uk yet? last I heard was end of March but that is looking unlikely.

I've been looking for an answer and i'm still no closer i've found 28th March, 9th May and 1st June :?

[CleanSweep31]

So Rock Band Vs GH2 & 3 ...

If you could only buy one or the other what would you buy?

[Strawbs]

I have played all three and I would buy Rockband. Playing through the tour with a friend or friends is something that GH can't do. Online is better also.

[kidkit]

even playing alone... some days i feel like playing the drums, some days i feel like playing guitar - i never feel like singing on my own though ;)

Also - much MUCH better DLC support. more content and better prices. Rock Band is the way to go.

[whatev]

Definately Rock Band ... No question. Rock band has all the aspects of GH2 & 3, plus more awesome.

[Fetter]

So Rock Band Vs GH2 & 3 ...

If you could only buy one or the other what would you buy?

I bought GHIII. I don't hate that I did, it's a great game. I plan on getting Rock Band at some point. The GHIII guitar works with Rock band so now when I get it I'll have two guitars.

[Strawbs]

News for you European Rock Band waiters.

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/03/17/european-rock-band-graced-with-exclusive-tracks/

[Fetter]

My brother just bought Rock Band for the PS2 today. This game rocks! The drums are tough (foot pedal keeps throwing me off!) but it's just something new I have to get used to.

5/5 stars

[Strawbs]

Check out some of this guys youtube videos. holy crap! _o_

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ9XLiMfBRo

[Fetter]

Not bad at all.

[Thryon]

We held our Xbox Live Community "Meet & Eat" recently in my hometown, and I brought one of my spare consoles and Rock Band. We played this game exclusively for 6 hours straight. Interesting is that girls preferred to play the drums over guitar or vocal. It was superfun. Good thing I have a huge selection of DLC for the game thou.

[Strawbs]

The new update is live. I like the music store, VERY nice addition.

[Worms]

Music store is great! And if you don't have one of the GHs already you might as well get one for the guitar. Rock Band is far superior I think to either GH2 or 3

[Chris]

It's also $170. It SHOULD be far superior.

[Fetter]

Yes it should. EA is using this to rake in alot of cash from the DLC. Smart move to release lots of new songs.

[Strawbs]

THE GAME ROCKS. pun intended

[46Matt]

Hooray!!! It is to be released on may 23rd in the uk at £129.99

[Rival24]

+ GBP 59.99 for the actual game.

[Bleach22]

£50...
And I also read that, lulz. I'm just importing it for PS3.

[Rival24]

Yea, 50, 59, whatever, it's way too fucking much :(

[Bleach22]

360 owners can't import either, unless you have a modded console. Gutted.

[46Matt]

+ GBP 59.99 for the actual game.

That's so not how I read it first time but reading it again I do now...... If that is the case then definatly won't be getting it:'(

[Bleach22]

You whining about paying £180 for a game w/ 3 instruments?
GH3 is £70 with just a guitar, 70 x 3 = £210.

[Rival24]

You whining about paying £180 for a game w/ 3 instruments?
GH3 is £70 with just a guitar, 70 x 3 = £210.

We're bitching about the game being twice as expensive over here compared to the US.

[Bleach22]

Meh, it's all economy and exchange.

EDIT: PS3 being region free ftw.

[Rival24]

Meh, it's all economy and exchange.

EDIT: PS3 being region free ftw.

Have fun importing the instruments ;)

[Bleach22]

I will. NOT.

eBay have UK sellers with it, and it only costs £165 from most :D

[46Matt]

There's a shop near me that I remember seeing it selling the imported ps3 version a while back, might have to see how much they are selling it for

[Bleach22]

I think I know a place which may have it in. But sometimes they can be a rip off.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PS3-Rock-Band-Special-Edition-Game-IN-STOCK-Guitar_W0QQitemZ230237806593QQihZ013QQcategoryZ117 562QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Rock-Band-Special-Edition-RockBand-PS3_W0QQitemZ140221979076QQihZ004QQcategoryZ117562 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Rossko_UK]

I think I know a place which may have it in. But sometimes they can be a rip off.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PS3-Rock-Band-Special-Edition-Game-IN-STOCK-Guitar_W0QQitemZ230237806593QQihZ013QQcategoryZ117 562QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Rock-Band-Special-Edition-RockBand-PS3_W0QQitemZ140221979076QQihZ004QQcategoryZ117562 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You have seen the postage costs right? If you're gunna pay that much you may as well just get the 360 version.

[Bleach22]

With no 360? Um... Okay...

[Rossko_UK]

With no 360? Um... Okay...

Oh yeah I forgot you were silly enough to get rid of the 360.

My previous statement is aimed at everyone else then.

[Strawbs]

I have 7 songs left to complete on the HARD solo tour.

[Bleach22]

Not silly. It's opinion.

[nofear360]

Not silly. It's opinion.
lol Ross doesn't care much about other people's opinions :P. If he say it's silly, it's silly, and that's the end of story.

[Rossko_UK]

lol Ross doesn't care much about other people's opinions :P. If he say it's silly, it's silly, and that's the end of story.

Good boy, you're learning.

[Strawbs]

Good boy, you're learning.

whip it... WHIP IT GOOD!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e372/CaptainPeeJ/ceba8908.gif
:P

[Chris]

crrrrrack that whip.

[Strawbs]

Too bad they didn't have a whip accessory for Rock Band!!!8)7

[Chris]

or head beehive.

[wakeboardnmoto]

i wonder if Europe will be getting the lame awesome smoke machine and lighting kit!

[CleanSweep31]

Well we finally got Rock Band. While I don't find myself playing it alone at all, I do catch my wife with the Xbox on playing it! I went with the 360 version just because I want downloads. Still not much I "have" to get, but it is a blast to play.

The setup, take down and storage of the drums is something to be prepared for if you have little kids or animals that like to chew. I can only just squeak by on easy still with the drums, I put it up one level and after three songs I went back. I admit it, I went and bought a set of Vic Firth sticks to play with too! O-)

The Guitar feels way better than my brief experience with GH2's guitar, being wired is a little restraining for going over the top, saving band members is way fun! Playing as a bass is great fun for me since I hear the lower spectrum easier. It has a very good feel in my hands too and I like the fret board not having the colors. Stinks not to be able to play it on GH yet.

The mic is well ... since I don't know the songs very well but I can sing so I can follow the pitch w/o an issue, it is sloppy even on hard. BonJovi's track was a blast to sing with my "band" at the top of our lungs!

I can say I know a few of the songs, not as many as I hoped. I really enjoy Rock Band playing with our friends. Thanks for your advice on the matter!

[Strawbs]

Excellent, I'm happy to hear that you enjoy the game. My wife and I love it! We don't have the drums yet but we plan on getting them this year.

[Chris]

I actually just started playing it. It's a LOT easier than Guitar Hero 3, that's for fuckin sure.

[Rossko_UK]

I actually just started playing it. It's a LOT easier than Guitar Hero 3, that's for fuckin sure.

Is that a good or a bad thing in your opinion?

[nofear360]

Is that a good or a bad thing in your opinion?
Holy shit, Ross is interested in someone else's opinion! Apocalypse must be upon us!! :D

[Worms]

It's definitely easier than GH3 overall but there's a few songs on Guitar Expert that'll give TTFAF on GH3 a run for it's money. Evile - Thrasher being one of them.

We still play it all the time. Anytime we have a party people have to play it too.

[Rival24]

Holy shit, Ross is interested in someone else's opinion! Apocalypse must be upon us!! :D

Just because he's never interested in your opinion, doesn't mean he can't appreciate someone else's ;)

[Chris]

Is that a good or a bad thing in your opinion?

Yeah, I'm not sure yet. I've really only got into the guitar part so far. I noticed that I got at least 10 perfects in Rock Band in the first day I played, when In Guitar Hero I only got maybe 2 for the whole life of the game. I could just suck of course at Guitar Hero, but wow.

[Strawbs]

GH3 was tougher than Rock Band based on the same difficultly levels of course. I find Rock Band much more enjoyable. I've played through Medium and almost 5 starred them all. I'm not on my last 5 songs on Hard.

[Bleach22]

Well if it's easier than GH3 I won't be bothering with medium at all, I might just go to Expert.

[Bleach22]

Who's got Rock Band then?
I've been round my mates since about 10 playing it, just came back round as he's going out. SO MUCH EASIER THAN GUITAR HERO.

[Strawbs]

I have it for Xbox360. 5 starred everything on medium and have Hard almost completed, There are a few songs in the last set that I just can't get through. It's mostly the solos that get me.

[Bleach22]

I don't have it yet, my mate just got his for 360 today so I went round and played it a bit. The drums arn't that hard, once I get it for myself I can get used to them, and playing on guitar is so so so easy compared to Guitar Hero. I only played about 7 songs w/ guitar and I FC'd 4-5 of them first time playing them on Expert :/

[CleanSweep31]

Must be nice to have rhythm... _o__o__o_

My wife has more play time than I do on it, but my kid has already beat it once on guitar, he is working through the drum. I should have never let him have a silver account now I don't get his achievements! The funny part is watching him outfit his character, while not many tatoos he has green spiked hair and some huge bass guitar on his current character, the levels of personalization are stunning to a non-RPGer.

Hardware Update: We went out and bought GH3 with a controller for the second guitar, after 30 min I put it all back in the box and took it back, picked up the wireless Rock Band guitar. The guitar being a little bigger makes more sense to my fat fingers. I don't think it is the game difficulty that makes Rock Band easier, I find that the controller makes a huge difference.

Oh and on a side note, I love the music "sales" weekly to get me to pick up a song, I really want some more 80's Rock so I can sing O-)

[Bleach22]

GH3 Les Paul owns the RB Strat.

I was playing on the Strat for 2 songs today and I was like, bollocks to this :/
Guitar Hero World Tour looks IMMENSE. The guitar for that is a PRS I think, or it looks like a PRS. And It has epic drums.

[Strawbs]

I have two guitar hero II guitars (wired) and they work fine for me.

[CleanSweep31]

I picked up a GH3 guitar on the road today, who knows if it will work I will have to check it when I get home. Still I miss my Rock Band 8)8)8)

[screamidge]

i am loving this game it took me a while to get used to the drums, but now they are really enjoyable, i hope they release some pink floyd or hendrix on MP.

[CleanSweep31]

NOW it is official. My Wife plays Rock Band toooooo much! She posted this to her blog for our kids, and my Mother-In-Law ....

= = = = = = = = = = = O-)

Five Signs your mom is playing too much ROCK BAND

1. Your mom got up at 05:30, put dinner in a crockpot, did her housework, and sent you out to play all day because her band was conquering the Endless Setlist today.

2. You have a special fan in your family room just in case mom gets hot while drumming.

3. You scrape your knee and need a band aid. She hollers over the music, "Not now, Mommy has to finish this solo. I am trying to win a jet for my Rock Band!"

4. Your mom and her friends are referring to each other by their Rock Band alter egos.

5. When your four year old sister is asked who she looks like she breaks out in song, "Oooh ee ooo, I look just like Buddy Holly."

= = = = = = = = = = = = =

Yes, the plan is that she will get her own Xbox after this weekend. 8)

[Fetter]

Since I never got Rock Band I don't have a drum set. I will be buying Rock Band 2 (just the game) and playing through all the guitar parts on that, and for Chirstmas I hope to get GH:WT since you can use the drums on Rock Band 2.

What are other people doing?

[Fetter]

Is it possible to have someone over, log into their account, have them "re-download" a song that they already downloaded on their system, then be able to play that song whenever I want? I'm thinking no, but I've read some things that state otherwise.

[kevgallacher]

Your friend will be able to download the song to your machine and you will be able to play it as long as his account is signed in.

There is a way to allow you to keep the song if he buys the song on your machine using his account, the dlc will be locked to your machine. You can use it as much as you like and he can use the song on any machine that he logs onto live from that point on.

The drawback is that he has to be signed into live to use it on his own machine, meaning if live is down or his net is down, he can't play it.
Also no other players on his machine will be able to use it unless he is also signed in.

Sorry if that is confusing.