Harmonix's Rock Band Discussion

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-03-2007, 06:40 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

They are also promising 2 songs a week in DLC. I actually believe them unlike Activision and Guitar Hero 2.

I was once pretty excited for GH3, now it's just a game that I'm interested in.

Part of me is losing excitement over Rock Band. I don't know what it is, I think it's the whole 4 instrument thing. I suck at singing, so don't see myself singing that often, and I have the GH's. So the drumming is the thing that really pulls me in. Then I look at a $200 (at least) price tag for this game, and wonder if it's going to be worth it. Adding in that they've already announced 3 major downloadable items (Metallica album, Who album, and now Nirvana's Nevermind), so I'm guessing each album will be $25-30. Adding to songs every week, and Rock Band may be the most expensive game of all time.

I'll get it, and still want it for the drumming alone. But the price factor is really starting to worry me.

**plasticbeast** · 08-03-2007, 07:33 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Part of me is losing excitement over Rock Band. I don't know what it is, I think it's the whole 4 instrument thing. I suck at singing, so don't see myself singing that often, and I have the GH's. So the drumming is the thing that really pulls me in. Then I look at a $200 (at least) price tag for this game, and wonder if it's going to be worth it. Adding in that they've already announced 3 major downloadable items (Metallica album, Who album, and now Nirvana's Nevermind), so I'm guessing each album will be $25-30. Adding to songs every week, and Rock Band may be the most expensive game of all time.

I'll get it, and still want it for the drumming alone. But the price factor is really starting to worry me.

Can't you just buy the game and drums? you don't have to buy all the added stuff do you?

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-03-2007, 07:47 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by plasticbeast

Can't you just buy the game and drums? you don't have to buy all the added stuff do you?

Yeah, you can, but that's $140, so might as well, spend the other 60 for the mic and guitar.

**plasticbeast** · 08-03-2007, 09:27 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Yeah, you can, but that's $140, so might as well, spend the other 60 for the mic and guitar.

If thats the case I see your point. Like you though, I will still pick it up...

Even though it is more money then I would normally spend on a game I am still pretty pumped for it. I am still playing GHII almost on a daily basis(just beat it on expert the other day). So in the grand scheme of things I will still prob get my money's worth.

**JohnnytheSkin** · 08-03-2007, 09:27 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Between 'Rock Band' and 'Guitar Hero III' (especially if Activision cranks out the DLC as well) it's going to be an expensive, yet musically AWESOME, winter!

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-03-2007, 09:34 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by plasticbeast

If thats the case I see your point. Like you though, I will still pick it up...

Even though it is more money then I would normally spend on a game I am still pretty pumped for it. I am still playing GHII almost on a daily basis(just beat it on expert the other day). So in the grand scheme of things I will still prob get my money's worth.

I think my biggest issue right now is I look at Guitar Hero announcing songs that are on the disc, like Metallica's One. And I see Rock Band announcing songs that we'll get to download like Nirvana's Nevermind album. Kind of upsetting to me, that they are already thinking of ways to get more money after the release, instead of loading the disc with the content they already have.

**plasticbeast** · 08-03-2007, 09:51 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

I think my biggest issue right now is I look at Guitar Hero announcing songs that are on the disc, like Metallica's One. And I see Rock Band announcing songs that we'll get to download like Nirvana's Nevermind album. Kind of upsetting to me, that they are already thinking of ways to get more money after the release, instead of loading the disc with the content they already have.

The sad part: I am already becoming desensitized to the "extra" costs of gaming. All the extra crap to download.... I know means more money. But if we want to enjoy what they offer we will pay for it.

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-03-2007, 09:51 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by plasticbeast

The sad part: I am already becoming desensitized to the "extra" costs of gaming. All the extra crap to download.... I know means more money. But if we want to enjoy what they offer we will pay for it.

And I completely agree with you. It sucks. We see "downloadable content after release" and get excited, even though it means that $60 price tag for the game goes up 10-20 bucks every time. Depressing.

**CaptainZombie** · 08-03-2007, 10:10 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Part of me is losing excitement over Rock Band. I don't know what it is, I think it's the whole 4 instrument thing. I suck at singing, so don't see myself singing that often, and I have the GH's. So the drumming is the thing that really pulls me in. Then I look at a $200 (at least) price tag for this game, and wonder if it's going to be worth it. Adding in that they've already announced 3 major downloadable items (Metallica album, Who album, and now Nirvana's Nevermind), so I'm guessing each album will be $25-30. Adding to songs every week, and Rock Band may be the most expensive game of all time.

I'll get it, and still want it for the drumming alone. But the price factor is really starting to worry me.

I was worried about the price also and really only using it for the drums or guitar, but I have talked my wife into signing so we should have a fun time since I can't sing for worth of ****.

**ATrainIU24** · 08-03-2007, 05:30 PM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

EA shot down the $200 bundles. That doesn't mean it won't be. It could be less; or more. Also, Harmonix hasn't announced anything since e3. People have been running with the Nevermind news, but Harmonix has never confirmed it.

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-07-2007, 07:59 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by ATrainIU24

EA shot down the $200 bundles. That doesn't mean it won't be. It could be less; or more. Also, Harmonix hasn't announced anything since e3. People have been running with the Nevermind news, but Harmonix has never confirmed it.

Well, EB/GS and Amazon both have now listed $200 bundles yesterday. I just bought one off of Amazon to use my Amazon Prime free shipping and no tax. So it's $200. I knew I would buckle...LOL

Shipping estimate: November 20, 2007
Delivery estimate: November 21, 2007

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Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC

</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right colSpan=2>$199.99

</TD></TR><TR><TD>Amazon Prime: One-Day Shipping is $3.99 per item </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD noWrap align=right>Item(s) Subtotal:</TD><TD noWrap align=right>$199.99</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD noWrap align=right>Shipping & Handling:</TD><TD noWrap align=right>$3.99</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD noWrap align=right>Pre-Order Guarantee: </TD><TD noWrap align=right>$0.00</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD noWrap align=right></TD><TD noWrap align=right>-----</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD noWrap align=right>Total Before Tax:</TD><TD noWrap align=right>$203.98</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD noWrap align=right>Estimated Tax:</TD><TD noWrap align=right>$0.00</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD noWrap align=right></TD><TD noWrap align=right>-----</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD noWrap align=right>Grand Total:</TD><TD noWrap align=right>$203.98</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

**plasticbeast** · 08-07-2007, 09:38 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Well, EB/GS and Amazon both have now listed $200 bundles yesterday. I just bought one off of Amazon to use my Amazon Prime free shipping and no tax. So it's $200. I knew I would buckle...LOL

I am sure it will be worth it EG. I know I have gotten my money's worth out of GHII.

**MachoMyers** · 08-07-2007, 07:29 PM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

November 20th now? I thought it was November 6?

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-22-2007, 06:24 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

It's coming for PS2 in 2008, and that almost guarantees a Wii release (but nothing confirmed).

More tracks announced.

"Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones
"Highway Star" by Deep Purple
"Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash
"Epic" by Faith No More
"Cherub Rock" by Smashing Pumpkins
"Creep" by Radiohead
"Sabotage" by Beastie Boys
"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet
"Here It Goes Again" by OK Go (We'll be playing this one on a treadmill.)
"The Hand That Feeds" by Nine Inch Nails

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/22/ro...urope-in-2008/

**Bacardi151** · 08-22-2007, 07:04 AM

Re: Harmonix's Next Game Revealed...Rock Band

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

It's coming for PS2 in 2008, and that almost guarantees a Wii release (but nothing confirmed).

More tracks announced.

"Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones
"Highway Star" by Deep Purple
"Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash
"Epic" by Faith No More
"Cherub Rock" by Smashing Pumpkins
"Creep" by Radiohead
"Sabotage" by Beastie Boys
"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet
"Here It Goes Again" by OK Go (We'll be playing this one on a treadmill.)
"The Hand That Feeds" by Nine Inch Nails

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/22/ro...urope-in-2008/

Holy Crap! Creep and Sabotage?
Honorable mentions to "epic" and "the hand that feeds"

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