The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
08-12-10 | 02:42 PM
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08-12-10 | 03:03 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
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08-12-10 | 04:00 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
I don't care about achievements in this game either (the only two music games where I've cared about achievements were Guitar Hero 2 and The Beatles: Rock Band), but I think it's a terrible precedent to include on-disc achievements that require DLC purchases. It's basically the developers saying you can't have the full experience unless you pay more. In fact, now that I think about it, it sounds exactly like something EA would do. I wonder if they had a hand in that decision.
If you want achievements tied to DLC, attach it to the DLC. Offer a Queen pack with new achievements, or the Nevermind album. Don't make it part of the disc. I know they get a significant amount of revenue from DLC, but when they're putting out new instruments that would set someone back halfway to a grand, maybe they can at least let us get all the achievements with the material already on the disc.
If you want achievements tied to DLC, attach it to the DLC. Offer a Queen pack with new achievements, or the Nevermind album. Don't make it part of the disc. I know they get a significant amount of revenue from DLC, but when they're putting out new instruments that would set someone back halfway to a grand, maybe they can at least let us get all the achievements with the material already on the disc.
08-12-10 | 04:14 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
I just picked up a stage kit from GameStop, and was wondering - do I have to have the fog machine connected to get the lights to work? I plugged it into the USB, and the mic worked just fine, but the lights didn't come on.
08-12-10 | 04:25 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
You do have to have the fog machine part connected but there are switches on the back to turn off the strobe and/or fog.
08-12-10 | 05:03 PM
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Since this is the worst game you've ever played, why should anyone care what you think?
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08-12-10 | 06:18 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
So, about 2 hours ago I got an email/text alert about the first RB 'Legacy' DLC. I have no idea where it came from but I'm surprised no one else mentioned it. Unfortunately I was in the middle of something so I just skimmed the message on my iphone and decided to 'cancel' instead of 'view' the whole message intending to read it later. Well now I can't find the damn thing. I have no idea where or from whom it came from. Very bizarre.
08-12-10 | 06:31 PM
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So, about 2 hours ago I got an email/text alert about the first RB 'Legacy' DLC. I have no idea where it came from but I'm surprised no one else mentioned it. Unfortunately I was in the middle of something so I just skimmed the message on my iphone and decided to 'cancel' instead of 'view' the whole message intending to read it later. Well now I can't find the damn thing. I have no idea where or from whom it came from. Very bizarre.
08-12-10 | 07:06 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
Pretty sure I saw something about Boston and the Police on there.
08-12-10 | 07:14 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
Jesus christ...think doesn't cut it! The strange part is, there's no one backing you up - not even RockBandAide.
08-12-10 | 07:18 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
I know, pretty fucked up. There isn't a trace of it on my phone.
08-12-10 | 07:31 PM
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08-12-10 | 07:34 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
So I just got that. I have no idea where it came from either. WEIRD. Here's the text:
The Police Premium Music Pack
Now available in the ROCK BAND Music Store!
Featuring all time hits "Message in a Bottle" and "Roxanne"
EDIT: Oh. I just actually clicked view on the message and it goes to the iPhone app. So, mystery solved? Those aren't new songs in the app though. So, I dunno.
The Police Premium Music Pack
Now available in the ROCK BAND Music Store!
Featuring all time hits "Message in a Bottle" and "Roxanne"
EDIT: Oh. I just actually clicked view on the message and it goes to the iPhone app. So, mystery solved? Those aren't new songs in the app though. So, I dunno.
Last edited by wedge; 08-12-10 at 07:36 PM.
08-12-10 | 07:47 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
Ahh, I haven't played the iphone game in ages. Thank you wedge for protecting my sanity.
08-12-10 | 07:56 PM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
I don't care about achievements in this game either (the only two music games where I've cared about achievements were Guitar Hero 2 and The Beatles: Rock Band), but I think it's a terrible precedent to include on-disc achievements that require DLC purchases. It's basically the developers saying you can't have the full experience unless you pay more. In fact, now that I think about it, it sounds exactly like something EA would do. I wonder if they had a hand in that decision.
If you want achievements tied to DLC, attach it to the DLC. Offer a Queen pack with new achievements, or the Nevermind album. Don't make it part of the disc. I know they get a significant amount of revenue from DLC, but when they're putting out new instruments that would set someone back halfway to a grand, maybe they can at least let us get all the achievements with the material already on the disc.
If you want achievements tied to DLC, attach it to the DLC. Offer a Queen pack with new achievements, or the Nevermind album. Don't make it part of the disc. I know they get a significant amount of revenue from DLC, but when they're putting out new instruments that would set someone back halfway to a grand, maybe they can at least let us get all the achievements with the material already on the disc.
I guess I just see it as a handy way of finding out which achievements/trophies would be attainable if you wanted to buy DLC.
08-13-10 | 06:48 AM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
Drex, for LBP, and I assume the other games, the trophies came with the DLC, so they didn't show up in your list unless you bought and installed the DLC.
08-13-10 | 10:14 AM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
No one updated the DLC announcement in my absence this morning? You guys....
Hey gang,
Here's the DLC coming your way next week! Eagle eyed posters will have already caught wind of this via announcements made by the bands on Twitter and Facebook, so let that be a lesson to you: DLC announcements can come from anywhere! Be sure to keep an eye on upcoming newsletters, community events, podcasts, etc. for more announcements in the future. Enjoy!
Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (Aug. 17):
The Black Keys – “Strange Times”
The Black Keys – “I Got Mine”
The Black Keys – “Your Touch”
Neon Trees – “Animal”
Neon Trees – “Sins of My Youth”
Neon Trees – “1983”
(All tracks are original master recordings)
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system Aug. 18)
These tracks will be available for purchase as “The Black Keys Pack 01” and “Neon Trees Pack 01,” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii.
Price:
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track
$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track
$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points) for The Black Keys Pack 01 or Neon Trees Pack 01
Here's the DLC coming your way next week! Eagle eyed posters will have already caught wind of this via announcements made by the bands on Twitter and Facebook, so let that be a lesson to you: DLC announcements can come from anywhere! Be sure to keep an eye on upcoming newsletters, community events, podcasts, etc. for more announcements in the future. Enjoy!
Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 system (Aug. 17):
The Black Keys – “Strange Times”
The Black Keys – “I Got Mine”
The Black Keys – “Your Touch”
Neon Trees – “Animal”
Neon Trees – “Sins of My Youth”
Neon Trees – “1983”
(All tracks are original master recordings)
(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation 3 system Aug. 18)
These tracks will be available for purchase as “The Black Keys Pack 01” and “Neon Trees Pack 01,” as well as individual tracks, on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system, and as individual tracks only on Wii.
Price:
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per track
$2.00 USD (200 Wii Points™) per track
$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points) for The Black Keys Pack 01 or Neon Trees Pack 01
08-13-10 | 10:36 AM
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08-13-10 | 10:48 AM
#247
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
Coincidentally, Neon Trees came up in conversation with friends at the bar last night. I hadn't heard of them before then either but I'll be checking out the songs when I get a chance. Anything my friends like, I'm more inclined to buy if I'm ambivalent about it.
08-13-10 | 11:01 AM
#248
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
The Neon Trees aren't wowing me. Based on a small sample, they sound like a dozen other forgettable bands.
08-13-10 | 11:44 AM
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Re: The Official Rock Band Thread of Music Game Evolution
Their song Animal was the free iTunes single of the week a couple of months back. It's not half-bad.