Wondering where the steady flow of Rock Band Unplugged content has gone? Joystiq checked in with Harmonix to see what was what, and it seems the weekly updates are done for the time being.
The developer does say it's is "very pleased with the performance of the Rock Band Unplugged game on PSP, the Rock Band PSP bundle and PSPgo start kit." However, the team that works on the DLC has turned its focused to the upcoming Rock Band Network initiative, the steady stream of weekly content for the console titles, as well as "unannounced future projects."
I enjoyed the game, and being "the Rock Band" guy on the Destructoid staff, you'd think I'd be saddened by the news. But the truth is, I haven't purchased a single bit of DLC for Rock Band Unplugged since its release. Jim Sterling, on the other hand, seems to have gotten into the habit of downloading DLC for the limited demo that came with his PSP.
What do you guys think -- is this a big loss, or would you prefer they continue to focus on console DLC and future projects?
So I don't consider this a big loss. And this might help the RBN get started sooner, which is a good thing.
I much liked some of the DLC and was happy to see some songs I really love crop up.
ah well. more money for me to save I guess.
Don't get me wrong, they released a fair amount of music on PSN for this version of the series, but were they as pleased with its performance as they say, I highly doubt they'd be abandoning it as they are now.
@ The Silent Protagonist
The price (and support) were likely dropped because, after years of Harmonix's fans pleading for a sequel to Amplitude, they finally made it and people got all snobby about not using plastic instruments and having to switch tracks. It's far more "gamey" than Guitar Hero or Rock Band, and I think people were a little afraid of that, hence poor sales. The game itself is pretty well done, for a handheld revival of a niche gameplay style.
@ DustyBlue
It's good that there's no more additional content available? Or are you just being irrational when the proper response should be "I don't care"?