SirFozzie
06-30-2008, 03:10 PM
http://kotaku.com/397427/rock-band-2-announced
Key Points Known or surmised so far:
1) Release Date is September, but ONLY for Xbox360, "later" for other systems. Looks like Microsoft has purchased a timed exclusive.
2) All DLC from RB1 will work with RB2 (the word is "cross-functional DLC"), you will not need to even re-download it.
3) Doesn't sound like they'll match the 6th drum from Guitar Hero World Tour, but are promising: "Quieter, more realistic, and more reliable instruments". They're also actively welcoming new peripheral makers and sharing information with them.
4) Online Band World Tour. (Hoooooya! The FOFC Band will happen after all!)
5) Amongst new features being promised, is a feature/mode that will encourage singing and playing guitar at the same time.
6)Tweaks for the BWT mode, they're taking some pains to avoid people getting hit with stuff like Metallica or Green Grass and High Tides during early setlists.
7) The plan for the Who's signature album "Who's Next" fell through, due to the unfortunate loss/theft of the masters for that album, but the week of E3 (where the game will be formally announced), and to celebrate the Who "VH1 Rock Honors" ceremony, MTV Games and Harmonix are releasing 12 "Rock Band" songs on July 15 from The Who — ranging from "My Generation" to "Who Are You" — that all utilize the band's master recordings. The tracks will be available for $1.99 individually or $19.99 together
Artists:
Confirmed
Turbonegro
Probable
AC/DC
Bad Religon
New RB Guitar (let me know if this img doesn't show so I can edit it out)
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/885/885168/rock-band-2-tba-20080629094114481-002.jpg
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/885/885168/rock-band-2-tba-20080629094114481-002.jpg
Key Points Known or surmised so far:
1) Release Date is September, but ONLY for Xbox360, "later" for other systems. Looks like Microsoft has purchased a timed exclusive.
2) All DLC from RB1 will work with RB2 (the word is "cross-functional DLC"), you will not need to even re-download it.
3) Doesn't sound like they'll match the 6th drum from Guitar Hero World Tour, but are promising: "Quieter, more realistic, and more reliable instruments". They're also actively welcoming new peripheral makers and sharing information with them.
4) Online Band World Tour. (Hoooooya! The FOFC Band will happen after all!)
5) Amongst new features being promised, is a feature/mode that will encourage singing and playing guitar at the same time.
6)Tweaks for the BWT mode, they're taking some pains to avoid people getting hit with stuff like Metallica or Green Grass and High Tides during early setlists.
7) The plan for the Who's signature album "Who's Next" fell through, due to the unfortunate loss/theft of the masters for that album, but the week of E3 (where the game will be formally announced), and to celebrate the Who "VH1 Rock Honors" ceremony, MTV Games and Harmonix are releasing 12 "Rock Band" songs on July 15 from The Who — ranging from "My Generation" to "Who Are You" — that all utilize the band's master recordings. The tracks will be available for $1.99 individually or $19.99 together
Artists:
Confirmed
Turbonegro
Probable
AC/DC
Bad Religon
New RB Guitar (let me know if this img doesn't show so I can edit it out)
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/885/885168/rock-band-2-tba-20080629094114481-002.jpg
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/885/885168/rock-band-2-tba-20080629094114481-002.jpg