Disney To Release Ultimate Band, A Rockband Killer

By Bryan | February 28, 2008 1:29 am |
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Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii

Ultimate Band It looks like Disney decided that Harmonix and MTV wouldn’t be allowed to monopolize the multiple instrument video game experience. To make up for the the push to the side that both the Nintendo Wii and DS received when Rockband came out, Disney is releasing what they call “Ultimate Band” which is in development with Fall Line Studios currently. While Rockband provides an awesome gaming experience, “Ultimate Band” looks to offer a no peripherals solution for the same type of gaming experience. Most people seem to be concerned with previous Disney titles coming across as kid only; however the styling from the screen shots show “Ultimate Band” in a better light.

The only issue I see is the lame attempt to capitalize on the whole “band” title. The advertising for Rockband was so atrocious that Disney could simply put more money into advertising and named it something better (don’t ask me what). I really have faith that Disney won’t mess this up, as it’s definitely going to be a gold mine for them. I’m already in line waiting for it to be released.

On the Wii you’ll be using the Wii-mote a ‘chuck to play the different instruments. The DS version will rely on the screen, but will also allow you to write your own music. Sounds like Disney may have a Rockband Killer. All they’d have to do is actually release full albums like Harmonix has failed to deliver.

Get Your Rockband Together For New Song DLC Tuesday 2/26

By Bryan | February 27, 2008 9:41 pm |
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Playstation3, Xbox 360

The Rockband DLC for 2/26 on XBLA and PSN has arrived as a welcomed addition to the music collection Harmonix has provided us so far. While this isn’t a new band being added to our running set list, it’s at least from a band with a significant following. This week’s Rockband DLC is the Nine Inch Nails (NiN) Pack (440 points/$5.50):

  • Nine Inch Nails – March of the Pigs (160 points/$2)
  • Nine Inch Nails – The Collector (160 points/$2)
  • Nine Inch Nails – Perfect Drug (160 points/$2)

I don’t own any NiN cd’ or anything, but when they’re on the radio or a friend plays them, I dig it. It seems like most people are this way, so hopefully this pack will receive a decent response from the Rockband crowd. If not, there’s always next week…..

Get Your Rockband Together For New Song DLC Tuesday 2/18

By Bryan | February 19, 2008 1:51 am |
Categories:
Playstation3, Xbox 360

It looks like Harmonix was just testing how far they could push us this month with some of the past weeks DLC. But this week may just make up for the whole things. Although we’re not adding any new artists to Rockband this week; these songs are from three great bands and aren’t some random unpopular song they released.

  • Garbage – Why Do You Love Me (160 points/$2)
  • Weezer – El Scorcho (160 points/$2)
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Sex Type Thing (160 points/$2)

 

This will be the second song by Garbage, and third by Weezer and Stone Temple Pilots in Rockband, with one being the original game track. El Scorcho follows the path of My Name Is Jonas and Buddy Holly with the simplistic drum beats, allowing most people to beat it on Expert with little difficulty. Sex Type Thing is another STP song that I didn’t know the name of but could sing every word when I loaded it up. It really has a good 90’s feel to it.”Why Do You Love Me” is probably the least well known on this list, but is still a really fun song to get your female singer involved a bit more.

I’m going to start rating each week from now on.

Rating: 3.5/5

Future Rockband Song Line-up Revealed?

By Bryan | February 14, 2008 4:18 pm |
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Playstation 3, Xbox 360

 

Scorehero member laconic posted on their forums a sizeable list of songs that he found within a .bin file from “(Arguable) Punk Pack 02″. The list does include all the songs that have been released so far, but unfortunately without Harmonix confirming this information, there’s no guarantee. While the original list didn’t include any artist names, Scott from Joystiq put together a nice neat list assuming the original artist of each band would be the version they released.

I find the list disappointing considering that most of these bands have existing songs already on the game. However, the possibility that “Still Alive” is actually the Portal song and the two The Who songs are exciting to see. Harmonix did promise full albums from bands when they were launching the game. Having felt the greedy swipe from XBLA Arcade before, I wholeheartedly expect to see the Nirvana songs on that list being sold individually and then finally as a complete cd for a cheaper price after everyone has bought the packs.

Take a look at the list after the break

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Get Your Rockband Together For New Song Tuesday 2/12

By Bryan | February 13, 2008 12:34 am |
Categories:
Playstation 3, Xbox 360

Recovering from an awful start for Rockband in February, this week is a step in the right direction. I don’t think it was exactly what I was looking for, but I may consider buying all three of these songs.

  • The Clash – Complete Control (160 points/$2)
  • The Police - Truth Hits Everybody (160 points/$2)
  • The Ramones – Teenage Labotomy (160 points/$2)

The Ramones

Apparently the theme they decided on this weak was based around “The” being in the band name. At least they picked the good ones. You can’t really go wrong with any of these songs but I find it funny that they decided to add another song by The Police when we already have a three pack by them. there are plenty of other bands out there who haven’t had a song up for download on Rockband, so why should they now have four? I’m a big fan of both The Clash and The Ramones so they are definitely a welcomed addition. I feel that adding bands like these will make Rockband a game that will span more generations then most games do. Although you might not be a fan of your dads belting out “Guess I’ll have to break the news, that I’ve got no mind to lose”, atleast he won’t be kicking you off the TV anytime soon.

Get Your Rockband Together For New Song Tuesdays 2/4

By Bryan | February 7, 2008 1:51 pm |
Categories:
Playstation3, Xbox 360

Ok, so this post is a little late, SORRY. But what’s more important is that there are three new songs for you and your band to rock out to this week! Oh, wait, I apologize. I must have been reading my song wish list, because the three songs that the Harmonix crew has decided to unload on us this week are by far the worst batch released to date. Here goes:

  • B-52’s – Roam (160 points/$2)
  • Faith No More – We Care A Lot (160 points/$2)
  • KISS – Calling Dr. Love (160 points/$2)

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Let’s start at the worst and work our way up. Faith No More has the song Epic on the game itself and it should have been left that way. I’ve been playing the song Epic with people and barely any of them recognize it for more than being on some song compilation being sold on TV. I can’t even fathom that this band would have enough fans to merit a second song release. The next two song’s stand fairly hand and hand. The B-52’s have two popular songs that I’ve ever heard: Rock Lobster and Love Shack. The fact that they decided to skip over those and start with Roam which isn’t a bad song, but let’s face it, few of you or your parents know the words to this song. With KISS in mind, most of there songs give me the same feelings a Nine Inch Nails song does, which is a feeling that all the songs are identical. Calling Dr. Love is just like all there other songs, except we don’t all know the words.

It’s confusing to see that Harmonix has decided to not release a bands popular song first and then trickle this junk down in a  package. There’s always last week I guess?

Get Your Rockband Together For New Song Tuesdays 1/29

By Bryan | February 4, 2008 5:17 pm |
Categories:
Playstation 3, Xbox 360

If you’re reading a console video game blog and you’re still not sure what Rockband is, your either completely out of the loop or you only own a Nintendo Wii and are in denial. Rockband offers you and your three friends the chance to rock out on guitar, bass, drums, and you can even sing. By far the best part about the game itself is its ever increasing library of downloadable songs. Each week you can expect to have access to at least three new songs and this week is no exception.

  • Smashing Pumpkins – Siva (160 points / $2)
  • Rush – Working Man* (160 points / $2)
  • Coheed and Cambria – Ten Speed (Of God’s Blood and Burial)* (160 points / $2)

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What’s truly unfortunate is that I didn’t put those asterisk their just to look cool. Every time you see that never positive symbol, you’ll unfortunately be spending your hard earned gig money on a cover song. While you learn to live with some of the cover songs they offer, what is baffling is the asterisk next to the Coheed and Cambria song. How could they possibly offer up a downloadable cover song from a band that has one of their actual songs already on the initial game disc. Hopefully the truth is that there was not a usable master copy and it’s not that Harmonix got cheap.

While each person is entitled to their own opinion in music, it’s pretty safe to say that this is a week offering.


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