Rock Band 2!

[BathTub]

Yep, it's official.

Here is the follow-up interview:

Summary.

September release.

Full forward and backwards DLC compatibility.

Same with the instruments.

All master tracks on disc.

[Steve-O]

Also: exclusive to Xbox 360 for at least a couple of months.

[James of LinHood]

This is extremely awesome news.  The fully backwards/forward compatible DLC makes this game that much better.  Now I just need to decide whether to buy the bundle or just the game disc.  I suppose I'll have to see just how improved the instruments actually are first.

While it kinda sucks that PS3 owners get shafted on RB2 for a couple of months look at it this way.  At least you'll be able to read 360 owners experiences with the game and new instruments before deciding on whether to buy the bundle or just the RB2 game disc.  And hell, at least you're not a Wii owner.   

[MrTorso]

Very smart to make everything backwards compatible. The thought of having to buy a new bundle is kinda irksome. Especially if they have upgraded the instruments. I really hope they have the new drums available at launch.

[MrTorso]

Another RB2 article with some other info:

http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Jun30/0,4670,GamesRockBand2,00.html

[k1]

While it kinda sucks that PS3 owners get shafted on RB2 for a couple of months look at it this way.  At least you'll be able to read 360 owners experiences with the game and new instruments before deciding on whether to buy the bundle or just the RB2 game disc.  And hell, at least you're not a Wii owner.   

If I have both a PS3 and a Wii does that mean I got screwed over twice?

I'm ok with the delay before it's out on PS3 cuz I can maybe finally get back to trying to finish up Drake's Fortune.

[La De Da]

Full forward and backwards DLC compatibility.

Same with the instruments.

All master tracks on disc.

Ahhhh, great news.  Same instruments, even better, becasue there is no way in hell I'm shelling out $120 for same plastic.  Here's hoping the upcoming Guitar Hero 4 drum kit works with it.

[TeamRAD]

I'm planning on getting the game only at launch.  I love my guitar setup as is, and I'm sure I'll pick up a drum kit when they go on sale individually...whenever that will be.

I'm looking forward to the announcement of the setlist!

[BathTub]

The Who bundle for July 15th announced.

My second pedal is breaking now!

[TeamRAD]

For those about to rock...

http://consolehero.com/2008/06/28/acdc-will-be-in-rock-band-2/

 

[MrTorso]

For those about to rock...

http://consolehero.com/2008/06/28/acdc-will-be-in-rock-band-2/

 

IF that survey is accurate and all the features hold up most people will be saying "Guitar Hero what?"

[BathTub]

Screen grab from g4
You can see some current DLC at the bottom.

[BathTub]

List from someone who just playtested, post subsequently baleeted and thread closed.

Chop Suey - Soad
One Step Closer - Linkin Park
Peace Sells - Megadeth
Testify - RAGM
Everlong - Foo Fighters
American Woman - The guess who? (I think)
White Wedding - Billy Idol
You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette
Aqua Lung - Jethro Tull
Bad Reputation - Joan Jett
We got the beat -
Nirvana - Drain You
Man in the Box - Alice in Chains
Spoon Man - Soundgarden

[TeamRAD]

Just like before...

Everything you say to me
Takes me one step closer to the edge
And I'm about to break

Oh god, does that have drunken-corny fun written all over it!

Double-thumbs up on Everlong and White Wedding.

[Compound]

List from someone who just playtested, post subsequently baleeted and thread closed.

American Woman - The guess who? (I think)

Might be the Lenny Kravitz version too. (Since he just showed up in GH.)

We got the beat -

Sigh. The Go-Gos. Damn kids. Get offa my lawn!