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[Rapstah]

Rock Band 3 available on Games on Demand tomorrow. edit: DAMNIT RAPSTAH

Did you catch the price?

 

[V_Ben]

RB3 releasing for Games on Demand tomorrow apparently. That's great as it's no longer sold over here.

About time, hope they can announce a digital version for PS3 too, that'd be awesome.

 

[mojiimbo]

^

$19.99 in the U.S.

 

[FyreWulff]

They just mentioned that Score Duel was cut because it was used by <2% of the userbase.

 

[I3rand0]

http://www.rockband.com/blog/hmx-holiday-livestream

First future DLC artist announced via their charity livestream: Huey Lewis and the News

They also said they're still working on Spoonman/Give It Away

Awesome, I've been waiting on Huey Lewis for a while. Hope it's next week.

 

[Hop]

And the last pre-announcement, Hall and Oates. Which it sounds like will be really early in the new year.

 

[Ridley327]

Hall & Oates has retroactively re-scored RB3 to a perfect 10.

 

[butter_stick]

Who?

 

[GotchaForce]

Hope we get "I Can't Go For That" by Hall and Oates. Love the De La Soul song that samples it.

Random "leaked' track from earlier in the year: wtf happened to "The Weight" by The Band? It was leaked like in the summer and still a no show

 

[Hop]

Who?

Hall and mother fucking Oates.

 

[butter_stick]

I know Maneater.

 

[Gaspode_T]

RB3 releasing for Games on Demand tomorrow apparently. That's great as it's no longer sold over here.

Megaton no longer secret megaton <sadface>

I hope it is $19, if it is I will probably bite because I would love to not have to switch discs to play RB. I wish they had a way to enter a special code and discount the price of Games on Demand games if you already bought a retail copy...

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Hall & Oates has retroactively re-scored RB3 to a perfect 10.

Hall and mother fucking Oates.

Maneater is a shoo in. You Make my Dreams Come True is probably another shoo in. But I really want She's Gone in there as well.

And more Huey Lewis is awesome news as well.

 

[distantmantra]

I WANT A NEW DRUG

Pretty please?

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I WANT A NEW DRUG

Pretty please?

Followed by finally getting Weird Al in the game with "I Want a New Duck."

 

[distantmantra]

I Want a New Drug was one of my favorite songs as a little kid. Would be great to have it in the game.

 

[Daigoro]

Hall & Oates is going to kick so much ass.

 

[jgkspsx]

I WANT A NEW DRUG

But Ghostbusters is already in the game?

 

[I3rand0]

Wow Hall and Oates, nice. So hyped for that release too.

 

[vg260]

Wow Hall and Oates, nice. So hyped for that release too.

Holy Crap. One of my requests granted. So pumped. Hoping for a megapack!!!

Private Eyes, please!!!!

 

[I3rand0]

Holy Crap. One of my requests granted. So pumped. Hoping for a megapack!!!

Private Eyes, please!!!!

Yeah seriously it better not be just 3 songs. Here's what I want to see:

She's Gone
Las Vegas Turnaround
Sara Smile
Rich Girl
Kiss On My List
You Make My Dreams
Private Eyes
I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
Maneater
Say it Isn't So
Out of Touch

 

[vg260]

Yeah seriously it better not be just 3 songs. Here's what I want to see:

She's Gone
Las Vegas Turnaround
Sara Smile
Rich Girl
Kiss On My List
You Make My Dreams
Private Eyes
I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
Maneater
Say it Isn't So
Out of Touch

Gah. Scorehero says it's a 3-pack!??? How do you narrow them down to just 3?!!!

If Private Eyes isn't in there I'm gonna be crushed.

 

[Gaspode_T]

Games on Demand ver of RB3 is up on 360. I just bought it, 5.5GB, $19, totally worth it for me. RB3 has been hogging my disk drive for the past year, I will be glad to not see that damn blue disc I keep having to take out.

 

[Rapstah]

Games on Demand ver of RB3 is up on 360. I just bought it, 5.5GB, $19, totally worth it for me. RB3 has been hogging my disk drive for the past year, I will be glad to not see that damn blue disc I keep having to take out.

Can you tell whether it is available in Europe? This is crucial to me getting an Xbox 360. (Also free XNA from university)

 

[epmode]

Are games on demand releases region free? I have a Japanese 360 with an American Live account.

 

[devenger]

I thought there was supposed to be more Rush news? I was really crossing fingers for 2112.

3 Pack Hall n Oates means it doesn't matter which ones, I'm getting it.

 

[Gaspode_T]

I have no ideas about region but I'm logged into my en-us account from Japan IP and I was kind of surprised that it didn't IP block me from purchasing it (press X to switch to purchase with MS points too). I am quite sure lots of people here in Tokyo would love to play RB3 but cost of importing it is prohibitive, too bad they don't sell cheap knock off guitars or something because even my own RB3 guitar is still broken from months ago.

If you have the game installed on HDD from disc it might not show up as "Buy", the trick is to go into Extras and it should be listed there. I thought it wasn't out yet until I noticed that.

 

[epmode]

I don't actually own RB3. I never bothered once I saw that RB2 was blocked on my Japanese console.

According to that Play Asia compatibility chart, Rock Band 3 is actually region-free. I assume that extends to the Games on Demand version as well.

edit: This site also says it's region free.

 

[Gaspode_T]

Oh I didn't even think of the scenario of people owning RB2 but not RB3.

I totally can recommend RB3 without flinching, although it's just small improvements here and there...make sure you have some friends who have the game on your friends list as there are interesting stats to look at after you play songs. I'm having fun with the keyboard but it's kind of hard and has a high learning curve so I guess it's not necessary...

 

[Hop]

I thought there was supposed to be more Rush news? I was really crossing fingers for 2112.

The way Aaron and Drake were acting on the livestream, 2112 is coming, they just can't announce it yet.

 

[Darkflight]

Can you tell whether it is available in Europe? This is crucial to me getting an Xbox 360. (Also free XNA from university)

Spotted it on the UK store - £14.99 or 1840 points

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Yeah seriously it better not be just 3 songs. Here's what I want to see:

She's Gone
Las Vegas Turnaround
Sara Smile
Rich Girl
Kiss On My List
You Make My Dreams
Private Eyes
I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
Maneater
Say it Isn't So
Out of Touch

Gah. Scorehero says it's a 3-pack!??? How do you narrow them down to just 3?!!!

If Private Eyes isn't in there I'm gonna be crushed.

If it is a 3 pack, my money is on Private Eyes, You Make My Dreams, and Maneater. Those are the biggest ones. But that wish list you posted is indeed awesome. She's Gone would be so awesome to get. Shit, this list makes me want to download some Hall and Oates stuff and listen to it. It has been a while.

http://youtu.be/vZZngTkp54I

And WTF is Oates wearing in this video? LOL

 

[ncsuDuncan]

Are there any disadvantages to getting the GonD version of RB3?

I have RB2 (as well as the RB1 and RB:LEGO tracks). Would I still be able to import those?

Does the physical RB3 disc come with a code for possible RB4 imports?

I've been meaning to get RB3 for a while now but I'm cheap and lazy. Can't seem to find a decent deal on RB3+Keys (360 version) lately.

 

[Menaged]

Long shot (and don't know if the place to ask) - but is there a chance to get some Savatage songs in RB?

Another thing - I have an NTSC copy of RB2 and a PAL copy of RB1.
How's DLC working with that? Which store should I buy from? the US one or the UK one?

 

[Hop]

Are there any disadvantages to getting the GonD version of RB3?

I have RB2 (as well as the RB1 and RB:LEGO tracks). Would I still be able to import those?

Does the physical RB3 disc come with a code for possible RB4 imports?

I've been meaning to get RB3 for a while now but I'm cheap and lazy. Can't seem to find a decent deal on RB3+Keys (360 version) lately.

Can't trade it in, that's about it.

Imports should still work, they're really just DLC.

I believe there's a code in the manual but it's never been used. The game does generate a unique code for account linking purposes, though. Nothing has been said about any RB4, or any exporting scenarios on that front, so there's no info on which code if any will be relevant for such an export. (Beatles RB has a code on its manual, that's never been used.)

RB3+Keys is I believe one of the reissue bundles, so it ought to be in stores...

Long shot (and don't know if the place to ask) - but is there a chance to get some Savatage songs in RB?

If Nuclear Blast is willing to go back into their catalog a bit, it's absolutely possible they'd appear in RBN. It's heavy metal, on an RBN-friendly label.

There's no more new DLC for RB1 or 2, and RB3 is apparently region-free, so I'd just stick with whatever region your Live account is in. (US and UK should have identical DLC access.)

Also, if you've exported RB1 from PAL into RB3, or are planning to, read this.

 

[ncsuDuncan]

Can't trade it in, that's about it.

Imports should still work, they're really just DLC.

I believe there's a code in the manual but it's never been used. The game does generate a unique code for account linking purposes, though. Nothing has been said about any RB4, or any exporting scenarios on that front, so there's no info on which code if any will be relevant for such an export. (Beatles RB has a code on its manual, that's never been used.)

RB3+Keys is I believe one of the reissue bundles, so it ought to be in stores...

Cool, thanks.

I just get confused when the only RB3+Keys bundle I can find is on Amazon for $150. But I can get the keyboard by itself from Gamestop for $40 and the game on XBLM for $20. (Which is what I'll probably end up doing.)

 

[FyreWulff]

Since we found out from the Reach beta disc fiasco that MS can actually determine the difference between the disc and GonD version of a game, I'm somewhat assuming that if RB4 happens, RB3 GonD users will be given the ability by just having RB3 on the drive to export.

 

[vg260]

If it is a 3 pack, my money is on Private Eyes, You Make My Dreams, and Maneater.

That's my guess as well. *should* be a no-brainer as the top three, but Harmonix sometimes throws us a curveball.

 

[Hop]

This week in RBN for XBox:

Alternative
Drugstore Fanatics - "Bullet" (80 MSP)

Hip-Hop/Rap
LEL Brothas - "Hatas (Rock Band Mix)" (160 MSP)

Metal
Deception of a Ghost - "These Voices" (160 MSP)
Devin Townsend - "N9" (160 MSP) 2x
Fallen Angel - "Darkness" (160 MSP)
Morbid Angel - "Nevermore" (160 MSP) 2x
Texas in July - "Hook, Line, and Sinner (RB3 version)" (160 MSP)

New Wave
Those Among Us - The Final Hour (80 MSP)

Pop/Dance/Electronic
Christina Marie Magenta - "Red Crayon" (160 MSP)
FantomenK - "The Massacre (Rock Band Mix)" (80 MSP)

Rock
Jonathan Coulton ft. Sara Quin - "Still Alive" (160 MSP)

No PS3 releases next week, but there will be a ten-pack on Jan. 3rd to make up for it. There won't be any XBox releases next Thursday either, for the holiday, though there may still be a trickle of songs passing and available outside the in-game store in the meantime.

 

[FlashFlooder]

Wish they'd put a downloadable version of RB3 up on PSN for us PS3 peasants....

 

[PhoncipleBone]

DLC Week of 12/27 - Fueled By Ramen 6 Pack! Paramore, Gym Class Heroes & more!
Hey gang,

Since 1996 Fueled By Ramen Records has pushed to build an ever-growing roster of the best and brightest punk-inspired rock/pop bands. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Fueled by Ramen had one of its biggest years yet in 2011, with a string of hits from bands like Gym Class Heroes, Paramore, Panic at the Disco, and more. With “Fueled By Ramen Pack 01,” some of those hits come to Rock Band on December 27th!

“You Make Me Feel,” the hit single off of Cobra Starship’s fourth studio album, Night Shades, kicks off the pack. The song features female singer-songwriter Sabi, who lends her vocals to the dance pop hit. Gym Class Heroes’ “Stereo Hearts,” featuring Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, Panic at the Disco’s “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” Paramore’s “Pressure,” and Sublime with Rome’s “Panic” are also included in the pack. Rounding things out is Travie McCoy, featuring chart-topping singer-writer Bruno Mars, with the hit track “Billionaire.”

Fueled by Ramen is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary with a book and DVD, featuring interviews with Paramore’s Haley Williams, and live performances from Fueled by Ramen recording artists. More info can be found on Fueled by Ramen’s official online store.

Available on Xbox 360 and Wii™ on December 27th, 2011, available on PlayStation®3 system January 3rd:

• Cobra Starship (ft. Sabi) – “You Make Me Feel” O
• Gym Class Heroes (ft. Adam Levine) – “Stereo Hearts” O
• Panic at the Disco – “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” X O
• Paramore – “Pressure”
• Sublime with Rome – “Panic” X O
• Travie McCoy (ft. Bruno Mars) – “Billionaire” O

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system January 4th)

The tracks will be available as “Fueled By Ramen Pack 01,” with all songs available for purchase individually on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii™. Tracks marked with “O” feature support for keyboards; tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.

Price:

$9.99 USD, £4.99 UK, €7.99 EU (800 Microsoft Points, 1000 Wii Points™) for the “Fueled By Ramen 01” pack
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points, 200 Wii Points) per song
$0.99 USD (100 Wii Points™/80 Microsoft Points), £0.59 UK, €0.79 EU per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade

** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

To discuss this DLC please visit the official discussion thread in the Rock Band forum.

Ugh. At least I can save money next week.

 

[Darkflight]

Woo, like both of these:

• Panic at the Disco – “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” X O
• Paramore – “Pressure”

Hate that they censored I Write Sins not Tragedies though

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Ugh. At least I can save money next week.

'scuse me, barfin'.

 

[Joe Molotov]

Uh, are we sure those aren't the RBN tracks for next week?

 

[Ridley327]

Woo, like both of these:

Hate that they censored I Write Sins not Tragedies though

They have some weird policy where they only allow one "goddamn" on a song. They used the radio edit for This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race, as well.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

'scuse me, barfin'.

I just expelled mine out the other end. At least Harmonix knows I am broke right now and helped me not spend money next week.

And where are the Christmas songs this year? I was expecting some this weekend.

 

[butter_stick]

They have some weird policy where they only allow one "goddamn" on a song. They used the radio edit for This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race, as well.

Thanks again, America.

 

[FyreWulff]

I just expelled mine out the other end. At least Harmonix knows I am broke right now and helped me not spend money next week.

And where are the Christmas songs this year? I was expecting some this weekend.

This was explained in the stream, Christmas songs only sell at Christmas and the sales completely die for the rest of the year, so they don't want to do Christmas DLC every single year.

They have some weird policy where they only allow one "goddamn" on a song. They used the radio edit for This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race, as well.

It's not weird, it's explained right in the RBN docs why. The game is rated T and song releases are targeted towards that even though DLC doesn't have to be T.

 

[mojiimbo]

That's weird. I watched the Giant Bomb quicklook of the Black Eyed Peas Kinect game that's rated T and there were plenty of "shit"s and I'm pretty sure that there was some line about the guy's semen.

 

[FyreWulff]

That's weird. I watched the Giant Bomb quicklook of the Black Eyed Peas Kinect game that's rated T and there were plenty of "shit"s and I'm pretty sure that there was some line about the guy's semen.

Shit was demoted as a cussword like 3 years ago

Goddamn gets censored out if it's used repeatedly through the song (but is also a result of them getting the radio edit).

Bitch and shit are "whatever", it just depends on what master they get.


The only two that aren't allowed at all are cunt and fuck.