Posts Tagged ‘Rock Band 2’
By: Jon Christensen on August 3rd, 2009 am31 1:09 am
The legendary fictional heavy metal band Spinal Tap, first appeared on the pilot of ABC’s sketch comedy show called “The T.V. Show.” Afterwords the group starred in the 1984 “mock rockumentary” called “This Is Spinal Tap,” which was directed by Rob Reiner (Stand By Me). The movie is consider a classic by countless fans and critics everywhere.
Just recently, the parody group announced they were going to go on a one day “World Tour” and preformed at London’s Wembley Arena. Since that time they played some songs on various TV shows, including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
To keep the band hype going, Harmonix and MTV have inked out a deal with Spinal Tap to bring eleven songs to the Rock Band series and they will be available for download on August 4th for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Each track will sell for $1.99 (160 Microosft Points) or $18 for the whole pack (160 MS Points).
Below are the track which will be available on the 4th.
“(Funky) Sex Farm”
“(Listen to the) Flower People (Reggae Stylee)”
“America”
“Big Bottom”
“Cups and Cakes”
“Gimme Some Money”
“Heavy Duty”
“Hell Hole”
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Creation”
“Stonehenge”
“Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight”
Read more... | No Comments »
By: Jon Christensen on July 31st, 2009 pm31 3:15 pm
On September 20th, Pearl Jam is releasing their ninth studio album titled Backspacer. According to reports, the album sounds like a mixture of New Wave and Pop.
Today, Billboard has reported that the entire new album will be available for Rock Band the day its released into stores. This won’t be the first time Pearl Jam has worked with MTV and Harmonix. Not long ago, the group released what could be their greatest album yet, Ten, into the Rock Band universe.
It’s also being said that Target will have a special edition CD, which will allow gamers access to the songs for Rock Band. As of now, it sounds like the deal will only be available to Xbox Live and PlayStation Network members. I really wish more bands would do offers like this for their album in the future. It makes perfect sense for the record company and the developers. Basically, it’s a win-win situation for both companies, I just don’t see bands/labels don’t approach either Guitar Hero or Rock Band when a big named band releases a new album.
Below is the full tracking listing for Backspacer. If you want to hear samples of the music, just head over to Pearl Jam’s website.
*”Gonna See My Friend”
*”Got Some”
*”The Fixer”
*”Johnny Guitar”
*”Just Breathe”
*”Amongst the Waves”
*”Unthought Known”
*”Supersonic”
*”Speed of Sound”
*”Force of Nature”
*”The End”
Read more... | No Comments »
By: Nick Collins on July 27th, 2009 pm31 12:34 pm
With 9/9/09 right around the corner, we’re not only celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast, but also the release of The Beatles: Rock Band. Also celebrating this release is YaHoo! and Pepsi, teaming together for a video contest that gives the chance to win 1 of 10 The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundles.
Unfortunately, the deadline to upload a video is tomorrow, (July 28th, 2009) but we thought we’d share one of the submissions with you, starring /Gamer reader, TieDyedGuy! Watch TieDyedGuy (vocals) rock out “Float On” by Modest Mouse with fellow band mates, PenGwynn (Drums), Drausius (Bass) and Daeph (Guitar).
Unfortunately, the video does not currently have an “embed” option, so we have to give the direct link. Watch. Enjoy. And please comment.
Watch TieDyedGuy here!
Read more... | 1 Comment »
By: Jon Christensen on April 22nd, 2009 pm30 2:54 pm
A while back, a contest was rumored that would let Pepsi give away Rock Band downloadable tracks. It is no longer video game gossip, but now the truth. If you purchase a specially marked Pepsi bottled products and look under the cap, you could win a Rock Band 2 bundle, Rock Band tracks, Xbox 360 system and “other great prizes.”
Also the promotion is calling for gamers to make their own “Rock Band Music Video“. If yours is selected as the best, you could win you’re very own MTV Video Music Award Moonman — yay? Yeah, just give me Rock Band 2 and some free downloadable tracks instead, thanks!
The contest starts on June 2. Click here for more information.
Read more... | No Comments »
By: Jon Christensen on March 9th, 2009 pm31 7:26 pm
This weeks Rock Band’s downloadable songs have been announced. This time, the major focus will the group ‘The Offspring,’ who will feature two of their songs. And one of the biggest international bands that have come from America R.E.M., is including their mid-90s hit “Losing My Religion.”
* The Offspring- “All I Want”
* The Offspring- “The Kids Aren’t Alright”
* R.E.M.- “Losing My Religion”
* Richard Thompson- “The Way That It Shows”
All the tracks will be masters and will cost $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) for each one.
Furthermore, Harmonix revealed that many tracks that have already been available for download on the Xbox 360 and PS3 will finally be accessible to Wii owners. Below are those songs.
* Radiohead- “My Iron Lung”
* Wolfmother- “Joker & the Thief”
* KISS- “Calling Dr. Love”
* David Bowie- “Moonage Daydream”
* Metallica- “Blackened”
* Metallica- “Ride the Lightning”
* The Clash- “Train in Vain”
* Sonic Youth- “Kool Thing”
* Garbage- “Why Do You Love Me”
* Drive By Truckers- “3 Dimes Down”
* Lucinda Williams- “Can’t Let Go”
* Neko Case- “People Got a Lotta Nerve”
* Old 97s- “Time Bomb”
* Steve Earle- “Satellite Radio”
Read more... | No Comments »
By: Jon Christensen on February 13th, 2009 pm28 8:31 pm
Harmonix and MTV have announced more downloadable music tracks for Rock Band. This time, old-skool metal heads might enjoy this week’s DLC. In a press release, it was confirmed that Rob Zombie’s old band White Zombie, will be returning to the rhythm games.
For the usual 160 MS Points ($2 PSN), fans of Zombie will be available to play their 1995 hit “More Human Than Human” and “Black Sunshine.” The company also revealed for the same price, the Norwegian punk band Turbonegro will offer their tack “Wasted Again” for the same price.
All three songs will be made available on the consoles respected stores on February 17th for the 360 and the 19th for the PS3.
After the jump, read the press release if you care. (more…)
Read more... | 1 Comment »
By: Jon Christensen on February 10th, 2009 pm28 4:42 pm
Obviously one of the only popular music genres that Rock Band is missing is hip-hop. Activision was self-proclaiming that their new rhythm game ‘DJ Hero‘ was going to address that later this year. However it looks like MTV and Harmonix are going to beat them because apparently rapper Snoop Dogg is about to come soon as exclusive downloadable content.
According to MTV, they have signed a deal with the famous artist, but as of now; no word on which tracks we’ll be seeing in the future.
Now, we’re just not sure if having hip-hop will work with a game like Rock Band, but we are completely open to the idea. It should also help EA because including Snoop Dogg to the already impressive list of artist; should only widen the games already large base. And hopefully open the door to even more genres for both Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
Read more... | No Comments »
By: Jon Christensen on February 7th, 2009 am28 3:05 am
It might have taken almost 15 years for Guns N’ Roses sixth album Chinese Democracy to hit stores, but it’s only going to take months for it to available in Rock Band. While speaking with Billboard, lead singer Axl Rose confirmed that the album will be available as downloadable content for Harmonix’s rhythm game on February 28, 2009.
However an MTV spokesperson confirmed that Axl Rose was mistaken and the DLC will be made available sometime in the spring.
This is another win for Rock Band and their ongoing war with Guitar Hero; on what game will be the king of the music genre. It also shows how much bands and musicians want to be included in one of the two games, because the amount of money involved is proven to be more profitable than selling albums.
Read more... | No Comments »
By: Jarret Miller on January 31st, 2009 pm31 6:23 pm
Straight from Henry at Harmonix, next week’s downloadable content includes a Thin Lizzy 3 pack, the Pretenders, Pat Benatar, and Nikko.
The songs are:
Thin Lizzy –
*The Boys are Back in Town (Live)
*Cowboy Song (Live)
*Jailbreak (Live)
The Pretenders –
*Precious
Pat Benatar –
*Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Nikko –
*Break My Heart
*Don’t Tell Me
The Nikko songs will cost $0.99 (80 MS points), the rest will be $1.99 (160 MS points). The Thin Lizzy tracks can be purchased as a three pack for $5.49 (440 MS points.). For those of you who don’t know (like me), Nikko is from Australia. Based on the songs they have on their MySpace page, they seem to be quite mellow and depressing. Not what I look for in my Rock Band DLC.
Read more... | No Comments »
By: Nick Collins on January 20th, 2009 am31 1:17 am
It is yet another week and we are blessed with more Rock Band downloadable content! This time around, there are 8 new master recordings to choose from.
To start things off, there is a 3 pack of Steve Miller Band tracks. Also available is are tracks from GodSmack, Belly, Ghost Hounds, Mute Math and the almighty Rob Zombie. The list of tracks is as follows.
Steve Miller Band 3-pack
“Space Cowboy”
“Take the Money and Run”
“The Joker”
Godsmack
“I Stand Alone”
Belly
“Feed the Tree”
Ghost Hounds
“Wind Me Up”
Mute Math
“Typical”
Rob Zombie
“War Zone” (The Punisher: War Zone soundtrack)
As usual, the pricing goes as follows.
Price: $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) per track
$5.49 (440 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360) for the Steve Miller Band 3-pack
Read more... | 3 Comments »
By: Derek Matias on January 14th, 2009 pm31 7:53 pm
Harmonix and MTV Games today released the Rock Band Store for the Wii. You will now be able to expand you music selection for 200 Wii points per song. Right now there are only 50 songs, 20 of which are available for free. With today’s release, all three major consoles will let you download songs to add to your collection. Eventually all 500+ songs that are already available for other consoles will show up for the Wii. And like the the other consoles, there will be new tracks available every week and starting in February, the releases will coincide with the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Tracks for purchase:
30 Seconds to Mars – The Kill
All-American Rejects – Move Along
Avenged Sevenfold – Afterlife
Black Tide – Shockwave
Blink-182 – All the Small Things
Blondie – Call Me
Boston – More Than a Feeling
Boston – Rock & Roll Band
Disturbed – Inside the Fire
Fall Out Boy – This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race
Jimmy Buffett – Cheeseburger in Paradise
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Simple Man
Metallica – And Justice For All
Motley Crue – Saints of Los Angeles
Muse – Hysteria
Nine Inch Nails – The Perfect Drug
Oasis – Wonderwall
Papa Roach – Time is Running Out
Paramore – Crushcrushcrush
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Snow (( Hey Oh ))
Rush – Working Man (vault edition)
Serj Tankian – Beethoven’s C***
Smashing Pumpkins – Zero
Stone Temple Pilots – Interstate Love Song
Stone Temple Pilots – Sex Type Thing
The Offspring – Hammerhead
The Police – Message in a Bottle
The Who – Baba O’Riley
Weezer – Buddy Holly
Weezer – El Scorcho
Free tracks:
The 88 – Sons & Daughters
Authority Zero – No Regrets
Between the Buried & Me – Prequel to the Sequel
Cab, The – Bounce
Chevelles The, – Get It On
The Cocktail Slippers – Give it to Me
Dealership – Database Corrupted
Endeverafter – I Wanna Be Your Man
Ghost Hounds – Ashes to Fire
Hollywood Undead – Young
Kutless – The Feeling
The Len Price 3 – If I Ain’t Got You
Lesley Roy – I’m Gone I’m Going
Opiate for the Masses – Burn You Down
Semi-Precious Weapons – Magnetic Baby
Shaimus – Like a Fool
thenewno2 – Crazy Tuesday
Tickle Me Pink – The Time is Wrong
Underoath – Desperate Times, Desperate Measures
X Japan – I.V.
Via: GameZone.com
Read more... | No Comments »
By: Jon Christensen on January 9th, 2009 pm31 6:06 pm
Next week is going to be a good week for Rock Band owners. Harmonix has just revealed that Lenny Kravitz will be available along side with the already announced Roy Orbison. Starting on January 13th for Xbox Live and January 15th for the PlayStation Network, Kravitz’s will have 6 songs available to download.
The prices go as following:
Lenny Kravitz 4 Song Pack (560 / $7)
* “Are You Gonna Go My Way” (160 / $2)
* “Freedom Train” (160 / $2)
* “Let Love Rule” (160 / $2)
* “Mr. Cab Driver” (160 / $2)
Also, two other bands will be included on the same dates. Below is the information on both.
Individual songs
* “Megasus” – Megasus (80 / $1)
* “Entangled” – Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives (80 / $1)
Source
Read more... | No Comments »
By: Jon Christensen on January 7th, 2009 am31 4:18 am
We have been invited to a special Rock Band 2 event somewhere in San Francisco. These types of things are common — it’s a great way for the media to get a hands on preview and talk to the team behind the game. This time around we get to play with some tracks that will be made available soon that has already been announced to the public.
However, while reading the invite, we noticed one thing that was mentioned in the description. Here is what was written;
“In addition, you’ll get to preview new tracks from an…unnamed mega artist one day before the public release.”
What exactly does EA and Harmonix have in store for us? If it just said an unnamed artist, I might have skipped over it. But as soon as I read “MEGA,” I decided to post it. At the same time, one would have to assume that when they write artist — it won’t be a band and will be some kind of famous singer. But who? Bob Dylan? Bob Marley? Hannah Montana? Who knows, either way — you might want to keep your eyes pealed.
Read more... | 12 Comments »
By: Nick Collins on January 5th, 2009 pm31 12:33 pm
In a recent press release, it has been announced that a six pack of rock legend Roy Orbison’s tracks will hit the Rock Band DLC library on Jan. 6th, 2009! (All original recordings)
The track list is as follows:
1. “Claudette”
2. “In Dreams”
3. “Mean Woman Blues”
4. “Oh, Pretty Woman”
5. “Ooby Dooby”
6. “You Got It”
Each track will cost $1.99 (160 MS Points) per song, or purchase all six for $9.99 (800 MS Points).
Read more... | 2 Comments »
By: Jon Christensen on December 23rd, 2008 pm31 1:35 pm
Entertainment Weekly’s newest issue features their annual “Best & Worst of 2008” awards. It’s the issue were they rank their favorite and not so favorite movies, TV shows, books and so on.
In the same issue, the publication actually has a section devoted to video games. Of course, the section is one of the last pages in the magazine, but hey; at least they mentioned it, right?
Now, you might be wondering what did they choose for best game of the year and we’ll tell ya– but we want to full warn you; you might be disappointed.
If you thought the VGA’s pick of Grand Theft Auto IV was a bad decision, than I’m guessing you’re going to hate this. Are you ready? Ok — they picked Wii Fit as the best of the best of 2008. Not LittleBigPlanet, GTA or even Left 4 Dead (that didn’t even make the list). Oddly enough, the iPod Touch was ranked at number 10 — last time I check, that isn’t even a video game
We like to note that they fail to honor such great games that were released this year like; Gears of War 2, Prince of Persia, Metal Gear Solid 4, World of Goo, Left 4 Dead, Fable II, Fallout 3, Resistance 2 and many others. But for some reason, they thought Madden: All Play for the Wii was superior than those mentioned above.
EW also mentioned the “Top 3 Worst Games of 2008.” Number one was Saints Row 2, which actually had higher reviews than their top choice. Number two was Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, which honestly wasn’t horrible. And their number three worst game…EA’s Facebook Scrabble…why is that even mentioned!?
After the jump, check out the full list and feel free to complain. (more…)
Read more... | 9 Comments »
