Rock Band FAQ
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20-06-2007, 1:00 PM
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| Senior Member | Rock Band FAQ  Developer(s) Harmonix Music Systems Publisher(s) MTV Games Distributor(s) EA Distribution Designer(s) Harmonix Music Systems Platform(s) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Wii Release date Xbox 360 November 20th 2007 (United States) Friday May 23, 2008 United Kingdom, France, Germany (EU) Genre(s) Music Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer Rating(s) PEGI: 12+ Price RRP £180 Input methods Guitar controller (game packaged with Wired Fender Stratocaster controller), Drum controller, USB microphone, Xbox 360 headset, Gamepad   The Rock Band Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller.  The Rock Band Drum Controller (Comes with genuine Drum Sticks)  The Rock Band Microphone (well, what did you expect?) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2RzkY2tgFWQ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kZA-bw0d1VU Rock Band For anyone familiar with the premise of Guitar Hero, you should be already well attuned to Rock Band and what it has to offer, but this time, multiply it by four. As well as offering the chance to be the guitar hero, you are able to play with three others to forge your own true ‘band’ experience, incorporating both lead and bass guitar, vocals, and drums. Play alongside one another to achieve the full band experience, performing a variety of master tracks and recordings of popular rock songs from over the years. Of course, you could play the game solo, and master the individual sections of the band. I have listed a number of pages featuring information about the game, and its variety of modes, including Band World Tour mode – The games’ primary multiplayer mode, where players combine their efforts in a bid to win fans, money and gain global success, just like a real rock band, by touring the world. Solo Tour modes – Single player mode (similar to that of Guitar hero) but this time featuring Microphone and Drum sections (there is no single player mode for bass) Solo Quickplay – Play any choice of song unlocked or downloaded in a quick play mode. Tug of War – Two player versus mode where players play sections of songs to see who can perfom the best during their sections of the song (Can be played local or over the internet). Score Duel – Two player versus where players play a song in its entirity to see who performs the best over the entire song (Can be played local or over the internet). Band Quickplay – Similar to Band World Tour, where 2-4 members of the band are able to play any unlocked/downloaded song, either off or online (Can be played local or over the internet) Tutorial Mode – Where Gamers learn the basics of how to play Rock Band. Practice Mode – where various songs can be played at certain speeds (except for Microphone), during selected sections, to practice for that all important World Tour. Input Methods Compatible Guitar controllers Rock Band Wired Fender Stratocaster (packaged with game) Rock Band Wireless Fender Stratocaster (available as solus) Guitar Hero Wireless Les Paul Guitar Hero Wired X-plorer Compatible Drum Kits Rock Band Wired Drum Kit Compatible Microphones Rock Band Wired Microphone Xbox 360 headset (through controller) Any Standard USB Microphone Lips microphone will not work with the Rock Band titles Video Reviews http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ywFaDhoE9XE IGN Review http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OvWtreZFMmQ Gametrailers Review http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Xqmlk3Cwo Gamespot Review Website Links Official Rock Band Site Rockband Wikipedia Site Eurogamer Review 1Up Review http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9uArm61wmrIhttp://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5a6aH3pmBnI (One of) Azuritreactions Drum Videos - Left and Rock Band 'Cymbal' mod (Very cool) - Right Guitar Compatability Chart (Thanks to OasisMark for pointing this one out!)  Last edited by Chrispyphillips; 20-11-2008 at 11:54 AM. Reason: Updated FAQ |
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21-04-2008, 2:07 PM
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| Senior Member | Re: Rock Band FAQ  Developer(s) Harmonix Music Systems Publisher(s) MTV Games Distributor(s) EA Distribution Designer(s) Harmonix Music Systems Platform(s) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Wii Release date Xbox 360 (Timed Exclusive) September 2008 (United States) Other platforms - Late 2008. (EU/Other Territories - TBC) Genre(s) Music Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer Rating(s) PEGI: TBC Price RRP TBC On June 30th 2008, Rock Band 2 was announced as being released by Harmonix in September 2008 in North America, as an Xbox 360 Timed Exclusive. There is no confirmed date for release of the game in other territories The game will be given a significant upgrade, including additional features such as: - Online Band World Tour - Complete Cross Compatability with DLC between both games - Single Player for all instruments - Single Player Band World Tour - One created character for any instrument - No requirement for Band 'Leader' to always be present - Additional Cities to play in - Tour Challenges (play any song from a genre, by an artist, or in a set decade) - Expanded character creator - Advanced Drum Trainer, which can be used as 'freestyle' program. There is an additional 20 *free* downloadable tracks to be released upon the games release, as these cannot be fitted onto the disc! Linky Instruments All previous instruments designed for Rock Band will work with Rock Band 2. Also, new and improved instruments are being produced, which are claimed to be more relaible and quieter. These include a new Fender Guitar and Drum Kit. Major improvements to the drum kit are that its pads are now velocity sensitive (like GH:WT's) and they are reported to be 'quieter' and provide more bounce. It has also been confirmed that all instruments from the titles Rock Band 2, Guitar Hero : World Tour and Rock Revolution will be cross compatible with one another on their respective platform. Compatability with other or older games are at this stage unknown. Improved Fender guitar (wireless)  The new Guitar Controller features - Redesigned Colour scheme - Less "Squishy" strum bar - Less "Clicky" buttons - Built in microphone for auto calibration Improved Rock Band Drum Kit (wireless)  The Drum kit will feature - Expansion slots for separately sold cymbals - Velocity Sensitive pads - Soft and bouncy pads - metal-reinforced pedal Brand New, Limited Edition Ion Wireless Drum Kit for use with Rock Band  The limited edition kit will feature - Fully adjustable frame and pads - Velocity Sensitive pads - Rubber covered pads - Can be used as 'actual' electronic drum kit These drums will work with both the Rock band and Guitar Hero series Official Ion 'Drum Rocker' Website Using the Ion controller with e-drums Rock Band forums thread Turning the Guitar Hero drum kit into a smaller controller for Rock Band compatability Rock Band forums thread The Microphone from Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Guitar Hero World Tour or any other standard usb mic ('Get on da Mic' etc) will work with the game. However, the Lips microphones have been confirmed as not being compatible with the game out of the box. A patch may be issed to fix this, however this will be at the developers cost. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bToFrY...eature=related Random Kid playing the new Ion set. New Game interface  External Websites IGN Rock Band 2 Launch Centre More information to follow as announced. Last edited by Chrispyphillips; 01-12-2008 at 2:16 PM. |
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