Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos announced that
Rock Band has some serious plans for delivering content to players. First off, Harmonix plans to release new music tracks
every week. They can be released in singles, multi track bundles, or more deliciously, full albums. As an example Alex announced that The Who's
Who's Next would be available for download following the game's release.
As icing on the proverbial cake, selections spanning Metallica's musical career will be made available, with "Enter Sandman" playable on the retail disc. All in all, Harmonix is pushing Rock Band more as a platform than just a
game, and we couldn't agree with the prospect more. We'll be back with hands on impressions and a proper tribute to Weezer as soon as we can.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
7-11-2007 @ 7:30PM
Jon said...
HO. LY. $hit.
wow.
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7-11-2007 @ 7:31PM
Jon said...
PS - Knuckles, I hate you for being at E3. What are you most pumped about!?
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7-11-2007 @ 7:33PM
zourskittles said...
Look at Guitar Heros 'WE WILL HAVE MOST DLC EVER!' comment. This is the same company if I'm correct, but this would be SCHWEET!
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7-11-2007 @ 7:46PM
mcchicken said...
@3: Harmonix developed both but I'd bet the DLC choices lie with the publisher, and if anyone can churn out wallet-sapping DLC it's EA! Seriously, though, I hope EA can make this happen, and at least semi-affordably. I don't think I'd ever need another game. :O
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7-11-2007 @ 7:59PM
Profit said...
Hm, I dislike EA but I love what I've heard about 'Rock Band' and unless EA decides to release some free good faith songs from time (EA?! Hahahahahahahaha) to time then I don't care about their DLC content (or anyones for that matter).
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7-11-2007 @ 8:03PM
Knuckles Dawson said...
EA is a marketing partner for Rock Band, not the publisher. MTV is.
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7-11-2007 @ 8:07PM
Zoot Suit Jedi said...
Boom. Headshot. Anyone want a used copy of GH2?
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7-11-2007 @ 8:13PM
DigitalGunfire.com said...
This looks to be... the best game... ever.
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7-11-2007 @ 8:15PM
colin said...
yay weezer
i've got dungeonmaster's guide,
i've got twenty-sided die,
i've got kitty-pride,
and nightcrawler too,
waiting there for me,
yes i do.
everyone's a little queer,
why can't she be a little straight?
i'm dumb she's a lesbian,
i thought i had found the one.
we we're good as married in my mind,
but married in my mind is no good.
oh pink triangle on her sleeve,
let me know the truth,
let me know the truth.
as if i could live on words and dreams,
and a million screams,
oh how i need a hand in mine, to feel
my name is jonas,
i'm carrying the wheel,
thanks for all you've shown us,
this is how we feel,
come sit next to me,
pour yourself some tea,
just like grandma made,
when you couldn't find sleep,
things were better then,
once but never again,
we've all left the den.
let me tell you 'bout it.
The choo-choo train left right on time
A ticket cost only your mind
The driver said 'hey man, we go all the way'
Of course we were willing to pay.
i can't confront you,
i never could do,
that which might hurt you,
so try and be cool.
when I say ...
this way is a waterslide away from me that takes you further every day (hey)
so be cool.
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7-11-2007 @ 8:20PM
Hey Apples said...
Everything move behind Rock Band continues to be clever and well-thought out. These types of moves are things the market is asking for.
I keep pulling up these Rock Band articles expecting that the good streak can't last, but invariably they are right on target.
The only criticism I've seen so far is price, which is managable if the goods meet expectation.
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7-11-2007 @ 9:27PM
Intentless said...
Metallica... well now I have no choice but to get it... damn it... I could have held out... but not only is it Metallica but the black album... Although the only album that would give me pause would be St. Anger.....
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7-11-2007 @ 9:34PM
Gemini Ace said...
I won't be buying anything from Metallica. I haven't purchased anything with their name on it since they sued Napster. Eff you, Lars Ulrich.
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7-11-2007 @ 9:35PM
Manvir said...
Hopefully this wont be another dagger in the back like GH2
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7-11-2007 @ 9:36PM
Tony said...
I've been hoping for full albums for a while. The entirety of Boston's self-titled debut would be unbelievable.
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7-11-2007 @ 9:36PM
Johnathon said...
hmm...good news except for the metalica part.
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7-11-2007 @ 9:44PM
J8675309 said...
At this rate, all of Guitar Hero 3 will be available as DLC for Rock Band!
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7-11-2007 @ 11:15PM
Alex said...
how come they werent this motivated for GH2....
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7-12-2007 @ 12:47AM
Stan said...
I like how Rock Band announces this today, whule GH2 released more rapetime bundles.
Again, GG Red Octane, GG.
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7-12-2007 @ 3:56AM
Caleb said...
lets get some CKY on this game. maybe some death metal too like In Flames, Malevolent Creation. Get some real riffs on it.
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7-12-2007 @ 4:11AM
Grievy said...
Let's just hope they don't overprice it like they did with the GH2 content.
Soooo can not wait for this though.
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