Rock Band 2

[ian_ellis]

Any one got it yet? I have it and its really good. If you don't have it you should get it, there are so many new songs, and features.

Its really fun when your drunk. :sly:

[Everto]

Its really fun when your drunk. :sly:

Any game is really fun when you're drunk.

"Hey, any wolves down here? I'm a lamb."

[ian_ellis]

lol well I started playing sober and it was fun and its still fun now...how about that!

I'm no wolf or lamb, but lamb is very good to eat....

[Everto]

lol well I started playing sober and it was fun and its still fun now...how about that!

I'm no wolf or lamb, but lamb is very good to eat....

Some games are just better drunk.

And the quote was a reference to Rainbow Six: Vegas 2

[Paganini]

I plan on getting it just because it has Ramblin Man

[ian_ellis]

ahh, I haven't played that game yet I want to get it. Is it worth it or should I wait for the price to come down on it?

[ian_ellis]

I plan on getting it just because it has Ramblin Man

lol we haven't gotten to that song yet.

[zie]

Whats the point of these games?

[ian_ellis]

Whats the point of these games?

to make you feel like a rockstar DUH!

Doesn't everyone want to be a rockstart(young or old)?

I know I do.

[Paganini]

Whats the point of these games?

Fun?

[ian_ellis]

Fun?

He lives in Cali maybe hes a rock star already? Most people in cali are in a band already

[Satan]

i played rock band 1 on friday and i was completely wasted

i've only played the game like once or twice and i beat some song on hard with a 90 somethin percent. the second song the screen was way too blurry and i threw the fucking guitar. the rest of the night is a little blurry but i felt like a rockstar

[Layedballer]

I love the first one which surprised me, but only the drums are fun to me. Everything else seems so...Boring

Have not tried 2 though but I plan to

[Taroth]

Fun?

No such thing in video games.

[emasame]

is this harder than rock band 1? cause that game was easy as balls.
and does it have that nasty looking framerate issue in the background fixed? just a minor peeve about the game for me.

[ian_ellis]

i played rock band 1 on friday and i was completely wasted

i've only played the game like once or twice and i beat some song on hard with a 90 somethin percent. the second song the screen was way too blurry and i threw the fucking guitar. the rest of the night is a little blurry but i felt like a rockstar

2 is way better, you can now battle a whole band instead of just a guitar or a bass or a drum, its really cool and you can have a whole band put together from all over the world, it doesn't just have to be you and your friends on the same xbox

[Tiarilir]

'Cuz we all just wanna be big rock stars! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmeUuoxyt_E)

[Titus Ultor]

is this harder than rock band 1? cause that game was easy as balls.
and does it have that nasty looking framerate issue in the background fixed? just a minor peeve about the game for me.

Lol, expert drums is not easy as balls, particularly if you buy the Who's song pack. Young Man Blues is nearly the hardest thing I've ever seen in a video game.

Expert singing is impossible unless you can actually sing and/or can manipulate the pitch sensor. The guitar's a little easier than Guitar Hero, but that's understandable because it's more of a party game.

The difficulty is really scaleable, I guess.

[emasame]

Lol, expert drums is not easy as balls, particularly if you buy the Who's song pack. Young Man Blues is nearly the hardest thing I've ever seen in a video game.

Expert singing is impossible unless you can actually sing and/or can manipulate the pitch sensor. The guitar's a little easier than Guitar Hero, but that's understandable because it's more of a party game.

The difficulty is really scaleable, I guess.

ah, you got me, ive only played the guitar.

[ian_ellis]

Its not got to play for 8 hours straight either, I woke up this morning and my fingers, wrist, elbow and shoulder hurt so bad :bang:

Maybe they could put a disclaimer on there that says "Don't play this for eight hours straight"

[ian_ellis]

Lol, expert drums is not easy as balls, particularly if you buy the Who's song pack. Young Man Blues is nearly the hardest thing I've ever seen in a video game.

Expert singing is impossible unless you can actually sing and/or can manipulate the pitch sensor. The guitar's a little easier than Guitar Hero, but that's understandable because it's more of a party game.

The difficulty is really scaleable, I guess.


Drums are just hard even if they are on easy, at least for me they are.

[Razli]

My hand hurts after like 4 hours of GH3...Havent played the Rock Bands. Probs get GHWT.

[Spinewire]

My hand hurts after like 4 hours of GH3...Havent played the Rock Bands. Probs get GHWT.
how the hell are you allowed thats sig? OMG

[ian_ellis]

how the hell are you allowed thats sig? OMG

true that, its a nice sig

[ian_ellis]

My hand hurts after like 4 hours of GH3...Havent played the Rock Bands. Probs get GHWT.

haha i haven't played in a while so thats prob why it hurts, once you play all the songs a lot it isnt fun anymore

[Jezrith]

Any one got it yet? I have it and its really good. If you don't have it you should get it, there are so many new songs, and features.

Its really fun when your drunk. :sly:

I only play "Rock Band: IRL Edition."

[ian_ellis]

I only play "Rock Band: IRL Edition."


...um yeeaah

[Xzi]

Rock Band 2 is WAY too light. There are seriously like five songs on there that I'd actually consider to be rock. The rest are some combination of pop/pre-teen girl music. I'm rather disappointed.

[ian_ellis]

Rock Band 2 is WAY too light. There are seriously like five songs on there that I'd actually consider to be rock. The rest are some combination of pop/pre-teen girl music. I'm rather disappointed.

there are quite a few gay songs on there, but not everyone likes old music, even though it is good to play, but you need something different here and there.

[Xzi]

there are quite a few gay songs on there, but not everyone likes old music, even though it is good to play, but you need something different here and there.
Who said anything about it having to be old? I want both old and new ROCK. Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Motley Crue, Metallica, Ozzy, Drowning Pool, Stone Sour, Godsmack, Scorpions, WHATEVER as long as it's actually ROCK.

[ian_ellis]

Who said anything about it having to be old? I want both old and new ROCK. Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Motley Crue, Metallica, Ozzy, Drowning Pool, Stone Sour, Godsmack, Scorpions, WHATEVER as long as it's actually ROCK.

yeah you have a great point, I think the people working at harmonix doesn't know who those bands are...or maybe they just want you to buy them from the story when they come out with them

[AtanasRikard]

Who said anything about it having to be old? I want both old and new ROCK. Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Motley Crue, Metallica, Ozzy, Drowning Pool, Stone Sour, Godsmack, Scorpions, WHATEVER as long as it's actually ROCK.

Actually, from what I've seen of the set list, I would consider most of the songs on their rock. Just because they aren't heavy enough for you doesn't make it any less rock, just a different style of rock. You see, the rock genre covers a large spectrum of music when you look at it as a whole. That's not to say I don't consider some of the music on their to not be rock, but for the most part it looks pretty decent to me.

Also, having "Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains makes that game instant win. I will be purchasing it, even it that was the only song on there!!

[Capricious]

Who said anything about it having to be old? I want both old and new ROCK. Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Motley Crue, Metallica, Ozzy, Drowning Pool, Stone Sour, Godsmack, Scorpions, WHATEVER as long as it's actually ROCK.

Check out Guitar Hero World Tour.

I shall be waiting for that rather than getting RB2.

http://kotaku.com/5049054/the-complete-guitar-hero-world-tour-set-list

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/24/rumor-guitar-hero-world-tour-full-set-list/

[AtanasRikard]

yeah you have a great point, I think the people working at harmonix doesn't know who those bands are...or maybe they just want you to buy them from the story when they come out with them

I could see the whole saving them for online purchasing, but saying they don't know who those bands are? That's just retarded imo.

[Xzi]

Actually, from what I've seen of the set list, I would consider most of the songs on their rock. Just because they aren't heavy enough for you doesn't make it any less rock, just a different style of rock. You see, the rock genre covers a large spectrum of music when you look at it as a whole. That's not to say I don't consider some of the music on their to not be rock, but for the most part it looks pretty decent to me.

Also, having "Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains makes that game instant win. I will be purchasing it, even it that was the only song on there!!
Fuck no. Alanis Morissette, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Go-Go's, Devo, Jimmy Eat World, Paramore, Bob Dylan, Bikini Kill, Blondie, Panic at the Disco, The Donnas, Jane's Addiction, Duran Duran, Modest Mouse, Dinosaur Jr., Squeeze. These are NOT rock. FUCK you if you think they are. And I didn't even cover half of the gay crap in there.

[Xzi]

Check out Guitar Hero World Tour.

I shall be waiting for that rather than getting RB2.

http://kotaku.com/5049054/the-complete-guitar-hero-world-tour-set-list

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/24/rumor-guitar-hero-world-tour-full-set-list/
Yea I'll be getting that one too. Just wish I had waited as well.

[Titus Ultor]

Who said anything about it having to be old? I want both old and new ROCK. Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Motley Crue, Metallica, Ozzy, Drowning Pool, Stone Sour, Godsmack, Scorpions, WHATEVER as long as it's actually ROCK.

The game is "Rock Band". Those are all metal bands.

I really don't want to spend the length of an entire song playing power chords, repeating the most hackneyed beat, or screaming non-lyrically into a mic.

That said, World Tour has fucking Jimi Hendrix, so I'm waiting for that.

[AtanasRikard]

Check out Guitar Hero World Tour.

I shall be waiting for that rather than getting RB2.

http://kotaku.com/5049054/the-complete-guitar-hero-world-tour-set-list

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/24/rumor-guitar-hero-world-tour-full-set-list/

Some songs good, some song lame, some songs have already been done before WTF? I'll probably still end up getting that one as well at some point, but some of those are dissappointing.

[Xzi]

The game is "Rock Band". Those are all metal bands.

I really don't want to spend the length of an entire song playing power chords, repeating the most hackneyed beat, or screaming non-lyrically into a mic.

That said, World Tour has fucking Jimi Hendrix, so I'm waiting for that.
Fair enough. But look at the list two posts above you and tell me those bands are rock.

[Mippoose]

Rhythm games make me feel like some kind of fucking lab monkey.

Here's 5 colors! Match them with the screen! :D

All the while activision is recording it for science... :[

[Xzi]

Rhythm games make me feel like some kind of fucking lab monkey.

Here's 5 colors! Match them with the screen! :D

All the while activision is recording it for science... :[
Yea that's why I play vocals.

[Fro]

Jesus i dont think rock band 1 is out in the UK yet, realy need to sort the release dateso ut.

[AtanasRikard]

Fuck no. Alanis Morissette, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Go-Go's, Devo, Jimmy Eat World, Paramore, Bob Dylan, Bikini Kill, Blondie, Panic at the Disco, The Donnas, Jane's Addiction, Duran Duran, Modest Mouse, Dinosaur Jr., Squeeze. These are NOT rock. FUCK you if you think they are. And I didn't even cover half of the gay crap in there.

WOW. Just wow. It's obvious you are a fucking moron who knows jack shit about rock music as a genre. Go ahead and live in your own little world, the rest of us will enjoy the broader, open world that rock.

[ian_ellis]

Check out Guitar Hero World Tour.

I shall be waiting for that rather than getting RB2.

http://kotaku.com/5049054/the-complete-guitar-hero-world-tour-set-list

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/24/rumor-guitar-hero-world-tour-full-set-list/

YEah I will be getting this also.

I could see the whole saving them for online purchasing, but saying they don't know who those bands are? That's just retarded imo.

HHAHA yes it may seem retarded but you wouldn't imagine how many people don't know who half those bands are. Just because you and I know who they are doesn't automatically mean everyone else knows who they are.

[Xzi]

WOW. Just wow. It's obvious you are a fucking moron who knows jack shit about rock music as a genre. Go ahead and live in your own little world, the rest of us will enjoy the broader, open world that rock.
Either that or I missed a meeting where everybody decided that now pop = rock. And also it's apparently now cool to be a pussy who likes Alanis Morissette.

[ian_ellis]

Either that or I missed a meeting where everybody decided that now pop = rock. And also it's apparently now cool to be a pussy who likes Alanis Morissette.

HAHA I hated that song when I got to it....I was like "WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS!?!?!?!"

but thats how games will be from now on, they put some good songs on the game and the rest gay, then you have to buy all the good ones, best way to make money if you think about it.

[Xzi]

A general overview of bands in Rock Band 1: Coheed and Cambria, Bon Jovi, Stone Temple Pilots, Nine Inch Nails, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, The Rolling Stones, Boston, Metallica, Blue Öyster Cult, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Flyleaf.

That's rock. Even Harmonix knew that the shit they were putting in Rock Band 2 was not. Just trying to attract the female/pussy guy demographic.

[AtanasRikard]

YEah I will be getting this also.



HHAHA yes it may seem retarded but you wouldn't imagine how many people don't know who half those bands are. Just because you and I know who they are doesn't automatically mean everyone else knows who they are.

No, I say this because the people at harmonix aren't just a bunch of programmers who randomly pull songs for their set lists out of a hat. Most of them are musicians as well. Im sorry but I find it hard to believe a group of rock musicians would have no idea who those bands were. Shit, I know some people who don't listen to rock but know those bands.

[Titus Ultor]

Fair enough. But look at the list two posts above you and tell me those bands are rock.

Quite of few of those are rock, such as Modest Mouse, the Donnas, Paramore, and Panic at the Disco. Just because they aren't necessarily good rock or the kind of rock you enjoy doesn't take away from the fact that they're still rock.
The fact that you seem angry Bob Dylan is in there makes me worry for your soul.

[Xzi]

Quite of few of those are rock, such as Modest Mouse, the Donnas, Paramore, and Panic at the Disco. Just because they aren't necessarily good rock or the kind of rock you enjoy doesn't take away from the fact that they're still rock.
The fact that you seem angry Bob Dylan is in there makes me worry for your soul.
Well apparently the generation shift must have hit while I was asleep. Also, I guess I no longer like rock. Didn't think of myself as much of a metal person until now.

[ian_ellis]

A general overview of bands in Rock Band 1: Coheed and Cambria, Bon Jovi, Stone Temple Pilots, Nine Inch Nails, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, The Rolling Stones, Boston, Metallica, Blue Öyster Cult, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Flyleaf.

That's rock. Even Harmonix knew that the shit they were putting in Rock Band 2 was not. Just trying to attract the female/pussy guy demographic.

Yeah well you have to think about it from their POV...if you had a great game and wanted to make more money what would you do, you would put more music that more people like. Only makes sense IMO.

No, I say this because the people at harmonix aren't just a bunch of programmers who randomly pull songs for their set lists out of a hat. Most of them are musicians as well. Im sorry but I find it hard to believe a group of rock musicians would have no idea who those bands were. Shit, I know some people who don't listen to rock but know those bands.

Yeah true. :(

[Minotaur]

When is "Country Band" coming out?

[AtanasRikard]

Either that or I missed a meeting where everybody decided that now pop = rock. And also it's apparently now cool to be a pussy who likes Alanis Morissette.

Apparently you didn't really read my original post when I stated that I didn't necessarily agree with all of the songs on there being rock, but for the most part it was a good set list. I could harp on one song about the Guitar Hero set list and say that the whole thing is crap too, but I won't because overall it is a decent set list aswell.

Just to be clear, I very much dislike Alanis Morissette. I was dissappointed to see that crap labeled as rock.

[ian_ellis]

Quite of few of those are rock, such as Modest Mouse, the Donnas, Paramore, and Panic at the Disco. Just because they aren't necessarily good rock or the kind of rock you enjoy doesn't take away from the fact that they're still rock.
The fact that you seem angry Bob Dylan is in there makes me worry for your soul.

LOL I got 99% on Bob Dylan's song on expert. Its a good song but boring to play.

[ian_ellis]

When is "Country Band" coming out?

I'm sure they will make it soon enough.

Apparently you didn't really read my original post when I stated that I didn't necessarily agree with all of the songs on there being rock, but for the most part it was a good set list. I could harp on one song about the Guitar Hero set list and say that the whole thing is crap too, but I won't because overall it is a decent set list aswell.

Just to be clear, I very much dislike Alanis Morissette. I was dissappointed to see that crap labeled as rock.

+1

[AtanasRikard]

A general overview of bands in Rock Band 1: Coheed and Cambria, Bon Jovi, Stone Temple Pilots, Nine Inch Nails, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Queens of the Stone Age, The Rolling Stones, Boston, Metallica, Blue Öyster Cult, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Flyleaf.

That's rock. Even Harmonix knew that the shit they were putting in Rock Band 2 was not. Just trying to attract the female/pussy guy demographic.

Yes, very general considering there are how many songs in that game? You can like what you want, but just because you don't like something doesn't mean it isn't rock. Sorry, you aren't "rock god" who chooses what's rock and what isn't. I suppose, having said that, I should probably take back my statement about Alanis Morissette not being rock. But I won't, because I fucking hate that shit. I'll play it once to get past it, then I'll be done with it.

[Minotaur]

You can like what you want, but just because you don't like something doesn't mean it isn't rock. Sorry, you aren't "rock god" who chooses what's rock and what isn't.

Who is the "rock god" then? What defines a song as "rock music" exactly? Other than the person listening to it, that is.

[ian_ellis]

Yes, very general considering there are how many songs in that game? You can like what you want, but just because you don't like something doesn't mean it isn't rock. Sorry, you aren't "rock god" who chooses what's rock and what isn't. I suppose, having said that, I should probably take back my statement about Alanis Morissette not being rock. But I won't, because I fucking hate that shit. I'll play it once to get past it, then I'll be done with it.

Thank fully so far I have only had to play that song once.

[AtanasRikard]

Who is the "rock god" then? What defines a song as "rock music" exactly? Other than the person listening to it, that is.

If I had all the answers, I would be "rock god."



I'm sure there is a definition somewhere that determines what is considered to be rock and what isn't.

[ian_ellis]

Who is the "rock god" then? What defines a song as "rock music" exactly? Other than the person listening to it, that is.

I think they are taking applications at www.rockgod.com....so if your interested you should submit an application.

[Minotaur]

I only listen to Christian Rock myself.

I think I'm going to branch out and write some epic Christian Metal though, that would be god damned fucking awesome. Fucking Amen.

[ian_ellis]

I only listen to Christian Rock myself.

I think I'm going to branch out and write some epic Christian Metal though, that would be god damned fucking awesome. Fucking Amen.


lol

[Jezrith]

Jane's Addiction .... These are NOT rock.


Jane's Addiction is the epitome of straight up Rock n' Roll, your Musical Opinion Card has been revoked.

[Kagetora8151]

I will be waiting for Guitar Hero World Tour. Looks to be a lot more fun with the music creator and shit.

+100 points for having Jimi Hendrix.
+100 for having Hotel California by the Eagles.
+100 for having Ted Nugent! Stranglehold. Fuck Yeah.
+100 for having Survivors Eye of the Tiger. Who hears that and doesn't get pumped up?

Also, for whoever wanted some Country Band, whether it was a joke or not, Willie Nelson is on GHWT.

[ian_ellis]

I will be waiting for Guitar Hero World Tour. Looks to be a lot more fun with the music creator and shit.

+100 points for having Jimi Hendrix.
+100 for having Hotel California by the Eagles.
+100 for having Ted Nugent! Stranglehold. Fuck Yeah.
+100 for having Survivors Eye of the Tiger. Who hears that and doesn't get pumped up?

Also, for whoever wanted some Country Band, whether it was a joke or not, Willie Nelson is on GHWT.

RB 2 has Eye of the Tiger....I got pumped up when I played it lol:lmao:

[Kagetora8151]

RB 2 has Eye of the Tiger....I got pumped up when I played it lol:lmao:

I forgot it was on there also. I love that song. I am going to listen to it now.

[ian_ellis]

I forgot it was on there also. I love that song. I am going to listen to it now.

HAHA have fun with that while I play it :D

[losinglife]

GH:IV is the way to go, just for the drums themselves

[Titus Ultor]

Who is the "rock god" then? What defines a song as "rock music" exactly? Other than the person listening to it, that is.

I am the rock god.

It's safe to say that the core of what is distinguishable as "rock" is the present of drums, guitar (preferably electric, or played just as chords), and typically rhyming vocals and a repeating bass line. Other hallmarks of the genre include typical chord progression and regular song development, typically centering around a verse-chorus-verse-hours.

"But wait a minute, rock god! I listen to such-and-such and they don't do one (or more) of those things, but they're definitely a rock band!" You're right, many bands lacking or adding to these basic guidelines are still rock. In such cases, however, these are permutations of the genre or combinations of rock with other genres, both of which are generally readily recognizable to the listener and generally intended by the artist.

Questions, kids?

[ian_ellis]

I am the rock god.

It's safe to say that the core of what is distinguishable as "rock" is the present of drums, guitar (preferably electric, or played just as chords), and typically rhyming vocals and a repeating bass line. Other hallmarks of the genre include typical chord progression and regular song development, typically centering around a verse-chorus-verse-hours.

"But wait a minute, rock god! I listen to such-and-such and they don't do one (or more) of those things, but they're definitely a rock band!" You're right, many bands lacking or adding to these basic guidelines are still rock. In such cases, however, these are permutations of the genre or combinations of rock with other genres, both of which are generally readily recognizable to the listener and generally intended by the artist.

Questions, kids?


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