Ok, Seriously DLC.

[TheBends]

They will definatly put a 2 out because of the fact thaat it is $60 garenteed dollars instead of $15 on DLC.

There are now 44 download songs and each of them is better done then the songs on the normal game. I don't even listen to 30 seconds to mars and the guitar on The Kill is so fun and Queens of the Stoneage's Little Sister is so basic but really difficult. It leads me to the idea that if they keep putting out Phenominal song for months what will happen to Rock Band 2? They will run out of artists well before they reach it.

Everyone wants RB 2 over new DLC because the cost of 60 new songs is 60 dollars. And DLC is easily $60 for 100 songs. Face it, DLC is main game reject too. So, bands like Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam will be on two. And then a bunch of songs will come out via DLC after two and in a few years run completly out of artists.

So either we need unknown Artists or to buy worse and worse games until they start recycling. Anyone see this problem? All the DLC is good enough to be on other music rythym games.

[TobyD81]

I think that's the wrong angle. With a strong game engine and asteady stream of good DLC songs, there never needs to be a Rock Band 2. They should treat the game as a platform like iTunes and just continue to sell music. Why bother buying another disc, which would take up valuable development resources? And if there ever is a Rock band 2 (barring a future release on the next console generation) and my current DLC collection doesn't work in it, I'll be pissed!

[ObiwanMcCartney]

They could release a good rockband song every day for decades and still not be out of songs

[terRize]

And if there ever is a Rock band 2 (barring a future release on the next console generation) and my current DLC collection doesn't work in it, I'll be pissed!

I would be upset too. But more then that, I simply won't buy it. I'm figuring if they come out with a Rock Band 2 next year, by that time there will be at least 200+ songs total you could have for Rock Band 1. To me that'd be enough variety to keep me happy for a long time.

I do hope they treat it more as a platform, and provide patches or updates rather then bring out a new game in a year. For example, I wouldn't mind buying add on content to give new clothing options or facial models.

[Bakkster]

I would be upset too. But more then that, I simply won't buy it. I'm figuring if they come out with a Rock Band 2 next year, by that time there will be at least 200+ songs total you could have for Rock Band 1. To me that'd be enough variety to keep me happy for a long time.

I would likely still but a RB2, I just wouldn't stop playing RB with the hundreds of songs I bought as DLC.

Not that I see much need for RB2. I'd rather hand pick 30 DLC songs than buy a disc with 60 picked by HMX.

[Subterfuge]

If they are selling enough downloadable tracks to justify it, it would be a good idea to just release a free download for Rock Band 1.5, or something similar. They could add some cosmetic updates, and a few new features to keep the game from getting stale. This way they keep the money from downloadable content rolling in, without going through the work and time needed to create a whole new game.

[BhindBluEyes430]

I think they will just keep upgrading with new Guitars and new drum sets not much diffrent just better and continue producing DLC there is no need for a Rock Band 2 as long as they keep updating. and they will never run out of polpular artists theres so many that any fan of the Artist would buy

the only way they will stop from making RB2 is if they make New Guitars and Drum sets if they don't people will begin wanting more. i just wish they felt more solid like the GHIII guitar not wireless though. The drums arent bad but the bass pedal feels like its gonna snap in half any minute

[grim88]

The problem i see with this is storage space and loading time. The largest hard drive available for the xbox is 120. Also, i've 'only' downloaded 10 - 13 of the dlc songs, but it already can take over a minute to load them all. (Loading Additional Content message.)

[Hockeywall]

I don't think they will release rock band two next year. Until mechanics need to be significantly changed they won't come out with a second rendition.

[GunBladeCorps]

The problem i see with this is storage space and loading time. The largest hard drive available for the xbox is 120. Also, i've 'only' downloaded 10 - 13 of the dlc songs, but it already can take over a minute to load them all. (Loading Additional Content message.)

Actually i have all but 4 of the dlc songs and it loaded in 3 seconds for me a couple of time my guess is its taking a long time do to xbl being so slow it makes everything slow down from that to your dashboard options. I just say this because im connected to xbl all the time so i dont know if it is xbl or not.

[MrMetts]

I think they should possibly come out with a downloadable update to Rock Band over the network opposed to releasing a whole new game.

But, if they do decide to make a RB2, I think it would be a very wise idea to make your DLC interchangeable and be able to play them on RB2. So people didn't waste $40+ on DLC to not be able to play them unless you're playing the old game.

[josh1235]

If the DLC isn't interchangeable then I would be less than happy to lose potentially hundreds of songs. I have only a few issues with the game as is to be honest so songs and content packs would be great for me. Mind you if you aren't using live/PSN I can see why a new game would be more what you would want to go for.

If they could just add online BWT, maybe let band members do backing vocals through headsets, and a few other tweaks and I see little reason for a rock band 2 besides keyboards. I don't care about them myself but I have a few friends that would crap there pants to get there key-tars hero fantasy rocks off.

[snwns26]

I think they should possibly come out with a downloadable update to Rock Band over the network opposed to releasing a whole new game.

But, if they do decide to make a RB2, I think it would be a very wise idea to make your DLC interchangeable and be able to play them on RB2. So people didn't waste $40+ on DLC to not be able to play them unless you're playing the old game.

This x 100.

They should either:
A. Release a Rock Band update patch thing for a lot of points that has a new mode or two (online BWT?), new songs, new clothing, etc. Only downside is HD space. Putting a "style pack", "graphics pack", "____ pack", whatever would help I guess.

B. If they KNOW that RB1 DLC will work with RB2 or sort out some sort of system to redownload it for RB2, they could release a true sequel. It would be pointless without redesigned instruments though.

[Drossvirex]

Really the only thing Rock Band needs is a menu interface improvement. Especially for DLC. The gameplay is solid and everything else is excellent, but the menus and profiles are clunky.

I don't see a need for Rock Band 2 either. I would rather play random songs off of one giant setlist than have to swap discs to play certain songs.

I say they can get enough money from the DLC and update the game accordingly when needed.

[TribalDancer]

I agree that the DLC is limited largely by our harddrive space. We can't just keep loading song after song and not expect to run low on space (and remember, a lot of us are playing OTHER games as well, which also have DLC we want room for!).

And there are always ways to improve, and what seems very "now" today will seem "dated" tomorrow. So of course one day there will be a next level on this game demanded by the time and the market, and it will be called Rock Band 2. and we will be ready!

[sonik2k]

I don't think there is any reason to not release rb2. If the same DLC works with it, it would be great to get some new features.

I agree that rb is more of a platform than a game, but platforms get updates from time to time. There are a bunch of new features that I would love to see....for instance, they could add freestyle sections to the bass, much like they have done for the drums. A lot of bassists improvise parts of bass lines, and I think it would be pretty cool. It would also give bassists somewhat of an equivalent to the solos.

[Andyx1337]

Rock Band 2?
They should just release free patches, downloadable faces, clothes, tattoos, songs and more!
With one Rock Band with tons of things to add, we don't need sequels!
Expansions maybe, but not sequels.

[KrZyiMpOrT]

what is the list of songs that came out for xbox live marketplace?

[Sayburr]

what is the list of songs that came out for xbox live marketplace?


Check the "DLC Credits" link at the bottom of the forums:

[SSPWOLF]

Just an alternative opinion here...

but you can compare this to Everquest.

Long ago before the days of World Of Warcraft, there was a game called Everquest. You had to pay money to buy it. Then you had to pay money every single month to play it. People learned they could charge REAL money for "imaginary" stuff in the game, and boy did they.

Then, years later, the game Everquest 2 was released.

It sold extremely well. Even though you couldn't bring your stuff from the first game into the second game. You couldn't have all the "cool" stuff that you'd been paying all that money over the years for. People still bought the hell out of Everquest 2.

Rock Band 2 is an inevitable. It may not be rushed out like some Madden game, but the bottom line is: Money.

And people will buy it. Whether the DLC works or not. People will buy it.

Because, it'll have "new" features. It'll have bells, whistles, and various other shiny devices that will make it a "killer app".


To go back to the Everquest model, there were THOUSANDS of people who sneered at the idea of having to pay more money for another game. Most of them went ahead and bought Everquest 2 anyway. A lot of them went back to Everquest 1. Everquest still has thousands of players. Not quite as many as Everquest 2, but there's still plenty of people playing it.

When RB2 comes out, it'll sell well no matter what.

[citizenchris099]

Regarding the everquest model....I think the situation with RB is more akin to the WoW model, same core game w/update expansions dropping every so often.
Also look at what Bethesda did w/Oblivion and its expansion. They released both an online update and a retail disc sku for those who wanted an offline option.
We also need to consider the limitations of what can be done w/patches or expansions. I recall reading through the modification request thread on this forum and HMX developer posted a reminder that scope is a factor when considering what can be done w/a patch. I am of the opinion that many of the things that we want done simply cant be done w/a simple update...though I could be wrong.
Could Solo/Online BWT, a better character appearance editor be added in such a way? I don’t know.

[DYoungEagle]

I agree but i really am hoping for some compatibility with the next RB game of all our actual downloads. That is what stopped me form getting some for GHII and GHIII, i knew it would not be compatible so i only got a few here and a few there. But never gave a second though for RB since i knew this was the game for me, hell i have not played anything else since i have it!

at this rate i see myself spending over 100$ in DLC over the coming months and it's getting me worried all this won't be compatible at all with the next upcoming RB... :(

[TheBends]

They will definatly put a 2 out because of the simply little fact thaat it is $60 garenteed dollars instead of $15 on DLC.

[Apples]

So much flawed logic in this thread I dont even know where to begin.

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