Yesterday, much to everyone's non-surprise, LEGO Rock Band was revealed to the world. Despite the fact that we've had time to prepare for its arrival, reactions were... mixed.
The "family friendly" marriage of the LEGO and Rock Band brands has some people crying foul, perhaps worried that it means wearing their Rock Band "guitar icon" t-shirt won't be as cool on the playground any more. Others are open to the fact that maybe playing Rock Band with LEGOs could be at the very least, I don't know, fun?
Regardless, we don't know enough about the game yet to really make a final call. But a listing on Xbox.com has shed light on some game details, more specifically, the LEGO-theme "rock challenges." Examples include playing a "killer riff to destroy a giant robot, summon a storm, and demolish a skyscraper using the power of rock!"
The listing also mentions brick collection, which will allow you to build vehicles, and the ability to decorate your band's hang-out. LEGO Rock Band will also feature a mode that's easier than Easy... for the children. Like this kid.
[Thanks, power-glove]
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9:40 AM on 04.22.2009
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I'm in.
Enough said.
Well I thought I was going to be able to pass on this and just pick up The Beatles: RB.
Looks like I was wrong.
Samit is rubbing off on me. Not literally, although now that I think about it...
Less grammar, more leaving out a word after a revision. Nice catch.
I think 'cautious enthusiasm' is the term to use.
I think 'cautious enthusiasm' is the term to use.
OH! And the stage pyrotechnics have to be composed of those plastic flames!
I think the new challenges they created for this game should demonstrate that the parties involved aren't just making a cookie cutter RB game with minimal differences. If they go LEGO they gotta go all the way!
Wait, what? Rock Band was one of the most "family friendly" games to come out in a long time.