Ever been privy to some inside information?

[Kariodude]

Just wondering how many people here have been given information about upcoming songs or anything like that and they weren't allowed to tell anyone? Like signing a nondisclosure agreement or something?

I only ask because I recently found out some exciting information about upcoming DLC that I'm not allowed to share with anyone. Am I doing this to torture people? No, although I'm sure this will bug some people. I'm just excited and the only way I can talk about it is to talk about the fact that I can't tell anyone.

[kitlerc]

I get a newsletter every couple of weeks. I can't talk about Rust in Peace that is coming out tomorrow. ...... Oh gawd dammit!

Wait, that wasn't a secret?

[Die-Guitar-Hero]

I will blow up your home planet, I don't care how peaceful they are, if you do not tell me your secrets.

[meck77]

cmon spill your guts, we NEED to know!!

[foofighterfan4Mccain]

Just wondering how many people here have been given information about upcoming songs or anything like that and they weren't allowed to tell anyone? Like signing a nondisclosure agreement or something?

I only ask because I recently found out some exciting information about upcoming DLC that I'm not allowed to share with anyone. Am I doing this to torture people? No, although I'm sure this will bug some people. I'm just excited and the only way I can talk about it is to talk about the fact that I can't tell anyone.

:rolleyes:

[bmaninc]

Yeah I'm aware of a situation like this.

[skyttskytt]

I've been part of several NDAs. Can't say they've ever been Rock Band related, though.

/lolpun

[stragan1778]

Okay - don't tell anyone I told you this, but I heard that Harmonix
is working right now on some top secret project where you or I can
submit our own songs and have them playable in the game. Isn't
that amazing......Again, please don't tell anyone I mentioned this.

/sarcasm

Seriously though, I'm sure whatever it is that you know will be exciting
for some and not exciting for others - that's how dlc is every week for the
most part.

[ThatAuthoringGroup]

Just wondering how many people here have been given information about upcoming songs or anything like that and they weren't allowed to tell anyone? Like signing a nondisclosure agreement or something?

I only ask because I recently found out some exciting information about upcoming DLC that I'm not allowed to share with anyone. Am I doing this to torture people? No, although I'm sure this will bug some people. I'm just excited and the only way I can talk about it is to talk about the fact that I can't tell anyone.


I have and am currently.

Both Rock Band related(still unanounced upcoming RBN stuff that's not on the site yet), and non RB related (I work in the comic industry).

[Ehfahq]

I got this secret zine once that mentioned Rush's Perment Waves was coming out I fowarded it to another rock band forum member. He decided to blow the story and posted a thread about it. HMX got so pissed that they banned him and canceled the DLC.

Im probably going to get banned now too. So make sure you screen shot this post. *fixes tinfoil hat*

derp.

[A New Pyro Fool]

Just answer me this: Is there anything that the forums have been clamoring for?

[Wiiman95]

Yep. HMX told me that the following albums/games are coming.

Radiohead - Ok Computer
Images and Words - Dream Theater
...And Justice for All - Metallica
Black Album - Metallica
The Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd
Led Zepplin: Rock band
London Calling - The Clash
Badmotorfinger - Soundgarden
Dirt - Alice in Chains


Yep that's all coming VERY soon.

*gets shot by HMX sniper*

[Flawless]

No, ... I'm not cool enough to know.

[kingtonyx]

I knew all about the surprise Paramore appearance last year at the Cleveland Warped Tour way before the public did

[Szalkow]

I have to laugh - many of the DLC leaks in the past weren't due to "insider information" as much as they were due to some poor planning and security, though mostly by a certain Company N and not HMX. I'm not going to mention any specifics, but up until a few months ago it was possible to decode the DLC index files from N's servers and observe the DLC list for the next several weeks. A buddy of mine got a lot of online praise and suspicion for his ability to predict the DLC Of The Week days, weeks, or even months in advance. Thankfully, N has revised its policies and now withholds the files until their release date, and updates the index on a weekly or bi-weekly basis rather than posting the entire quarter's list of songs.

So, I suppose I've been privy to some "insider info" pertaining to Rock Band, but it's not too impressive. Still, it's better to cherish the information and keep it to yourself to avoid getting in hot water or spoiling the surprise.

[Tom Imp]

I've never been sworn to secrecy or anything like that, but I think I was one of, if not the only one outside of HMX that knew REO Speedwagon was coming months before it did.

Out of curiosity I shot Kevin Cronin, the lead singer, an e-mail asking if they had ever been in touch with HMX and if so, would we be seeing any songs from them. He actually responded saying they were coming, but he didn't mention specific songs. Just the fact that I knew a band I loved was coming had me bursting to say something here, but I was afraid if I did it would mess up the deal.

[meck77]

I went ahead and called Lars this morning and he told me **** no were not gettin **** unless he gets more money. Sorry to dissapoint

[kiggidykev]

I know lots of things about stuff.

[Sveppi]

So, do they just randomly select people to send info to?

[ThatAuthoringGroup]

So, do they just randomly select people to send info to?


Of course not.

Sometimes you know people behind the scenes and they trust you enough to let you in on what they are working on at the time.

[stragan1778]

Of course not.

Sometimes you know people behind the scenes and they trust you enough to let you in on what they are working on at the time.

*Starts baking bacon cookies to send to Harmonix in the hopes they'll trust me*

[Kariodude]

Just answer me this: Is there anything that the forums have been clamoring for?

I haven't seen anyone clamoring for it but I guarantee people will be excited for it once it's announced/available.

[Doom878]

My friend works for a licensing company that works with HMX. But I don't want to get him in trouble if I found out something. Sadly I don't know jack yet.

[bandaddy]

I know all DLC for the next 9 months, plus or minus a few that might or might not happen. But.....of course, I'm not telling because it's top double secret confidential.

As soon as I finish torturing the HMX employee chained in my basement, I should have another month or two's worth.

[Sveppi]

Of course not.

Sometimes you know people behind the scenes and they trust you enough to let you in on what they are working on at the time.

Aww, well there goes my chance of ever getting to know something ahead of time.

[White_PawZ]

you didn't have to post this but you did...but you did...but you did...

and I thank you

[WingsOfSteel]

Yes, I have John McCain's real birth certificate.

[BonE74Me]

I haven't seen anyone clamoring for it but I guarantee people will be excited for it once it's announced/available.

Why, you - I oughtta. *shakes fist*

I vote we start a temporary, yet official, Kariodude Riddles Thread. ;)

[recharge138]

You know, its funny. The other day I was thinking that its weird we DON'T get more leaks from publically accesable sources. The recent find that HMX licensed a bunch of electronica/dance songs was found through legal, public means.

I'm a big transformer fan, and there's always a few fanboys who check Hasbro's patent claims from time to time to find out what names they are licensing for new toys/characters. I'm really surprised there's nobody checking, if its possible (not sure), what songs EA/HMX/MTV is liscensing.

[HaloOfTheSun]

hey guise i no sekrits am i kewl yet xD

[Kariodude]

You know, its funny. The other day I was thinking that its weird we DON'T get more leaks from publically accesable sources. The recent find that HMX licensed a bunch of electronica/dance songs was found through legal, public means.

I'm a big transformer fan, and there's always a few fanboys who check Hasbro's patent claims from time to time to find out what names they are licensing for new toys/characters. I'm really surprised there's nobody checking, if its possible (not sure), what songs EA/HMX/MTV is liscensing.

That's always surprised me too. I just found out my information because I emailed an artist about being in the RBN and his reply was "Oh, sorry. That song is already in the pipelines at Harmonix. Don't tell anyone yet though."

[kiggidykev]

In hindsight, this thread is rather silly.

Don`t think about pandas.

[orioles35]

Bacon. There's bacon on the way. You can't download bacon.

[Apples]

Knowing something ahead of time is not as glamorous as you'd think.

It doesn't make the material come out any faster. And since you can't tell anyone, you can't share the joy/excitement that comes from the news.

[master2uall]

i was, but at the time was banned and couldn't do it even if i wanted to. besides, if i had said anything, most likely would have never been allowed back then. but only that one time. was the reo songs at the time.

[elfreako]

That's always surprised me too. I just found out my information because I emailed an artist about being in the RBN and his reply was "Oh, sorry. That song is already in the pipelines at Harmonix. Don't tell anyone yet though."

That's your insider's info? That's the equivalent of someone telling you "I think that your friend is really cute, but don't tell him please!"

Stop being a dork and just spit it out. This is your Rust In Peace, no one's going to sue you.

[elfreako]

I hate pandas!

[Bobman32x]

i knew about 3 weeks worth of dlc back in august. john drake told me when the community team was in chicago, and i went and met them at a bar. It was the week of the foo fighters 1st pack after colour and shape. I also kinda knew about Rust in Peace, since im like alvarado's best internet friend and gave me major status updates on anything about it, and that night john drake actually did say we were getting it but not for a while (and that was in august, so now 6 months later in feb, he was right)

[Xygnus]

We'll get an album each month, obviously.

Like seriously, just give time some time. You'll know sooner or later.

[McNoob]

Yes, I have John McCain's real birth certificate.

Yeah, it's crazy that he was actually born in Kenya.

[Ditg]

And what is the main reason why everything is so "hush hush"? I am assuming because announcing something and not delivering is the #1 (Pantera)

[ThatAuthoringGroup]

Knowing something ahead of time is not as glamorous as you'd think.

It doesn't make the material come out any faster. And since you can't tell anyone, you can't share the joy/excitement that comes from the news.


Exactly.

Because if you tell anyone, then your source won't tell you anything in the future about what's up and coming.

[stragan1778]

I emailed an artist about being in the RBN and his reply was "Oh, sorry. That song is already in the pipelines at Harmonix. Don't tell anyone yet though."


Well, that rules out Hendrix (I think, unless you have a magnificent e-mail system). :eek:

[JoshVanHalen87]

whatever...

[stragan1778]

Don`t think about pandas.

I'm now thinking about pandas - damn you

[Kariodude]

I am assuming because announcing something and not delivering is the #1 (Pantera)

That's just ridiculous to say. They announced Pantera and it hasn't come out yet. That's not "not delivering" that's just "not delivering according to the fans' schedules."

[Meatwad555]

That's your insider's info? That's the equivalent of someone telling you "I think that your friend is really cute, but don't tell him please!"

Stop being a dork and just spit it out. This is your Rust In Peace, no one's going to sue you.

Yeah, seriously. You haven't signed a nondisclosure agreement. Just tell us!

[toymachineSH]

People know things because they know how to honour confidentiality.

Like when I played Shacker's Revenge before everyone,

However supposedly I wasn't supposed to tell people about "Drum Solos" which was strange because there was a video of Squeeze from a HMX Boston Bar night or something.

[CCDaDon]

Yes, I have John McCain's real birth certificate.

2,256? Yeah I have that too. Someone sent it to me in the Fax... in 1998

[bandaddy]

I'm best friends with Dave Grohl, so I know all DLC of the future. 'nuff said.

[Dogmatic2020]

I've known about some DLC through sources and once or twice actually leaked it to various sites. I've since learned my lesson and now keep a tight lip.

[cherokeesam]

I haven't seen anyone clamoring for it but I guarantee people will be excited for it once it's announced/available.

And I can guarantee people *won't* be excited for whoever you've got "under wraps."

We don't all share the same musical tastes, so one man's caviar is another man's cat food.

Oh well, here's hoping the last name of the guy you talked to was Clapton, Page, Gilmour or Springsteen, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

[Ditg]

That's just ridiculous to say. They announced Pantera and it hasn't come out yet. That's not "not delivering" that's just "not delivering according to the fans' schedules."

Say what you want but why announce something in August if you had no intentions of releasing in a somewhat early fashion. Don't tell us things if you don't want people complaining about it later when it hasn't been released. There was no reason to even talk about it. Fans have a right to be upset because it seems they are stringing them along. Of course it is just a game.....

[BT67]

I haven't seen anyone clamoring for it but I guarantee people will be excited for it once it's announced/available.

Ok, how about some hints? like what genre? and/or what decade the song(s) came out? That will send the speculation through the roof. Come on Kariodude give us a hint.

[bigmf]

From the hints given in this thread, It's clearly John Tesh.

(You know that song "Ruby" on LEGO RB? Think of the chorus where he sings "Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby..., now go look at this (http://www.makefive.com/categories/entertainment/television/favorite-animated-series/scooby-doo). You'll never be able to think of anything else during the chorus ever again)

[dman2309]

I was one of those people who had their Facebook homepage layout changed a week before almost everyone else. I TRIED TO WARN PEOPLE BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[wesjett08]

I was one of those people who had their Facebook homepage layout changed a week before almost everyone else. I TRIED TO WARN PEOPLE BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Mine still hasn't changed ...

And yes I know future RBN stuff that hasn't been announced yet, Comes with working at a charting company.

[Meatwad555]

I was one of those people who had their Facebook homepage layout changed a week before almost everyone else. I TRIED TO WARN PEOPLE BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Wrong thread.

Kariodude:

Next time, don't make a thread about something you won't share with us.

[Kariodude]

Wrong thread.

Kariodude:

Next time, don't make a thread about something you won't share with us.

As I said, this wasn't a thread to discuss me knowing something I can't share. This thread is for discussing how common it is for people to know things and not be able to share. I see now that it's not very common and MOST people will just assume you're lying to draw attention to yourself so it doesn't matter anyway.

[SequenceF]

I'm Layla Miller. I know stuff.

[CloudWolf]

I knew the GH5 setlist before it was announced/leaked. Yay for me.

[HeyRiles]

Being in the RBN closed beta was awesome and sucked at the same time

[bmaninc]

Waiting on you, Renrock.

[Daesania]

lulz

[hmxhenry]

I know about a lot of stuff.

And I know that it's usually a bad idea to talk about stuff that you shouldn't know, or talk about friends that told you stuff that they shouldn't have told you, or talk about promises / legally binding documents that people decided to break. And I know that it's usually an especially bad idea to post about that stuff on the same forums that the developers frequent.

Just sayin'.