Rock Band 2 will be compatible with Rock Band 1 in the ways that are most
important. (Guitars, DLC, certain modes).
Which begs the question...why even release another retail disc? If your method for
downloading new songs is the same, then why the hell even bother with a sequel? Why not
just keep adding new tracks?
They say it's to "add new ways to play" and new features. Well, in the age where online
distribution is not only realized but important, then why not make those things downloadable
content? FPS and other genres release new play modes all the time, don't they?
So what is it? A new guitar? Drums? Can't you just buy a new stand-alone instrument
separately if the old one is giving you that much trouble? And shit, it's not like there aren't
tons of mods (both easy and difficult) to be found on the internet to help patch certain issues.
Of course they want more money. Le duh. It's quite possible to release just one Madden game
per console life-span now, with roster and feature updates happening every now and again,
the same way it's possible to keep Halo 3 alive for years and years. I'd like to see that,
just as I'd like to see them release one big overall Super Smash Bros. title that is
constantly updated (via a WORKING online service) with new nostalgic characters and levels.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is, let's firebomb a Gamestop.
Why didn't we keep using the wright brothers plane?
Progress, that's why. Sure the next Rock Bank will pretty much have like 4 new things, but its progress, and its building towards a better product for the buyer.
And of course it's abotu money, everything in any industry is money oriented, even when the developers are truly creative and love their product, its always about money.
and i think your argument is more geared towards if i was said, "Why can't we just keep using the same console and upgrade that?!" i'm saying that the changes that they, meaning harmonix, seem to want to make seem like they could be DLC upgrades instead of a full retail release, aside from modding the instruments (which could also be available separately) now, if it were Rock Band 3 on the PS4 or something, then we can talk full blown new super fun time packaged release.
and you don't even know how much i wish they would still use the wright brother's plane.
Well, it looks like they'll be offering new ADDITIONAL periperals and new game modes. That's enough to tempt a lot of people in. For those that already have it, a few extra peripherals at low cost or, maybe, being able to use your new Guitar Hero 4 ones with it, could be a winning strategy as far as I'm concerned.
The internet infrastructure in the United States still makes broadband availability questionable in some places, plus there are some people who just can't afford the price of high-speed internet. (Of course, that brings to mind the question of why they're buying $350 consoles and $160 games, but nobody said people were smart.)
Even though digital distribution has been growing in popularity, it's still going to be a long time before it's the dominant method of game distribution. Putting a new game out on a disc has a much broader reach than putting it up for download at the moment.
For people who've been really on the fence about Rock Band (especially us Europeans) its probably the news we all want. We now don't have to worry about whether or not to buy the current one now we know there's a new one so I welcome the news.
well, there will be a new solo/band tour, there will be new achievements (for 360 anyway), and there is probably going to be a new instrument.
Not to mention it brings new hype to their product. After I beat the solo/band tours in rock band 1, the only time I'm going to play it after that is when I have friends over who want to play it.
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Why didn't we just keep using 486's?
Or just keep using windows 95 and upgrade that?
Why didn't we keep using the wright brothers plane?
Progress, that's why. Sure the next Rock Bank will pretty much have like 4 new things, but its progress, and its building towards a better product for the buyer.
And of course it's abotu money, everything in any industry is money oriented, even when the developers are truly creative and love their product, its always about money.
abotu!
ABOTU!
ABOTU!?
it sounds like a french swear. giggle.
and i think your argument is more geared towards if i was said, "Why can't we just keep using the same console and upgrade that?!" i'm saying that the changes that they, meaning harmonix, seem to want to make seem like they could be DLC upgrades instead of a full retail release, aside from modding the instruments (which could also be available separately) now, if it were Rock Band 3 on the PS4 or something, then we can talk full blown new super fun time packaged release.
and you don't even know how much i wish they would still use the wright brother's plane.
wait till E3 for them to convince you?
"and you don't even know how much i wish they would still use the wright brother's plane."
man that would be awesome
Well, it looks like they'll be offering new ADDITIONAL periperals and new game modes. That's enough to tempt a lot of people in. For those that already have it, a few extra peripherals at low cost or, maybe, being able to use your new Guitar Hero 4 ones with it, could be a winning strategy as far as I'm concerned.
Lots of win here, I'm impressed.
There are still some people out there who don't have their 360 set up for downloading, I'm sure they would appreciate another disc of music.
Everyone should conclude their blogs with "So I guess what I'm trying to say is, let's firebomb a Gamestop"
The internet infrastructure in the United States still makes broadband availability questionable in some places, plus there are some people who just can't afford the price of high-speed internet. (Of course, that brings to mind the question of why they're buying $350 consoles and $160 games, but nobody said people were smart.)
Even though digital distribution has been growing in popularity, it's still going to be a long time before it's the dominant method of game distribution. Putting a new game out on a disc has a much broader reach than putting it up for download at the moment.
For people who've been really on the fence about Rock Band (especially us Europeans) its probably the news we all want. We now don't have to worry about whether or not to buy the current one now we know there's a new one so I welcome the news.
well, there will be a new solo/band tour, there will be new achievements (for 360 anyway), and there is probably going to be a new instrument.
Not to mention it brings new hype to their product. After I beat the solo/band tours in rock band 1, the only time I'm going to play it after that is when I have friends over who want to play it.
Because ABOTU.