The second savory dish on the pre-E3 smorgasbord: the gameplay debut trailer for Rock Band 2. Unfortunately, this premiere video doesn't do a great job of highlighting the new features that were explained at last month's cleverly-named EA3 event, such as the online world tour and drum training modes. What it does show us is a few of the game's trippy new cutaway visuals, and that we're going to need to get some extra arms surgically attached to our torsos if we hope to play the drumming portion of "Everlong" on expert. Hopefully, we can undergo this risky Gorofication procedure before Rock Band 2's September launch on the 360.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:10PM (Unverified) said
It looks pretty boss.
I think the "psychedelic" background will occur in a full band when everyone hits a max multiplier, or simultaneous Overdrive usage occurs.
I think the "psychedelic" background will occur in a full band when everyone hits a max multiplier, or simultaneous Overdrive usage occurs.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:25PM (Unverified) said
as long as I peak when it kicks in, we're good.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:13PM (Unverified) said
Only reason I'm buying a 360 this year. Seriously.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:18PM (Unverified) said
Dude, don't do it. Unless you're seriously into sports games, FPS, and/or have no physical friends, or they're unable to game with you, It's a waste of money. Simple as. After a fortnight you'll be bored stiff.
If I was you I would buy a DS and a PSP. If you must have a home console then get a PS2; it's still the best console out there.
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If I was you I would buy a DS and a PSP. If you must have a home console then get a PS2; it's still the best console out there.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:21PM (Unverified) said
I have a gaming rig (PC), a DS, a PSP, and a PS2. I'd buy Rock Band 2 for the PS2 but I seriously want that DLC that's on the 360/PS3 versions. Everything else on the 360 of interest is coming for the PC, so it's a tough buy for me...but a buy none-the-less.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:43PM Kyattsuai said
If you're into music games, especially Rock Band, the 360 is the way to go - every guitar out so far is compatible with it (including the awkward but sturdy X-plorer), and if you pick up a 1600 MS point card when they're on sale for $15 on occasion, all the DLC is 25% off.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:54PM (Unverified) said
Price is dropping this weekend too! So it's a great year to buy. Bowser is a tard.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:16PM XLM said
damn i love that song
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:34PM (Unverified) said
Most people on here are probably to young to remember it.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:44PM (Unverified) said
Ive been begging for this song since GH1. I used to air guitar like an ass to this whole album.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:52PM (Unverified) said
I think too young to remember Everlong would be the age of 6? This song is still played on the radio.
Any way, I saw Foo Fighters play this song live. It was the encore to a concert they had in Sacramento, CA. Still one of the best shows I've ever seen!
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Any way, I saw Foo Fighters play this song live. It was the encore to a concert they had in Sacramento, CA. Still one of the best shows I've ever seen!
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 5:05PM (Unverified) said
Next Saturday I get to see the Foo. Damn I'm excited.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:18PM Top Cat said
i find the foos to be repetitive and uninteresting by and large (especially anything after Colour and Shape), but this song is truly a classic and that first lyric on this video is one of my favourite of all time.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:50PM (Unverified) said
Same here. That and their Darling Nikki cover are really the only songs I like by them. All their other songs get old to me.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:18PM Jomolungma said
nothing like seizure-inducing visuals to induce those seizures!
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:53PM darkinchworm said
Ever played GHIII?
They aren't so bad that I've started twitching, but T]those flashing white lights FUCK. ME. UP. when I'm playing. Missing notes left and right. Goddamn Neversoft.
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They aren't so bad that I've started twitching, but T]those flashing white lights FUCK. ME. UP. when I'm playing. Missing notes left and right. Goddamn Neversoft.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:42PM ChooChooCharlie said
The worst for me was Blackout Bar in GH2. There is a strobe that activates part way into every song that just about blinds me.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:27PM (Unverified) said
Looks very very awesome. This will be the best E3 in a very long time hands down. Despite the fact it's closed off to the public.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:33PM Lordchimp said
I have always not liked the Foo Fighters but I actually don't mind this song. Looks sweet.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:34PM (Unverified) said
Was that Clive Winston at the end?
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:35PM KaneRobot said
Nice. Glad they didn't fix what wasn't broke. Day 1 purchase for me.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:51PM Giroro said
I'm not particularly impressed.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 1:57PM darkinchworm said
The major problem here is that the substantial changes to the game aren't at all apparent when viewing the actual rockin' procedures, other than trippy visuals (a minor difference, IMO). All the great additions would have to be presented in a video that navigates through the menus... which, really, would bore the hell out of a lot of us.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:00PM darkinchworm said
This was meant as a reply to Giroro; fortunately, it is at least underneath his comment.
PROTIP: When clicking "reply," make ABSOLUTELY SURE that you see "replying to [name]" above the comment box. Otherwise you gonna get f'ed up.
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PROTIP: When clicking "reply," make ABSOLUTELY SURE that you see "replying to [name]" above the comment box. Otherwise you gonna get f'ed up.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:25PM whymog said
The reply system is balls; don't beat yourself up over it. :) This reply box should just appear under the entry you're replying to, like on Digg or something. But blame Weblogs, Inc. for that.
I bought a 360 years ago for Gears of War and Guitar Hero 2 with more songs, but Rock Band is the only game I've played every day since it came out. That's because Rock Band is effing incredible. It's like the peace pipe of gaming -- if you're all about slings and arrows (and axes?) in defense of Guitar Hero 3 and its ilk, why not just accept that both franchises can exist in perfect natural harmony, man? I've never been frustrated while playing Rock Band, although running out of beer can sometimes dampen the casual play experience.
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I bought a 360 years ago for Gears of War and Guitar Hero 2 with more songs, but Rock Band is the only game I've played every day since it came out. That's because Rock Band is effing incredible. It's like the peace pipe of gaming -- if you're all about slings and arrows (and axes?) in defense of Guitar Hero 3 and its ilk, why not just accept that both franchises can exist in perfect natural harmony, man? I've never been frustrated while playing Rock Band, although running out of beer can sometimes dampen the casual play experience.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:31PM (Unverified) said
Great to see Rockband 2! Now if Rockband could be fucking released in Australia we'll all be happy!
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:36PM zuburi said
The drumming section only has 4 notes (5 with pedal) - what about those new drum sets? Or did I not notice something in the video?
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:47PM ChooChooCharlie said
I believe the new set allows you to map the yellow, blue, etc to the cymbals to better simulate a high hat. You can still play the game exactly like you did in RB, but now you will have the option of making it feel more realistic.
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Posted: Jul 13th 2008 12:23AM zuburi said
If so, I'm a little disappointed. I was hoping there'd be more notes to hit with the addition of those cymbal pads. Well, at least I don't have to buy a new drum set now - but to tell the truth, I was going to shell out the money for a new one if it added to the gameplay with more notes to hit.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:36PM cesaria said
This looks fucking bad ass.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 3:24PM (Unverified) said
Finally switched hi-hat and snare pads around correctly.
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 5:25PM loflyinjett said
Its the same,On songs that use 16th notes on the high hat they move the high hat to red...See run to the hills as an example.You can see in the video that the snare moves back to red sometimes too.
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Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:45PM cesaria said
It's almost as if they're encouraging players to take even MORE narcotics while playing this game. Not that that's a bad thing. :P
Posted: Jul 12th 2008 2:49PM (Unverified) said
Yup, that looks like Rock Band alright.
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