Rock n' Roll is a harsh mistress. There can be no doubt about that. It's so harsh, in fact, that Europe, Australia, and New Zealand won't be seeing Rock Band until next year. At least, that's what it looks like. Yes, we know. Let it out. Let it all out. We can hear the lamentations being shouted at computer monitors all the way on the other side of the Atlantic and Pacific. During a GameSpot interview, Red Octane founder Charles Huang noted that he didn't think Rock Band would see release in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year. He then refined his statement to cover "multiple territories." When contacted by GameSpot UK for comment, their EA rep responded, "We don't think [Rock Band] will be released in Q4." Huang cited the difficulty of producing enough peripherals for a worldwide launch as a likely reason for any delays.Keep in mind that Huang works for Rock Band's closest competitor, so a delay is probably in his best interests. Still, given EA's comments about the UK, Australia and New Zealand's rock fate isn't looking too bright this year.
[Via Joystiq]
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8-15-2007 @ 4:25PM
TORO said...
That's how I would feel if Halo was taken away :'(
Props to the pictures you guys find, I always send them to my lady friends and they're like, "aww that baby's so cute!"
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8-15-2007 @ 4:26PM
DjDATZ said...
Oh noes!
AHAHAHAH toro...way to abuse the situation...LOL
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8-15-2007 @ 4:34PM
Zeouterlimits said...
There is a line guys. Where does the buck stop?
Richard, where does the buck stop?
I need a drink. A strong drink.
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8-15-2007 @ 4:37PM
Helloimbob said...
Oh well. I probably won't be getting this game now, since my main hope was getting this thing for Christmas. Nicely done EA.
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8-15-2007 @ 4:38PM
Tony said...
This is akin to Sony telling us how many things MS will ship. Why would they want to give good news and how would they even know?
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8-15-2007 @ 4:41PM
Tony said...
The Red Octane comment anyway. I guess EA kind of sealed the deal... I'd not be surprised about Australia, but Europe is a bit more of a surprise.
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8-15-2007 @ 4:46PM
Richard Mitchell said...
Zeouterlimits,
I don't make the news. I just report it. Bad news indeed.
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8-15-2007 @ 4:52PM
TORO said...
Lol, yea Dj I did that with the sad bunny picture they posted last week.
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8-15-2007 @ 4:55PM
xenocidic said...
re: cute sad babies
my favorite was this one -
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/03/27/360-fanboys-am-cry-live-is-down/
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8-15-2007 @ 5:13PM
TORO said...
Lol, that one's good xenocidic...
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8-16-2007 @ 1:01AM
Charles said...
I spent the better part of Sunday on a promotional shoot for Rock Band. I think it's supposed to be shown in Germany at the end of the month. It stars some kids from the Rock N' Roll Camp For Girls here in Portland. Great non-profit, by the way...
This game is awesome. Sucks if it gets delayed for some. I'd blame the drums. They look fairly difficult to mass produce on a crazy scale. Hopefully EA will be kind about the album downloads though, and maybe offer tracks a la cart?
I'll definately be buying this game (sucks I couldn't score a free one ;). This game makes Guitar Hero seem kind of empty.
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8-16-2007 @ 10:00AM
Boff said...
FFS. I just want to rock out with my guitar.
What have we done that's so bad we have to be punished all the time??
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