58 has been done before. 60 is too small of a jump. 70 is getting closer, but still isn't awe inspiring. Now 80, 80 is a number that can be celebrated and a number that accurately describes the number of master tracks that will be included with Rock Band 2.According to an AP interview with the CEO of Harmonix Alex Rigopulos, Rock Band 2 "will feature a playlist of over 80 songs -- all master recordings" including more " female-fronted bands and artists who have never contributed tunes to a music game." Rigopulos also confirmed that in a few weeks during E3, they plan on announcing the entire setlist for the game of which a few tracks have already been leaked. It's also interesting to hear that Harmonix plans on "broadening the musical genres of available downloadable content" for Rock Band, with MTV president Van Toffler mentioning that they plan to take the Rock Band platform and open it up to "the genres of music to country, hip-hop and R&B". Not so "Rock" Band, but musically diverse ... interesting.
[Via Shacknews]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
7-03-2008 @ 10:43AM
VeHeMeNcE said...
I hope the line-up doesn't disappoint and the thought of them putting country, hip hop, and R&B makes me a little nervous. This is Rock Band after all. I hope to see more metal and industrial music.
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7-03-2008 @ 11:44AM
mirage said...
It will still be Rock Band. Musical diversity can only make the game better. I doubt I will be downloading any Country, but it is great to see them adding a variety of musical styles to the game! With that said bring on 2 Hard Mutha's from Eazy Duz It!
7-03-2008 @ 12:26PM
Etchasketchist said...
It's not called "Metal and Industrial Band".
7-03-2008 @ 1:00PM
OwningXylophone said...
But it's not called Country & Hip-Hop Band either...
7-03-2008 @ 2:30PM
thatguy said...
I for one look forward to playing some Parliament Funkadelic! "Who says a funk band can't play rock!"
7-03-2008 @ 10:43AM
Squirrel said...
dayumn!! 80+ over 100 dlc songs i already have plus what ever i buy b4 and after the release of rock band 2 that like almost...OVER 900!!!
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7-03-2008 @ 12:45PM
Andrew said...
You might want to try doing that math over again.
7-03-2008 @ 1:07PM
webster1990 said...
If only it were "Over 9000!"
haha
7-03-2008 @ 10:46AM
Cabal said...
Expanding the genres, yet they skip the one that would make the most sense to include, blues.
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7-03-2008 @ 10:47AM
webster1990 said...
Should be good.
"Girl fronted bands"
I hope they have some solo artists also, i want Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart (y)
T'would be awesome. haha
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7-03-2008 @ 10:49AM
webster1990 said...
Also, thinking of bands that havent been on games yet how about some:
Gwar
Mars Volta
Electric Six
and a few others but i can't be arsed to open my itunes.
7-03-2008 @ 11:08AM
todd said...
GWAR would be great... mastodon, fugazi, ministry, skinny puppy I would like to see.
7-03-2008 @ 1:05PM
webster1990 said...
I really wanna rock the vocals on Sexecutioner, haha
7-03-2008 @ 5:55PM
VeHeMeNcE said...
Yes, Ministry and Skinny Puppy in Rock Band would be a dream come true.
7-03-2008 @ 10:50AM
HazyCloud said...
I welcome new genres to Rock Band. I have feeling with all DLC and RB 2 we are looking at 500 + tracks.
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7-03-2008 @ 10:50AM
Kizzle said...
with MTV president Van Toffler mentioning that they plan to take the Rock Band platform and open it up to "the genres of music to country, hip-hop and R&B"
Oh my god, get that shit OUT of here. Make a separate game for it or something. I don't even hate country or rap, I just don't want it in Rock Band.
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7-03-2008 @ 10:55AM
KC said...
Agreed. Keep it rock oriented.
Make a separate game for rap. Maybe a first person shooter/music combo? You could shoot the other artists. :-)
7-03-2008 @ 12:28PM
Etchasketchist said...
Segregationist.
7-03-2008 @ 10:57AM
taco said...
I want Zeppelin. This is non-negotiable.
Well, OK, I'll probably buy regardless.
How about maybe some TMBG DLC? that would be great.
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7-03-2008 @ 11:09AM
Boff said...
Teenage Mutant Buddhist Goldfish?