Rock Band 2 and RB 1 DLC

[vlas]

sorry, but I have been out of the loop recently. I was wondering if HMX has said anything in regards to RB 2 beign combatable with RB1 dlc. It would be such a pain to have to switch disks in the middle of a party.

Thanks

[CysticManatee]

I'm pretty sure they havn't. They don't really tend to shed any light on a lot of popular subjects like this. Ever. :(

[T-Hybrid]

They have actually. Last word was that they were planning to keep RB1 DLC compatible with RB2. And why not? They can still bill Rock Band as a platform...anybody can join at any time and then purchase previous/future versions (provided it's the same console) and supplement with DLC.

[sevenduffs]

All will be revealed in a few short weeks.

[vlas]

They have actually. Last word was that they were planning to keep RB1 DLC compatible with RB2. And why not? They can still bill Rock Band as a platform...anybody can join at any time and then purchase previous/future versions (provided it's the same console) and supplement with DLC.

That is great news. Is there a source? Thanks

[Coreymyster]

That is great news. Is there a source? Thanks

one of the developers posted on here posted a couple weeks ago that they were going to try and make the dlc compatible.

[monlienNH3]

That is great news. Is there a source? Thanks

From IGN article "Rock Band DLC goes Multi-Platinum:"

With so many songs available, it puts into question the validity of even releasing a sequel. DeGooyer acknowledged the dilemma, stating that the proliferation of downloadable content "changes the approach [for a sequel] from one that's purely about new music to one that's about new features." That suggests that if/when there is a sequel to Rock Band, previously downloaded content may carry over.

In an interview with EGM when asked about DLC compatibility, Greg LoPiccolo said:

"Our conception [of the DLC program] is as a platform. And the conception of a platform that makes sense is that you don't buy all your new CDs every year. We totally hear you on that. "

Couldn't find anything else. However, we're only a month away from solid answers as to whether or not a Rock Band sequel is really coming this year. Just wait for E3.

[killerewok]

Even if nothing is set in stone, it's pretty much a no-brainer. Everything they have ever said about the game in interviews etc. say that they know it has got to happen.

And yes, about 4 weeks from now we'll know everything we ever wanted to know about Rock Band. MTV Games has a big ole' booth, and Activision isn't even going to be there. E3, kids, E3.

[DethBoxx]

It's in their best interest, as long as they can pull it off.

[Sayburr]

Nothing has been officially announced. I am hoping, like others, they will announce something at E3.