Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
#1326
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
If You Could Only See was always a Day 1 purchase for me. I'll throw them two more bones for the VH song just because it's a guilty radio pleasure anyway.
#1327
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
Read your post before the one above it and was momentarily very happy. Never expected the term "VH song" to be used in reference to a single by Vertical Horizon.
#1328
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
Speaking of a fake VH, I've turned the radio on more recently than I have in the last decade or so and the amount of times classic rock stations have played "Right Now" is staggering.
I get that Crystal Pepsi is back, but does that mean all the bullshit associated with it must come back too?
I get that Crystal Pepsi is back, but does that mean all the bullshit associated with it must come back too?
#1330
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
I wouldn't want to buy or play either of those two songs (and I think I'm Yours is just a guitar and vocal track anyway), but both were huge hits recently. If you don't know them, it's because you haven't listened to the radio in years, not because Rock Band is finding obscure artists and tracks.
#1331
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
You're right. I only listen to classic rock or "modern" alternative radio and that's only very recently.
Even my teenage daughters don't bring these into my world
Even my teenage daughters don't bring these into my world
#1332
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
Both those songs are terrible but yeah I don't know how anyone under the age of 50 hasn't at least heard of Nicki Minaj. She's one of the most popular hip hop artists of the last few years.
#1333
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
I was thinking about this the other day : I think she's the only famous/successful artist that both sings and raps (relatively) well. That's kind of impressive.
#1334
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
I have heard of Minaj, probably because of a Super Bowl or something. Just sort of a disappointment after recent weeks of 80s and 90s awesomeness.
#1335
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Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
So... you haven't seen the Anaconda video?...
#1336
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#1338
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
No. I do remember it being a thing. But I also have the internet with actual porn so why waste 4 minutes?
As someone in their late-30s, I suppose that depends on how much you rely on radio stations.
Anyway, it was just a silly editorial. I don't know those songs by name. Let's check the preview, shall we?
Nope. Neither one of those snippets rings a bell.
Anyway, it was just a silly editorial. I don't know those songs by name. Let's check the preview, shall we?
Nope. Neither one of those snippets rings a bell.
#1340
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
There's been 10 or so songs released lately that I plan on picking up but I'm going to wait until Rivals releases before I start playing again.
#1341
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Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
So I guess I'm a little dense about this : Is Rivals just a new story mode for RB4? Will it have any new songs included besides the pre-order pack? If not, it's kind of a hard sell for $30 after launch. Also, those two bonus songs (I really love 3AM) are Amazon exclusives and only come with Hardware bundles, right? Guess I have to buy those songs later individually.
Also checking the RB store, RHCP is going away so I grabbed Otherside and Scar Tissue to go along with Californication and Snow which I had already purchased. I can live without By The Way.
Also checking the RB store, RHCP is going away so I grabbed Otherside and Scar Tissue to go along with Californication and Snow which I had already purchased. I can live without By The Way.
#1342
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
They haven't announced that it'll come with any built-in songs, no. Seems like they'd have led with that information, definitely. It might be that this update is required for future updates (online synchronous multiplayer, for example) which would be shitty but they did always say it was a platform.
If DLC only pays for itself, then there has to be a way to pay for the updates. All the more reason to pre-order to get $20 worth of DLC for "free".
If DLC only pays for itself, then there has to be a way to pay for the updates. All the more reason to pre-order to get $20 worth of DLC for "free".
#1343
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
So I guess I'm a little dense about this : Is Rivals just a new story mode for RB4? Will it have any new songs included besides the pre-order pack? If not, it's kind of a hard sell for $30 after launch. Also, those two bonus songs (I really love 3AM) are Amazon exclusives and only come with Hardware bundles, right? Guess I have to buy those songs later individually.
Also checking the RB store, RHCP is going away so I grabbed Otherside and Scar Tissue to go along with Californication and Snow which I had already purchased. I can live without By The Way.
Also checking the RB store, RHCP is going away so I grabbed Otherside and Scar Tissue to go along with Californication and Snow which I had already purchased. I can live without By The Way.
http://www.harmonixmusic.com/blog/wh...ures-revealed/
No it does not include any songs other then the preorder ones. Story mode is pretty much the only reason I play Rock Band so having something else to do in the game (plus the 10 extra songs) is worth it to me.
#1344
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Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
Here's a detailed link of what Rivals entails.
http://www.harmonixmusic.com/blog/wh...ures-revealed/
No it does not include any songs other then the preorder ones. Story mode is pretty much the only reason I play Rock Band so having something else to do in the game (plus the 10 extra songs) is worth it to me.
http://www.harmonixmusic.com/blog/wh...ures-revealed/
No it does not include any songs other then the preorder ones. Story mode is pretty much the only reason I play Rock Band so having something else to do in the game (plus the 10 extra songs) is worth it to me.
Like I said, once the game is out and there are no preorder bonus songs, it looks like a pretty tall order to find $30 of value in Rivals. Gotta make the preorder deadline!
#1345
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
Rock Band 4 I own digitally so I went with the digital preorder since I don't need a second guitar. I'm sure those amazon exclusive bonus songs will be available separately shortly after release.
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Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
Was kind of expecting Crazy On You, but I'll take What About Love? too. I'm in for Seventeen too...why not?
#1348
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Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
Heart.
#1350
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Rock Band 4 (XB1/PS4, 2015)
http://www.harmonixmusic.com/blog/ri...companion-app/
Rivals Mode is your first real taste at the competitive side of Rock Band – score chasers can gain ranks in the leaderboards, but what does it really mean to be on top? You’ll be creating a Crew with up to 10 of your closest bandmates and setting off to promote your team in a series of Weekly Challenges. Each week will bring forth a new challenge, ranging from prompts like, “All songs with ‘love’ in the title” to, “Tracks released in the ‘80s”. You can gain Experience Points for any tracks that fall into these themes as long as the challenge is active. There will also be three specific Spotlight Songs that are included in the Weekly Challenge theme. The highest aggregate score across all instruments for these three songs can earn your Crew major points. Find your place above the rest by earning Crew promotions each week, where you can then laugh at the Rivals Crews who have fallen below you.
... much more at the link ...
THE ROCK BAND RIVALS COMPANION APP
For the first time, Rock Band will be getting a partner companion app for the launch of Rock Band Rivals. Available for free on iOS and Android this October, the Rock Band Companion App comes fully stocked with tons of information about your Rivals Crew, stats, and scores. Think of it as your personal Rivals Hub in your pocket; the app will mirror any and all information about your Rivals Crew right on your phone. Players can use this app to access details about Weekly Challenges, manage their Crew roster, message other members in their Crew and monitor their Crew’s progress during challenges. It’s a great opportunity to coordinate with your Crew no matter where you are in the world. Those interested in checking out the competition can also view their Player Profile and compare it to any other Rock Band Rivals player in the world. We’ll have more details about this companion app soon!
... much more at the link ...
THE ROCK BAND RIVALS COMPANION APP
For the first time, Rock Band will be getting a partner companion app for the launch of Rock Band Rivals. Available for free on iOS and Android this October, the Rock Band Companion App comes fully stocked with tons of information about your Rivals Crew, stats, and scores. Think of it as your personal Rivals Hub in your pocket; the app will mirror any and all information about your Rivals Crew right on your phone. Players can use this app to access details about Weekly Challenges, manage their Crew roster, message other members in their Crew and monitor their Crew’s progress during challenges. It’s a great opportunity to coordinate with your Crew no matter where you are in the world. Those interested in checking out the competition can also view their Player Profile and compare it to any other Rock Band Rivals player in the world. We’ll have more details about this companion app soon!