Rock Band: Official Thread of Rockmergance Day Is Almost Here (sorry jdpatri)
09-02-08, 07:55 PM
#1
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Thread Starter
Rock Band: Official Thread of Rockmergance Day Is Almost Here (sorry jdpatri)
Continued from: Rock Band Official Thread Part 8
Summary: Lots of talk about Rock Band 2 and DLC
New Downloadable Content (DLC) is released weekly.
XBox 360 - 5:00 AM EST
PS3 - Thursdays evenings 5:00 PM
More detailed information of all available and upcoming DLC is available in the next post of this thread.
Rock Band 2's New Features
- Full backwards compatibility with all RB1 DLC
- Ability to export most of the RB1 disc songs into Rock Band 2
- Online Band World Tour (BWT has a lot more DLC integration, so that it's not the same disc songs in every set)
- Solo Tour is no longer linear, and is more structured like BWT
- Custom Setlists
- Any character can play on any instrument
- Jukebox Mode (music video mode)
- No-Fail Mode (for completely novice players)
- Party Mode (may be linked with No-Fail. Makes it harder/impossible for people other than the leader to exit out of menus)
- Drum Trainer (78 exercises)
- "Battle of the Bands" Daily Leaderboard Challenges
* Rock Band 2 Tracklist Playlist
Rock Band 2 Complete Disc Tracklist
Rock Band 2 Rumored Release Dates
*These dates are straight from rockband.com's store.
XBox 360
Full Bundle - Oct. 19 - $199.99
Game Only - Sept. 14 - $59.99
Playstation 3
Full Bundle - Oct. 19 - $199.99
Game Only - Nov. 30 - $59.99 (GameStop.com shows Oct. 19)
Nintendo Wii
Full Bundle - Nov. 18 - $199.99
Game Only - Nov. 18 - $49.99
Playstation 2
Game Only - Nov. 18 - $49.99
Rock Band 2 Instruments
Guitar
- Wireless is now standard
- Auto-calibration through a microphone/light sensor combo
- Less "mushy" strumbar
- Less clicky fret buttons
Drums
- Wireless is now standard
- Pressure-sensitive pads
- Metal-reinforced bass pedal
- Pedal is now somehow attached to the stand so it won't fall off when moving
- 1/8" ports on the back of the kit allow for the addition of another bass pedal, as well as three optional cymbals
ION Drums $299.99
- Real electronic kit rigged up for Rock Band
- Can be used as a true electronic kit with the addition of a drum brain (not included)
Accessories
- Mad Catz cymbal add-ons ($30) Used to add cymbals to the standard RB2 drumkit. These will not change anything in the game.
- Mad Catz premium microphone ($50) Wired mic with built-in controller functionality. With this, the vocalist will no longer need to have a controller handy as well.
Important Links
GameSpot Hands-On
AV Club Hands-On
IGN's Rock Band 2 Page
GameWorld Network Preview
Rock Band 2 Achievements / Trophies
Gamespy: All Songs Ordered By Difficulty
Summary: Lots of talk about Rock Band 2 and DLC
New Downloadable Content (DLC) is released weekly.
XBox 360 - 5:00 AM EST
PS3 - Thursdays evenings 5:00 PM
More detailed information of all available and upcoming DLC is available in the next post of this thread.
Rock Band 2's New Features
- Full backwards compatibility with all RB1 DLC
- Ability to export most of the RB1 disc songs into Rock Band 2
- Online Band World Tour (BWT has a lot more DLC integration, so that it's not the same disc songs in every set)
- Solo Tour is no longer linear, and is more structured like BWT
- Custom Setlists
- Any character can play on any instrument
- Jukebox Mode (music video mode)
- No-Fail Mode (for completely novice players)
- Party Mode (may be linked with No-Fail. Makes it harder/impossible for people other than the leader to exit out of menus)
- Drum Trainer (78 exercises)
- "Battle of the Bands" Daily Leaderboard Challenges
* Rock Band 2 Tracklist Playlist
<embed style="width:435px; visibility:visible; height:270px;" allowScriptAccess="never" src="http://www.greatprofilemusic.com/mc/mp3player-othersite.swf?config=http://www.greatprofilemusic.com/mc/config/config_black_noautostart.xml&mywidth=435&myheight=270&playlist_url=http://www.greatprofilemusic.com/loadplaylist.php?playlist=42134971" menu="false" quality="high" width="435" height="270" name="mp3player" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" border="0"/>
Rock Band 2 Complete Disc Tracklist
Spoiler:
Rock Band 2 Rumored Release Dates
*These dates are straight from rockband.com's store.
XBox 360
Full Bundle - Oct. 19 - $199.99
Game Only - Sept. 14 - $59.99
Playstation 3
Full Bundle - Oct. 19 - $199.99
Game Only - Nov. 30 - $59.99 (GameStop.com shows Oct. 19)
Nintendo Wii
Full Bundle - Nov. 18 - $199.99
Game Only - Nov. 18 - $49.99
Playstation 2
Game Only - Nov. 18 - $49.99
Rock Band 2 Instruments
Guitar
- Wireless is now standard
- Auto-calibration through a microphone/light sensor combo
- Less "mushy" strumbar
- Less clicky fret buttons
Drums
- Wireless is now standard
- Pressure-sensitive pads
- Metal-reinforced bass pedal
- Pedal is now somehow attached to the stand so it won't fall off when moving
- 1/8" ports on the back of the kit allow for the addition of another bass pedal, as well as three optional cymbals
ION Drums $299.99
- Real electronic kit rigged up for Rock Band
- Can be used as a true electronic kit with the addition of a drum brain (not included)
Accessories
- Mad Catz cymbal add-ons ($30) Used to add cymbals to the standard RB2 drumkit. These will not change anything in the game.
- Mad Catz premium microphone ($50) Wired mic with built-in controller functionality. With this, the vocalist will no longer need to have a controller handy as well.
Important Links
GameSpot Hands-On
AV Club Hands-On
IGN's Rock Band 2 Page
GameWorld Network Preview
Rock Band 2 Achievements / Trophies
Gamespy: All Songs Ordered By Difficulty
Last edited by Shagrath; 09-02-08 at 07:58 PM.
09-02-08, 07:55 PM
#2
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Thread Starter
Detailed DLC Info & Vids
Official DLC Post
I have compiled a list of the varying difficulties for each song on each instrument, as well as youtube links to all songs on Expert guitar and Expert drums when available.
This information is gathered from the tracks that I own, with the gaps being filled in from other various sources. If anyone has any of the missing information, PM me and I'll get it thrown in here.
I have put them into spoiler sections per L&O's request, as well as to keep this first page uncluttered.
The format for the difficulties is:
Guitar/Bass/Drums/Vocals/Band
The current week's DLC is updated on Tuesday AM when the songs are officially available for download on 360.
If you are looking for the upcoming week's DLC, check the Announced DLC section near the bottom of this post.
7/25/08
*New for this week are embedded videos for the next week's stuff.
This Week's DLC
All That Remains Pack 01 (240MSP/$2.99pack 80MSP/$0.99each)
The Calling : 8/3/9/2/8
Chiron : 8/3/8/7/8
Two Weeks : 8/3/7/4/8
Free Track
Stephen and the Colberts - Charlene (I'm Right Behind You) : 3/1/1/2/1
Currently Available DLC (alpha by band):
Full Albums
*Check the individual song sections for videos and difficulty tiering*
Packs
*Check the individual song sections for videos and difficulty tiering*
A-G:
H-N:
O-Z:
Announced DLC (with dates):
Announced DLC (with no set date):
This is a huge overhaul of the format, with input from several users (thanks especially to Michael Corvin and lordwow). If there's anything else I can add to be helpful, let me know, preferably by PM.
I have compiled a list of the varying difficulties for each song on each instrument, as well as youtube links to all songs on Expert guitar and Expert drums when available.
This information is gathered from the tracks that I own, with the gaps being filled in from other various sources. If anyone has any of the missing information, PM me and I'll get it thrown in here.
I have put them into spoiler sections per L&O's request, as well as to keep this first page uncluttered.
The format for the difficulties is:
Guitar/Bass/Drums/Vocals/Band
The current week's DLC is updated on Tuesday AM when the songs are officially available for download on 360.
If you are looking for the upcoming week's DLC, check the Announced DLC section near the bottom of this post.
7/25/08
*New for this week are embedded videos for the next week's stuff.
This Week's DLC
All That Remains Pack 01 (240MSP/$2.99pack 80MSP/$0.99each)
The Calling : 8/3/9/2/8
Chiron : 8/3/8/7/8
Two Weeks : 8/3/7/4/8
Free Track
Stephen and the Colberts - Charlene (I'm Right Behind You) : 3/1/1/2/1
Currently Available DLC (alpha by band):
Full Albums
*Check the individual song sections for videos and difficulty tiering*
Spoiler:
Packs
*Check the individual song sections for videos and difficulty tiering*
Spoiler:
A-G:
Spoiler:
H-N:
Spoiler:
O-Z:
Spoiler:
Announced DLC (with dates):
Spoiler:
Announced DLC (with no set date):
Spoiler:
This is a huge overhaul of the format, with input from several users (thanks especially to Michael Corvin and lordwow). If there's anything else I can add to be helpful, let me know, preferably by PM.
Last edited by Shagrath; 09-13-08 at 08:58 AM.
09-02-08, 07:55 PM
#3
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Thread Starter
Leaderboard stuff goes here.
With the release of RB2, I'm hoping to find a relatively easy way to keep track of people's overall scores in one easy to find place.
My initial idea is to make a "Rocker" on rockband.com that we all friend. I can then grab the source code of that rocker's leaderboards and parse to the individual players and extract the information into a pre-formatted post that I can easily upload once a week or so.
If anyone has a better idea (or even a different one), let me know, either by PM or in the thread.
With the release of RB2, I'm hoping to find a relatively easy way to keep track of people's overall scores in one easy to find place.
My initial idea is to make a "Rocker" on rockband.com that we all friend. I can then grab the source code of that rocker's leaderboards and parse to the individual players and extract the information into a pre-formatted post that I can easily upload once a week or so.
If anyone has a better idea (or even a different one), let me know, either by PM or in the thread.
Last edited by Shagrath; 09-02-08 at 08:03 PM.
09-02-08, 09:12 PM
#6
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Thread Starter
Doing a search in the feedback forum answered my question. I don't know how close I am on the DLC post, but better to play safe than sorry.
EDIT: The limit is 24999 before things get all wacky.
EDIT: The limit is 24999 before things get all wacky.
Last edited by Shagrath; 09-02-08 at 09:18 PM.
09-02-08, 09:42 PM
#8
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Seriously. I'm filing an official protest on behalf of all PS3 whipping boys. And if I have to hear one word about Corvin playing Panic Attack, I swear I'm going to complain with even more ferocity.
On a side note, I think that's the first time I've been called out in a thread title, so happy birthday to me.
But I still got to play Locksley first. So nyeah.
On a side note, I think that's the first time I've been called out in a thread title, so happy birthday to me.
But I still got to play Locksley first. So nyeah.
Last edited by jdpatri; 09-02-08 at 09:45 PM.
09-02-08, 09:48 PM
#9
DVD Talk Godfather
With 85 songs in the game plus the 20 DLC and mixing in all your current tracks, it may well be PS3 launch day before I get to play Panic Attack since it is the last song in the career.
09-03-08, 02:50 AM
#10
Banned by request
Good god, the wait is killing me. This and Spore in the same month ensures that I will be doing nothing but working and playing video games (and maybe a date or two just to remind myself of what's out there).
I'm a little annoyed that the cymbals are $30, given that they're really just cosmetic additions. I'll definitely get the drum set, and wait on a deal for the cymbals.
Also, what's this about auto calibration for the guitar? How does that work? And why is it only the guitar that gets calibration? I'm still not convinced EA can make a better guitar controller than the Les Paul from GHIII, which is what I'll be using until I hear the new guitar is worth it.
I'm a little annoyed that the cymbals are $30, given that they're really just cosmetic additions. I'll definitely get the drum set, and wait on a deal for the cymbals.
Also, what's this about auto calibration for the guitar? How does that work? And why is it only the guitar that gets calibration? I'm still not convinced EA can make a better guitar controller than the Les Paul from GHIII, which is what I'll be using until I hear the new guitar is worth it.
09-03-08, 08:20 AM
#11
DVD Talk Hero
The auto-calibration via the guitar is meant to synch the audio/visual delays. It will work for all instruments, but only the guitar is equipped to interact with the game for auto-calibration.
It basically has an "eye" and an "ear". It watches the screen and listens for cues and tells the game how to correct itself.
It basically has an "eye" and an "ear". It watches the screen and listens for cues and tells the game how to correct itself.
09-03-08, 08:34 AM
#12
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Question... why does DeepDiscount have the bundle priced at $168.99?
Use Live.com's 10% through DD and you're down to $152 and change. I wonder if that price sticks?
Use Live.com's 10% through DD and you're down to $152 and change. I wonder if that price sticks?
09-03-08, 09:29 AM
#13
09-03-08, 09:33 AM
#14
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Last edited by jdpatri; 09-03-08 at 09:44 AM.
09-03-08, 09:37 AM
#15
Hmmm...well, don't know how MS is going to pay all of this cash out, but it IS MS, it's not like some 3rd world company pulling a gimmick for attention (I don't think).
Looking at Live.com, there would actually be a lot of good deals on games (amongst other things obviously) - Zappos.com of all places has 22.5% cash back and supposedly free shipping. I don't know how I feel about buying games from a shoe store though.
Looking at Live.com, there would actually be a lot of good deals on games (amongst other things obviously) - Zappos.com of all places has 22.5% cash back and supposedly free shipping. I don't know how I feel about buying games from a shoe store though.
09-03-08, 09:49 AM
#18
DVD Talk Hero
RB2 has a few engine upgrades we've seen, namely drum solos and HOPO chords. Now, obviously, for the RB2 disc songs and already released songs this is a moot point, but I'm curious about the future DLC incorporating these features if they're meant to be cross-compatible with RB1, will it be possible to have those bits going forward?
The HOPO chords seem the bigger challenge there, unless the RB1 engine merely converts them to regular notes, not HOPO. The drum solo might just not be recognized and you only get the notes with no bonus points for solo performance.
I'm just curious about this and hope the cross-compatibility isn't limiting what they can do on DLC going forward. Especially when RB3 comes with it's own upgrades and even further removed from RB1.
The HOPO chords seem the bigger challenge there, unless the RB1 engine merely converts them to regular notes, not HOPO. The drum solo might just not be recognized and you only get the notes with no bonus points for solo performance.
I'm just curious about this and hope the cross-compatibility isn't limiting what they can do on DLC going forward. Especially when RB3 comes with it's own upgrades and even further removed from RB1.
09-03-08, 10:00 AM
#20
DVD Talk Hero
In case you don't read the 360 or XBLA threads:
Originally Posted by pinata242
Free 200 MS points (credit to banodyne @ CAG): http://fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/soa/
Register in the top right, then (once logged in), simply put your email and gamertag in the banner on the right. Check your junk box for the email.
I've already done it
Update: Dead
Register in the top right, then (once logged in), simply put your email and gamertag in the banner on the right. Check your junk box for the email.
I've already done it
Update: Dead
Last edited by pinata242; 09-03-08 at 10:06 AM.
09-03-08, 11:49 AM
#22
DVD Talk Godfather
RB2 has a few engine upgrades we've seen, namely drum solos and HOPO chords. Now, obviously, for the RB2 disc songs and already released songs this is a moot point, but I'm curious about the future DLC incorporating these features if they're meant to be cross-compatible with RB1, will it be possible to have those bits going forward?
The HOPO chords seem the bigger challenge there, unless the RB1 engine merely converts them to regular notes, not HOPO. The drum solo might just not be recognized and you only get the notes with no bonus points for solo performance.
I'm just curious about this and hope the cross-compatibility isn't limiting what they can do on DLC going forward. Especially when RB3 comes with it's own upgrades and even further removed from RB1.
The HOPO chords seem the bigger challenge there, unless the RB1 engine merely converts them to regular notes, not HOPO. The drum solo might just not be recognized and you only get the notes with no bonus points for solo performance.
I'm just curious about this and hope the cross-compatibility isn't limiting what they can do on DLC going forward. Especially when RB3 comes with it's own upgrades and even further removed from RB1.
