Rock Band 2 Confirmed

Techtree News Staff, Jul 01, 2008 0930 hrs IST

"Rock Band 2" promises the best set list ever in a music game.

Harmonix has confirmed a sequel to the popular play-along music game "Rock Band"; it will feature a new range of instruments, online modes, and songs.

"Rock Band 2" promises the best set list ever in a music game. It will allow players import their previously-purchased "Rock Band" tunes, eliminating the need to re-purchase or re-download these songs.

Similar to Activision's recently announced "Guitar Hero World Tour", "Rock Band 2" too will feature most master recordings. The game will feature a play list of over 80 songs by a majority of female-fronted bands as also artists who've never contributed tunes to a music game.

In addition to all the "Rock Band" instruments along with many from the rival "Guitar Hero" franchise, "Rock Band 2" will also be compatible with a posse of new instruments like a sturdier drum kit for one and a Fender Stratocaster reproduction guitar lined with faux wood-grain buttons.

"Rock Band 2" will first be available on Microsoft's Xbox 360 in September 2008, followed by on Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 as well as Nintendo's Wii later this year. Further details will be revealed at the upcoming E3 Media and Business Summit next month.

USER COMMENTS

When Rock Band 2 comes out for the Wii will we be able to use the instruments from Rock Band 1 on it. Meaning we would only have to purchase the game and not the instruments right?

by Natalie, Las Cruces, on Jul 14, 2008 07:10 AM, Report abuse Reply

I can't wait for this game to come out, I own Rock Band for the 360 and I've downloaded about 15 songs for it, and I am just stoked for the backward compatable DLC. All GH is doing is trying to make more money, they can't compete with RB, so they copy it and 'try' to make it better. But if Harmonix is promising the "best set list ever in a music game", then they're gonna deliver. All I can hope for is some Zeppelin, AC/DC, maybe a Beatles song like Revolution or Day Tripper, and maybe even some Pink Floyd. Cant wait!

by Ben, Vancouver, on Jul 05, 2008 02:23 AM, Report abuse Reply

actually man you need to get your info right, redoctane first had the idea to make a game with drums and singing... so harmonix just went a step ahead in coping redoctanes idea so there you go

by dantespawn, la, on Jul 05, 2008 10:08 AM, Report abuse

Oi u idiot rb2 and gh4 are made by the same company activision but activision hired different people to make the games, so that they are unique, get ur facts right before pissing other people off!!!!!!

by Todd, London, on Jul 07, 2008 06:18 AM, Report abuse

Well did you hear that Guitar Hero is working on there own drum set? How flipping gay. Its Guitar Hero not Guitar/Drum Hero. Rock Band needs to get a patent on the Drum set at least. And they need more modern rock.

by Micheal Aron, Victorville, on Jul 07, 2008 06:02 AM, Report abuse Reply

high way to hell would be amazing same with back in black

by ebbett, toronto, on Jul 07, 2008 05:52 AM, Report abuse Reply

any thing tool-vicarious maybe

by zoo, blackwood, on Jul 07, 2008 05:50 AM, Report abuse Reply

metelica,(untill it sleeps) lynard skynard ,(that smell) nirvana,(Teen spirit) poppa poach,(last resort) 38 special, (caught up in you) diturbed,(down with the sickness)

by adam, charlottesville, on Jul 07, 2008 04:09 AM, Report abuse Reply

acdc TNT metalica nirvana crazy train

by justin, charlottesville, on Jul 07, 2008 03:59 AM, Report abuse Reply

Will the Wii version include DLC and Customizable players??

by DragonX, Fremont, on Jul 07, 2008 12:24 AM, Report abuse Reply

BETTER SONGS PLEASE!!!

by MR.HAPPY, Happyvillage, on Jul 06, 2008 02:54 AM, Report abuse Reply

will the old rock band instruments still be used in the sequel or will we have to buy an entirely new set for another 170$?

by Adrian Wilson, Sydney B.C., on Jul 06, 2008 02:51 AM, Report abuse Reply

If they decide to put a bass pedal on guitar hero's drum kit then I think personally, since owning 3 different drum kits from rock band, that it will be much better than rock band for the simply fact that the drums are being tested by real drummers who are hitting on them as much and as hard as they would their normal drums!!!

by Talmadge Fisher, Martin, on Jul 05, 2008 08:20 PM, Report abuse Reply

ok. four Letters T O O L

by Anonymous, Orlando, on Jul 03, 2008 11:41 PM, Report abuse Reply

HECK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by ANONYMOUS, LOS ANGELES, on Jul 05, 2008 12:17 PM, Report abuse

I don't care what they put as long as they have Prince I'm gay, I, I mean I'm straight <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

by Robert, Juneau, on Jul 05, 2008 04:51 AM, Report abuse Reply

sum zeppelin and acdc would be great. Also, the fact you don't have to re-purchase and re-download DLC is awesome. Not having user-created contented is kind of disappointing

by Mike, Cleveland, on Jul 05, 2008 01:55 AM, Report abuse Reply

Hope for more "The Strokes".!!!

by Jeff, orlando, on Jul 04, 2008 11:48 AM, Report abuse Reply

no even better than tool would be METALLICA !!!!!!!!!!

by mark, bf dc, on Jul 04, 2008 10:02 AM, Report abuse Reply

i hope you will be able to record songs and videos and get a drum kit with symbols

by Nick, Muskegon, on Jul 03, 2008 10:14 PM, Report abuse Reply

The key to this is in the drumkit. If Harmonix makes an affordable drumkit that adds a hi-hat, two cymbals, and an additional pedal for double-bass drum playing, while reconfiguring the current pads to be more like a real drumset (but keep the same color scheme), they will blow away the competition. In fact, Activision will get squashed.

by Andy, Phoenix, on Jul 03, 2008 07:18 PM, Report abuse Reply

fool, tool is one word

by trope, Mozambique, on Jul 03, 2008 01:48 AM, Report abuse Reply

Four words: T O O L

by Sanchez, Canberra, on Jul 02, 2008 09:42 AM, Report abuse Reply

please let the be "Zombie" by The Cranberries

by Randal, phoenix, on Jul 01, 2008 01:18 PM, Report abuse Reply