In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, MTV Networks' vice president of program enterprise Jeff Yapp talks about Rock Band's success at bringing together both video games and music onto one platform and touts Rock Band's massive amount of DLC. But, towards the end of the interview, when talking about the franchise's future Yapp couldn't help but dangle a carrot in front of Rock Band fanboys saying that "our next big announcement, which is coming up fairly quickly, is a move to a whole other realm".So, what's the next big Rock Band surprise? Could it be the announcement of a sequel being releasing every year? Could it be something as simple as MTV Games announcing a deal between them and a major record label allowing unprecedented amounts of DLC? Or could it be something even bigger? You heard it here first kids, officially licensed Rock Band 80's hair extensions.
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11-26-2007 @ 3:24PM
Mikor said...
Oh, how I pray this be an announcement for Online-enabled Band World Tour.
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11-26-2007 @ 3:29PM
Intentless said...
Maybe it will be that individual instruments will be available sooner than later... I just want the drums and mic don't need another guitar.
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11-26-2007 @ 3:29PM
dunnypop said...
oh I'm hoping they do a sequel immediately.
so that they will have boss battles, and better graphics, and some animated sequences... oh right, and a pontiac truck as a level.
yep that's what Rock Band needs.
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11-27-2007 @ 2:49PM
sigmalives said...
don't forget lots of Axe deodorant advertising
11-26-2007 @ 3:30PM
Magic Whiskey said...
Water-Glass Rim Music Hero. Harmonica Hero. Boy Band. (God I hope not.)
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11-26-2007 @ 3:41PM
krusty said...
http://cowbellhero.ytmnd.com
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11-26-2007 @ 3:43PM
ericdrum said...
I want online BWT. While they're at it, they could make the hammer ons and pull offs look better.
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11-26-2007 @ 3:46PM
Etchasketchist said...
A whole new realm? I wonder if there will be black people in this new realm. Cuz their ain't any in Rock Band right now.
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11-26-2007 @ 3:49PM
TX2Step said...
@Etchasketchist
There's black people.... in the custom avatar thing. Now if you're talking about black music in general... then Rap Group might be the announcement with 22" rims included.
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11-26-2007 @ 3:49PM
Tony said...
I'm honestly thinking it will be them finally discussing their Wii plans for the thing...
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11-26-2007 @ 3:52PM
bag0rice said...
or a guitar that i don't have to return after a few days of rocking
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11-26-2007 @ 3:53PM
Rob Stevens said...
"... is a move to a whole other realm."
I think that makes it pretty clear that it's not at all Rock Band related, and is a different project entirely.
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11-26-2007 @ 3:54PM
Big Filth said...
"then Rap Group might be the announcement with 22" rims included."
haha.
thats funny.
Rap Group Contents include
1. rap group game
2. 4, 22 inch rims
3. 4 huge gold chains with "RAP GROUP" medalions
4. BITCHES
and last but not least, 5,
YOUR GUN~ just incase you catch a cross town beef with another RAP GROUP!.
99.99
http://www.thegreatgamer.wordpress.com
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11-26-2007 @ 3:59PM
Neon Jebus said...
If they announced that they will offer working instruments I would be happy.
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11-26-2007 @ 4:03PM
DjDATZ said...
I think they'll put the corresponding music videos in the background...
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11-26-2007 @ 4:06PM
violenceinhd said...
@3
I fucking LOL'd.
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11-26-2007 @ 4:08PM
shay07 said...
I have to wait for xmas for the game unfortunately but i am hoping that it is online BWT so i can play with some of my friends that will have it. Kind of mad that my mom got it for christmas cuz now i have to wait.
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11-26-2007 @ 4:24PM
burgerbat said...
I just picked up a standalone copy of Rock Band. I hope the announcement is a standalone drum set. Maybe even wireless? I highly doubt it though. I can't help but think not having standalone instruments at launch wasn't such a great idea. The BestBuy closest to me in Houston has a TON of standalone copies. My brother bought the bundle and with my two guitars, it seemed like the most fiscally responsible thing to do. If I need to play drums, which I suck at, then I can play his. But damnit, I want some drums.
Plus, has anyone seen the USB hub with the Rock Band branding on it? It's sold separately, and it's MUCH better than the one that came bundled. I think it has a longer AC adapter cord too. I can't for the life of me figure out why they didn't include that one.
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11-26-2007 @ 4:28PM
Brian said...
Yes Online Band World Tour better be available VIA a patch soon. I originally thought that's how this game was going to be. I'm disappointed in spending $170 and not having this as an option. I don't have friends therefore I'll never get on the road to stardom.
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11-26-2007 @ 4:45PM
santeria49 said...
Please God, let it be Online World Tour. As much as I love this game, it will run stale soon if all I can do online is quickplay.
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