Skeleton rock stars destroy buildings with rock power in Lego Rock Band

by Justin McElroy { Jul 9th 2009 at 2:10PM }

It's a rarity, but we'll admit it when it occurs: We might have judged a game too quickly -- specifically, Lego Rock Band. While we assumed it would just be a brickalyzed version of the game we all know, love and are the tiniest bit sick of, a recent interview has us questioning that.

TT Games boss Jonathan Smith told VG247, "The Lego character customizer means that pirates, knights and skeletons can be rock stars too, in amazing new locations. Battle sea-monsters, smash up an entire building, or take a trip into space, all with the power of rock!"

Publishers, if you're curious about how to get our attention, skeleton rock stars destroying buildings with rock power before traveling into space is a great way to start.

Tags: ea, lego-rock-band, rock-band, skeleton-rock-stars-destroying-buildings-with-rock, tt-games

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

captainprotonx @ Jul 9th 2009 2:12PM

ugh.......

Angel Mass @ Jul 9th 2009 2:18PM

aargh...

Joystick Hero @ Jul 9th 2009 2:23PM

Yaarrgh!

charlie b. @ Jul 9th 2009 2:27PM

AAAHHHHHH

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 9th 2009 2:29PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOo85SydYZI

MowDownJoe @ Jul 9th 2009 2:14PM

As long as we can import the songs to Rock Band 2, I'm happy.

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Jul 9th 2009 2:21PM

Same. I love having all my songs in one central location.

squallgengar @ Jul 9th 2009 2:42PM

My purchase pretty much hinges on whether I'll be able to export the songs from the disc or not. That's why I won't be getting The Beatles: Rock Band. Nothing against them, but I wouldn't want to play a disc of nothing but one band's songs even if they were one of the most prolific bands in existence. If I were able to export those Beatles songs into Rock Band 2, however, I'd be all over that.

gib @ Jul 9th 2009 4:07PM

Agreed, I am willing to disc swap for The Beatles. Not for Legos.

Mouthsmasher @ Jul 9th 2009 7:05PM

I'd rather import my RB2 songs to Lego Rock Band so I can rock out with Lego men.

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 9th 2009 2:18PM

How 'bout this weather, huh?

WINterfang @ Jul 9th 2009 2:20PM

Tell me about it...*nervous laugh*..it's all weathery and stuff...mmm.

Storm Eagle::The Blood Edge @ Jul 9th 2009 2:27PM

Yeah you know just the other day I was saying "we could sure use some weather" and now, wouldn't you know it, here it is.

I mean, who would've thought?

Jack Tretton @ Jul 9th 2009 2:34PM

I have extra weather. Here, have some.

bongoes @ Jul 9th 2009 3:53PM

Hey Jack, have any weather for me? I sure could use some...

Crazy-008 @ Jul 9th 2009 2:19PM

Arguably the best idea since the fan that keeps you cool while sleeping under your comforter.

MrSpaceCowboy @ Jul 9th 2009 2:21PM

At least all the rocking I do now will serve a purpose!

Troy Powers (PSN: TroyPowers) @ Jul 9th 2009 2:44PM

I LOVE to say "I toldya so."

nomadic0ne @ Jul 9th 2009 2:58PM

Well, *I* love to say snorkle.
...
and Albuquerque.
...
Spoon is fun too.
...
Spoooooooooooon.
Heh!

Troy Powers (PSN: TroyPowers) @ Jul 9th 2009 3:01PM

How 'bout "rectify?" That word always gives me a chuckle.
"We'll rectify this tomorrow."

gordo @ Jul 9th 2009 3:34PM

But rectifying makes me all anal retentive.

krippledkalvin @ Jul 9th 2009 6:29PM

Don't forget about masticate.

BKB @ Jul 9th 2009 2:56PM

I agree with: "My purchase pretty much hinges on whether I'll be able to export the songs from the disc or not. That's why I won't be getting The Beatles: Rock Band. Nothing against them, but I wouldn't want to play a disc of nothing but one band's songs even if they were one of the most prolific bands in existence. If I were able to export those Beatles songs into Rock Band 2, however, I'd be all over that."

Being able to export lego dudes would also rock.... I hate my band guy. I'd much rather be a Lego pirate

Petebot330 @ Jul 9th 2009 3:27PM

This is how you reply to a comment.

captainprotonx @ Jul 9th 2009 3:33PM

Really?

nomadic0ne @ Jul 9th 2009 5:56PM

That's AH-MAY-ZUH-ZING!

Spike @ Jul 9th 2009 2:55PM

fuck all the people wanting the setlist to export into RB2, i hope that RB2 exports into this

MechaDEVO @ Jul 9th 2009 3:12PM

agreed, but in a nicer way

CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Jul 9th 2009 6:15PM

I am fine with either, just as long as one can export to the other.

Mouthsmasher @ Jul 9th 2009 7:07PM

"agreed, but in a nicer way."

Ditto that.

johnsonzacharye @ Jul 9th 2009 3:51PM

What if I could build a character and stage with real legos then use the Playstation Eye to take a picture and have it "recreated" with in the game? I still wouldn't buy this--but I'm wondering how we can't make these lego-games more lego-y.

rTwelve @ Jul 9th 2009 3:58PM

If I can't play as Lego C-3PO or Joker, I will be saddened.

Let the saddening commence.

BKB @ Jul 9th 2009 4:02PM

I'd also be down to pay for another $5 license to export my Rock Band 2 songs into Lego Rock Band... as long as I didn't have to pay another $5 to export my Rock Band 1 songs again. Basically I want everything in one place.... RB1, RB2, and DLC. And actually Lego Rock Band would probably be the coolest place to have it.

HazyCloud @ Jul 9th 2009 4:54PM

Once you have purchased the $5 export key for RB1, you'll never have to pay for it again.

Deezul @ Jul 9th 2009 4:07PM

While playing Lego Batman the other night (Don't hate, I got two young boys), there's a bonus part where you build a set of instruments. You can get a rough idea what the drums will look like, which use pretty standard LEGO pieces, as well as what the microphone stand will be. There was also a string bass, which would be AWESOME to see in LRB, and they had a keyboard/piano. I don't care if the songs are exportable. From what I thought I read on Harmonix' web site, RB songs will NOT be playable on L:RB, but they didn't say anything yet about exporting to RB/RB2. My guess is they will NOT be, and it will be a timed exclusive to L:RB, similar to the RB:Unplugged and the Country Pack. L:RB is supposed to be ready for the Holidays, so probably around February or March, the songs will be available as DLC. And perhaps there will be a code to export L:RB songs to RB/RB2.