The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution

[pinata242]

The Ozzy ones this week were gone crazy fast compared to the Gaga last week. I didn't even have to really try then, but for this I would get things entered within seconds of it hitting my phone, including deciphering the ? clues flawlessly and I'd still get beat.

It's a frustrating endeavor, but there are ways to increase your odds like not relying on the twitter.com website

[shaane]

Originally Posted by Vryce

There are a ton of people trying to win on twitter from the various people that give out codes.

You have to be extremely fast and extremely lucky. People like Major Nelson have a ton of followers and codes go in milliseconds.

I hear you, Vryce. But the odds aren't all bad. If you are following some of the HMX employees on Twitter that are also giving away codes, you'll notice they have substantially less followers than, let's say, @RockBand. Yeah, you'll still need to be fast, but you aren't competing with the 40K followers of @RockBand...it's more like 3K. That being said, I've never been that quick entering in a tweeted code. My wins have come from either the retweet contests or posting in a forum and getting selected from that.

I'm not saying it's Pepsi cap odds, but you could do worse for the amount of effort needed to enter.

[MWB]

Wasn't someone here asking for more Amberian Dawn? Good news!

Xbox 360 RBN DLC for 6/2

To Remember – Better Off This Way
Amberian Dawn – Arctica (2x Bass Pedal)
Amberian Dawn – Blackbird
Amberian Dawn – Blackbird (2x Bass Pedal)
Betrayed by Sorrow – Deny
Blackguard – Firefight
Blackguard – Firefight (2x Bass Pedal)
Burning Twilight – The Resolve of Cowards
Burning Twilight – The Resolve of Cowards (2x Bass Pedal)
Emmure – Demons With Ryu
Emmure – Demons With Ryu (2x Bass Pedal)
Jukebox the Ghost – Empire
Kings Queens & Fairytales – Fallen Into You
Magnus ‘SoulEye’ Pålsson – Positive Force*
Memphis May Fire – Be Careful What You Wish For
Memphis May Fire – Be Careful What You Wish For (2x Bass Pedal)
The Motion Sick – 30 Lives*
No Bragging Rights – Death of an Era
No Bragging Rights – Death of an Era (2x Bass Pedal)
Nonpoint – Miracle
Rival Sons – Torture
Stretford End – Suffer

[Decker]

Ah, the stuff I could win for free if my day wasn't filled with all that bothersome "work" taking up all my precious Twitter time.

[Nesbit]

Is there a post or site I could use to catch up on how to get all these free codes? I, like all of the awesome, work from home and would love the chance to get some free songs.

[Liver&Onions]

Originally Posted by Nesbit

Is there a post or site I could use to catch up on how to get all these free codes? I, like all of the awesome, work from home and would love the chance to get some free songs.

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[Robot Rock]

Originally Posted by MWB

Wasn't someone here asking for more Amberian Dawn? Good news!

Xbox 360 RBN DLC for 6/2

To Remember – Better Off This Way
Amberian Dawn – Arctica (2x Bass Pedal)
Amberian Dawn – Blackbird
Amberian Dawn – Blackbird (2x Bass Pedal)
Betrayed by Sorrow – Deny
Blackguard – Firefight
Blackguard – Firefight (2x Bass Pedal)
Burning Twilight – The Resolve of Cowards
Burning Twilight – The Resolve of Cowards (2x Bass Pedal)
Emmure – Demons With Ryu
Emmure – Demons With Ryu (2x Bass Pedal)
Jukebox the Ghost – Empire
Kings Queens & Fairytales – Fallen Into You
Magnus ‘SoulEye’ Pålsson – Positive Force*
Memphis May Fire – Be Careful What You Wish For
Memphis May Fire – Be Careful What You Wish For (2x Bass Pedal)
The Motion Sick – 30 Lives*
No Bragging Rights – Death of an Era
No Bragging Rights – Death of an Era (2x Bass Pedal)
Nonpoint – Miracle
Rival Sons – Torture
Stretford End – Suffer

I went to high school with the guitarist of No Bragging Rights. Glad they're finally getting some recognition.

[DVDChris]

Originally Posted by Liver&Onions

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[pinata242]

I would love to see some analysis as to the cost vs reward of developing separate 1x and 2x bass pedal versions of low-demand RBN songs. And even some leaderboard stats of non-drummers as to which version they chose and how it segments the userbase.

It just baffles me.

[Shagrath]

Originally Posted by pinata242

I would love to see some analysis as to the cost vs reward of developing separate 1x and 2x bass pedal versions of low-demand RBN songs. And even some leaderboard stats of non-drummers as to which version they chose and how it segments the userbase.

It just baffles me.

I'm pretty sure it doesn't take too much extra charting time to add in that extra bass stuff. If I remember correctly, it's actually easier to chart all the bass because there are scripts that can automatically chart the bass drum notes, and then the charter has to go in and basically thin things out.

The implementation is pretty garbage on how they do things though. Especially since they can't really guarantee that the 1x and 2x versions release on the same day. How is someone that isn't constantly monitoring some forums supposed to know that a 2x version is going to be made available?

What baffles me the most though is that I know someone who buys every RBN song, and they buy both the 1x and 2x versions of songs. Even going so far as to play them both on every instrument.

This person is not me. I only buy all the HMX stuff, and cherry-pick from RBN.

[pinata242]

I would hope that HMX takes the time in the future to consider multiple tracks per song. Support both drum tracks, censored and uncensored vocal tracks (I know, I know), etc. There's actually no technical reason why this, especially the drum parts, couldn't be done today. The drum stuff is the same audio, just different mappings. Things like vocals is, obviously, much different and would increase the file sizes noticeably.

[Shagrath]

HMX has done the multiple tracks thing before. LEGO had it in the form of the "Short" versions of some songs. Also, RB1 had an abbreviated version of Green Grass if you played it on vocals.

I would love some uncensored vocals, but we know that will never happen.

[Nesbit]

DLC Week of 6/7 - Rise Against 3 Pack, Bruno Mars 3 Pack & 2 Legacy Pro Upgrades!
Hey gang,

Here's our last DLC announcement before E3! Most of the devs you see on the forums and on Twitter will be in LA for the majority of next week, but you should still see a few of us poking around online. Until we return enjoy these '00-10's DLC offers and the MASSIVE amount of content that should now be available on the PS3 since Sony has announced the PSN is back up and running.

Additionally, you can check out the podcast today for an awesome Rise Against interview brought to you by HMX Community Team Hall of Famer HMXthrasher! Enjoy!

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation®3 system (June 7):

• Bruno Mars – “Grenade”
• Bruno Mars – “Just the Way You Are”
• Bruno Mars – “Marry You”
• Rise Against – “Audience of One”X
• Rise Against – “Help Is on the Way”
• Rise Against – “The Good Left Undone”X

Pro Guitar/Bass Additions for Legacy Songs:

• Mötley Crüe – “Kickstart My Heart”
• Pearl Jam – “Even Flow”

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system June 8)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Bruno Mars Pack 01”, “Rise Against Pack 02” and as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii. Tracks marked with “X” will include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.

Price:

$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per song
$0.99 USD (100 Wii Points/80 Microsoft Points), £0.59 UK, €0.79 EU per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade
$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points, 550 Wii Points) for Bruno Mars Pack 01
$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points, 550 Wii Points) for Rise Against Pack 02

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

To discuss this DLC please visit the official discussion thread in the Rock Band forum.

For all DLC song credits, including album and genre info as well as difficulty ratings, you can check out the Songs page.

And for awesome background information on this content, including recording details, album of origin, and release details you can head on over to the Rock Band 'Zine for brand new articles!

Rock Band Network releases will be listed below shortly. Check back soon!

[pinata242]

[Nesbit]

Yeah ... listening to the playlist on rockbandaide now and not interested in any of this.

[pinata242]

But I will still try to win Bruno Mars from twitter, if they're doing it and not just handing stuff out at E3.

[Imprint]

Only the Pearl Jam and Motley Crue pro upgrades for me this week.

[Hokeyboy]

No interest, but I got plenty of catch-up DLC to get into.

[PerryD]

My younger daughter will definitely be interested in the Bruno Mars pack and also "Help is On the Way". I'm happy when Rock Band mixes in some current music once in a while.

[UncleGramps]

Definitely in for "Grenade" and "Help is On the Way". I might get more of the Bruno Mars tracks depending on what my wife would be interested in singing.

[Liver&Onions]

Originally Posted by UncleGramps

Definitely in for "Grenade" and "Help is On the Way". I might get more of the Bruno Mars tracks depending on what my wife would be interested in singing.

This is reason I rejected your LinkedIn request.

[PopcornTreeCt]

Bruno Mars is great.

[UncleGramps]

Originally Posted by Liver&Onions

This is reason I rejected your LinkedIn request.

Must've been a different "UncleGramps". I don't associate with known Canadians.

[Kedrix]

Originally Posted by Shagrath

I would love some uncensored vocals, but we know that will never happen.

THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!! /sarcasm. Hundreds of games that drop dirty words all day long and RB worries about song lyrics. *sigh*

[HotThang]

For a person that only plays vocals like me (for now) the Bruno Mars pack should be great! I've finally finished the Career mode and now I'm starting it over and I'm only going to sing Rock Band 3 songs. Hopefully that will help me complete a few more challenges and climb up the leaderboards!