LEGO® Rock Band® - Rumors and Facts

[Sayburr]

Nov 3 - Added link to the now live export site - 1.2GB

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/17/lego-rock-band-debut-gameplay-trailer/

Box art:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0a/Lego_Rock_Band.jpg

Please note: This game is NOT being developed by Harmonix. The publisher is: Warner Bros. Interactive with development by TT Games. Rock Band: Unplugged, Beatles, 1 and 2 have all been published by MTV Games and Developed by Harmonix. Harmonix is working with TT Games and it seems Harmonix is charting the songs.

US Release Nov 3 according to Amazon.com.
UK release Nov 27th
Price is $49.99
$59.99 if you want to export to RB2

HMXSean said: First of all - when I found out this was a real thing even I was a little suspicious. I care about this company a lot and derive a lot of pleasure from promoting our image and games to the world, so generally I am constructively suspicious of everything. I'm just made that way… Then I actually saw some of the test footage and was blown away. Seriously HMXSean’s Post (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2307415&postcount=223)

The unique family-friendly music experience is currently in development by TT Games in partnership with Harmonix, and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game, which will allow families, tweens and teens to experience a wild journey to rock stardom where they can “Build a Band and Rock the Universe,” Players will become rockers as they embark on a journey to stardom that the whole family can enjoy as they work their way through local venues, stadiums and fantasy locations on Earth and beyond that mimic the imaginative settings that the LEGO world offers. Also continuing the LEGO “build-and-play” gaming experience, players will be able to create their own LEGO Rock Band style as they customize their minifigure avatars, band and entourage, including roadies, managers and crew. Official Press Release (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136243)

Systems:
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, and Nintendo DS. Just like The Beatles: Rock Band, no mention of a PS2 version. Official Press Release (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136243)

Game Play:


Game Play Vids here (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171114)


Something else that is notably sexy is the band name creator. I can't tell you how much time I've spent sitting around trying to come up with something clever. With each new release of Rock Band titles comes a new band name and my brain can't handle that. The band name creator saves time and creativity making me a huge fan.GamePro (http://tinyurl.com/yfsahlc)

NO online play... Because online play is not rated by ERSB and TTGames wanted this to remain a "family safe" game, online play was removed.

Since LEGO Rock Band was made after development on The Beatles: Rock Band had begun, it doesn’t include the user interface tweaks and improvements that showed up in Beatles. There’s no unpause countdown, no indication of a part’s difficulty on the instrument select screen

LEGO Rock Band Achievements (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168202)
Notable ones: Achieve 100% Stud Recovery, Unlock the Teleporter, Complete Wreck and Roll challenge, 100% Guitar Solo on Final Countdown

Players who miss one too many notes won't fail out but instead lose all the studs (or points), the in-game currency, that they have earned in the song so far. But to be gentle, they can recover up to all of their lost studs if they hit the notes in the recovery phrases that follow.

In addition to Super Easy mode where players only have to strum the notes at the right time (you can hold down any button), the option to automate the kick pedal for the drums has been added not just for kids with short legs, but for those with leg disabilities.

There's even a toggle for the short "radio edit" version of a track so that your hyperactive fourth-grader doesn't get bored by the sixth chorus of some song by The Police.

During some cutscenes, Lego characters engage in not so civil behavior: a hotel room is trashed; a character belches loudly into a microphone; and a dinosaur destroys an outhouse, leaving a solitary figure stranded on a toilet. ERSB Site (http://www.esrb.org/ratings/synopsis.jsp?Certificate=27816)

Rating: Everyone.....Content descriptors: Comic Mischief, Mild Lyrics.....Rating summary: This is a music and rhythm simulation game in which players perform songs using on-screen Lego avatars with various instruments. Players simulate playing guitar, bass, and drums and are scored based on the accuracy of the notes hit. During some cutscenes, Lego characters break apart into smaller pieces, fall through a trap door, or belch into a microphone. One song contains the expletive "hell." http://www.esrb.org/ratings/synopsis.jsp?Certificate=27609

Iggy Pop is doing the voice overs for the tutorials Escapist Mag (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.142787)

The colored gems you’re accustomed to playing have been replaced with Lego pieces, and the normal humans you would expect to be rocking out on stage have been exchanged for minifigs. Link ( http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6211075/lego-rock-band-hands-on)

Build fame LEGO-style: Collect LEGO bricks after each song to build cooler vehicles and move to new venues. Xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/l/legorockband/default.htm)

LEGO rock den: Buy furniture, decorate the walls and customize your band's hang-out as you climb the ladder to rock success. Xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/l/legorockband/default.htm)

Song Backgrounds, Challenges and Story:
Ghost Busters: Thus the song of the Ghostbusters a story about the LEGO dolls to act in a haunted house. Through the power of their music, they know the ghosts, zombies and other scary creatures to keep at a distance. The staves will remain in focus, but in the background, there is everything from all kinds of strange and ghostly figures seen from LEGO. This is funny to see and especially for children will be a nice addition. Dutch - Gamez.nl (http://tinyurl.com/yh7zsgd)

When you begin the career mode, you’ll see a funny, cute cutscene featuring your customized LEGO characters (the game includes the full Rock Band 2 character creator) where you’re auditioning potential additions to the band. An octopus blows all the other drummers away, but apparently, you discriminate against sea creatures, so you have to turn him away. (This plays a part in the story later on, of course.)

You can fail songs as usual in the game’s “Rock Power Challenges.” These are special sequences that are tied to story events, like the octopus I referred to earlier. He’s enraged that you’ve rejected his eight-armed drumming, so when you sail to the Jolly Rocker pirate ship venue -- on a speedboat that you’ve purchased with studs -- he brings his (much bigger) dad along to end your maritime performance. After another cutscene that evokes a children’s cartoon, you’re tasked with using “the power of rock to defend the pirate ship and blow these suckers away” in the “Rocktopus” challenge.

Lego characters perform in and around fantasty-themed venues such as pirate ships, underwater domes, the moon, and a medieval castle. In this last-mentioned venue, a royal Lego army—equipped with swords, spears, arrows, and catapults—storms the castle; the band fights back with toy-like swords, improvising with guitar hits (licks?) and kicks to the chest.ERSB site (http://www.esrb.org/ratings/synopsis.jsp?Certificate=27816)

Lets Dance: The animations of Bowie, his band and the venue for the LEGO version of Let's Dance are loosely based on the original music video. USA Today (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2009/10/lust-for-legos/1)

LEGO-themed rock challenges: Play killer riffs to destroy a giant robot, summon a storm, and demolish a skyscraper using the power of rock! Xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/l/legorockband/default.htm) In the new challenge mode you rock with a purpose. In the level we played, Breakout by the Foo Fighters set the mood for a building implosion. As we successfully jammed, we started to bring the house down. Literally. The characters would react to the destruction, dodging out of the way of falling beams so as not to crush their precious hands. When a specific instrument didn’t have any notes to play (such as the instrumental segue where David Grohl doesn’t have any lines) there segment drops out visually as well, giving you more room to view the destructive action. This mode doesn’t change the gameplay at all, but it’s a neat diversion. Link ( http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6211075/lego-rock-band-hands-on)

Playable Characters
The entire band BlurRolling Stone (http://tinyurl.com/yg76ebh)

Spinal Tap

Queen Link/vid (http://www.destructoid.com/queen-brick-figures-to-appear-in-lego-rock-band-152524.phtml)

Video of David Bowie in game USA Today (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2009/10/lust-for-legos/1) and here is an upclose head shot Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/lego-david-bowie-joins-lego-iggy-in-lego-rock-band-150981.phtml)

Possible screenshot of Iggy Pop in the game Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5357754/who-wants-some-shirtless-iggy-pop-in-their-lego-rock-band) - According to Escapist Magazine, this is confirmed Link (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.142787). But, I can't find the orig post...

The game's character creator will, obviously, let you make avatars that are completely different than Rock Band's normal fare. Unfortunately, due to licensing issues you probably won't be able to bring in any costumes from Lego's other videogame properties (like Star Wars and Batman), but you will have access to almost every piece of clothing from Lego's wide array of toys. For this demo, Harmonix provided a band composed of wizards wearing boxer shorts1-up ( http://tinyurl.com/yhgdnek)

DS Version
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=221685

The DS is confirmed

the sound is high in quality, despite being crammed into the tiny DS cart.

you won't find any songs with 'suggestive content' or rude words.

It also means you won't be using any special input devices, except for the DS' own stylus and buttons. Apparently, using the stylus on expert is an incredibly hardcore challenge.

There will be a local multiplayer mode, while the single-player game will see you switching between the instruments in the same way Rock Band Unplugged did so convincingly on PSP recently.

The aim is to get all four of your Lego musicians, be they deep sea divers, jesters or rock chicks, to be 'happy'. And when they are happy, you get into a band groove. This earns you extra points and Lego studs to customize your characters.

We would have liked to see the game allow you to sing directly into the mic, but sadly that only triggers overdrive mode. You could always pretend you still have to and annoy everyone on the bus anyway.

Songs:
45-song setlist is in the next post... Thanks to KingTonyX for the links to the songs!

Songs listed by Genre (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3210693&postcount=3758)

Songs with instrument's teirs (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3205600&postcount=3563)


Limp Bizkit to have song on Rock Band Link (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132002) - NOTE: no LB songs in setlist below.

According to HMXHenry, the Harmonix Audio Team (God bless their overworked souls) is working on Lego Rock Band. Here is the quote: "The audio team has also been neck deep in TB:RB, RBN, RBU, LRB, and a mess of other stuff." from this thread: (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2882776&postcount=392)

According to Julie Stern, Assistant Brand Relations Manager at LEGO Systems, Inc, the game will have music by AC/DC and ZZ Top '09 Comic Con Video (http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/698187/Comic-Con-09-Lego-Rock-Band.html) But, according to HMX "Umm, yeah, none of that artist information is correct (except for Pink obviously)...We'll have more to announce regarding the artist list for LRB soon - but suffice it to say, this information is incorrect. As usual guys, sorry, but if it's not from Harmonix, it's not true.HMXThrasher (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2854197&postcount=546)

Songs you know and love: Rock out to everything from current radio hits to past favorites the whole family will enjoy. Xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/l/legorockband/default.htm)

DLC:

List of RB DLC playable in LEGO (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3211656&postcount=3817)

Fans can extend their LEGO Rock Band experience on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with downloadable content that can be purchased through the LEGO Rock Band store. Players will have access to all of the songs in the Rock Band Music Store that have been identified to be suitable for all ages. Those cleared songs are the only tracks that will appear within the LEGO Rock Band store for purchase. The LEGO Rock Band store will continually highlight any new family-friendly tunes that can be played across the Rock Band platform as they are released for Rock Band. From press release

Controllers:
Supports Rock Band instruments, as well as other music game controllers Official Press Release (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136243)

Compatibility with RB1 or 2:

Song Export Site (http://www.rockband.com/lego-export) The import is 1.2 GB
The teirs are different after they are exported, to see RB2 teirs click on this link (http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3213006&postcount=3832)
The LEGO exported songs are marked as regular DLC in RB.

Wii does not export.

100% export confirmed via John Drake's Twitter. - "@SamitSarkar also, 100% export! Confirmed! "

Any downloadable track for Rock Band that passes through a content filter can be played in Lego Rock

Disc export will rely on the technology pioneered by Harmonix to export tracks from the original Rock Band disc to the music library of Rock Band 2. Owners of LEGO Rock Band on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 will be able to enter a unique code from an insert in their game manual into a dedicated website. The website will provide instructions allowing owners to unlock the export functionality of LEGO Rock Band. At that point, players will be able to export tracks from LEGO Rock Band to their hard drives for play in all game modes of the Rock Band Music Platform for a nominal export fee of $9.99 (800 Microsoft Points). An internet connection is required to perform this disc export. – Press Release

[Sayburr]

Songs:
1960's (2)
"Fire" (http://tinyurl.com/ylgf9sm) - The Jimi Hendrix Experience (Classic Rock, 1967)
"I Want You Back" (http://tinyurl.com/ddg9rb) - Jackson 5 (Pop-Rock, 1969)*

1970's (6)
"Crocodile Rock" (http://tinyurl.com/ctgjv9) - Elton John (Glam, 1973)
"Kung Fu Fighting" (http://tinyurl.com/dljvge) - Carl Douglas (Funk, 1974)*
"Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)" (http://tinyurl.com/yce4cw5) - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel (Glam, 1975)
"Ride A White Swan" (http://tinyurl.com/m53d6a) - T. Rex (Glam, 1970)
"The Passenger" (http://tinyurl.com/d8zpue) - Iggy Pop (Classic Rock, 1977)*
"We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions" (http://tinyurl.com/5mcyj5) - Queen (Classic Rock, 1977)*

1980's (9)
"Crash" (http://tinyurl.com/yzrbw5z) - The Primitives (Indie Rock, 1988)*
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" (http://tinyurl.com/2p8uz4) - The Police (New Wave, 1981)
"Free Fallin'" (http://tinyurl.com/4m2xob) - Tom Petty (Classic Rock, 1989)*
"Ghostbusters" (http://tinyurl.com/3bvhls) - Ray Parker, Jr. (Pop-Rock, 1984)*
"Let's Dance" (http://tinyurl.com/b64l44) - David Bowie (Pop-Rock, 1982)*
"Summer Of '69" (http://tinyurl.com/87jr2y) - Bryan Adams (Rock, 1985)
"The Final Countdown" (http://tinyurl.com/2y383d) - Europe (Metal, 1986)*
"Walking On Sunshine" (http://tinyurl.com/2nxfmy) - Katrina and The Waves (Pop-Rock, 1985)*
"You Give Love A Bad Name" (http://tinyurl.com/22hhtn) - Bon Jovi (Rock, 1986)

1990's (4)
"Aliens Exist" (http://tinyurl.com/nw2ekw) - blink-182 (Punk, 1999)
"Breakout" (http://tinyurl.com/m686yg) - Foo Fighters (Alternative, 1999)
"Song 2" (http://tinyurl.com/qaxncp) - Blur (Alternative, 1997)*
"Two Princes" (http://tinyurl.com/2ac4pw) - Spin Doctors (Alternative, 1993)*

2000's (23)
"A-Punk" (http://tinyurl.com/2ewrrt) - Vampire Weekend (Indie Rock, 2008)*
"Accidentally In Love" (http://tinyurl.com/chrvfs) - Counting Crows (Rock, 2004)*
"Check Yes Juliet" (http://tinyurl.com/4n493h) - We The Kings (Pop-Rock, 2007)*
"Dig" (http://tinyurl.com/ys7hws) - Incubus (Alternative, 2006)
"Dreaming Of You" (http://tinyurl.com/yt9739) - The Coral (Indie Rock, 2002)
"Girls & Boys" (http://tinyurl.com/ceuj5y) - Good Charlotte (Punk, 2003)*
"Grace" (http://tinyurl.com/ygjlecl) - Supergrass (Rock, 2002)*
"In Too Deep" (http://tinyurl.com/5z3ryw) - Sum 41 (Punk, 2001)*
"Life Is A Highway" (http://tinyurl.com/6aarht) - Rascal Flatts (Country, 2006)*
"Monster" (http://tinyurl.com/mpzwwq) - The Automatic Automatic (Indie Rock, 2006)*
"Naive" (http://tinyurl.com/de9tqc) - The Kooks (Indie Rock, 2005)
"Real Wild Child" (http://tinyurl.com/cnr9z2) - Everlife (Pop-Rock, 2007)
"Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)" (http://tinyurl.com/5acafr) - Lostprophets (Alternative, 2006)
"Ruby" (http://tinyurl.com/33quwx) - Kaiser Chiefs (Indie Rock, 2006)*
"Short & Sweet" (http://tinyurl.com/yfshlbb) - Spinal Tap (Metal, 2009)
"So What" (http://tinyurl.com/3fszmo) - P!nk (Pop-Rock, 2008)*
"Stumble and Fall" (http://tinyurl.com/2kch66) - Razorlight (Indie Rock, 2004)
"Suddenly I See" (http://tinyurl.com/nbbdxn) - KT Tunstall (Rock, 2004)*
"Swing, Swing" (http://tinyurl.com/cr9rnf) - The All-American Rejects (Emo, 2003)*
"Thunder" (http://tinyurl.com/56qxba) - Boys Like Girls (Pop-Rock, 2006)
"Tick Tick Boom" (http://tinyurl.com/yovp7p) - The Hives (Punk, 2007)
"Valerie" (http://tinyurl.com/8vlacu) - The Zutons (Indie Rock, 2006)
"Word Up!" (http://tinyurl.com/2ufuyy) - KoRn (Nu-Metal, 2004)

the genres are obviously up for debate but I think this is how HMX will classify them :)

* = Song for the DS version (25 total)
Thanks to KingTonyX for the links… Great job!

[t1redmonkey]

Thanks, I'll keep this thread bookmarked since I'm too lazy to sift through all of the Lego Rock Band related threads and news snippets myself!

[Khiro]

Whoaw. Haven't people been talking about LEGO Rock Band for ages though? Am I the only one who've seen talk about this before?

[west siide]

I want to destroy a robot and skyscraper with the power of Rock!

[acidicthought8]

Whoaw. Haven't people been talking about LEGO Rock Band for ages though? Am I the only one who've seen talk about this before?

It's been nothing more than a rumor for a while now.

[hmxhenry]

Just thought I would go ahead and start the FAQ

You are so diligent! I check your Bealtes: RB thread all the time.

[west siide]

At least we know where Henry gets his ideas for the game now?

Maybe HMX should starting paying royalties to all the frequent board contributors?


UNION!

[Matt LOL]

This is win simply for the fact that Song 2 has been licensed.

[Flawless]

Nice work again, Sayburr.

[T-Hybrid]

Build fame LEGO-style: Collect LEGO bricks after each song to build cooler vehicles and move to new venues. Xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/l/legorockband/default.htm)

LEGO rock den: Buy furniture, decorate the walls and customize your band's hang-out as you climb the ladder to rock success. Xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/l/legorockband/default.htm)
These sound like something I wouldn't mind seeing crossing over to the next "true" RB game.

[T-Hybrid]

LEGO-themed rock challenges: Play killer riffs to destroy a giant robot, summon a storm, and demolish a skyscraper using the power of rock! Xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/l/legorockband/default.htm)
On a side note, I wonder if this will be something similiar to Elite Beat Agents.

It's not a "mini-game" but rather a challenge that corresponds to the songs you play. For example, you play "Rock You Like a Hurricane" during the storm challenge...and your performance affects how the challenge plays out.

Because otherwise it sounds like mini-games to me.

[Sayburr]

Whoaw. Haven't people been talking about LEGO Rock Band for ages though? Am I the only one who've seen talk about this before?
Yes, but it was pure rumor and speculation at the time... this is more of a factual FAQ.

[CCGPheonix]

I want to destroy a robot and skyscraper with the power of Rock!

Heck yes.

[whofan]

On a side note, I wonder if this will be something similiar to Elite Beat Agents.

It's not a "mini-game" but rather a challenge that corresponds to the songs you play. For example, you play "Rock You Like a Hurricane" during the storm challenge...and your performance affects how the challenge plays out.

Because otherwise it sounds like mini-games to me.
That's a good thought actually.

"Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions for the storm challenge
"Walls Cave In" by Tipton, Entwistle and Powell for the skyscraper downing!

I love it!

Actually, you may be on to something there T-Hybrid.

[T-Hybrid]

Couple of other notes:

1) Somebody else mentioned this earlier and I think it sounds about right. The "Stud Counter" in previous LEGO titles will likely replace the star system. Filling the counter is equivalent to Five-Starring the song. Doing so also usually unlocks new content in the game...which appears to mentioned in the game listing.

2) Downloadable content. This will likely be two things: One type will be new LEGO content to expand customization. The other type will likely be new songs. I would guess (in order to preserve the platform concept) DLC released for LRB will be compatible with RB1 and RB2. The goal would likely be to include new LRB songs with the weekly DLC releases we have now. Either weekly or maybe every other week.

This way, LRB owners (who only own LRB) get a host of new songs while not excluding those who own RB1/RB2.

[OrdealByFire]

Great so it sounds like there won't be exportable content from LEGO to Rock Band 2. Bummer...

Where's the Limp Bizkit rumor?

[darthsmurfx]

You know what would be cool? If you have game saves of other LEGO games on your system it loads those LEGO parts into Rock Band. Like Star Wars and Batman characters and then you can mix and match the pieces. That would be nifty.

[azerkail]

I openly admit that I enjoy Lego games. There's something funny about seeing stormtroopers in Lego Star Wars blow up into pieces instead of body parts. Its like, lol, when you were a kid who liked to build cities of Legos only to Godzilla all over it.

WAIT...

Godzilla by Blue Oyster Cult when destroying skyscrapers?

xD

If the 'minigames' are for a full band, I might keep it around when I get it.

Although I would like to export it, pwetty please? I want my chainsaw wielding maniac of a guitarist to play The Final Countdown for some reason. xD

[ThatAuthoringGroup]

Well the DLC makes me think this, like the Beatles is going to be its own entity and will not have import abilities.

Why set up DLC for it if you are just going to import it?

[HazyCloud]

Well the DLC makes me think this, like the Beatles is going to be its own entity and will not have import abilities.

Why set up DLC for it if you are just going to import it?

For all of the other owners who just bought Lego: RB and not 1 or 2. ;) If our current DLC was compatible with this game, it wouldn't be able to keep an 'E' rating. If it is exportable to Rock Band, the 'E' can stay. :)

[Trogdon]

I will have to rent it just to play The Final Countdown and Song 2. Then I'll take it back and rent a different game and say the disk didn't work.

[onduvalst]

experience fun for the whole family on a wild journey to rock stardom culminating in the ultimate rock gig that will take you out of this world! Every time I read this I just can't help but picture rocking out on the Death Star. I blame Lego Star Wars.

[cherokeesam]

I don't see anything in the OP that hints that songs won't be exportable. The fact that the game will have DLC doesn't prohibit the concept of export at all; instead, it means that HMX could possibly release the kid-friendly stuff (like the controversial Naked Bros Band and Miranda Cosgrove and Spongebob tracks :rolleyes: ) onto Lego instead of the RB platform.

But then again, the fact that they're introducing a whole new difficult level (Easy "Plus"?) for kids means an extra level of charting involved, so I don't know if that would affect the ability for those tracks to transfer to RB...

...we'll have to wait and see.

Anyway, great thread, Sayburr....thanks for the new info. It's starting to sound more like a traditional Lego game -- it'll be cool to use THE POWER OF ROCK in those challenges....:)

[Jorm]

Thanks for putting this thread together, Sayburr. Your efforts on the Beatles thread are much appreciated, as well.

[TruthBringer]

Thanks Sayburr, though i'm not sure on this one yet, these threads you create always help seperate the fiction from the fact! makes browsing much easier. I appreciate you :)

[T-Hybrid]

You know what would be cool? If you have game saves of other LEGO games on your system it loads those LEGO parts into Rock Band. Like Star Wars and Batman characters and then you can mix and match the pieces. That would be nifty.
If they are working with Warner Interactive, it's entirely possible that they could have obtained the rights to have that kind of content available in game.

As in, you can use Batman's cowl on your custom character.


Why set up DLC for it if you are just going to import it?
If LRB does the same thing that RB2 is doing, then it's essentially "importing" the DLC that is currently connected to RB1.

They can easily replicated this with LRB. All they'd have to do is release DLC specifically for LRB, but then patch RB1 and RB2 to be able to access it. That way if they want to avoid having "unfriendly" DLC in the LEGO title, they can release it for LRB, but RB1 and RB2 owners can purchase it as normal.

[oogabooha]

I will buy this, as it adds a new RPG factor to the fact that the LEGO customization is in there and the bricks, etc.

And The Final Countdown by Europe is WIN

All we need now is a code to transfer the songs...

[onduvalst]

I still think that its more likely RB2 will be transferable to your HDD like RB1 was. Then all your on disc songs and DLC will be playable in Lego RB and Beatles RB. Also HMX is charting the songs for Lego RB so I don't see why they wouldn't work like any other DLC or on disc song.

[Blood Rapter]

rb 3 would be better................w/e though more rb is always nice. harmonix shuld do another game for hardcore players families and old people wont play for more than an hour at a time neways.........hell my little bros freinds dont play more than a couple songs and all they do is play videogames rb 3!!!!!! a better version of rb 2 would be GOD

[Andjohs]

Wow, this new so called "Rock Band" sound really ridiculous. Im a huge fan of RB1 and RB2 but the whole "lets try and make it more family-freindly and childish, so we will reach the broad audience so we can sell as much as GH-series" is just lame IMO. I dont care sitting and building LEGO bricks and building my own LEGO character. I just wanna play the game and listen to some good music. I think they should use the money on a wider and better song list and instead of adding crap extra songs like local band, then give us some sweet extra songs that people are familier with.
But maybe Im the only one with this opinion...

[cherokeesam]

Wow, this new so called "Rock Band" sound really ridiculous. Im a huge fan of RB1 and RB2 but the whole "lets try and make it more family-freindly and childish, so we will reach the broad audience so we can sell as much as GH-series" is just lame IMO. I dont care sitting and building LEGO bricks and building my own LEGO character. I just wanna play the game and listen to some good music. I think they should use the money on a wider and better song list and instead of adding crap extra songs like local band, then give us some sweet extra songs that people are familier with.
But maybe Im the only one with this opinion...

It's not lame if you're a kid or you have kids.

People on these forums have been asking HMX for more family-friendly fare for a long time, and HMX complied to an extent with the Nickelodeon pop. And we saw how well *those* went over in the forums.....:rolleyes:

Look at this way: making a kid-friendly version of RB means less chance of you having to run into kid-stuff songs on the main RB platform.

[kiggidykev]

I appreciate the thread title's LEGO being kept in caps. :)

[LinkStrifeLeonhart]

Every time I read this I just can't help but picture rocking out on the Death Star. I blame Lego Star Wars.

The perfect place to play The Final Countdown!

[bjyaritz]

I hope that they make a smaller guitar for kids too. My kid is 5 and he loves playing RB. Problem being the size of the guitar is much to big for his age. I know he would have much more fun with a smaller guitar instead of getting frustrated.

[russintexas]

I hope that they make a smaller guitar for kids too. My kid is 5 and he loves playing RB. Problem being the size of the guitar is much to big for his age. I know he would have much more fun with a smaller guitar instead of getting frustrated.

This.

[Runa216]

I coulda swore I responded to this thread already...

[T-Hybrid]

it means that HMX could possibly release the kid-friendly stuff (like the controversial Naked Bros Band and Miranda Cosgrove and Spongebob tracks :rolleyes: ) onto Lego instead of the RB platform.
The "controversial" material would still be released as DLC. But both games would likely be able to use it.

[cherokeesam]

I hope that they make a smaller guitar for kids too. My kid is 5 and he loves playing RB. Problem being the size of the guitar is much to big for his age. I know he would have much more fun with a smaller guitar instead of getting frustrated.

I'm formally requesting this for LRB, too. A kid-sized guitar and drum set, pl0x

[Rod_Stixx]

Kung Fu Fighting's in the game? Heh - that just about makes it a "must have" right there. Still have the original 45 somewhere around here...

[obsoleteshock]

Have we seen verification that these will all still be masters? Since Beetlebum was a cover, I wonder if Song 2 has workable masters. Since kids and casual parents aren't nearly as likely to notice covers, I wonder if they will lax their masters-only policy?

[dudemann14]

Have we seen verification that these will all still be masters? Since Beetlebum was a cover, I wonder if Song 2 has workable masters. Since kids and casual parents aren't nearly as likely to notice covers, I wonder if they will lax their masters-only policy?

I pray to the Rock Gods that Song 2 is a master.

[snwns26]

It aches my soul to even consider that we might be getting the third Naked Brothers Band song in this game.

[wwonka]

Ill get it if the setlist is decent. But if stuff like Spongebob is going to be in it, I'm out. Also since WB working on this with Harmonix have they resolved their licensing differences?

[Oddbrother]

I predict some songs will be LEGO relative, like "Brick by Brick" from LEGO Island.

I'm only worried about the setlist. Everything else is just fine.

[xXjAmEZXx]

so what?


uhhh.... this game is going to suck, unless they put something epic on it.

[hodayathink]

so what?


uhhh.... this game is going to suck, unless they put something epic on it.
Like Song 2 and The Final Countdown?

[gunner07]

I predict some songs will be LEGO relative, like "Brick by Brick" from LEGO Island.

z0mg n0 c0untrEe n maH rAwkk Band, n00b! :p
No, seriously, bring on the LEGO Island music!

[karaokefreak]

Sorry, I didn't read the whole thread...

Well, what makes me think is that LEGO Rock Band will be published by Warner.

Wasn't Warner the company that didn't want to give out any more licenced Songs since they think they don't get enough money that way?

Wonder if there are Warner Music songs on disc (have to look that up), and if yes, I wanna know if they make it into the "real" Rock band plattform one day.

If Warner and HMX are smart, then they will let you export the songs for Rock Band 2 once again. A lot of ppl would buy it just for expanding their library. Same witrh the Beatles Rock Band, btw. I really hope to get at least a hand full of beatles songs for RB 2

About LEGO Rock Band as a game:

Well, it might be cute and stuff, but I don't really get the point. Hasn't RB been family friendly all the time? No need to make it even more family friendly in my eyes.. but, oh well, if it helps.

[whofan]

Sorry, I didn't read the whole thread...

Well, what makes me think is that LEGO Rock Band will be published by Warner.

Wasn't Warner the company that dind't want to give out any more licenced Songs since they think the don't get enough money that way?

Wonder if there are Warner Music songs on disc (have to look that up), and if yes, I wanna know if they make it into the "real" Rock band plattform one day.

If Warner and HMX are smart, then they will let you export the songs for Rock Band 2 once again. A lot of ppl would buy it just for expanding their library. Same witrh the Beatles Rock Band, btw. I really hope to get at least a hand full of beatles songs for RB 2

About LEGO Rock Band as a game:

Well, it might be cute and stuff, but I don't really get the point. Hasn't RB been family frendly all the time? No need to make it even more family freindly in my eyes.. but, oh well, if it helps.
It is and it isn't.

Despite the fact that (sometimes heavy-handed) censorship is enforced, there are still objectionable words and situations that make it through unscathed.

Songs like "In Bloom" (Nature is a whore), and "Casey Jones" (Riding That Train, High on Cocaine) are allowed in a "T" rated game.

The purpose of this game is to get the pre-T audience into their game by aleviating their parent's objections to certain words and situations (especially if the kid is singing). I highly doubt that the on-disc songs (and DLC enabled for this game) will include anything that parents will find objectionable.

[Headcase]

published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Ah, the schizophrenic magic that comes about when giant corporations deal with other giant corporations :)

I wouldn't read into this as a resolution to the WMG thing.

[Milchmonster]

Warner has probably nothing to do with Warner MUSIC Group. I mean look at Singstar and stuff from Sony BMG...

[JPSChampagne]

I predict some songs will be LEGO relative, like "Brick by Brick" from LEGO Island.

I'm only worried about the setlist. Everything else is just fine.

Oh please, oh please, oh PLEASE make that happen, HMX.

[Abaddon]

I hope that they make a smaller guitar for kids too. My kid is 5 and he loves playing RB. Problem being the size of the guitar is much to big for his age. I know he would have much more fun with a smaller guitar instead of getting frustrated.+1. I would totally buy one of these (not only smaller but more rugged please) for my four year old.

[cherokeesam]

Anyone get the feeling that you're gonna do a lot more than just play songs, RB-style, in this game?

From the brief descriptions I've seen so far, it seems to follow the LEGO videogame basics --- building vehicles, putting together a large party/entourage, putting together a trophy room, etc.

I'd be willing to bet that a large part of the game won't feature the note tracks at all, but will be standard LEGO gameplay about getting your entourage together and building various vehicles (vans, tour buses, trucks, jets, etc.) to get from venue to venue, and doing standard LEGO-y things along the way (fighting baddies, collecting red bricks and minikits and coins, etc).

[White_PawZ]

I don't know....

I thought RB was a platform. The Beatles game is going to be totally separate (which I understand even though it takes away some of the excitement). Now this LEGO game is going to likely be separate as well due to the age-level it targets (so forget putting all your RB2 tracks into LEGO RB).

I wonder if that idea is still alive or if they decided that the "platform" concept dies with RB2.

[harveyglobetrot]

http://www.ebgames.com.au/productSearch.cfm?sort=sd&platform=&title=lego+rock+band

Possible release date - October 2009. The irony of a (possible) scoop concerning RB coming from an Australian gaming website.

[BBULL89]

I don't know....

I thought RB was a platform. The Beatles game is going to be totally separate (which I understand even though it takes away some of the excitement). Now this LEGO game is going to likely be separate as well due to the age-level it targets (so forget putting all your RB2 tracks into LEGO RB).

I wonder if that idea is still alive or if they decided that the "platform" concept dies with RB2.

I think the platform concept is still alive but with future games they will not be exportable from the disk like the first Rock Band was.

When the first Rock Band was being made I doubt that Harmonix thought they where going transfer most every songs from Rock Band into Rock Band 2 so they made the patch that allows for the songs to be imported from the disk.

Future titles on the other hand will either have one of 3 things. Like Rock Band Unplugged the new songs will become DLC later, like the Track Packs it comes with a code that all songs will be downloaded, or like Rock Band 1 they will be imported after a update.

What I think will happen with Rock Band 3 whenever that comes out in the future is that we will get another update that will allow for another import of all the Rock Band 2 songs into Rock Band 3.

In the case of Lego Rock Band is that it will come with a code like the track packs that will allow for all the new songs to be imported to Rock Band 2 and those songs will also come out as DLC in a Lego Rock Band pack of some sort.

[Sagemind]

OMFG! LOL, this actually looks kinda cool.

[White_PawZ]

it could be pretty fun.... I am definitely interested in seeing whether it is a truly new setlist, or a few new songs with a lot of already existing DLC (like Unplugged)

[Renrock]

It is and it isn't.


The purpose of this game is to get the pre-T audience into their game by aleviating their parent's objections to certain words and situations (especially if the kid is singing). I highly doubt that the on-disc songs (and DLC enabled for this game) will include anything that parents will find objectionable.

While I agree with your theory , you should read the lyrics to Pink's song on this game. I don't exactly consider that kid friendly.

[mugs]

since Harmonix has figured out how important stars are to the fans at large....

I have a feeling Lego Rock Band is going to have stars included when it ships...

also... there's something about a Rock Band game aimed at a slightly younger audience... kids love stars! even on their homework!

[cherokeesam]

While I agree with your theory , you should read the lyrics to Pink's song on this game. I don't exactly consider that kid friendly.

True, but "So What" has the "advantage" of having already been kiddified on the most recent "Kidz Bop" album.

[Sayburr]

http://www.ebgames.com.au/productSearch.cfm?sort=sd&platform=&title=lego+rock+band

Possible release date - October 2009. The irony of a (possible) scoop concerning RB coming from an Australian gaming website. Thanks, I added this to the first post... well, kinda. I found the US release date and price and added that instead. Thanks for letting us know the date and prices were posted.

[Lone Bulldogs]

I predict some songs will be LEGO relative, like "Brick by Brick" from LEGO Island.

I'm only worried about the setlist. Everything else is just fine.

"Thick as a Brick" Jethro Tull

[Deezul_AwT]

Can't believe no one mentioned - "Another Brick in the Wall"

[Lucid_Delusion]

I want this for no other reason than to play the Final Countdown.

[coescastle]

Are the songs gonna be exportable?

[T-Hybrid]

We don't know yet.

[coescastle]

Hope they are, or I might not buy it. :confused:

[krectus]

Brick - Ben Folds

[T-Hybrid]

"Pieces of Me" - Ashlee Simpson
"Pick Up the Pieces" - Average White Band
"Another Brick in the Wall" - Pink Floyd
"Brick" - Ben Fold Five
"Build Me Up Buttercup" - The Foundations
"Brick House" - Commodores
"Connected" - Hoobastank

...

[Deezul_AwT]

"Pieces of Me" - Ashlee Simpson
"Pick Up the Pieces" - Average White Band
"Another Brick in the Wall" - Pink Floyd
"Brick" - Ben Fold Five
"Build Me Up Buttercup" - The Foundations
"Brick House" - Commodores
"Connected" - Hoobastank

...

Speaking of "Connected," what about Stereo MCs as well? :p

[Fragpuss2409]

Will lego rock band ingame songs/dlc be convertable to rock band 2?

[kiggidykev]

Will lego rock band ingame songs/dlc be convertable to rock band 2?

That remains to be seen. I'm sure we'll find out in the upcoming months :)

[Fragpuss2409]

if they are i will definately be buying this, if not i might hold off til its been out a while

[Onslaught_fei]

I will buy if you can import the tracklist to Rock Band 2. That is all.

[Sveppi]

I wonder, will the charts be made by HMX or Tt? If HMX make the charts I think it'd be pretty likely that the game will be exportable.

Also, if it's not exportable the songs will no doubt show up as DLC. HMX wouldn't license songs like "Song 2" just for a LEGO title.

[Ferocious Q]

I'd really like to hear more about rumored songs PLZ!

[whofan]

I'd really like to hear more about rumored songs PLZ!
There is nothing more, besides which you should know better than to actively attempt to engage rumour and speculation.

If something is rumoured to be coming and then that rumour turns out to be false, it's Harmonix, not the rumour starter that gets lynched.

[Ferocious Q]

There is nothing more, besides which you should know better than to actively attempt to engage rumour and speculation.

If something is rumoured to be coming and then that rumour turns out to be false, it's Harmonix, not the rumour starter that gets lynched.

I have a HUUUGE feeling that "Misery Business" - Paramore will be in this game.

[whofan]

I have a HUUUGE feeling that "Misery Business" - Paramore will be in this game.
If it's not there, I'm sending all the Parawhores to your house.

Get out the steaks! There's going to be a BBQ!

[Ferocious Q]

if it's not there, i'm sending all the parawhores to your house.

Get out the steaks! There's going to be a bbq!

nooooooooooo

[Deezul_AwT]

Maybe some news next week at E3. I suspect a lot more regarding the Beatles set list, and maybe a few more of LEGO Rock Band songs, or if they will be exportable.

[Sayburr]

I wonder, will the charts be made by HMX or Tt? If HMX make the charts I think it'd be pretty likely that the game will be exportable. I am hoping the game uses HMX charting so the songs are compatable. Warner Interactive has its own booth at E3 so I am sure we will find out more...

[T-Hybrid]

I will buy if you can import the tracklist to Rock Band 2. That is all.
Then get ready to be disappointed, as I doubt HMX will release a brand new game and then make it immediately obsolete by allowing you to take all of the songs out and put them in a year old title.

Get with it people, if anything is going to become exportable this year it will be RB2.

[Sayburr]

Then get ready to be disappointed, as I doubt HMX will release a brand new game and then make it immediately obsolete by allowing you to take all of the songs out and put them in a year old title.

Get with it people, if anything is going to become exportable this year it will be RB2.
Just a reminder... This is NOT a Harmonix or MTV game... different publisher and developer.

I would not count on exportability due to that fact.

[ScottyTheBody]

So if there is no export we'll have....3 "platforms"?

What's a little concerning to me is that rather than releasing all the DLC songs they can get for ONE game it will probably be divided up amongst the three games...maybe I'm selfish but I want all the songs on one game....that's one of the main reasons why I bought Rock Band.

[whofan]

So if there is no export we'll have....3 "platforms"?

What's a little concerning to me is that rather than releasing all the DLC songs they can get for ONE game it will probably be divided up amongst the three games...maybe I'm selfish but I want all the songs on one game....that's one of the main reasons why I bought Rock Band.
LEGO is still up in the air, so we really don't know.

Beatles, if there is much DLC, will more than likely be compatible with the existing RB platform.

[kiggidykev]

I'm just looking forward to the exportability factor being cleared up one way or the other.

[craven_trio]

Then get ready to be disappointed, as I doubt HMX will release a brand new game and then make it immediately obsolete by allowing you to take all of the songs out and put them in a year old title.

Get with it people, if anything is going to become exportable this year it will be RB2.

I expect HMX (or whoever) WILL release a brand new game and then make it immediately more attractive for some people to buy brand new by allowing you to take all of the songs out and put them in a year old title. And possibly they will release a $5 export key for RB2 beforehand for complete cross-compatability on release day which is a huge incentive for lots of people to buy and keep playing both games. And all future titles (barring licensing restrictions or design decisions... Beatles I'm looking at you) will include a one use export code instead of this $5 key business, to encourage brand new sales of all games in the RB series a long time after more future titles have been launched.

Get with it people, we know yet no facts and can repeatedly post our own opinions as facts as many times as we like, and also I like lego!

[jayou521]

New song ~ Foo Fighters - "Break Out" said to be in the game by Gamespot.

http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6211075/lego-rock-band-hands-on

[Sayburr]

New song ~ Foo Fighters - "Break Out" said to be in the game by Gamespot.

http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6211075/lego-rock-band-hands-on
Thanks... I will add this information to the OP... I believe there is a demo of the game either today or tomorrow like there was for The Beatles yesterday. We should know a lot more soon.

[Renrock]

Thanks... I will add this information to the OP... I believe there is a demo of the game either today or tomorrow like there was for The Beatles yesterday. We should know a lot more soon.


Dunno about if you can export songs yet, but as fas as the game goes from what I've seen, it's Rock Band. . . with LEGO block notes. :p

[Nick360]

Stolen off the NeoGAF forums:

"Lego BRICKS.

Anyways, instead of failing out, you're out for about 5 seconds while it tallies how many studs you lose. (Like all Lego games, you earn studs to buy things)

A Super Easy difficulty mode was added and in multiplayer you actually have to press a button to sign in AFTER picking a song and BEFORE selecting difficulty. So no more going out to sign in the bassist who's an ADD **** and keeps walking away while we're all playing together. Just go on without him.

It's a pre-alpha build, so there are bugs, like the difficulty rating display is ****** to high heaven.

The hopo notes are nearly impossible to see. And I had no problem with the ones in RB1.

The minifig's lip movement doesn't seem as exaggerated as in the real game. Could just be an early build issue.

Songs played: Kung Fu Fighting, Final Countdown and A-Punk. I'll play more tomorrow.

Edit:
The icons for the game are LEGO-ized, so the drums resemble a stacked saucer Lego brick. The group overdrive icons are colored, not white, so it's a bit hard to tell who got it at a glance. I got used to the bright white and one dark one.

Lego bricks replace the life bar (Noticably thicker), gems and score box. (And probably more)

Difficulty rating display and nearly everything else is the same.

Loading screen is pretty slick from what I saw.

Characters have cute names like STUD Muffin."

[Catch-22]

A-Punk. I'll play more tomorrow.



Vampire Weekend A-Punk confirmed maybe?

[eke826s]

There's no question that Sayburr is the best poster on these forums.

[Nick360]

Yes, we are getting Vampire Weekend’s “A-Punk”, along with Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back”

LEGO ROCK BAND FACT SHEET

RELEASE DATE: Holiday 2009
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games
DEVELOPER: Traveller’s Tales and Harmonix (Xbox 360, Wii and PS3)
Traveller’s Tales and Harmonix in partnership with Backbone Entertainment, a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio (DS)
RATING: (Pending)
GENRE: Rhythm Based Music Game
PLATFORMS: Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system

GAME OVERVIEW:
LEGO® Rock Band® merges two of the most popular videogame franchises to deliver a unique family-friendly music experience that will take tweens, teens, families and gamers of all ages on a wild journey to rock stardom in order to “Build a Band and Rock the Universe.” Combining the authentic multiplayer music experience of Rock Band® with the accessibility, customization and humor of LEGO® games, LEGO Rock Band allows players to create their own unique rock star style and customize their own avatars, band members, roadies, and managers. As players successfully complete songs and rock challenges, they can collect LEGO studs, unlock additional content and build amazing vehicles, which can take their band from local gigs at rock clubs to epic stadium shows and even fantasy settings on Earth and beyond.

GAME FEATURES:
• Rock along to current hits and classic favorites that the whole family will enjoy including Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back”, Foo Fighters’ “Breakout”, Vampire Weekend’s “A-Punk”, Blur’s “Song 2”, Carl Douglas’ “Kung Fu Fighting”, Europe’s “The Final Countdown”, Good Charlotte’s “Boys and Girls” and Pink’s “So What”, just to name a few!
• Use the LEGO character customizer to create and personalize your band, instruments and entourage.
• Pull off killer riffs in LEGO themed Rock Power challenges to perform amazing feats such as destroying a giant robot, summoning a storm or demolishing a skyscraper.
• Build fame LEGO style by completing songs to collect LEGO elements - build cooler vehicles, progress to new venues and unlock new characters and instruments.
• Express yourself with a personalized LEGO Rock Den that can be accessorized and decorated to perfectly suit your rock style.
• All-access gaming! Start off on Easy, work your way up to Expert or try out the newly introduced Super Easy setting created especially for budding rock stars!
• Rock out using Rock Band instruments, as well as other music game controllers.

[Lizard_King]

yesssss a-punk. thats huge haha

[Flawless]

Foo Fighters’ “Breakout”

;)

[CrazyIvan]

Woot to A-Punk! That was one of the songs on the GH5 setlist I wanted. The real question is (and I know this has been asked to death at this point)... will they be available to export or download for RB....

[whofan]

Woot to A-Punk! That was one of the songs on the GH5 setlist I wanted. The real question is (and I know this has been asked to death at this point)... will they be available to export or download for RB....
If you don't see it, nobody knows!

[Sayburr]

Added songs from Fact Sheet posted above.

[kingtonyx]

looking like it's going to be an all original setlist :)

[Lone Bulldogs]

I noticed in the OP that it is not developed by HMX. I hope this doesn't mean there will be an export issue. If you can't export it, then it's just not Rock Band. If it can't be exported then hopefully we'll see these songs as DLC.

[derekjg]

They should have fell in love with a girl by the white stripes, and have their lego themed video playing in the background. that would be neat, I suppose.

[whofan]

I noticed in the OP that it is not developed by HMX. I hope this doesn't mean there will be an export issue. If you can't export it, then it's just not Rock Band. If it can't be exported then hopefully we'll see these songs as DLC.
If you take a look at the fact sheet it's listed as being:
Published by : Warner Interactive AND MTV Games
Developed by: Traveller's Tales AND Harmonix

[Kariodude]

It's because Harmonix developed the engine. Past that, it's all Traveler's Tales.

[Nick360]

Haha, I found a short clip with someone singing "I Want You Back." Shows off a bit of gameplay footage too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkNPKYQ8b1c

Edit: Another one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW78fholO7M

[craven_trio]

It's because Harmonix developed the engine. Past that, it's all Traveler's Tales.

What, even the audio and charts?

It's RB and MTV branded, I don't see why TT doing the devlopment precludes export. Then again shared DLC, even by a direct sequel by the exact same developer/publisher, didn't exist at all before RB and hardly exists anywhere else now so there's not much precedent.

It all sounds very RB2 for the basic gameplay still so I don't see a technical reason to not allow import and/or export, so I'd imagine it's just down to choices.

[White_PawZ]

it is in the HMX booth at E3............

[HazyCloud]

Haha, I found a short clip with someone singing "I Want You Back." Shows off a bit of gameplay footage too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkNPKYQ8b1c

Edit: Another one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW78fholO7M

Great find. It looks like Jackson Five - I Want You Back is confirmed.

[pong0814]

So I guess it was "I Want You Back" that I was hearing at the background of HMXThrasher's audioboo (http://boo.fm/b27091). I was pretty sure that it was the Jackson 5, but wasn't sure if it was "ABC" or another song.

[CloudWolf]

The inclusion of I Want You Back makes me think that maybe the setlist will be available as DLC. I Want You Back seems like the perfect fit for a possible Jackson 5 pack with ABC.

[Thom1234]

Jackson 5? Vampire Weekend?
I'm sold. I love both of those bands.
Censoring the word tool is still dumb though.

[BruceDickinson]

Is I Want You Back or ABC confirmed for DLC (as in its in Unplugged)?

[Mr Jonnyears]

I'm surprised that the highways are identical to Rock Band. It seemed so obvious to have Lego bricks as the notes. Nevermind, I suppose the fact that it's so similar to Rock Band (not a game built from scratch) makes it more likely that these songs can make the transition to the actual Rock Band. Imagine The Final Countdown!!

I'm predicting a Jackson 5 pack aswell. They were a huge band but they don't strike me as having songs that are hugely fun to play, perhaps a 3 pack would be the limit. I'm hoping for 'Stop! The Love You Save' as the last song!

[BevoTheWarrior]

A Jackson 5 pack would be awesome. I hope it happens.

[Thom1234]

A Jackson 5 pack would be awesome. I hope it happens.
I would prefer an exportable setlist. I want to play A-Punk and Visions in the same setlist.
A-Punk will rock mah socks on drums.

[BarrMark]

I Want You Back would pretty much seal this as a Day 1 purchase. You win again HMX!

[Khaotic]

Foo Fighters = Buyable game

[General Lein979]

Is I Want You Back or ABC confirmed for DLC (as in its in Unplugged)?ABC is in unplugged.

[NoThru22]

I see Lego Bricks as the notes, despite the fact that the cameraman was an idiot.

[craven_trio]

I would prefer an exportable setlist. I want to play A-Punk and Visions in the same setlist.

I would prefer an import capability (and export code for RB2). I want to play A-Punk and Visions in the same setlist made out of lego.

And hell throw in a one time export code in the case too. And a pony.

[prhs2057]

All of these songs seem like a good time, but I really hope Harmonix helps the developer TT Games with the note-charts.

[Mr Jonnyears]

I see Lego Bricks as the notes, despite the fact that the cameraman was an idiot.

Oh, It seems that I'm a stupid idiot! I really didn't notice them. Hopefully we get some proper footage soon so that we can see it properly.

[kiggidykev]

Oh neat, another Jackson 5 song?

[BruceDickinson]

Just add Beat It and the Jackson family has a 3 pack at least..lol

[timmay9]

Dear god, "I Want You Back" better not be exclusive to this game. In fact, we need a pack from the 5.

[Quastor]

Woooooooo A-Punk!

[IErrantVentureI]

YES!

Lego notes!

[Thom1234]

All of these songs seem like a good time, but I really hope Harmonix helps the developer TT Games with the note-charts.
This is a concern of mine. I'm afraid that TT will RUIN this game by screwing up the charts.

Also, they STILL censored the word "tool." I know I've mentioned this 2 billion times, but it is still ridiculous that they put a song in a kid's game that needed to be censored.

[Zephiel]

Rockbandparts' Youtube Page has a few vids up. Also some beatles stuff too.

[Robondacob]

Game Play:
The colored gems you’re accustomed to playing have been replaced with Lego pieces, and the normal humans you would expect to be rocking out on stage have been exchanged for minifigs. Link ( http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6211075/lego-rock-band-hands-on)

I thought that said minif ags at first.

[Sayburr]

This youtube video shows some really clear screen of gameplay. Singer is horrible though, just warning you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKizoFKLsCAThe game play looks exactly like RB. Wonder what they plan on announcing today...

[whofan]

The game play looks exactly like RB. Wonder what they plan on announcing today...
I'm hoping for more of the setlist. I've been severely disappointed with how Harmonix has been so secretive with their tracklists lately, it's driving me nuts. We only know 7 or so of the songs in the game, with no indication as to how many may potentially be on there.

[ScottyTheBody]

Anyone knowing when they announce stuff today? I don't want to miss it.

[foolosophy]

Hopefully they're announcing exportability. Or another chunk in the set list for now at least. We need Final Countdown!

EDIT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87DH-BGyXjU
Looks like when you fail, you just lose a chunk of points instead of having to be saved.

[HazyCloud]

After seeing the gameplay videos of it, I'm really excited for this. I'm loving the LEGO blocks as notes.

[Flan26]

This youtube video shows some really clear screen of gameplay. Singer is horrible though, just warning you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKizoFKLsCA

Oof. Not only was he horrible, most of the video featured him being horrible. 4:06 minutes of video. 20 seconds of gameplay footage, 3:46 minutes of a chubby guy who can't carry a note in a bucket.

2:00 PM (EST) can't come quick enough.

[craven_trio]

My prediction: no new info today.

[Thom1234]

My prediction: no new info today.
I bet that HMX/TT people just come onstage, play Kung Fu Fighting, talk about how epic they are, and that's it.

This will be followed by much whining and childishness. Seriously, this game is half a year away.

[T-Hybrid]

Glad to see the "no-fills" was Beatles exclusive. I would miss those if they came out. I'm just ticked off that people at E3 are too busy capturing people PLAYING the game instead of doing what we would hope and shooting the game itself.

[Skode]

So basically it EXACTLY the same gameplay involved with this as in Rock Band except there is brick shaped notes...what a rip off that is.

I was hoping it would stand out in some way or another from the main platform because as it is i cant say it really appeals but hey at least in this form you know its gonna be easy to use those charts in the main Rock Band games

[Flawless]

We've already been told that you like blow crap up in the game with doing good, so I actually think there is more, but we'll see.

[Skode]

We've already been told that you like blow crap up in the game with doing good, so I actually think there is more, but we'll see.

Is that really significant enough - i mean its gonna be all swell for those watching but when i play expert guitar the last thing i tend to do is watch what is happening in the background behind the fret board

[Flawless]

I thought there was objectives to it, maybe "mini games".

... either way, L:RB provided there is export is day one for me :p

[Skode]

I thought there was objectives to it, maybe "mini games".

... either way, L:RB provided there is export is day one for me :p

Agreed - with the gameplay being almost identical i would be gobsmacked if they are not exportable or indeed RB2 is exportable to it. I would like to see more of the tracks announced soon but Song 2 and Break Out appeal no end.

Mini Games could work, it would add something unique to the series or they could just have fun with say guitar score duels...where the loser gets blown up or something equally daft and well Lego

[craven_trio]

Is that really significant enough - i mean its gonna be all swell for those watching but when i play expert guitar the last thing i tend to do is watch what is happening in the background behind the fret board

It's a game aimed at kids. The soudntrack will be much more poppy than rocky. There is a Super Easy mode. You are not their target demographic, but it MIGHT be a good value track pack if it comes with an export code (and you like the poppy soundtrack).

I'm not their demographic either but I want it.

[taintednails]

Ok im only down with this IF ONLY a)Cheap Price b)Import some songs from RB 1 & 2 (I guess the family friendly content) c)Import your characters from RB (Which I was hoping to be able to do that when RB2 came out but noooo!) into Lego Versions. d)Export the songs from LRB to RB1 or 2

[Flan26]

As much as it bothers me, I really don't think we're going to be able to export the songs from L:RB.

Why would TT Games allow folks access to an action that immediately renders their game obsolete? They didn't put all this time, planning, and development into a unique product just so we can export the music and put the game back on our shelves.

If Harmonix gets the song licenses as well as TT Games, maybe we'll get those songs as DLC far down the road (after the break-in period has passed and the game is on discount or clearance, say, summer 2010 when RB3 is getting announced). But I don't anticipate any news of exportability or a DLC announcement of these songs that will hurt sales of this game before launch.

And since the game isn't slated to be released for nearly half a year, I wouldn't expect some massive announcement of a setlist either.

[craven_trio]

It doesn't make the game immediately obsolete. It drives up sales (new sales, even!) of the game by people interested in the music but not the lego. As a business, ultimately the aim is to SELL as many copies as possible... yes it's nice that people still build longer lasting communities around certain older games, and that would help drive future sales of that sort of title, but exporting would drive sales of future LRB or similar titles too.

Also it's got the family friendly (and really cool) lego rocking going on. That's different and separate to the main game and a reason for most people buying the game to play the game! Nothing's obsolete. Two separate games, but no technical or marketing reason I can see to not share music between them.

Although after I've played through standalone LRB for a bit, it does become obsolete to me without import. If I can't play DLC (and possibly RB1 and RB2 songs) made out of Lego then back to RB2 I go.


I'm not holding out hope for import/export though.

[NomadicLass]

Don't forget, Gamespot will be featuring Lego Rock Band this hour.

http://e3.gamespot.com/live.html

[Sayburr]

If I can't play DLC (and possibly RB1 and RB2 songs) made out of Lego then back to RB2 I go.
. According to xbox.com, the game will have DLC. Don't know if this means its own songs OR if it uses RB songs...

[travmeatwad]

I have a feeling this is what they're setting up for right now on Gamespot.

[Sonic_Snowman]

I have a feeling this is what they're setting up for right now on Gamespot.

Yeah, it should be coming up next.

Hopefully they'll play Final Countdown or Kung Fu Fighting. :)

[travmeatwad]

Agreed.

[jayou521]

Don't forget, Gamespot will be featuring Lego Rock Band this hour.

http://e3.gamespot.com/live.html
It's on now~

Lol~ the drummer sucks.

[Flan26]

Starting on Gamepot right now.

[HazyCloud]

It's now live.

[whofan]

Once it's done (or hey, if you feel like updating now), can someone let those of us at work and unable to watch know what's going on?

[travmeatwad]

Yeah, that drummer is horrible.

[Sonic_Snowman]

Weren't the notes supposed to be Lego bricks?

[jayou521]

Weren't the notes supposed to be Lego bricks?
They are.


Yeah, that drummer is horrible.
Apparently he was on Super Easy mode...

[Flan26]

Yeah, that drummer is horrible.

Apparently, the drummer is playing on Super Easy mode, which means you can hit any pad, with or without kick pedal, etc. Barely any timing involved. Which is geared for 4 and 5 year olds.

And as a dad of a 4 year old who pounds randomly on skins, this is a good thing.

Official: No announcement on DLC today either.

[iananderson]

It sounded like they didn't censor "tool". Might have been mistaken though

[whofan]

Apparently, the drummer is playing on Super Easy mode, which means you can hit any pad, with or without kick pedal, etc. Barely any timing involved. Which is geared for 4 and 5 year olds.

And as a dad of a 4 year old who pounds randomly on skins, this is a good thing.

Official: No announcement on DLC today either.
DLC as in RB DLC? Or as in Lego RB DLC?

[Sonic_Snowman]

They are.

Yeah, I notice it now.

Don't know why they just looked like the normal "gems" at first. I guess my vision sucks. ;)

[jayou521]

dlc as in rb dlc? Or as in lego rb dlc?
LEGO DLC~ a

[HazyCloud]

Why are the lanes going on and off the screen? Did they mention why?

[ScottyTheBody]

Wait...how many stars were there??? I saw at least 6 going on 7 when they were playing the challenge.

[travmeatwad]

They broke the game. Haha

[Flan26]

DLC as in RB DLC? Or as in Lego RB DLC?

The interviewer didn't have his laptop with him, so he said, "I'm going to ask questions off the top of my head, and the one that everybody wants to know... what about DLC?"

The response was a smile and "Sorry. No announcement on DLC today."

[whofan]

LEGO DLC~ a
So, we still don't know about the status of Lego DLC, whether there is going to be any or not, officially.

[Thom1234]

Why are the lanes going on and off the screen? Did they mention why?

So you can see what's going on in the stage when an instrument isn't doing anything.
Any news on Exportability?

[ScottyTheBody]

Why are the lanes going on and off the screen? Did they mention why?

It was a special challenge mode. In the regular songs it plays normally.

[Sonic_Snowman]

I guess we won't find out anything about import/export at this time.

I have a feeling that if he asked, he wouldn't have got an answer though, just like with DLC.

[Goatbuster]

That was hilarious how they broke it...

[HazyCloud]

Any news on Exportability?


None. Since the release is Nov, I doubt we get the track list, DLC or export news for it.

[Flan26]

That was hilarious how they broke it...

Whoops!

Well, they WERE playing Breakout by the Foo Fighters at the time...

[Sonic_Snowman]

That was hilarious how they broke it...

It was sabotaged by Fake Steven Tyler. He is upset about not being included in any of the recent RB games.

[whofan]

None. Since the release is Nov, I doubt we get the track list, DLC or export news for it.
Curse you HMX/TT!!! *Shakes Fist in air*

[war_lord]

Gamespot has posted the LRB stage demo again (crash and all): http://e3.gamespot.com/video/6211563/?tag=top_stories;title;1

[T-Hybrid]

So basically it EXACTLY the same gameplay involved with this as in Rock Band except there is brick shaped notes...what a rip off that is.
There's new challenge modes, including one where different combinations of band members are "in the spotlight" during a song and have to keep the band going.

There's the ability to earn parts to customize the world your characters live in.

Certain times you will actually impact the events of the video based on how well/bad you play.

So no. It's not just "Rock Band with stud notes."

[west siide]

According to xbox.com, the game will have DLC. Don't know if this means its own songs OR if it uses RB songs...



My instinct that it will all be from the same song base, only that songs that have objectionable content won't be made available for the Lego game.

That way all the music is kept sanitized for the kiddies, which I'm fine with - that's the point of the game in the first place isn't it?


Btw, what was the new song they announced for the Lego game today? I couldn't quite figure it out looking through the last few pages of the thread.

[Sayburr]

Btw, what was the new song they announced for the Lego game today? I couldn't quite figure it out looking through the last few pages of the thread. All the announced songs are in the first post of the thread.

[WingsOfSteel]

It sounded like they didn't censor "tool". Might have been mistaken though

They definitely didn't censor it. It's in the game, just not the trailer for some reason.

[craven_trio]

That way all the music is kept sanitized for the kiddies, which I'm fine with - that's the point of the game in the first place isn't it?

Kiddies don't have credit cards to buy DLC with, and DLC is certainly not (required to be) limited to the same ESRB age restriction as the game its for.

Then again I don't think points cards are age restricted for purchase in a store, even though you could buy M rated content with them...

[west siide]

Kiddies don't have credit cards to buy DLC with, and DLC is certainly not (required to be) limited to the same ESRB age restriction as the game its for.

Then again I don't think points cards are age restricted for purchase in a store, even though you could buy M rated content with them...


Well, kiddies don't have credit cards to buy the game either, so I don't get your point there.


My point is, that it appears to me that only a certain segment of songs will be available for the LEGO game so that if stays within the ESRB rating for the game.

I would imagine that's the point of the whole game, no? Why have a game that's rated for kids only release DLC that's not rated for kids?

Certainly we can't expect parents to grind through the lyrics of every song that HMX releases to see if it's appropriate, but if parents know that any song that's released as DLC for Lego game is rated for kids, then they can feel safe in buying them.

Again, pure conjecture on my behalf - just what appears to be a reasonable conclusion.

[T-Hybrid]

One thing to remember is that it's not just HMX that would get money from DLC for LRB. Warner and TT would also be privy to a cut of the profits.

Therefore, it's entirely possible that Warner and TT will ask that previously created DLC NOT be compatible with LEGO. Their primary concern being that the mix of HMX's DLC (those released for RB1/RB2) would steal sales from those songs produced for LEGO (which Warner and TT would see profits from)

Here's my theory...

If you download DLC now (at least on 360), you'll note that it's ALL stored in the RB1 game directory. My guess is that they didn't patch RB1 to make DLC compatible with RB2 so much as they programmed RB2 to look in that directory for DLC.

I'm wondering if it wouldn't be possible for HMX to work with Warner and TT to come up with what would be considered "LEGO RB Friendly" songs. These songs would be released as DLC for LEGO and be housed in that directory.

In doing this, Warner and TT could then develope LEGO to only read DLC from this directory. This prevents any DLC they don't approve of from being played in the game they helped create.

However...RB1, RB2, and future RB titles will be allowed access to this directory (as RB2 does now) and will be able to play the DLC with no issue.

There could be some aspects I'm missing, but I think it works out to a win-win.

Warner/TT wins:
They are able to support LEGO Rock Band by providing DLC from time to time for their user base. By locking the directory, they prevent users from buying songs that they don't see revenue from and playing it in their game. And even though LEGO songs are playable in other RB games, Warner and TT will still see revenue from the sales.

Harmonix wins:
They are able to release weekly DLC without having to get Warner or TT's sign off for inclusion in LEGO and without risks of legal backlash should a dispute over who gets rights to revenue arises. Furthermore, they are able to maintain a suitably happy user base by not creating a situation in which certain songs are available to RB and certain songs are available to LEGO.

[west siide]

Nicely put.

It would have to be something like this.

Is the assumption that households with the LEGO game likely don't have the Rock Band game?

Otherwise the kids could just put their parents Rock Band disc in and play on that instead, and then have access to all the songs?

Or is there a way to lock out the XBox/PS3 to prevent this either on a full machine or per-game basis?

[bootz0rs]

At first I was going to wait for the setlist since they are saying they are putting in songs most people know already but I figured I would barely know any since I wasnt raised in a rock household but now that I've seen Final Countdown,Kung Fu Fighting, I Want You Back, and realized I heard Breakout before, I think I'll know a majority of the setlist.

[craven_trio]

Well, kiddies don't have credit cards to buy the game either, so I don't get your point there.

They are given an E-rated game as a gift. Or buy it with pocket money, or newspaper round or drug trafficking or whatever kiddies are upto these days... but ESRB have no problems with dlc rated different from main game was meant to be my point :)

@T-Hybrid good call on tt/warner profits for dlc, dunno how I missed that thinking about just encouraging disc sales I am pessimistic now :(

[craven_trio]

Or is there a way to lock out the XBox/PS3 to prevent this either on a full machine or per-game basis?

I think such parental controls exist on all platforms. For starting rated retail games/movies at least.. wish it was implemented more elegantly than censoring all songs to ldc

[T-Hybrid]

Is the assumption that households with the LEGO game likely don't have the Rock Band game?
That's not the assumption, to me it seems like LEGO is aimed at existing RB fans who want to get their families involved.

It'll be easier to keep little Billy away from the main series by giving them this to play with. And the music selection appears to be diverse enough to appeal to all involved.

[Deezul_AwT]

I don't want to sound like a wise a$$, but those that have children understand exactly what Harmonix is going for with LRB. It sounds cliche, but if you have children who are under 10, you'd understand. When my was first playing RB when he was 5, he was terrible, and we often failed or he would almost never make it out of a song. RB2 added no fail, so that helped, but you still could get points or buy stuff. With the super easy mode, he wouldn't have this problem, an I would know the songs are appropriate. I have to remember to censor myself when I sing even some of the songs. "You Oughtta Know," for example. Have to pause on the F word.

And credit cards don't mean anything. Kids can use cash to buy MS points or PSN points. No CC needed.

[moose39]

Vampire Weekend’s “A-Punk”

I might rent this now

[fantasyrockstars]

I think I kind of down with this now after watching the videos. It looks fun. A little levity here and there is not a bad thing. We (myself incleded) take this whole game a little too serious anyway.

It seems to me that HMX is more involved in this game than we are giving them credit for. That was a HMX crew doing the demo, not Waner/TT.

[bootz0rs]

It seems like I do know these songs. A-punk is the only one I didnt know. And Breakout, Song 2, and Boys are Girls gave me "Oh THIS song!" moments.

[rockdawg-1965]

Personally, I'm going to wait for Lego Rock Band: Beatles.

[fantasyrockstars]

Personally, I'm going to wait for Lego Rock Band: Beatles.

Well, watch out, I hear it's not exportable. ;)

[rockdawg-1965]

:D

[Thom1234]

Well, watch out, I hear it's not exportable. ;)
Beatles is not exportable. LEGO has not been confirmed, but probably won't be.

[ScottyTheBody]

It's also coming out for Nintendo DS....just so you are aware.

[west siide]

That's not the assumption, to me it seems like LEGO is aimed at existing RB fans who want to get their families involved.

It'll be easier to keep little Billy away from the main series by giving them this to play with. And the music selection appears to be diverse enough to appeal to all involved.


True, but how do you keep little Billy away from putting the RB2 disc in instead?

Do you now have to hide the RB2 disc away with the other adult "toys" in the house? :D

[CatAstrophy]

Fact: It crashes. http://e3.gamespot.com/video/6211563/?tag=top_stories;play_btn;4

[T-Hybrid]

Fact: It crashes. http://e3.gamespot.com/video/6211563/?tag=top_stories;play_btn;4
Wow...how many different places did you post this in? It was a demo unit. Jeez.

[Chewie7213]

I want to destroy a robot and skyscraper with the power of Rock!
I want to destroy Brian Bright with the power of rock...

ok kidding, but I love the way the lego tiles look as the notes in this game. I really wanted to stop and play everytime I'd pass it with our camera crew at E3, I also wanted to keep my job though, lame...

[Deezul_AwT]

True, but how do you keep little Billy away from putting the RB2 disc in instead?

Do you now have to hide the RB2 disc away with the other adult "toys" in the house? :D

Enable parental controls. No Teen or higher games without a password. Easy enough on my 360.

Or, to be brunt, be a parent, tell you kids what they can and can't play, and do your job to make sure they listen. My sons know what they can and can't play when I'm not around, and they stick to it.

[Deezul_AwT]

While listening to the Joystiq.com Xbox 360 Fancast, one of the speakers mentioned "We Built this City" was playable at E3.

[harveyglobetrot]

While listening to the Joystiq.com Xbox 360 Fancast, one of the speakers mentioned "We Built this City" was playable at E3.

That is the PERFECT song for L:RB. A classic hit, very kosher lyrics (to the point of outright cheesiness), beloved by kids and adults alike, about building cities with rock 'n' roll for f***'s sake! :D

Until it's confirmed it is obviously only rumour/conjecture/hearsay, but that is such a logical choice for this game it boggles the mind why I haven't heard/seen anyone suggest it.

Good spot if true, deezul!

[T-Hybrid]

but that is such a logical choice for this game it boggles the mind why I haven't heard/seen anyone suggest it.
It happens a LOT with Rock Band these days. There are songs and bands that you've forgotten about (or just don't think about that much) and then they get added into the fold and you're like "Oh holy crap THOSE GUYS!"

[harveyglobetrot]

It happens a LOT with Rock Band these days. There are songs and bands that you've forgotten about (or just don't think about that much) and then they get added into the fold and you're like "Oh holy crap THOSE GUYS!"

Totally the truth. I mean, if I had my time again, that is the first song I would have guessed to have been on L:RB. Everything about it screams to be put in a game like this.

If true, great choice HMX. We Built This City and The Final Countdown would have to be two of the great guilty pleasure hits of the 80s.

Also, I think it means we are definitely going to see the really early songs (i.e. pre-1990s) skew markedly towards the novelty/one-hit wonders. OK, I Want You Back is certainly not a novelty hit, but the three other confirmed/highly likely older tracks known thus far definitely fit into one/both of those categories.

[gaz9191]

Hey i have'nt read through the whole thread so i'm sorry if this has been shown but game in the uk has the game listed as 25/09/2009.

http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Action/Adventure/~r342289/Lego-Rock-Band/?s=lego%20rockband

I know its probably a guess or is subject to change but that shows that hmx might be trying to release it simultaneously.

[harveyglobetrot]

Hey i have'nt read through the whole thread so i'm sorry if this has been shown but game in the uk has the game listed as 25/09/2009.

http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Action/Adventure/~r342289/Lego-Rock-Band/?s=lego%20rockband

I know its probably a guess or is subject to change but that shows that hmx might be trying to release it simultaneously.

There is similar info for Australia (one site listing is November (http://ebgames.com.au/xbox/product.cfm?id=14663&refer=productsearch), while another is listing September (http://www.game.com.au/showtitle?code=LEGROCKX36)).

Between the confirmed worldwide release of TB:RB and the appearance that L:RB will ship worldwide at or close to the same time,
I'm hopeful that HMX/EA/MTV Games have finally sorted their **** about getting worldwide distribution. Hopefully in the future we won't have vast swathes of the world (Aus./EU/UK/etc.) receiving the game months later, if at all.

[MrJarpo]

Does anyone know if "A-Punk" by Vampire Weekend was playable at E3? Any videos anywhere?

[T-Hybrid]

Yes, A-Punk was playable. Being playable at E3 was how we found out A-Punk, I Want You Back, and Breakout were going to be in the game.

[Sayburr]

Added the following:
According to [an] MTV representative... at E3, LEGO Rock Band's family-friendly song list won't be able to be augmented with DLC, and the game will probably feature a mixture of master tracks and covers. link (http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/696295/LEGO-Rock-Band-Preview-From-E3-2009.html)

[Thom1234]

We Built This City?

*Vomits in Mouth*

I am never, ever, ever playing that song. It is the work of Satan
(and not in a good way.)

[hmxsean]

Added the following:
According to [an] MTV representative... at E3, LEGO Rock Band's family-friendly song list won't be able to be augmented with DLC, and the game will probably feature a mixture of master tracks and covers. link (http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/696295/LEGO-Rock-Band-Preview-From-E3-2009.html)

We aren’t sure where they got this information but we haven’t announced anything regarding DLC for LEGO Rock Band at present. Please await more exciting details regarding this game throughout the Summer.

[whofan]

We aren’t sure where they got this information but we haven’t announced anything regarding DLC for LEGO Rock Band at present. Please await more exciting details regarding this game throughout the Summer.
Sean,

You know we love you man, but you've really gotta throw us a bone every now and again! We're dying out here!

Give us a flask of water before we die of thirst!

EDIT: Although it is good to see you back safely from E3. Hope you had a good time out there.

[Legion37]

We aren’t sure where they got this information but we haven’t announced anything regarding DLC for LEGO Rock Band at present. Please await more exciting details regarding this game throughout the Summer.

Exciting to me is hearing that I can buy the game with it containing a export code so I have those songs in rockband 2 so it seems like we got a rockband 3 after all. (hell but a 5-10-20 dollar fee for exporting, I'll pay that for half the songs announced already including the rumored song.) Win-Win across the board

But we await eagerly with the ball in your court HMX :)

[Ferocious Q]

We aren’t sure where they got this information but we haven’t announced anything regarding DLC for LEGO Rock Band at present. Please await more exciting details regarding this game throughout the Summer.

Thank you for saying this. :)

[mistermoravec]

as long as it contains a key to export the songs to rock band 2 I'll be happy. Has there been any word on the beatles stuff being exportable...I want all of my music accessable in one game or another. (Though, I was actually hoping rb2 and beatles would export into the legos game, which would make more sense since it is the newer game...)

[jayou521]

We Built This City?

*Vomits in Mouth*

I am never, ever, ever playing that song. It is the work of Satan
(and not in a good way.)
... but don't you remember?








WE BUILT THIS CITY~ WE BUILT THIS CITY ON ROOOOCK ANNND ROLL!!!

If it gets in the game~ I will sing it over and over and over and over again. :D

[Sayburr]

Has there been any word on the beatles stuff being exportable... Yes, its in the "The Beatles: Rock Band Rumors and Fact" thread... No export for The Beatles. The Beatles is a stand alone game.

[Sayburr]

Added Sean's note about DLC to the first post.

[Sonic_Snowman]

Wikipedia has a release date of November 8th on the page for Lego: Rock Band. I can't find any other sources to back this claim up, much less anything official from HMX so can this be safely called out as BS?

Linky Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Rock_Band

[Sayburr]

Wikipedia has a release date of November 8th on the page for Lego: Rock Band. I can't find any other sources to back this claim up, much less anything official from HMX so can this be safely called out as BS?

Linky Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Rock_Band
As noted in the OP, Gamestop says Nov 2.

[Renrock]

My distributor list is showing LEGO Rock Band to have a release date for 11/11/09.

Dates change all the time, and we won't know for sure until closer to release, BUT they were right on the money with RB2's release (and not many believed that) and it is an noteworthy coincidence after having the Beatles come out just 2 months before it on 9/9.

[Mr Jonnyears]

A new Hands-on just went up on Joystick.com

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/10/hands-on-lego-rock-band/

I had a quick scan through and there's not any new information that I noticed. Still, it's interesting to read I suppose.

[Sayburr]

"Lego" songs? Not sure what they meant in the article with that.

[war_lord]

"Lego" songs? Not sure what they meant in the article with that.

Yeah that's pretty odd. Unfortunately the Joystiq article also says no bundles or Lego instruments :(

[Roton7]

Unfortunately the Joystiq article also says no bundles or Lego instruments :(

Aw man, I wanted to build my drum set! ;)

[Renrock]

Aw man, I wanted to build my drum set! ;)

If you were a true LEGO fan you would anyway. :D

I bet I could attach these ION heads, but I think I need a few more LEGO pieces first. :p

[sandswipe]

• Rock along to current hits and classic favorites that the whole family will enjoy including
. . .
Rumored: While listening to the Joystiq.com Xbox 360 Fancast, one of the speakers mentioned "We Built this City" was playable at E3



what.

Is harmonix putting Jefferson Starship in the game before Jefferson Airplane?! Jefferson Starship was . . . awful. I want either Surrealistic Pillow album DLC or a huge best-of pack, because seriously, We Built This City before Somebody to Love or White Rabbit or She Has Funny Cars?

Does anyone else remember this song being voted as the worst ever?

[Runesmith]

what.

Is harmonix putting Jefferson Starship in the game before Jefferson Airplane?! Jefferson Starship was . . . awful. I want either Surrealistic Pillow album DLC or a huge best-of pack, because seriously, We Built This City before Somebody to Love or White Rabbit or She Has Funny Cars?

Does anyone else remember this song being voted as the worst ever?

That song is awesomely bad, though, a la William Shatner's cover of Common People or Leonard Nimoy's The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins. And it will be really fun to play in a Rock Band game.

[Ramirez16]

I want to know more about the setlist! I'm excited about TB:RB but we know who's going to be on that game!

[whofan]

what.

Is harmonix putting Jefferson Starship in the game before Jefferson Airplane?! Jefferson Starship was . . . awful. I want either Surrealistic Pillow album DLC or a huge best-of pack, because seriously, We Built This City before Somebody to Love or White Rabbit or She Has Funny Cars?

Does anyone else remember this song being voted as the worst ever?
No.... they're putting "Starship" in before "Jefferson Airplane" or "Jefferson Starship", so there!

[Sayburr]

Yeah, we didn't get much from E3 except for the video were the early build crashed. I hope we hear more soon.

[kiggidykev]

Agreed. I keep wondering if more news will appear first on the RB site here, or perhaps on some Warner site since the licenses are kind of mixed.

[TheJaceMan]

I just learned about this game in The Beatles Facts and Rumors thread... I must say, I can't wait to go back and read through all 25 pages of this thread.

OK: I went back and read all 25 pages, and I am officially stoked.

I do want to say that I don't agree with the opinions that some of the "awesomely bad songs" are actually that or the work of Satan. I'm also bummed that we won't see Lego instruments... it would be stellar to play drums or guitars that look to be crafted out of LEGOs.

I never played with legos as a kid... truth be told, my parents couldn't afford them. I never really had toys at all until I was an adult and got to buy my own... but I've thoroughly enjoyed all of the LEGO games thus far, and this news makes me want to go to Wal-Mart during my lunch break and buy a big tub of building blocks.

Rock on!

[HazyCloud]

Jackson 5's "I want you back" confirmed for Lego: Rock Band.

linkage (http://kotaku.com/5308999/jackson-five-track-in-lego-rock-band)

[cherokeesam]

Jackson 5's "I want you back" confirmed for Lego: Rock Band.

linkage (http://kotaku.com/5308999/jackson-five-track-in-lego-rock-band)

Yeah, but that's been known for over a month now.

[T-Hybrid]

Yeah, that article surprised me. "Breakout" was used in an actual HMX demo video. And there were numerous reports coming out of E3 from people who had demoed the other two songs as well.

[cherokeesam]

Yeah, that article surprised me. "Breakout" was used in an actual HMX demo video. And there were numerous reports coming out of E3 from people who had demoed the other two songs as well.

Apparently somebody at Kotaku is about a month behind the times.

[whofan]

Apparently somebody at Kotaku is about a month behind the times.
Don't you know that any MJ news right now means instant hits?

They're just reiterating the news from before at a time when everybody is searching for Michael Jackson/Jackson 5 stuff

[T-Hybrid]

It could also be that Kotaku didn't post anything because nothing was ever presented to them until now. And with MJ having recently passed it's likely that music game makers are being pounded with questions about his music being included.

[harveyglobetrot]

"Lego" songs? Not sure what they meant in the article with that.

I figured this thread needed a bump and the article caught my eye. On a sidenote, I can't believe that it has been over a month since E3 and we have heard nary a thing about either L:RB or TB:RB.

"Lego songs" may refer to something like Brick By Brick from the Lego Island game. I can't even remember the context in which this song was in the game, all I remember it was extremely catchy ("you can move a mountain, if you do it brick by brick" was a part of the chorus). I don't know exactly what else would constitute a "Lego" song other than songs from previous Leo games?

[T-Hybrid]

Where is this quote about "LEGO songs" coming from?