IGN Review Tomorrow!

[foolosophy]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/835/835791p1.html

I'm guessing 9.3 or 9.5. Maybe 9 because they sucked hard in the BotB contest and will take their frustration out by docking a few points.

[iNiGhTmAr3]

Even if they did get owned in the BotB competition, I'm sure they had fun. I'm guessing a 9.5.

[hankmallon]

My favorite review site... I'm sure it'll be great they're suckers for it. Even if it was lower than expected I'm sure it'll be just as good as we imagined. Kane and Lynch got a low score and I thought all the flaws they pointed out didn't affect any of the gameplay.

[Xanthous]

9.5 seems like a solid estimate. They'll cite the shallow single-player experience and lack of online BWT as the primary negatives.

[foolosophy]

Even if they did get owned in the BotB competition, I'm sure they had fun. I'm guessing a 9.5.

Haha yeah I was just messing around. Shoot, if I could even get a taste of playing before I get the game next month I would be satisfied. Please bring Best Buy demos to Canada :D

[masterx1918]

9.5 seems like a solid estimate. They'll cite the shallow single-player experience and lack of online BWT as the primary negatives.
exactly. I'm guessing a score of 9.5-9.7 the IGN crew seemed to really love the game, calling it their most anticipated game of the year multiple times. GH2 got a 9.5 so RB will get AT LEAST a 9.5

[hankmallon]

exactly. I'm guessing a score of 9.5-9.7 the IGN crew seemed to really love the game, calling it their most anticipated game of the year multiple times. GH2 got a 9.5 so RB will get AT LEAST a 9.5

It's pretty hard for games to break the 9.4 mark nowadays on IGN, so we'll see.

[bounchfx]

I'm anxious to read it, of course.

but IT IS IRRELEVANT!

[joeincolorado]

25 since July

[Mr-Blonde]

25 since July

im praying they make a score higher than halo 3, but its unlikely.

ever since their halo review (score of 9.5) back in september, they haven't been able to give any game a higher score (i'm talking 360 reviews).

[iNiGhTmAr3]

im praying they make a score higher than halo 3, but its unlikely.

ever since their halo review (score of 9.5) back in september, they haven't been able to give any game a higher score (i'm talking 360 reviews).

well Bioshock got a 9.7 lol

Halo 3 wasn't that good anyway, but I definitely see a 9.5 coming this way.

[hankmallon]

Well we can be almost positive it'll best the GH3 8.9.

[Patch_]

I'm going to be the first to say it, 10/10.

This game will get a 10/10 from IGN.

[hankmallon]

well Bioshock got a 9.7 lol

Halo 3 wasn't that good anyway, but I definitely see a 9.5 coming this way.

Bioshock was a masterpiece despite a crap ending, but it's a complete different league. I'm curious where they'll fit Rock Bands score into.

[iNiGhTmAr3]

Bioshock was a masterpiece despite a crap ending, but it's a complete different league. I'm curious where they'll fit Rock Bands score into.

Yeah, I was just saying it got a 9.7 because the other poster said that Halo 3 had the highest recent score on the Xbox 360....and yeah the ending was crap, but it was still an excellent game lol.

9.5-9.7 range for Rock Band.

[HollywoodBound]

I think the REAL question is, what TIME will they post it. Remember their crappy halfed assed version of "RockBand Week" where there was only 4 days of info, and it was posted at like 8:30 or later at night? Hopefully they will be on the ball with the review but I wouldn't count on seeing it till later tomorrow night. It will be FRIDAY after all.

[Mr-Blonde]

Yeah, I was just saying it got a 9.7 because the other poster said that Halo 3 had the highest recent score on the Xbox 360....and yeah the ending was crap, but it was still an excellent game lol.

9.5-9.7 range for Rock Band.

oh no, i didn't say halo 3 had the highest this year, I meant since the review for Halo 3, nothing has been higher. I was fully aware that bioshock was graded higher (and rightfully so).

[Jack_Harvard]

I'm going to be the first to say it, 10/10.

This game will get a 10/10 from IGN.

I hope so. I don't see any way around this game being just perfect. If Halo 3 can get a perfect score (in some publications) for complete unoriginality, Rock Band should get an 11/10!

Honestly, though, the main complaints (lack of online BWT, no Bass solo) that were cited in the OXM review were plain trivial, in my opinion.

[Patch_]

I think the REAL question is, what TIME will they post it. Remember their crappy halfed assed version of "RockBand Week" where there was only 4 days of info, and it was posted at like 8:30 or later at night? Hopefully they will be on the ball with the review but I wouldn't count on seeing it till later tomorrow night. It will be FRIDAY after all.


Rock Band

Get together with three friends to form the ultimate Rock Band. Does Harmonix's highly-anticipated music game live up to the hype?

Look for IGN's exclusive review at 6PM PST on Friday, November 16.

I'm thinking 6PM PST, 9PM EST. :p

[Mr-Blonde]

I hope so. I don't see any way around this game being just perfect. If Halo 3 can get a perfect score (in some publications) for complete unoriginality, Rock Band should get an 11/10!

Honestly, though, the main complaints (lack of online BWT, no Bass solo) that were cited in the OXM review were plain trivial, in my opinion.

if they do penalize the score for some idotic reason like "no BWT online" i'll punch a baby.

Come on! Everyone needs to stop *****ing that they can't play with some 12 year old from Sweden on career and instead realize every other aspect of the game overshadows this minor fault.

Get some actual friends, a few brews, and play all night. That's a ****ing good time, better than across the country **** IMO.

[FLYmeatwad]

Didn't they give Assassin's Creed like a 7? I'm waiting for the Game Informer review. Best wishes for the IGN review, but I'm guessing somewhere in the low 9's if GH3 got an 8.9. Doesn't matter to me. I know it's going to be great and I already have my reserve paid in full and am ready for Tuesday.

[jq715861]

If they don't give this game a 9.6 or higher they really are Ignorant Sluts.

[Mr-Blonde]

does anyone know what the highest rated music game is thus far?

[iNiGhTmAr3]

Didn't they give Assassin's Creed like a 7? I'm waiting for the Game Informer review. Best wishes for the IGN review, but I'm guessing somewhere in the low 9's if GH3 got an 8.9. Doesn't matter to me. I know it's going to be great and I already have my reserve paid in full and am ready for Tuesday.

Yeah Assassin's Creed got a 7.7

I really enjoyed it though, so I really don't care what IGN thinks about Rock Band. I'm just curious to see their score.

[Jack_Harvard]

If they don't give this game a 9.6 or higher they really are Ignorant Sluts.

Quoted for Truth

[Patch_]

if they do penalize the score for some idotic reason like "no BWT online" i'll punch a baby.

Come on! Everyone needs to stop *****ing that they can't play with some 12 year old from Sweden on career and instead realize every other aspect of the game overshadows this minor fault.

Get some actual friends, a few brews, and play all night. That's a ****ing good time, better than across the country **** IMO.

Well, while I don't believe that should stop it from getting 10/10, it would still be nice to have.
Sure having friends over is always better but with work/wife/girlfriend/etc, online or single player would be nice.

Still this game should get 10/10 because it's just that good, GHIII got 8.9, right ? With all that DLC, drums, mic, it has to get 9.9/10 or 10/10.

[iNiGhTmAr3]

does anyone know what the highest rated music game is thus far?

On IGN? Well, Guitar Hero 2 got a 9.5 on PS2 and Dance Dance Revolution Konamix got a 9.5 on PS1.

[masterx1918]

yeah 9.5 GH2 ps2

[hankmallon]

does anyone know what the highest rated music game is thus far?

I believe Guitar Hero 2 is above all, though I'm not positive averaged out.

[sushi111]

9.3

Just wait... you'll see

[Eman311]

Definetly above a 9, I can guarantee that.

[Apples]

They sure have been playing and showing a lot of clips/articles over the past few months. You'd think that means they like it.

[hankmallon]

I'm going to say 9.5 max. That isn't to say it isn't perfect in my eyes, but the track list smaller than GH (even though there are 4 peripherals to chose to play for each song, also about 7 repeats from GH3) and lack of online BWT bring it down somewhat. Just the way the cards fold. If I'm wrong and it's higher I'll be seriously blown away.

[Edgehopper]

I'm going to say 9.5-10. Really, if GH2 deserves a 9.5, than RB deserves a 10. GH2 was just a superbly polished sequel with the same gameplay; Rock Band is something never before seen in the music gaming world.

Of course, I also thought Rock Band deserved a Game of the Year nomination from the people at Spike TV. Their nominations should have replaced Halo 3 and Bioshock with Super Mario Galaxy and Rock Band.

[bounchfx]

if BWT gets online and dlc has some challenging stuff (not really a factor though, but it helps imo) I would call this a 10 no doubt.

never has there been a rhythm game this fleshed out and just...massive

[drumkid92]

definetly more than 9.

[Gagnon39]

I really think this game might be the first game ever to receive a 10. Simply because the score is not an average of all the categories. It is an entirely independent score. We know the game won't get a 10 in graphics, but who cares. And plus it looks good enough. The gameplay should definaetely be a 10, the sound, without question should be a 10 and the replay value and multiplayer capabilities should be a 10 as well. Not to mention that this game is breaking new ground in ways we've not seen before. I think that if any game deserves a perfect score this is it. Of course, when we look back 10 years from now we'll have much better music games, but it will be traced back to this game. I haven't played the game yet (except at Best Buy) and I can already say that it will be the most FUN game I've ever played. I can't wait until Tuesday. I'm a teacher so I get out of school on Wed-Friday! And yes, I'm just as excited as my students, lol.

[bounchfx]

I really think this game might be the first game ever to receive a 10.

a 10 where? ign?

I'm assuming you mean for 360 on ign, because ign has handed out quite a few 10s. (especially on gameboy!)

[Gagnon39]

Yeah, I meant IGN for the 360. There's never been one to my knowledge, but then again I've been wrong before.

[hankmallon]

I think Bioshock holds highest 360 review, I'm not positive though.

[Weeksy]

They sure have been playing and showing a lot of clips/articles over the past few months. You'd think that means they like it.

Nah - never means a thing with IGN. I remember them pimping the living bejeesus out of one of the last 007 games that came out - might have been "Goldeneye 2" or whatever that was called.

I even remember them saying in one of the preview columns that the fact they were paying so much attention to it should tell you how good the game was - then they trashed it (deservedly).

Same thing with "Assassin's Creed" - Launch Center's, detailed Hands On's, the dynamics of, the making of - all of that, and then they gave it what I bebelive is the lowest rating out of all the major sites by a fair majority.

"Rock Band" of course, will be the exception.

[HeXcoda]

The problem with ratings that go to 10 and have 0.1 decimal points is that they're basically worthless. How much more fun is a 9.3 from a 9.4? How do you measure that? Also, inevitably just about everything of quality gets a 9.Something. Nothing drops below 7 unless it's absolutely hideous, when 5 really should be the average... etc.

In short, numbers are pointless. What matters more is what the review SAYS. So, I'll try predicting that.

IGN will LIKE...
* Amazing and deep BWT mode
* Create-a-character, create-a-band, etc.
* Various competitive gametypes like tug-of-war
* Being able to play two brand new instruments

IGN will DISLIKE...
* Rehashed, shallow single player experience with little customizability
* Inability to play the true game mode, BWT, online
* Some note about Setlist / Difficulty not meeting their hopes

And it won't get a 10, because while Rock Band is VERY VERY GOOD, bordering on AMAZING... it's not PERFECT. There's obvious areas that could use improvement via patches or sequels.

There's no such thing as a perfect game. Orange Box rehashes old content and TF2 was (is still?) buggy on XBL. Bioshock has a weak ending and slopes away sharply after the Big Twist. Halo 3's single player campaign could stand some improvement. Etc, etc, etc.

And that's fine! That's absolutely fine! A game can be very, very good without being perfect. I'm going to enjoy the hell out of Rock Band DESPITE its flaws, and I'm sure everybody else will do.

[toefer]

I think this shows how bored we are waiting for the game, that a thread about the IGN review has already gotten 40+ posts. So I'll add another, and say 9.4.

Sometimes I feel like a site will give a low score, just to pat themselves on the back, as if they are a true video game expert, and don't fall for hype (think AC, over the past few days), even if its over nitpicky crap. That being said, I don't think RB is the kind of game you can do that with, because instead of trying to look cool, you'd risk end up looking like an idiot, because this isn't really a "game".

[Miaplaya3]

9.8 is my guess.

[LongDarkBlues]

HexCoda will DISLIKE...
* Rehashed, shallow single player experience with little customizability
* Inability to play the true game mode, BWT, online
:rolleyes: Come on already! 'true game mode' 'shallow single player' - we get it!!

[capitalfn9]

i can see the *****ing starting already when it only gets like a 9.2.... what do you people care about the reviews? you know you will love it so who cares what the monkeys at ign think?

[Magnet]

Before the Battle of the Bands competition: 9.6/9.7.

Their bitter response to losing badly in said competition: 9.2/9.3.

lol

Seriously though, I stopped caring about IGN's game ratings years and years ago. They need to overhaul the system very soon. Every time I see a random 6.2, 7.4, or 4.3, I'm increasingly convinced that having that many numbers in a rating system is completely pointless. HeXcoda was right on the money earlier with these scores meaning next to nothing in this 0.1 interval system.

Whether it turns out to be a 9.1 or 9.8, don't get too caught up in the number. It's just a number after all. We all already know how great this game is going to be. A 9.anything isn't going to change that.

[Patch_]

The problem with ratings that go to 10 and have 0.1 decimal points is that they're basically worthless. How much more fun is a 9.3 from a 9.4? How do you measure that? Also, inevitably just about everything of quality gets a 9.Something. Nothing drops below 7 unless it's absolutely hideous, when 5 really should be the average... etc.

In short, numbers are pointless. What matters more is what the review SAYS. So, I'll try predicting that.

IGN will LIKE...
* Amazing and deep BWT mode
* Create-a-character, create-a-band, etc.
* Various competitive gametypes like tug-of-war
* Being able to play two brand new instruments

IGN will DISLIKE...
* Rehashed, shallow single player experience with little customizability
* Inability to play the true game mode, BWT, online
* Some note about Setlist / Difficulty not meeting their hopes

And it won't get a 10, because while Rock Band is VERY VERY GOOD, bordering on AMAZING... it's not PERFECT. There's obvious areas that could use improvement via patches or sequels.

There's no such thing as a perfect game. Orange Box rehashes old content and TF2 was (is still?) buggy on XBL. Bioshock has a weak ending and slopes away sharply after the Big Twist. Halo 3's single player campaign could stand some improvement. Etc, etc, etc.

And that's fine! That's absolutely fine! A game can be very, very good without being perfect. I'm going to enjoy the hell out of Rock Band DESPITE its flaws, and I'm sure everybody else will do.

This is true, highest game rated from them on the PS2 is 9.9 and that being Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

On the reviews area, no 10s on the 360, PS3, PS2, PS1, Xbox, PC, but GBA ? Lets see what got 10s


Dragon Warrior III 10
Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, The 10
Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, The 10
Pokemon Silver Version RPG 10
Pokemon Gold Version RPG 10
Metal Gear Solid Action Adventure 10
Magical Tetris Challenge 10
SNK vs. Capcom: Match of the Millennium 10
Sonic The Hedgehog: Pocket Adventure 10
Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition
Mario Golf 10
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, 10
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Shanghai 10
Checkered Flag 10
Joust 10
Pokemon Blue Version 10
Pokemon Red Version 10

Yeah, lol.

[Xenoburst]

IGN will DISLIKE...
* Rehashed, shallow single player experience with little customizability
* Inability to play the true game mode, BWT, online
* Some note about Setlist / Difficulty not meeting their hopes



Its going to be ridiculously ******ed if they trash the difficulty after such a miserable performance in the BotB.

IGN: "Yeah the game on guitar is super easy..."
Xeno: "But didn't you guys suck balls at that?"
IGN: "...uhhhhh...."

Seriously.

[HeXcoda]

:rolleyes: Come on already! 'true game mode' 'shallow single player' - we get it!!

I don't know how many times I have to say this... these are not huge, gaping, terrible faults. I'm not HAPPY about them, I WISH they were different, and I know some reviewers are going to agree... but that won't stop Rock Band from getting a much deserved 9+ score. It will stop it from getting a 10. And that's absolutely okay.

What do I have to do to satisfy you? Sing endless praises? How much praise must I couch my ONE COMPLAINT in in order to convince you I'm happy with the game? If you can't accept the simple fact that the single player offering is not as robust as BWT, you're gonna have a fun time reading the upcoming reviews of the game...

[Rook_x51]

:rolleyes: Come on already! 'true game mode' 'shallow single player' - we get it!!

I don't want toi start an "Internet Argument" here but I think what he said defines it perfectly. BWT is the true game mode. It's what this is all about. And the single player mode is pretty shallow, play song, rinse, repeat.

Besides, he was simply stating what IGN will say in their review. And that's most certainly the points they'll hit on.

[NotorietyH]

at.Besides, he was simply stating what IGN will say in their review. And that's most certainly the points they'll hit on.

Well I think it was more that he was projecting his opinion onto what they might say, just so he could get another dig in at the single player mode, which would be fine if it wasn't brought up in every single thread, some people are just finding it a small bit grating. But I don't want to flame the guy either, everyone's got their opionions, some people obviously just like to voice them repeatedly! :p

[MaineDrummer]

I'm gonna say 9.6. It has to beat everything before it. It IS a better game.

No online BWT, "shallow single player? Easy? Bah...this game is supposed to be played with 4 live people. That's the focus. Played as it should be it's a 10.

All these reviews will be interesting to read. Game Revolver was ahh..VERY interesting lol.
I have already made up my mind. The game is a 10.Awesome in my mind.

[Patch_]

Oh I did forget about the fact this game has no CTF or Deathmatch, this game is screwed.

[remotehomelife]

Hilary Goldstein has never been afraid to share his love of Rock Band, naming it his most anticipated game of the holiday season. I would guess 9.3 at the low end, 9.7 at the high end.

[MaineDrummer]

I think the REAL question is, what TIME will they post it. Remember their crappy halfed assed version of "RockBand Week" where there was only 4 days of info, and it was posted at like 8:30 or later at night? Hopefully they will be on the ball with the review but I wouldn't count on seeing it till later tomorrow night. It will be FRIDAY after all.


Look for IGN's exclusive review at 6PM PST on Friday, November 16.

There ya go.

[BathTub]

What on earth is 'Exclusive Review' supposed to mean? "We're are the only site who will print our sites review"?

[tombrady]

I'm gonna say 9.6. It has to beat everything before it. It IS a better game.

No online BWT, "shallow single player? Easy? Bah...this game is supposed to be played with 4 live people. That's the focus. Played as it should be it's a 10.

All these reviews will be interesting to read. Game Revolver was ahh..VERY interesting lol.
I have already made up my mind. The game is a 10.Awesome in my mind.
The Game Revolver review looks like it was written by a 7th grader with a limited grasp of the English language.

Christ, I could have written something better than that in 7th grade...that was pathetic.

[capitalfn9]

The Game Revolver review looks like it was written by a 7th grader with a limited grasp of the English language.

Christ, I could have written something better than that in 7th grade...that was pathetic.


normally i would agree with you but your name is tom brady so your opinion can no longer be valid

[ThePaska]

I couldn't possibly see IGN giving Rock Band less than a 9.5, but we'll see, sometimes they score a lot lower than they should in my opinion. 6pm PST, only 8 1/2 more hours.

[masterx1918]

I think gamespot is supposed to post their review today also

[Xanthous]

normally i would agree with you but your name is tom brady so your opinion can no longer be valid

Beautiful.

[bounchfx]

I couldn't possibly see IGN giving Rock Band less than a 9.5, but we'll see, sometimes they score a lot lower than they should in my opinion. 6pm PST, only 8 1/2 more hours.

I don't know. giving it less than GH2 doesn't make any sense, and in my opinion would totally trash their credibility.

unless there's some giant problem with the game we all don't know about, which I seriously doubt.

and there's still hope for BWT online.

[stunner1210]

I'll venture a guess at 9.6. I can also see them considering the lack of online BWT a negative and docking a few points off of the score because of that. I say this because in their review of Shadowrun, they gave it a 6.8 and trashed it because it didn't have a single player campaign, even though the game was built as a multiplayer game only. That was quite the wtf moment.

So I wouldn't put it past them to cite that as reason to lower the score. I don't usually agree with IGN because they seem biased and sometimes contradicting, I tend to like OXM reviews more so we'll see how good of a read the IGN review is.

[iNiGhTmAr3]

normally i would agree with you but your name is tom brady so your opinion can no longer be valid

LOL nah his opinion is valid

Even though Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are scumbags, but that's a different story lol.

[logicalnoise]

LOL nah his opinion is valid

Even though Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are scumbags, but that's a different story lol.

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[Bakkster]

IGN will DISLIKE...
* Some note about Setlist / Difficulty not meeting their hopes

I doubt it. Do they even play expert?


Well I think it was more that he was projecting his opinion onto what they might say, just so he could get another dig in at the single player mode, which would be fine if it wasn't brought up in every single thread, some people are just finding it a small bit grating. But I don't want to flame the guy either, everyone's got their opionions, some people obviously just like to voice them repeatedly! :p

True, but I also assume that this will be a negative for most reviews. I doubt it will be a big negative, but almost every preview mentions it. He also didn't take a dig at it. If you are seriously bothered by that, you're looking for something to be bothered by.

@Hex: Don't worry about it, man. Totally acceptable time to mention it.

[Eastwood]

IGN gave like a 7.5 to Assassin's Creed and criticized it for the same exact things they said GTA: San Andreas earned a 10 for.

I go to Game Informer for my reviews. IGN for the previews.

Doesn't mean I won't be reading it at 4:00 my time, today!

[NotorietyH]

I doubt it. Do they even play expert?



True, but I also assume that this will be a negative for most reviews. I doubt it will be a big negative, but almost every preview mentions it. He also didn't take a dig at it. If you are seriously bothered by that, you're looking for something to be bothered by.

@Hex: Don't worry about it, man. Totally acceptable time to mention it.

I'm not too bothered by it, Ive just noticed popping up here and there and I'm sure people will criticise that aspect of the game, if anyone else had said I doubt anyone would've picked up on it, but it's almost like it's gotten to the stage if you say "Hey Hex, what time is it?" the inevitable response will be "It's time single-player wasn't a glorified practice mode". I'd like a bit more single player depth myself, and I know hex isn't bashing the game as a whole based on that one fact (like other people have done because of one song, or lack of... etc. etc.) I was responding to a post above mine relating to Hex's post, trying to put a frame on why some people are starting to get uppity about it. If that makes sense, I'm really not trying to flame Hex.

[iNiGhTmAr3]

CONAN buDUM buDUM Dun DUN DUNNNN DUn DUNN DUDUNduDUN DUN!

lmfao wtf?

[Bakkster]

I was responding to a post above mine relating to Hex's post, trying to put a frame on why some people are starting to get uppity about it. If that makes sense, I'm really not trying to flame Hex.

I know, I was kinda responding to both of you. I intended to be building off of what you said.

I'm just saying that in this context (possible negative comments about RB from reviewers) almost EVERYONE will be saying BWT local only is a negative. Nobody deserves to get uppity just because Hex said it.

Remember, this is coming from the guy who posted a pic of a guy beating a dead horse in response to Hex yesterday. ;)

[NotorietyH]

I know, I was kinda responding to both of you. I intended to be building off of what you said.

I'm just saying that in this context (possible negative comments about RB from reviewers) almost EVERYONE will be saying BET local only is a negative. Nobody deserves to get uppity just because Hex said it.

Remember, this is coming from the guy who posted a pic of a guy beating a dead horse in response to Hex yesterday. ;)

Lol, indeed, I think we should be thankful that the game isn't perfect, because then, well there'd be a lot of people completely disappearing from society, they're only contact with the outside world being with their bandmates online, who would no doubt be in a similar predicament.

[HeXcoda]

Lol, indeed, I think we should be thankful that the game isn't perfect, because then, well there'd be a lot of people completely disappearing from society, they're only contact with the outside world being with their bandmates online, who would no doubt be in a similar predicament.

Creepy. Reminds me of a Neil Gaiman story where everybody's so addicted to some little puzzle game that eventually they stop going out to get food, and eventually die of thirst and starvation with "the game" playing in their head long after the power went out...

For the sake of humanity's survival, Rock Band must score a 9.9!

[toefer]

Let's not forget that price might be an issue that hurts the score. I'm not saying that $170 isn't a good deal, because I personally think it is. At the same time, I can see how some people will see it as too much to invest in one game, and might dock points accordingly.

[logicalnoise]

Let's not forget that price might be an issue that hurts the score. I'm not saying that $170 isn't a good deal, because I personally think it is. At the same time, I can see how some people will see it as too much to invest in one game, and might dock points accordingly.

not really I mean you can just by the disc by itself if you want.

[HeXcoda]

not really I mean you can just by the disc by itself if you want.

Yeah, but if you do that, you need to already own a guitar, already own some random USB microphone, and as for the drums... no joy. What's more, if you DO want to buy these things separately down the road it'll cost MORE than the bundle. So I don't think that option's going to cushion the blow for any reviewers who take umbrage with the price.

Personally, I don't care about the price. The game'd be worth it even if it was the originally suspected $200... but I don't run a game review site.

[Metalteeth]

Ok, Found this on Gamefaqs message board, so take it with a grain of salt:


Review by Hillary Goldstein

Rock Band 6.5 Passable

"Rock Band is a game that had lots of promise as being a new Harmonix title and a true Guitar Hero sequel, but unfortunately disappoints. The title is extremely repetitive. All you do is play music, and after an hour your realize that all you are going to do is play new songs"

[MundaneSoul]

Faker than fake.

[dlisapussy]

Ok, Found this on Gamefaqs message board, so take it with a grain of salt:



That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

[Metalteeth]

I so hope so...

[Reaper2099]

Ok, Found this on Gamefaqs message board, so take it with a grain of salt:

is that all they had to say? what a ******ed "review" if you can call it that. All you do is play music?????? did they know what this was before picking it up? I smell bull****

[Struct09]

Ok, Found this on Gamefaqs message board, so take it with a grain of salt:

Haha, people should at least develop some writing skills if they intend on faking something like that :p

[NotorietyH]

That review is complete bullcrap, by that reasoning they should've give GHI II and III about 5.0, no way in hell is that anything even close to anything resembling real.

[rockst01]

That review is a bunch of bullcrap. Hillary "woo" Goldstein is one of their 'Ignorant Sluts'. From all those videos they did there's no way he would rate it a 6.5.

[Metalteeth]

http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=938870&topic=39579407

Yeah I highly doubt it is real. Still thought I should post it, if anything to give us something to talk about. What with lack of rock band in our houses and such :eek:

[Quastor]

Review by Hillary Goldstein

Rock Band 6.5 Passable

"Rock Band is a game that had lots of promise as being a new Harmonix title and a true Guitar Hero sequel, but unfortunately disappoints. The title is extremely repetitive. All you do is play music, and after an hour your realize that all you are going to do is play new songs"

Sounds about right. I mean, there's no deathmatch or CTF.

[dlisapussy]

All you do in RockBand is play music?

Aww man, I wish I was informed about this earlier.

What a waste of $170...








:D

[tombrady]

@the people giving me **** about my forum name:

I think the Pats organization are scumbags and I think Belichick is a scumbag.

Brady is a great QB and seems like a good guy--not a ***** like anyone with the name Manning.


But, I hate to disappoint all the people giving me **** for my name...I'm actually a Steelers fan.

My name was originally a poke at the media portrayal of the Patriots during their "NOT IN OUR HOUSE" season with all those stupid ass commercials.

The ESPN guys would say "Tom brady TWO TIME SUPERBOWL MVP" literally every time they mentioned him...so I made my name TOM BRADY TWO TIME MVP...

They'd also say "ALL PRO DEFENSIVE TACKLE RICHARD SEYMOUR" every time they mentioned him or "TROY BROWN VERSATILE SENSATION" or "TEDY BRUSCHI UNSELFISH LINEBACKER" so those were some people on my Tribes team...

So in short: **** off ;) Steelers ftw.

[dlisapussy]

So in short: **** off ;) Steelers ftw.



Normally, I would respond:



**** YOU!!!

But I'm from Philly and I'm currently embarrassed about their organization.

[masterx1918]

the full message says

I got ahold of a leaked review from ign that will be posted tonight. Here is a snippit:


review by Hillary Goldstein

Rock Band 6.5 Passable

"Rock Band is a game that had lots of promise as being a new Harmonix title and a true Guitar Hero sequel, but unfortunately disappoints. The title is extremely repetitive. All you do is play music, and after an hour your realize that all you are going to do is play new songs"

Due to Hillary's agnst over his terrible name and lack of taste in anything related to video games judgment was passed as a 6.5.


*end sarcasm*




not real people wake up

[Patch_]

Review by Hillary Goldstein

Rock Band 6.5 Passable

"Rock Band is a game that had lots of promise as being a new Harmonix title and a true Guitar Hero sequel, but unfortunately disappoints. The title is extremely repetitive. All you do is play music, and after an hour your realize that all you are going to do is play new songs"

lol, yes, while GHIII gets 8.9.
I really hope you don't believe this even has a 1% chance of being real.

[iNiGhTmAr3]

@the people giving me **** about my forum name:

I think the Pats organization are scumbags and I think Belichick is a scumbag.

Brady is a great QB and seems like a good guy--not a ***** like anyone with the name Manning.


But, I hate to disappoint all the people giving me **** for my name...I'm actually a Steelers fan.

My name was originally a poke at the media portrayal of the Patriots during their "NOT IN OUR HOUSE" season with all those stupid ass commercials.

The ESPN guys would say "Tom brady TWO TIME SUPERBOWL MVP" literally every time they mentioned him...so I made my name TOM BRADY TWO TIME MVP...

They'd also say "ALL PRO DEFENSIVE TACKLE RICHARD SEYMOUR" every time they mentioned him or "TROY BROWN VERSATILE SENSATION" or "TEDY BRUSCHI UNSELFISH LINEBACKER" so those were some people on my Tribes team...

So in short: **** off ;) Steelers ftw.

You know what's ironic. I said that the Patriots are scumbags and I hate Brady too, but I'm a huge Steelers fan lol. You're cool in my book man hahah

[Patch_]

Nvm, shouldn't be posted here.

In any case, I do think the game should get a 9.8 at least.

Manning > all.
Remember that.

[defmonkey]

Thats fracking hilarious about that fake... Obviously fake review.

"The title is extremely repetitive. All you do is play music, and after an hour your realize that all you are going to do is play new songs"

I actually had a few chuckles with that one. I mean, damn... The bombshell of GH that made it the "IT" game and even GHIII being... Alright, just playing new songs people. Thats all. Should have crappy review then.

...Wait, it was that story mode for GHIII that had them captivated. Now I understand.

[defmonkey]

@the people giving me **** about my forum name:

I think the Pats organization are scumbags and I think Belichick is a scumbag.

Brady is a great QB and seems like a good guy--not a ***** like anyone with the name Manning.


But, I hate to disappoint all the people giving me **** for my name...I'm actually a Steelers fan.

My name was originally a poke at the media portrayal of the Patriots during their "NOT IN OUR HOUSE" season with all those stupid ass commercials.

The ESPN guys would say "Tom brady TWO TIME SUPERBOWL MVP" literally every time they mentioned him...so I made my name TOM BRADY TWO TIME MVP...

They'd also say "ALL PRO DEFENSIVE TACKLE RICHARD SEYMOUR" every time they mentioned him or "TROY BROWN VERSATILE SENSATION" or "TEDY BRUSCHI UNSELFISH LINEBACKER" so those were some people on my Tribes team...

So in short: **** off ;) Steelers ftw.

You know I normally wipe my ass with Steeler's Jersey's in Clothing Depts? Its almost ritual here in ohio.

[Eman311]

@the people giving me **** about my forum name:

I think the Pats organization are scumbags and I think Belichick is a scumbag.

Brady is a great QB and seems like a good guy--not a ***** like anyone with the name Manning.


But, I hate to disappoint all the people giving me **** for my name...I'm actually a Steelers fan.

My name was originally a poke at the media portrayal of the Patriots during their "NOT IN OUR HOUSE" season with all those stupid ass commercials.

The ESPN guys would say "Tom brady TWO TIME SUPERBOWL MVP" literally every time they mentioned him...so I made my name TOM BRADY TWO TIME MVP...

They'd also say "ALL PRO DEFENSIVE TACKLE RICHARD SEYMOUR" every time they mentioned him or "TROY BROWN VERSATILE SENSATION" or "TEDY BRUSCHI UNSELFISH LINEBACKER" so those were some people on my Tribes team...

So in short: **** off ;) Steelers ftw.
Tom Brady is the man. end of story!

[iNiGhTmAr3]

Soembody is jealous of Manning, with good right too. He's the best damn arm in this league so you know you'll get some hate.

Too much football though

Well yeah, but last weeks' performance was terrible....He's on my fantasy team :(.

Roethlisberger FTW!

And Tom Brady isn't a nice guy. He seems like one because he acts like it when he's on TV, but there have been reports about him saying rude comments and being disrespectful to other players. I do not like his on-field attitude either, like how he brags and talks crap.

But lets get back to the topic here. That review is definitely fake because of the statement that it was boring after an hour of playing music. Wtf? lol. Guitar Hero 1 and 2 had music in it too and this game has much more to it than any Guitar Hero game lol.

[Edgehopper]

Review by Hillary Goldstein

Rock Band 6.5 Passable

"Rock Band is a game that had lots of promise as being a new Harmonix title and a true Guitar Hero sequel, but unfortunately disappoints. The title is extremely repetitive. All you do is play music, and after an hour your realize that all you are going to do is play new songs"


Pitchfork Gives Music 6.8 (http://www.theonion.com/content/news/pitchfork_gives_music_6_8)

[Patch_]

Well yeah, but last weeks' performance was terrible....He's on my fantasy team :(.

Roethlisberger FTW!

And Tom Brady isn't a nice guy. He seems like one because he acts like it when he's on TV, but there have been reports about him saying rude comments and being disrespectful to other players. I do not like his on-field attitude either, like how he brags and talks crap.

But lets get back to the topic here. That review is definitely fake because of the statement that it was boring after an hour of playing music. Wtf? lol. Guitar Hero 1 and 2 had music in it too and this game has much more to it than any Guitar Hero game lol.

I'll agree to that but you got to remember the rest of the colts team are a bunch of women and aren't playing, 3 WR, etc, etc, etc. Ears, necks, knees, arms are just screwed up for the colts.

Oh yes, Rock band. I think the only thing that could hurt Rock band is the fact of BWT is not single player/online, that's the only thing. The game isn't a cakewalk, etc, etc.
There is no reason in the world it should get under 9.5

[Eastwood]

Hilary is the same one who gave Assassin's Creed a 7.5 aka loser

[Mr_Urlacher]

Guys... Guys... settle down about the best quarterback!

We all know that REX GROSSMAN is the best there ever was!

[ChaosElement]

IGN review in an hour

[TheRocker]

Whens the review going to be up its already 8:04 here.

[Maposaurus]

Whens the review going to be up its already 8:04 here.

6PM PST. Isn't changing.

[IUGCtim]

Guys... Guys... settle down about the best quarterback!

We all know that REX GROSSMAN is the best there ever was!

Hahahaha i went to school with grossman

[nVizzle]

Tell him to retire.

[jq715861]

Hahahaha i went to school with grossman

You poor unfortunate soul.

[hankmallon]

Matter of seconds until 9 baby.... please be up right away.

[bounchfx]

ign is never punctual about this stuff. bah.

[Peytah]

6:04 now. Scary how sad and desperate I've become in keeping myself updated with all things RB.

[iNiGhTmAr3]

Guys... Guys... settle down about the best quarterback!

We all know that REX GROSSMAN is the best there ever was!

I just threw up in my mouth a little.

Lol.

[xxjoesusxx]

9:06 here, should be up now...why not ?

[casedawg]

yeah i know im like freaking out. i keep pressing refresh and nothing changes. i gotta know...

[hankmallon]

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/879/879549/vids_1.html
Video Review!!!
Have to buffer...

[Maposaurus]

Rad, thanks for the update.

[travmeatwad]

Was going to post it. Haha.

I want to see the score. But I'm watching the whole thing.

[AVC808]

video review? eh, i guess that's better. but im still at work for a few more minutes. i was hoping to end the day with a good read. now i gotta remember to watch it over the weekend. or monday i suppose.

[AeroTrain]

video review? eh, i guess that's better. but im still at work for a few more minutes. i was hoping to end the day with a good read. now i gotta remember to watch it over the weekend. or monday i suppose.

487 posts say you will remember.

"...or Monday" L-O-L!

[hankmallon]

Jesus christ, the video review doesn't have the score WTF

[Patch_]

Jesus christ, the video review doesn't have the score WTF

Yeah, I'm starting to wonder if it will score higher then GHIII or not, it better.

[xxjoesusxx]

no written review yet ?

[hankmallon]

It's definately not above 9.5 which was my original maximum limit. My speculation about the small licensed track list is appearing to be an issue and though they're enjoying it... don't get hopes too high now.

[bounchfx]

just got done watching vid review. he didn't sound very entusiastic.

he never mentioned the bonus songs and kept complaining how there were 'only 45 licensed songs' even though thats around the same as the GH games..

and he dissed the hell out of the guitar.

I rather like it, from what I've used.

how is the text review still not up?

[xxjoesusxx]

im very skeptical of they're review, and im not planning to take it seriously... look at the score they gave assassin's creed, that is a fantastic game. All the "flaws" they point out are nitpicking, it's like they were looking to give it a bad score to cause controversy.

[Patch_]

just got done watching vid review. he didn't sound very entusiastic.

he never mentioned the bonus songs and kept complaining how there were 'only 45 licensed songs' even though thats around the same as the GH games..

and he dissed the hell out of the guitar.

I rather like it, from what I've used.

how is the text review still not up?

Yeah, between that and the drums are the only fun solo part, I don't know if this game will score over 8.9 or not. That's be really damn stupid if it didn't though.

His flaws wasn't even no single player BWT/online, it was that the guitar sucked and guitar solo sucked, fear of change I'm thinking.

[Edgehopper]

Quote that invalidates the review:

"Even the singing, singing alone...it's just not as developed as Singstar or Karaoke Revolution"

Did I miss the phoneme detector in Singstar and Karaoke Revolution, or the freeform sections, or the overdrive system? The singing is identical to Karaoke Revolution plus those additional elements. Clearly, the reviewer doesn't know his music games.

[hankmallon]

Things to point out here since the score isn't up, and it doesn't sound too enthusiastic:

Points out track list repeats itself too much due to short list.

Don't bother with solo career unless you're doing drums.

Guitar itself is mediocre at best (though from what I tried at Best Buy I liked, but that's me)

Difficulty is too easy for guitar compared to Guitar Hero.

Life span depends on DLC.

[digitaldrummer]

my guess is 8.7

[hankmallon]

my guess is 8.7

I think you're probably right. GH3 amazingly may have bested it.

[jq715861]

my guess is 8.7

If this actually scores below guitar hero 3 I will never go to ign.com again for anything ever.

I bet you if Rock Band was a FPS, it would be a 9.4 or higher.

[Patch_]

Things to point out here since the score isn't up, and it doesn't sound too enthusiastic:

Points out track list repeats itself too much due to short list.

Don't bother with solo career unless you're doing drums.

Guitar itself is mediocre at best (though from what I tried at Best Buy I liked, but that's me)

Difficulty is too easy for guitar compared to Guitar Hero.

Life span depends on DLC.

While this is true, I don't see why it would hurt the score too much since GHII got 9.5/10 and had 40 licensed, 24 bonus songs (Rock band is 45 and 13)

[bounchfx]

Difficulty is too easy for guitar compared to Guitar Hero.



honestly from what i've seen recently, especially in the video review, the difficulty for non dlc (for the most part) looks fine, I just want to keep busy and a lot of the songs look like they do at least that, with runs and neat chord changes. as long as my fingers keep moving I'm cool.

although, I do want to see some impossibles go up on DLC.

Dream Theater please!

[hankmallon]

While this is true, I don't see why it would hurt the score too much since GHII got 9.5/10 and had 40 licensed, 24 bonus songs (Rock band is 45 and 13)

I suppose because BWT is different than GH. It has the part of it where fans randomly pick a song for you to play, sometimes repeats that get old.

(I know I understood where he was coming from not wanting to sing In Bloom 10 times in a few hours)

[bounchfx]

.....


9.4

I suddenly lost respect for IGN, because there's no way in hell this is the same as gh2 in terms of quality and content.

and I'm totally not sure how replayability didn't get a 10.

that, over everything, I would expect a 10 from.

unlimited content, sure it costs cash, but come ON.

[hankmallon]

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[hankmallon]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/836/836118p1.html
All hopes are re-established.

[iNiGhTmAr3]

9.4


Damn right *****es! lol

[digitaldrummer]

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heres the IGN video review on youtube I just posted it subscribe to my channel if you would like! :)

[Patch_]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/836/836118p1.html
All hopes are re-established.

Damn right they are


The meat of Rock Band is the unbelievably cool Band World Tour. The BWT requires at least two players with AI filling in any missing roles. Though currently only available locally, BWT will get a patch to allow for an online career mode at some point in the near future.

No maybe, no hope. Just will get a patch.

9.4, a damn good score.

[bounchfx]

wow, damn, good catch man. they say it WILL be patched.



amazingness. best news all day.

[tombrady]

hrm..i'll take it :)

[masterx1918]

9.4 is respectable

[Siberian]

Wow, I didn't think the foot pedal would be the thing to break on the drums. :eek:

Of course this is the first I've heard of one breaking so maybe it was a fluke.

[hankmallon]

Yeah, I just hope a couple months from now the pedal doesn't break. Other than that, this review entirely sold me on my already completely paid off pre-order. I'm off to bed now, hope this cheered many up!

[Ultrace]

This confused me:

"I will say that the transition from medium to hard seems like a big leap. Not only do you add the dreaded kick pedal (getting my foot and hands to do something completely different from one another proved to be a Zen experience where I had to turn off my brain and become one with the drum set), but you'll also be hitting two pads at once on several occasions, sometimes in conjunction with the kick pedal."

I played Easy and Medium at the tour that came through, and Medium again recently at a Best Buy demo. They all had kick pedal usage (although the demo auto-hit it) and had instances of striking two notes at once. Is there any indication that charting was changed between the demo and actual game? Because it doesn't seem at all like you have to go to hard for that pedal.