AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack Discussion Thread

[Magnet]

Official press release (with easy-to-read Q&A directly following):


New York, NY, September 30, 2008 – AC/DC comes exclusively to Rock Band beginning this November for the worldwide release of AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band® Track Pack™ by Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). This exclusive deal with Columbia Records and AC/DC marks the first time ever the band has included an entire album for video game play, with 18 live tracks from their prolific live performances becoming available in one electrifying, standalone game. The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack allows players to experience this amazing set list with Rock Band, Rock Band 2 or other compatible music game peripherals. Full of the band’s classic songs, the game will be available this November in the US and throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand beginning in early December.

“When MTV first launched in 1981, we promised that people would ‘never look at music the same way again’ and, with Rock Band, we continue to fulfill this commitment," stated Paul DeGooyer, MTV’s Senior Vice President of Electronic Games & Music. “We're excited to be part of AC/DC’s and Columbia's global plan for the release of their new album, DVD and now, videogame. Being the first to present these revered songs in interactive form, exclusively on the Rock Band platform is a true honor. For those about to rock with the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack, we salute you!"

"AC/DC fans can now experience performing live, on stage with the band," said Columbia Records co-Chairman Steve Barnett. "An unforgettable concert is now an ultimate at-home entertainment experience with the AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack."

AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will feature the master recordings from the best of the band's live performances. The live recording was specially remixed for Rock Band by Mike Fraser. The game features 18 tracks, with more than 99 minutes of game play for each instrument:

"Thunderstruck"
"Shoot to Thrill"
"Back in Black"
"Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be"
"Heatseeker"
"Fire Your Guns"
"Jailbreak"
"The Jack"
"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
"Moneytalks"
"Hells Bells"
"High Voltage"
"Whole Lotta Rosie"
"You Shook Me All Night Long"
"T.N.T."
"Let There Be Rock”
"Highway To Hell”
"For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”

All tracks from the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will also be available for play in Rock Band and Rock Band 2[1] by entering a special export authentication code for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system versions. As previously announced, AC/DC’s anthem “Let There Be Rock” is featured in Rock Band 2 – the first time the group has been included in a music-based video game. In addition, look for the epic Rock Band 2 TV commercial featuring the studio version of AC/DC’s rock anthem “Let There Be Rock” that premiered during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at www.rockband2.com.

The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be available in the U.S. on November 2nd on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and on November 16th for Wii™. Pricing for AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii is MSRP $39.88 and MSRP $29.88 for the PlayStation 2. The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will also be available at most major retailers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in early December on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2 and Wii. In the UK, AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be MSRP £29.99 for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii and MSRP £19.99 for the PlayStation 2. In the rest of EU, the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be MSRP €39.99 for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii and MSRP €29.99 for the PlayStation 2. In Australia, AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be MSRP $49.99 for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii and PlayStation 2.

AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack follows the release of AC/DC’s first album of all-new material in eight years. The album, "Black Ice," features 15 new tracks from brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd. "Rock 'n' Roll Train," the album's first single, was released on August 28. “Black Ice” will be available in the US exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club retail locations and Web sites Oct. 20 for $11.88, as well as on the band's Web site, www.acdc.com

AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack Q&A


Q: Is AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band® Track Pack™ a standalone game or a DLC offering?
A: AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band® Track Pack™ is a standalone game turning 18 classic live tracks from AC/DC’s prolific live performances featuring over 99 minutes of gameplay for each instrument.



Q: What peripherals is the game compatible with?
A: Officially licensed Rock Band or other compatible music game peripherals.



Q: Will AC/DC LIVE Rock Band Track Pack be available as DLC?
A: AC/DC LIVE Rock Band Track Pack will NOT be available as DLC, only as a standalone disc.



Q: Will players be able to export the tracks from AC/DC LIVE Rock Band Track Pack into Rock Band or Rock Band 2?
A: At no additional cost, all 18 tracks from the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be available for play in Rock Band and Rock Band 2 by entering a special one-time export authentication code found in the manual of the game for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 versions. Online connection required for export of AC/DC LIVE Rock Band™ Track Pack for play in Rock Band and Rock Band 2. Additional instructions can be found in the manual.



Q: Will AC/DC’s likenesses be featured as characters / avatars in the AC/DC LIVE Rock Band Track Pack.
A: AC/DC’s likenesses are NOT featured as characters / avatars in the AC/DC LIVE Rock Band Track Pack.



Q: Is the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be available exclusively at Walmart Stores and Sam’s Club in the U.S? When is it being released?
A: Yes, the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be available exclusively at Walmart Stores and Sam’s Club in the U.S. on November 2nd on XBox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 and on November 16th for Wii.



Q: What is the pricing at Walmart / Sams Club for the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack in the US?
A: Pricing for AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii is $39.88 and $29.88 for the PlayStation 2



Q: When is the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack coming to Europe, Australia and New Zealand? What retailers are offering it? Is it being release there thru an exclusive retail outlet?
A: The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in early December on XBox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and Wii. There is no exclusive retail partner in Europe, Australia and New Zealand as the game will be available at most major retail outlets throughout these territories.



Q: What is the pricing in Europe, Australia and New Zealand?
A: In the UK, AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be £29.99 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii and £19.99 for the PlayStation 2. In the rest of EU, the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be €39.99 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii and €29.99 for the PlayStation 2. In Australia, AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack will be $49.99 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation, Wii and PlayStation 2.



Q: What is MTV Games/Harmonix's stance on standalone band games?

A: Our goal is to give fans the most diverse and largest selection of music possible through the Rock Band platform. While signing exclusive artists deals are not a priority for us, when presented with the opportunity to work with legendary artists like AC/DC and make Rock Band a part of their global marketing campaign, a term of exclusivity naturally comes into play based on the substantial investment of money and resources required. It was an honor to be selected by AC/DC as their video game platform, and to take part in AC/DC's and Columbia's global plan for the release of their new album and DVD. We are thrilled to be the first to present these revered songs in interactive form exclusively on the Rock Band platform.



Q: Will there be any tie-ins with AC/DC’s new album?

A: AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack follows the release of AC/DC’s first album of all-new material in eight years. The album, "Black Ice," features 15 new tracks from brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd. "Rock 'n' Roll Train," the album's first single, was released on August 28. “Black Ice” will also be available in the US exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club retail locations and Web sites Oct. 20 for $11.88, as well as on the band's Web site, www.acdc.com. In addition, there will be two AC/DC pop up stores that are going up in NY and LA as part of this partnership with MTV and Wal-Mart to promote AC/DC.



Q: What is Wal-Mart and Sony / Columbia’s role in this deal?

A: Sony / Columbia Records is Harmonix & MTV Games’ partner in bringing AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack and the set list from their legendary live concert performances worldwide this November. Wal-Mart is our exclusive retail partner in the US to bring AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack – available at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club retail locations and Web sites beginning this November.

I hope you are all... Thunderstruck!




HMXHenry Stealth Edit! Here is the link for the Official Press Release in the Announcements forum.

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86939

Additional HMXHenry Stealth Edit! I've just posted an Official AC/DC Q&A below the original announcements. So if you're feeling a little confused, overwhelmed, or THUNDERSTRUCK then you can check out the second post in the above link for more info.

[benson111]

I know i am, been requesting them for .....well for a while now!!


1st.

This is the track list.

http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game

1."Thunderstruck"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X80Qjh9Yivs
2."Shoot to Thrill"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzBIe8Q6K6Y
3."Back in Black"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k816dPQyPAM
4."Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eBf8cNB2N0

5."Heatseeker"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Njksvu5hQg

6."Fire Your Guns"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbGAxzrfh84

7."Jailbreak"
part one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oukqBcCn7ys
part two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Adgtjb-6s
8."The Jack"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7FFPP5KKA8
9."Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3lFmUDoBZs
10."Moneytalks"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM2QLS4ZOq4
11."Hells Bells"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nlgkce7gHk
12."High Voltage"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBggfDRPKNc
13."Whole Lotta Rosie"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU6C40zXtXk
14."You Shook Me All Night Long"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfffzRJ9nVs
15."T.N.T."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAdCNCLxRQc
16."Let There Be Rock"
Part one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vheyFOmTVjo
Part two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O229XbAr-7o
17."Highway To Hell"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej0Bw0XhvIk
18."For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shcI6vE-PlE

[mobhit101]

HELLS YEAH!!!!!!

For those about to RAWWWWWK!!!

\m/

[TheKrazyKatzzz]

So we're all wondering - how many tracks?

And - will it be exportable?

Guess we'll wait for tomorrow, but it's possible this will be great!

[Icarus]

Whoa, this is huge! Thanks so much, Harmonix! This is one giant step in the right direction - except make it so we can export to the hard drive, pleeeaaaase? I hate being restricted to switching disks.

[BathTub]

Will be interesting to see how this pans out as an addition to the RB platform.

[Runa216]

Wow! That's kinda crappy as far as price is, that's MORE than 2 dollars a track....and you have to get another disc. Can I export to my hard drive?

[rockfresh126]

If this thing can be downloaded on to RB 2 consider it mine

[Super_Sonic]

Will it have only live songs or will it include studio songs as well? Also since the article might not answer this, can you transfer the songs onto your drive for use like the RB1 songs or not?

[Super_Sonic]

Wow! That's kinda crappy as far as price is, that's MORE than 2 dollars a track....and you have to get another disc. Can I export to my hard drive?

How do you know how many tracks will be included?

[BrutalBrian]

I won't even consider this myself unless you can port into RB2.

[CableCarrier]

Money Talks! Hell yes.

Also, I'd guess there'll be some extra stuff in there to help justify the $40 price point. Maybe a couple of tracks from Black Ice or something.

[thetrout]

I'm a huge HMX fanboy, but if there's no export, then no sale. I love the Rock Band platform - I'm not sticking in a separate disc just to play some AC/DC.

[Daytman]

Meh.

GH: Metallica....

[SynderBlokk]

I couldn't be a bigger Harmonix booster/Rock Band enthusiast...but Wal-Mart is a disgusting unionbuster. I like AC/DC but I won't be buying this.

[Runesmith]

Of course the songs will be exportable. Doesn't anyone remember the screenshot of the quickplay menu with Shoot to Thrill interspersed between RB2 tracks?

Here's a link to the screen: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3169770

[Runa216]

As it stands, I guess nobody knows, I was going by what others said. If the pack is more than the equivalent of 2 dollars a song, then I'll be very wary about buying it.

[Bearclaw]

So we're all wondering - how many tracks?

And - will it be exportable?

Guess we'll wait for tomorrow, but it's possible this will be great!
I REALLY hope they are exportable. I had really hoped Rock Band would not create a band centric game, but I'll just have to live with it. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD LET THE TRACKS BE EXPORTABLE.

[CableCarrier]

Meh.

GH: Metallica....

...will probably be terrible.

Seriously. ****in' Metallica.

[xxpigxx]

If I can export, I will buy. If not . . . no $$ for HMX from me

[Super_Sonic]

Of course the songs will be exportable. Doesn't anyone remember the screenshot of the quickplay menu with Shoot to Thrill interspersed between RB2 tracks?

Here's a link to the screen: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3169770

After I calm downed I remembered that.

[CableCarrier]

Of course the songs will be exportable. Doesn't anyone remember the screenshot of the quickplay menu with Shoot to Thrill interspersed between RB2 tracks?

Here's a link to the screen: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3169770

That is interesting. However, the RB1 tracks have a different icon designating the source (i.e. a "1" instead of an arrow).

Also, I'm not putting my money on any particular feature in the final game until I hear from a reliable source.

[Catch-22]

Towing the line here. If you can export and play in RB2 then I will get it. If not I wont. I like AC/DC but it isn't worth it if I can't use it in RB2. This is my stance on any future packs like this as well.

[undertow]

Towing the line here. If you can export and play in RB2 then I will get it. If not I wont. I like AC/DC but it isn't worth it if I can't use it in RB2. This is my stance on any future packs like this as well.

I echo this guys statements exactly.

[Mex]

Can't wait to see an official HMX announcement. Obviously we'd all like to be able to export these songs, it's the best scenario.

But even if I have to switch discs I'd buy it. AC/DC is one of my fave bands and if this is the only way they'd agree to provide the tracks it's better than nothing right?

[benson111]

Look at this and say you wouldnt crap youself to play this. IF it is the track list.


1."Thunderstruck"
2."Shoot to Thrill"
3."Back in Black"
4."Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be"
5."Heatseeker"
6."Fire Your Guns"
7."Jailbreak"
8."The Jack"
9."Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
10."Moneytalks"
11."Hells Bells"
12."High Voltage"
13."Whole Lotta Rosie"
14."You Shook Me All Night Long"
15."T.N.T."
16."Let There Be Rock"
17."Highway To Hell"
18."For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)"[1]

[Jixzer]

While I'm a bit flummoxed by the decision to go with a disk release, HMX may not have had a choice. AC/DC still won't sell their songs to iTunes and I'm thinking that this way they can give their songs to the game and still stay true to the "hard" sale of disks philosophy they hold so dear.

Pure speculation...but it's a step in the right direction I guess.

[LiveWire008]

That's a pretty huge announcement. $40 is a good price point, IMO. Maybe GH: Aerosmith wouldn't have tanked if Activision hadn't charged full price. I couldn't be less enthused that it's a Wal-Mart exclusive, though... Wal-Mart eats handicapped puppies. I likes me some AC/DC, but I won't be getting this.

[Super_Sonic]

Can't wait to see an official HMX announcement.

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86814


Look at this and say you wouldnt crap youself to play this. IF it is the track list.


1."Thunderstruck"
2."Shoot to Thrill"
3."Back in Black"
4."Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be"
5."Heatseeker"
6."Fire Your Guns"
7."Jailbreak"
8."The Jack"
9."Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
10."Moneytalks"
11."Hells Bells"
12."High Voltage"
13."Whole Lotta Rosie"
14."You Shook Me All Night Long"
15."T.N.T."
16."Let There Be Rock"
17."Highway To Hell"
18."For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)"[1]

You forgot Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution. But otherwise great, depending on the versions.

[Bosco32]

While I'm a bit flummoxed by the decision to go with a disk release, HMX may not have had a choice. AC/DC still won't sell their songs to iTunes and I'm thinking that this way they can give their songs to the game and still stay true to the "hard" sale of disks philosophy they hold so dear.

Pure speculation...but it's a step in the right direction I guess.

I think you're probably right on the money. And their weirdness with how they deal with their content almost certainly is why these aren't studio tracks.

[CableCarrier]

You forgot Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution. But otherwise great, depending on the versions.

Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution wasn't on the Live at Donington DVD. Which sucks, because it's probably my favorite AC/DC song.

[Kariodude]

Seems pretty obvious to me. It's going to be like the Harmonix tracks. You get the disc, and it copies it all to the hard drive. If not, I'm not sure if I want to be switching discs that much.

[fireshoes]

Look at this and say you wouldnt crap youself to play this. IF it is the track list.


1."Thunderstruck"
2."Shoot to Thrill"
3."Back in Black"
4."Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be"
5."Heatseeker"
6."Fire Your Guns"
7."Jailbreak"
8."The Jack"
9."Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"
10."Moneytalks"
11."Hells Bells"
12."High Voltage"
13."Whole Lotta Rosie"
14."You Shook Me All Night Long"
15."T.N.T."
16."Let There Be Rock"
17."Highway To Hell"
18."For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)"[1]

It is the tracklist.
http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game

Game will be on all 360, PS3, Wii and PS2. Starting from $29.98. Songs playable in RB1 and RB2.

[CableCarrier]

Also, please refer to this section (http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game) of the Wal-Mart website. Seems to confirm the Live at Donington tracks and track exportability.

[BevoTheWarrior]

I'm a huge HMX fanboy, but if there's no export, then no sale. I love the Rock Band platform - I'm not sticking in a separate disc just to play some AC/DC.

Exactly. I feel the same way.

[xxpigxx]

If all turns out well then HMX just pissed on Activision's parade with a vengeance

[SwordofWhedon]

Too bad I won't be purchasing this

I will not give one single penny to Wal-Mart.

[funkydunkleman]

Buy it used then.

[benson111]

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86814



You forgot Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution. But otherwise great, depending on the versions.

Not according to this.

http://www.totalmusicdvd.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_23&products_id=318

EDIT: Ninja'd http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game

[Mex]

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86814


Yeah I saw that. I meant the official announcement with all the details :)

EDIT:
What's with all the Wal-Mart hate? Am I missing something?

[spiral_trick]

That is interesting. However, the RB1 tracks have a different icon designating the source (i.e. a "1" instead of an arrow).

Also, I'm not putting my money on any particular feature in the final game until I hear from a reliable source.

What songs in that shot were from Rock Band 1?

[benson111]

Yeah I saw that. I meant the official announcement with all the details :)

EDIT:
What's with all the Wal-Mart hate? Am I missing something?

People and there morals, i mean really. ;)

[gobacktogo]

Well I wish they were doing this as a DLC pack as well, but if the tracks are exportable then I will consider buying it. See I've always had it out for AC/DC (the damn vocals!) but I do want more songs people know instantly and this pack would really help with that.

If there's no export option then I won't bother...

[CableCarrier]

What songs in that shot were from Rock Band 1?

I don't think I made myself clear--I was wondering if the songs from the AC/DC pack were going to have a different icon. You know, other than the 1 and the arrow.

[Bosco32]

EDIT:
What's with all the Wal-Mart hate? Am I missing something?

Because they play hardball with vendors, like every retailer. And they don't pay very well, like every other retailer. And they discourage unions, like every other retailer. And they undercut small business pricing, like every other major retailer. But they're big, so people make documentaries telling you about it while places like Target can do the same and skate.

But I digress.

Happy to see that link offers a little more info. Can't wait till tomorrow.

[Mex]

Because they play hardball with vendors, like every retailer. And they don't pay very well, like every other retailer. And they discourage unions, like every other retailer. And they undercut small business pricing, like every other major retailer. But they're big, so people make documentaries telling you about it while places like Target can do the same and skate.

But I digress.

Happy to see that link offers a little more info. Can't wait till tomorrow.

That's kind of what I was thinking. They're just like any other massive chain retailer. Denying yourself yummy AC/DC for what excactly?

But to each their own.

[Bearclaw]

After seeing the track list, I will buy this without question. Arguably some of AC/DC's greatest songs of all time and enough to warrant the purchase regardless of export (although it would still be nice). In my opinion, the list is superior to the selection of Aerosmith tracks (how could they leave out Dude Looks Like a Lady?).

[Kariodude]

It's gonna be like the HMX Pack from OXM. Export the songs, it reads it as DLC.

[benson111]

PLease reference this http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game

It will tell you ALL you need to know for now. ;)

[spiral_trick]

I don't think I made myself clear--I was wondering if the songs from the AC/DC pack were going to have a different icon. You know, other than the 1 and the arrow.

Oh. Well if you can export them they'll be treated as DLC I imagine.

[Bearclaw]

Alright, all songs will be exportable, so I see no reason to pass on this.

[benson111]

Alright, all songs will be exportable, so I see no reason to pass on this.

Also for all of those who do not read the link, they will be available for:
360, PS3. PS2, And the Wii.

[Phoenixavatar2]

I wonder how they're going to deal with rentals if the disc is exportable? Maybe the game comes with a one-time use code, like a CD-Key that ties the export to your account?

[Super_Sonic]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_Donington_(AC/DC)

Despite the commercial success of the DVD, many hardcore fans were disappointed that the audio was fixed, with many differences than the original video, though the DVD officially released in Brazil still has original audio.

[j_dub_rules]

I wonder how they're going to deal with rentals if the disc is exportable? Maybe the game comes with a one-time use code, like a CD-Key that ties the export to your account?

My guess is that'll be the way its done....doubt they'll be rentals of this though, since its a Satan-Mart exclusive :o

[benson111]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_Donington_(AC/DC)

Despite the commercial success of the DVD, many hardcore fans were disappointed that the audio was fixed, with many differences than the original video, though the DVD officially released in Brazil still has original audio.

Yea and?
Im glad the audio was fixed myself.

[DanteSparda504]

I will be buying, for $30 thats a steal, having export will be nice but I am fine with putting in a second disc I am not that lazy to deny myself AC/DC :)

[Mex]

Yea and?
Im glad the audio was fixed myself.

What did they do to the audio?

[benson111]

What did they do to the audio?

cleaned it up ALOT. to the best of my knowledge. (gladly);)

[Zetsumeisuna]

Dude, this is epic.

Like, MAJORLY epic.

Way to rain down on Activision's parade HMX ;)

Especially after the bomb dropped that copyrighted songs that are created in World Tour can't be shared.

My friend is totally gonna wet himself when he sees this. I can't wait until tomorrow xD

[Ultrace]

The website says that all 18 tracks will also be available for play in RB and RB2, which means it looks like they'll be downloadable. Since 18 x 2 is $36 and $30 isn't much of a discount (measured against the $12 discount for the RHCP album), the base price for these tracks individually might be higher. These could be the first "premium" tracks. A price of $2.50 per track would net to $47 for the album and provide a significant discount for buying the whole thing.

Overall, this is great news if it is indeed fully meshable with RB/RB2. I won't lie -- I wish that these were studio tracks instead of the Live at Donington stuff.

[bse523]

Wow. Just wow. This is beyond epic.

[Stewie]

AC/DC!!!!!! Awesomeness that all the songs will be playable in RB2!

[Bertone]

Please be exportable, then you have my moneys.

[Super_Sonic]

cleaned it up ALOT. to the best of my knowledge. (gladly);)

I don't have the DVD. But I'm getting it now.

[Stewie]

Please be exportable, then you have my moneys.

It is. All the songs can be played on RB2.

[j_dub_rules]

Please be exportable, then you have my moneys.

Then they can have your money!

http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/

[Phoenixavatar2]

My guess is that'll be the way its done....doubt they'll be rentals of this though, since its a Satan-Mart exclusive :o

Good point. I wonder if they'll somehow manage to put the kibosh on selling the game to Gamestop too. I think Sega managed it years ago, my copy of Sonic 1 had a big "NOT FOR RESALE" banner on the cartridge and when I tried to sell it many years later they didn't give me a cent for it.

Then there's eBay to consider. If it is a one account per disc dealie then woe be it to anyone who buys it there without a NIB tag.

[Fabs]

they should do this with the who songs as well.

[Mex]

cleaned it up ALOT. to the best of my knowledge. (gladly);)

Ah. That's a good thing in my opinion.

HMX plays with the levels anyway, so this should sound great.

How's THAT for a slice of fried gold!?

[benson111]

Ah. That's a good thing in my opinion.

HMX plays with the levels anyway, so this should sound great.

How's THAT for a slice of fried gold!?

And man i am hungry for some of that golden goodness too!

[ROMaster2]

I just started a Wiki Page of this, anyone wanna help?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:AC/DC_Live:_Rock_Band

[benson111]

I just started a Wiki Page of this, anyone wanna help?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:AC/DC_Live:_Rock_Band

Check the first page of this thread i have some tidbits there for you, if you dont already have them.

[ROMaster2]

Oh I know, that's why I included the link to this thread.

[benson111]

Oh I know, that's why I included the link to this thread.

;)...........

[pmpboarder]

Epic, epic, epic!

I own Live at Donnington on Blu-ray. Never dreamed I'd ever also be playing it!

Thank you, Harmonix. :D

[Ultrace]

By the by, if this turns out to be some sort of exclusivity agreement with RB, I would expect all of those who believe such agreements to be a bad thing when we were talking about GHWT, to express the same sentiment even if it's Rock Band on the receiving end...

[erickOnasis412]

This is epic. I have a feeling the tracks will be transferable to RB2 (I'd assume they would be.. plus since it'll only be available at Wal-Mart and Sams Club, doesn't that mean you won't be able to just rent it and import the songs?)

Anyways, like half the album I've put in requests for and "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" is one of my wish-list songs so I've definitely gotta get this!

[David2380]

exclusive sux for both sides...I hope this will be available as DLC and not just from the disc..

[BillLauren]

Awesome news. I hope it is exportable.

[benson111]

Awesome news. I hope it is exportable.

See first page bill and you will see it is.

[angina]

wow this is amazing. Based on the walmart website, it looks like the tracks can be used within rockband 1 and 2.

Even if it were to be disc only, I don't understand the "i'm not buying" comments. Plus $30 for 18 tracks is a bargain for AC/DC hits. Love how spoiled Rockband fans have become.

Megadeth, Rush, Red Hot Chili Peppers, 20 DLC, and now AC/DC pack. Its gonna be a busy 2 months. If they release the No Doubt pack in that time frame, i'm gonna cream.

(My fraternity is holding a beerpong/rockband party with one of the sororities at my school, and i'm sure the ladies will love rockin out to No Doubt)

[war_lord]

Unbelievably epic win! I can't wait until it comes out!

[Stewie]

They've really had some awesome DLC recently. I can't wait to see what they announce on Friday. However it's going to be damn near impossible to top the AC/DC game announcement.

[RnR]

They've really had some awesome DLC recently. I can't wait to see what they announce on Friday. However it's going to be damn near impossible to top the AC/DC game announcement.

I see you took out AC/DC out of your sig ;)

[Stewie]

I see you took out AC/DC out of your sig ;)

We have a lurker in the mist ;)

[benson111]

Hey all First page updated with some fine You tube action. ;)

[pmpboarder]

Hey all First page updated with some fine You tube action. ;)

And that's why everybody wants a piece of the first page.

[RoboEnigma]

Are the drums on this gonna suck and be boring like
Let There Be Rock?

Don't get me wrong, but AC/DC isn't exactly renowned for the drumming...I am looking forward to the release though..so don't take this as a trolling statement. Serious question.

[benson111]

And that's why everybody wants a piece of the first page.

Yea did some home work there tried to got the best quality i could! ;):D

[benson111]

Are the drums on this gonna suck and be boring like
Let There Be Rock?

Don't get me wrong, but AC/DC isn't exactly renowned for the drumming...I am looking forward to the release though..so don't take this as a trolling statement. Serious question.

See first page and judge for yourself.

[Joshua12]

My question is do you think they will pull some bullsh*t and make you pay to export them? I hope they just come with a one time use code.

[RoboEnigma]

See first page and judge for yourself.

Well...crap. :(

[benson111]

What i am hoping for is a custom donnington venue to play in that would be most pimpariffic. ;)

[HazzyRap]

Sweet!

I'm curious to see how they do this...

[Fleshwound]

You can't top this DLC for me.

[Bearclaw]

By the by, if this turns out to be some sort of exclusivity agreement with RB, I would expect all of those who believe such agreements to be a bad thing when we were talking about GHWT, to express the same sentiment even if it's Rock Band on the receiving end...
It sucks for Guitar Hero fans and Rock Band haters just as much as Aerosmith exclusivity. As a fan of both games (primarily Rock Band, but I digress), I don't personally feel put off by exclusivity but I don't want to see it disappoint fans of one game only.

Short story shorter, sorry Guitar Hero fans, I guess this makes up for Activision snagging Aerosmith :/


My question is do you think they will pull some bullsh*t and make you pay to export them? I hope they just come with a one time use code.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say no, since I'm willing to wager Harmonix/MTV Games already payed for licensing across the platform rather than a single disc (much in the way DLC works).

[Fleshwound]

I bet there will be some sort of discounted price for the game if you buy there new album Black Ice.

[RoboEnigma]

I must say I think is a far better way to make band centric games than the GH method. People will probably realize how crappy buying stand-alone games are.

Assuming this can be exported, which it probably can be. I'm willing to bet. HMX seems to be all about that, and everything points to that.

[seamjessjosh]

It was only a matter of time, and thank the Lord that it finally happened. I hope the $40 includes a free export.... Wishful thinking probably, and I will buy it anyway. Suddenly, it doesn't suck to be a PS3 owner. We get two Rock Bands in less than a month!! :D

[RoboEnigma]

Did anyone actually listen to the video of Let There be Rock on the first page of this thread?

Is that even the song?

[arniejolt]

I'm wondering if it's just the songs or will there be some extras to go along with it like AC/DC-based clothing or even an Australian venue

[face777]

As long as there's a uk release there's no complaints from over here.

But Don't forget us, AGAIN.

[RoboEnigma]

Just double checked. The version of Let There Be Rock that someone posted the video of, while it is part of that album, it is not the song. Rather, it is an extended solo following the song. I myself couldn't find a quality video of the song's main portion. :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5pwj0HRtv4


I believe this is it.

[benson111]

Just double checked. The version of Let There Be Rock that someone posted the video of, while it is part of that album, it is not the song. Rather, it is an extended solo following the song. I myself couldn't find a quality video of the song's main portion. :(

That was me that posted that and i appologize . That was the best that i could find. I might be wrong in my asumption, but i think i will not be included on the disc. I hope i am wrong, but you know. :rolleyes:

[seamjessjosh]

As long as there's a uk release there's no complaints from over here.

But Don't forget us, AGAIN.

To quote the New York Times.....

"... an AC/DC version of the channel’s popular Rock Band video game that will be sold in the United States only at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and the Wal-Mart Web site...."

Sorry, mate.

[benson111]

Just double checked. The version of Let There Be Rock that someone posted the video of, while it is part of that album, it is not the song. Rather, it is an extended solo following the song. I myself couldn't find a quality video of the song's main portion. :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5pwj0HRtv4


I believe this is it.

Isnt that the 84 version??

[RoboEnigma]

I wouldn't know. Never heard this album, sorry.

[Super_Sonic]

I wouldn't know. Never heard this album, sorry.

Nobody here has the dvd?

[Samfo]

Wait, so not coming to the music store? WTF, this is pretty *** if true HMX

[TalonHawk]

I really really hate to be THE whiner, but I have been wanting AC/DC for Rock Band for soooo long. I finally get it.... and it's live tracks.

People don't know the live tracks (well, I vaguely remember them since I actually have this album somewhere in a closet). It makes the singing so much less fun for it not to be the song you've heard on the radio for years. My wife is also a AC/DC fan and is the singer, so this will probably bum her out too...

But oh well, at least we'll finally have AC/DC. Even though I may skip on this album and keep hoping we'll get some studio tracks somewhere down the line.

[RoboEnigma]

Wait, so not coming to the music store? WTF, this is pretty *** if true HMX

No one has said this, but it probably won't be.

I realize it may be a hassle to go to a physical store to buy something rather than a not so physical store, but if you really want it I think you'll find a way.

[benson111]

Wait, so not coming to the music store? WTF, this is pretty *** if true HMX

yea...un no it isnt, if it was comming to the music store at a premium cost of 2.00 a song. that is 36 dollers for the whole album.

Yea i know, " I dont want dem all" Well then that is a loss for you, since you will be missing out on the epicnessness of all that is the AC/DC. :D

[face777]

To quote the New York Times.....

"... an AC/DC version of the channel’s popular Rock Band video game that will be sold in the United States only at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and the Wal-Mart Web site...."

Sorry, mate.

That's the problem...

Sold ONLY in the US, or sold in the US ONLY at those places, but others elsewhere.

I'm thinking of HMX as screwers of non-Americans once again on an increasingly long bad record of such stunts, but I shall wait for the official announcement before I start getting REALLY p*ssed

[madcapmatt]

Magnet should edit his post to include this screenshot of the tracklist; or at least the part about the songs being playable in either Rock Band 1 or 2::cool:

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4620/acdcfu0.jpg

[Jack_T]

so... an entire game of ac/dc

i thought rb's thing was to have variety

i always criticized gha for that very fact.

[seamjessjosh]

so... an entire game of ac/dc

i thought rb's thing was to have variety

i always criticized gha for that very fact.

At least they are doing something that's never been done before. Are they releasing a game with only one band composing the setlist? Yes. Thing is, it's all on one album, and a LIVE album at that! :D

[itsnotmyfault]

A resounding meh from myself. Never much cared for AC/DC and still don't.

[seamjessjosh]

Sold ONLY in the US, or sold in the US ONLY at those places, but others elsewhere.

True. I took at as only at Wal-Mart, AND only in the US.

[PerrinOkenwald]

Please let it be sold in EU at the same time as the US. Please!!!

[Savage303]

Sweet! I'll play there live set while I wait for the concert in November!

[djkill420]

I think the only problem with this is playing maybe a total of 20 songs for 40 bucks is kind of ridiculous, lets just hope there will be more venues and more options on clothing like possibly making angus young which would be quite amazing or sell the new cd along with the game for 40 bucks which would be quite a nice bargain. You figure rockband 1 and 2 seperately is about 60 and that has a good 70 songs y pay 40 bucks for about a third not even more like 1/4 of the songs

[Espano]

If this is American only/ as reported n the article, this is a major blowback from HMX.

I really want MOAR AC/DC IN RB!

[Savage303]

I just thought everybody would like to see this. It's from the walmart website for the game. It says from $29.88, but that is probably for the wii or ps2 version price (one can be hopeful though). It's 18 tracks that are a total of 99+ minutes long (totally worth $40 in my opinion). It also says that all tracks will be available to play in Rock Band and Rock Band 2, so I guess that means exporting is available!

http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game

[ghandibob77]

As ever, i'm late chiming in 'cos i've only just got up (curse you and your time differences!), but even so, this is awesome! Assuming of course, we in the rest of the world get it...

Still, Der ner ner ner ner ner ner (Angus!). Der ner ner ner ner ner ner (Angus!). etc :D

[Rock_Starman]

That's a pretty huge announcement. $40 is a good price point, IMO. Maybe GH: Aerosmith wouldn't have tanked if Activision hadn't charged full price. I couldn't be less enthused that it's a Wal-Mart exclusive, though... Wal-Mart eats handicapped puppies. I likes me some AC/DC, but I won't be getting this.

18 songs for $40 = Good.
41 songs for $60 = Bad.

:confused:

Also I'd hardly call it tanking considering it's mainly one band and it sold more than their last album and made more money than any of the albums ever did. I'm also pretty sure it outsold GH 80's pretty good.

Anyway this ****ing well better be available in Canada.

[S1ckH4nds]

Wow, what a shot out of left field. No one had any clue THIS was coming. :D

[Paradisebaby]

i think the price is not very fair...... for 30$ on every concole yes, but 40? and if it´s compatible with RB and RB2, why shouldn´t they release it as DLC anyway. I really want to have it, but as i live in Europe, it comes up to 40€. Well, it´s acceptable if you like the band and a must if youre a fan....

[ShoTTySLanKiN]

Damn no Big Balls but with the exception of that not to mention the walmart pg confirming what most of us are hoping, hard drive portability, HMX & AC/DC FTW!!!

[Subtemperate]

It also says that all tracks will be available to play in Rock Band and Rock Band 2, so I guess that means exporting is available!

Actually I might be alone, but the wording says "also available"..... So to me that says you could buy the stand alone game, or the tracks will be available for rockband 1 and 2 antoher way.

[elfreako]

Unbeleivable. And I thought Activision was the one with suspicious ethics. Wal-Mart exclusive? Absolutely disgusting. I am not geting this, and I'm seriously reconsidering getting Rock Band 2.

I'm don't think I could be more disappointed.

[jcunning_1974]

It seems this should just be a full album download, but since the article mentions that AC/DC does not distribute their music through iTunes and they're not on Napster, I'm wondering if they just don't distribute their music digitally at all, and so the only way for Rock Band to get us an AC/DC pack was through physical means like this.

If that is the case then good job getting it out however they can since Rock Band fans have been wanting AC/DC for awhile.

[Kariodude]

Unbeleivable. And I thought Activision was the one with suspicious ethics. Wal-Mart exclusive? Absolutely disgusting. I am not geting this, and I'm seriously reconsidering getting Rock Band 2.

I'm don't think I could be more disappointed.

Um, it wasn't a deal with Harmonix and Wal Mart. It's a deal with AC/DC and Wal Mart. Harmonix is just charting the songs as usual. Can't blame them for AC/DC's odd decisions. Not like it matter's that much anyway.

[WhiffleBallTony]

Disappointing. I can't stand Bon songs with Brian on vocals. I'd much rather see the original studio recordings of all these songs. Also, $40 for 18 songs? Come on. This should just be downloadable if it's only that many songs. Deliver a game with 30+ songs and then I'll be impressed.

[Chocobo115]

I wanna know about release out of US

[S1ckH4nds]

Also, $40 for 18 songs?
Only the NYT article says "around" $40; the Walmart page says "from $29.88"... gonna have to wait for the official press release, hopefully that'll give us the actual pricing.

I will say this much, though; I hope it's not yet another case of $10 more for the same experience on 360 / PS3 just because they're the next-gen consoles.

[Samfo]

very dissapointing for an aussie here

[Bearclaw]

Unbeleivable. And I thought Activision was the one with suspicious ethics. Wal-Mart exclusive? Absolutely disgusting. I am not geting this, and I'm seriously reconsidering getting Rock Band 2.

I'm don't think I could be more disappointed.

What does that even mean? Suspicious ethics? Are you even aware that MTV Games is trying to make money off this game? If Wal-Mart was the only venue they were able to sort out in the deal and AC/DC wouldn't allow DLC, then we have no choice but to live with it. Don't punish yourself by denying Rock Band 2 unless you really cannot stand the knowledge that an optional AC/DC expansion is for sale at Wal-Mart only.

[Wertty]

Lol @ alot of people that were complaining about GH: aerosmith and metallica being fine with this.

[HeyRiles]

It says on the Walmart website (check the second post in this thread) that all tracks from the AC/DC LIVE: Track Pack will ALSO be available for play in RB and RB2

I'll still wait a few more hours for the announcement, but it sounds like it'll be releases as DLC as well, and this is just a way to get these awesome songs to people that don't have the ability to download DLC

[xxpigxx]

Lol @ alot of people that were complaining about GH: aerosmith and metallica being fine with this.

lol @ people who just do not get it . . . ahem . . . Wertty . . . ahem :rolleyes:

[DrRock69]

so this disc isnt available for Canada????

[ppetrovi]

This is going to rock so hard. I can't wait to yell OY on TNT.

[toad3000]

It is the tracklist.
http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game

Game will be on all 360, PS3, Wii and PS2. Starting from $29.98. Songs playable in RB1 and RB2.

Now THAT seems more like it. $40 for 18 tracks just didn't seem right. Even still, $30 for 18 tracks is a bit high compared to what we've paid in the past, isn't it? How much was The Who pack? (More apt comparison than Doolittle, as the songs are longer...)

[toad3000]

I think the only problem with this is playing maybe a total of 20 songs for 40 bucks is kind of ridiculous, lets just hope there will be more venues and more options on clothing like possibly making angus young which would be quite amazing or sell the new cd along with the game for 40 bucks which would be quite a nice bargain. You figure rockband 1 and 2 seperately is about 60 and that has a good 70 songs y pay 40 bucks for about a third not even more like 1/4 of the songs


That's actually a really good point, and something I haven't seen addressed yet. I wonder if the fact that it's coming out on disc (for all systems, it looks like) means there's more than just new songs....

[DrRock69]

is this disc available for Canada??

[screwtop]

Is "Live at Donnington" from the same concert as the "AC/DC Live" album, or are they different shows? I ask because I typically don't like live albums, but "AC/DC Live" is awesome.

[Jixzer]

Dead Horse already, but I'm bored...


Wait, so not coming to the music store? WTF, this is pretty *** if true HMX

i think the price is not very fair...... for 30$ on every concole yes, but 40? and if it´s compatible with RB and RB2, why shouldn´t they release it as DLC anyway. I really want to have it, but as i live in Europe, it comes up to 40€. Well, it´s acceptable if you like the band and a must if youre a fan....

AC/DC is famous for not allowing digital downloads. This was probably the only option HMX had to get us these songs. Oh, and my mother always told me life isn't fair. Besides, for some $40 is a bargain.


Unbeleivable. And I thought Activision was the one with suspicious ethics. Wal-Mart exclusive? Absolutely disgusting. I am not geting this, and I'm seriously reconsidering getting Rock Band 2.

I'm don't think I could be more disappointed.

So, if GH:WT was only sold at say...Target, would you not get that either? I don't understand all this hate towards store exclusivity (except for those outside the U.S., for you guys, yes it sucks) or Wal-Mart. Maybe since I'm just a customer and can get whatever I need there somehow makes them evil. Somebody said it earlier, but it bears repeating. Wal-Mart is no worse than any other big business, they just get a bad rap since they are high profile...it makes them an easy target..and what's really funny is how people get all worked up over basically nothing that has little to no effect on them outside of paying less for merchandise. Classic.

Anyway, it appears that the entire AC/DC Album/Game/DVD collection are Wal-Mart exclusives...more than likely an arrangement between AC/DC and Walmart. HMX were forced to comply if they wanted the songs. Just a theory, but seems logical.

[willthegreat]

I'm excited for the songs coming to the platform but until I know how they will be delivered (download, disc W/export, etc.) I will limit my excitement. Classic AC/DC is awesome but paying $40 for 17 songs (because LTBR is on RB2) would not be cool. Then again, Harmonix did say that DLC would range from $0.99 to $2.99 in the months leading up to RB1 and for a band as big as AC/DC the $2.99 price point may kick in.

[LiveWire008]

18 songs for $40 = Good.
41 songs for $60 = Bad.

:confused:

Also I'd hardly call it tanking considering it's mainly one band and it sold more than their last album and made more money than any of the albums ever did. I'm also pretty sure it outsold GH 80's pretty good.


Good for Aerosmith. At $50 to $60 a game vrs $10 to $15 dollars an album, I'm not surprised it out sold their previous efforts. Even excluding the dump truck full of money they were probably paid up front, I'm sure they still made out like bandits from their percentage stake in the game, and the renewed interest in their back catalogue.

Just to clarify my position, at the time I posted saying I thought $40 was a decent price point, the number of tracks were not mentioned anywhere in the New York Times article. I was assuming it was relatively close to one of the stand alone GH games. Since then, we have learned otherwise (keep in mind, I originally posted less than an hour after the news broke). Like everyone else, I'll just be waiting until the press release drops sometime today for the rest of the details to come in.

[Gatorguy91]

I would say Wal-Mart is to blame for the price point, not EA/HMX

AC/DC's Website says it's priced at 29.88 (odd.)

http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game

[Skillz4Daze]

I despise Walmart. That being said I WILL buy this.

Here's how I think it's going to work. The AC/DC pack will be priced at $39.88, if you buy the new Black Ice CD, you get $10 off, hence the "starting at $29.88"

At least I hope that's it, because I want both anyway.

[LiveWire008]

^^ I could see that. I could also see it being yet another case of paying $10 more just to have the game on a next (current) gen system.

[Lord_Mhoram]

Lol @ alot of people that were complaining about GH: aerosmith and metallica being fine with this.

The big difference to me is the line from the walmart page :"All songs will also be available for Rock Band and Rock Band 2". So either there will be DLC, or exportability.

If you could export all the GHA songs as DLC for GH3, that would have lessened the complaints I think.

[MooTrain]

There's only one word I can use to describe all of this: EPIC!

I'm more than happy to pay a little premium to get AC/DC tracks for Rock Band. If I have to venture into wal-mart, I won't be happy (I'd rather DLC them - I'd rather see a greater amount of my money go to Harmonix and to AC/DC rather than see walmart get a chunk of that change), but it's not going to stop me from having AC/DC at the earliest possible moment.

Every single night for a while will begin with "For Those About to Rock!"

[ravroksg1]

yet i just have a thought...why just all the songs from the live album (single disc edition)...whats wrong with songs from ballbreaker and stiff upper lip?

[wvusteel87]

Epic

that is all

[cdylan13]

Sounds great, but I probably won't be able to get it if its not DLC, because 40$ is just too much with what Im paying for RHCP and stuff at school (87$ in 2 days >_>)

[thetrout]

Wal-Mart seems to have confirmed that these tracks will be available to play in RB2. In that case - HECK YEAH! EPIC F'N WIN! I love AC/DC, but I wasn't about to have to play 18 songs from a separate disc.

[Skillz4Daze]

So much for my theory... looks like the PS2 version will be $29.88. All other versions will be $39.88

[fireshoes]

Walmart (http://www.walmart.com/browse/AC-DC-Live-Rock-Band-Track-Pack/_/N-8zw8Zaq90Zaqce/Ne-2p4a?ic=48_0&ref=125866.419768&tab_value=206912_All) has now posted the items in their store with prices. Is $29.98 for PS2 and $39.98 for the other systems. The disc is also playable by itself and will include an export code a la RB2. Coming Nov 2nd.

Edit: Oops! Wii is Nov 16, according to the product page.

[Jixzer]

Walmart (http://www.walmart.com/browse/AC-DC-Live-Rock-Band-Track-Pack/_/N-8zw8Zaq90Zaqce/Ne-2p4a?ic=48_0&ref=125866.419768&tab_value=206912_All) has now posted the items in their store with prices. Is $29.98 for PS2 and $39.98 for the other systems. The disc is also playable by itself and will include an export code a la RB2. Coming Nov 2nd.

Very nice!

[tidu]

Rock Band wins.

[mxlptlk]

This is absolutely awesome news! Cannot wait for 11/2...Now we can unleash our inner Angus, as well as wreck our vocal cords for life attempting to duplicate Brian Johnson's voice...Unbelievably, I've read some folks complaining about the fact that the tracks are not studio versions, but the Live at Donington ones; also been seeing "$40 for only 18 songs?!?" First: this band sounds just as good if not better live, the Donington show is one of the best ever captured on audio or video, and you'll sound as if your band is playing in front of thousands of people! Second: this is TWO HOURS of some of the most kickass performances you'll be able to sing, shred, or bash along to! For those of us about to rock...we have indeed been saluted!!! Thanx much to Harmonix and AC/DC...and even fkn Wal-Mart!

[krazyclown666]

can be played on rock band 1 and 2 through export code like the 20 free dlc looks like no dlc

[Skillz4Daze]

$40 bucks is a bit steep for 18 songs, one of which is already on RB2. I'll still get it, but ouch. I won't be getting any DLC for a while to offset this price.

[dman7529]

Walmart (http://www.walmart.com/browse/AC-DC-Live-Rock-Band-Track-Pack/_/N-8zw8Zaq90Zaqce/Ne-2p4a?ic=48_0&ref=125866.419768&tab_value=206912_All) has now posted the items in their store with prices. Is $29.98 for PS2 and $39.98 for the other systems. The disc is also playable by itself and will include an export code a la RB2. Coming Nov 2nd.

Edit: Oops! Wii is Nov 16, according to the product page.


If the export part is true, then I will buy it, because I do love me some AC/DC. I'm still waiting for the official announcement though to be sure.

[Redundo]

Let there be Rock....twice

[DJMAKO]

If the export part is true, then I will buy it, because I do love me some AC/DC. I'm still waiting for the official announcement though to be sure.
From the actual item purchase screen on the Walmart site:

"Go Beyond the Disc! - The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions ship with a code on the back of the game manual that lets you import all of the songs into the Rock Band or Rock Band 2 game environment (Internet connection required)."

[mxlptlk]

Nov 16 just makes it one more good thing to be thankful for over turkey and stuffing! Awesome, I tells ya, AWESOME! God, my neighbors are gonna hate me!

[krazyclown666]

17 songs for 40 bucks the rhcp album was 16 songs 20 bucks no thanks

[ppetrovi]

So you buy the disk, export, then sell the disc for a discounted price? I am guessing the export code would only work once. One person has it in the game as the platform, the next guy has to switch discs?

[cdoe001]

I'm honestly expected to spend more then 2 dollars a track for a game from walmart home of censorship... Nope! Then I and only I can export the songs... NOPE... and although its lame FAIL!!!!!

[krazyclown666]

this would have sold tones as dlc. 40 bucks for 18 songs not so much

[Bosco32]

Press release here:

http://kotaku.com/5056832/rock-bands-acdc-live-track-pack-+-the-details

$40 is a tad steep, and live is less than perfect, but it's the only way to get AC/DC in the game. I'm certainly in. Exportability and EU release confirmed, though.

[cdoe001]

this would have sold tones as dlc. 40 bucks for 18 songs not so much


Unfortunatly I think you're wrong... I know about 15 people that didn't own a xbox360 untill the dead pack came out... The bought Rock band bundle and a 360 just to play it... This will be a stand alone game that will sell better then aerosmith and that was considered a winning release. It'll make them royaltys out the ying yang too...

[Super_Sonic]

http://www.acdc.com/news/news.php?uid=28

Full of the band's classic songs, the game will be available exclusively in the U.S. at Walmart and Sam's Club this November, and in retailers throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand beginning in early December.

Still nothing form Harmonix? Or are they letting us do all the work? :p

[Saoshen]

All I got to say is...


PUT YOUR LEFT FOOT IN!

[dman7529]

From the actual item purchase screen on the Walmart site:

"Go Beyond the Disc! - The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions ship with a code on the back of the game manual that lets you import all of the songs into the Rock Band or Rock Band 2 game environment (Internet connection required)."


And I remember seeing and ordering on Gamestops site the RB Drum Cymbal 2-Pack shortly after RB2 came out, and yet, here I am waiting like others to see when these things will actually start shipping.

When the OFFICIAL HMX announcement comes sometime to day, and it hopefully mentions the exportable, then I will get happy.

[Thrak360]

I know the Donnington DVD runs 2 hours, but eliminate intro, end credits, between-song banter, and maybe that reduces the Rock Band content to the 99 minutes Walmart advertises. So compared to Blood Sugar Sex Magick, which is about 70 minutes for $20? Yeah, this is a little pricey.

But my biggest letdown with this is having classic Bon Scott songs with Brian Johnson on vocals. The Jack, Dirty Deeds, Whole Lotta Rosie, TNT, etc - just not the same without Bon.

[Skillz4Daze]

I sure hope HMX comes out with a few more details that make this worth the extra money, like being able to play at Donington or a few new characters... something.

[tazzmissionx]

If anyone did not know, AC/DC is an extremely expensive band when it comes to licensing and that's why the price is high.

[PromiseNothing]

What's a Europe?

[Super_Sonic]

What's a Europe?

Everything but the UK. :p

[Bosco32]

When the OFFICIAL HMX announcement comes sometime to day, and it hopefully mentions the exportable, then I will get happy.

The press release is out there, and it's in the Kotaku link I posted. It's just not here yet. But, yes, exportable is confirmed.

[Skaliwags]

Am i the only person that doesnt care what this costs? I will gladly pay my $40 for these songs as they will be absolutely EPIC to play. Screw all the naysayers, if you dont want it dont buy it... this is much better than the crap that is GH:Aerosmith and what will be GH:Metallica

[wursty]

wow, im glad my mom works at walmart and hopefully me soon :D

[krazyclown666]

Rockers AC/DC are refusing to sell their music through internet download service iTunes, because they fear fans will only purchase "a few tracks."

The band wants fans to purchase their music as a whole package, because the songs "belong together". Frontman Angus Young says, "We don't make singles, we make albums. If we were on iTunes, we know a certain percentage of people would only download two or three songs from the album. We don't think that represents us musically."

[Ratjar3]

Only in US?? Come on!!! Canada is just up north, IT IS NOT FAR!!

[Ratjar3]

If anyone did not know, AC/DC is an extremely expensive band when it comes to licensing and that's why the price is high.

I don't about that. AC/DC deserves it. People should agree that AC/DC kicks so much ass.

[chico76]

Also, please refer to this section (http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game) of the Wal-Mart website. Seems to confirm the Live at Donington tracks and track exportability.


As long as it does end up being exportable, I'd be willing to pick it up for $30-40...

Count me as a vote for "only purchasing if playable in RB2"...

[Super_Sonic]

It may not be exclusive to walmart for long.

Anyone remember this?

http://www.gamestop.com/browse/search.aspx?N=0&Ntk=TitleKeyword&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntt=rock%20band%20track%20pack%202

[FLYmeatwad]

Rockers AC/DC are refusing to sell their music through internet download service iTunes, because they fear fans will only purchase "a few tracks."

The band wants fans to purchase their music as a whole package, because the songs "belong together". Frontman Angus Young says, "We don't make singles, we make albums. If we were on iTunes, we know a certain percentage of people would only download two or three songs from the album. We don't think that represents us musically."

So stupid, at least they'd make a few bucks off of iTunes or individually. I can only imagine the number of people who have illegally downloaded a few of AC/DC's more famous songs instead of an entire album. It's a noble stance, a little self important and arrogant, but it really ignores the major problem in how they want people to experience their music versus how they actually do.

[ZOMG_A_RANCOR]

Yeah I saw that. I meant the official announcement with all the details :)

EDIT:
What's with all the Wal-Mart hate? Am I missing something?

Walmart is like Fall Out Boy...They used to be cool, now they are just cool to hate.


In other news, i will be getting this. And it will be fun.

[jr174200]

This is truly EPIC. Such a big announcement for HMX and RB2!

I can't wait.

[toad3000]

Frontman Angus Young says, "We don't make singles, we make albums. If we were on iTunes, we know a certain percentage of people would only download two or three songs from the album. We don't think that represents us musically."

Heh. For a band that's written the same 4 songs over and over again for the last 30+ years, that's a rather bold stance...

[ZOMG_A_RANCOR]

now if only we had new info pertaining to the 20 free DLC...

[fireshoes]

So when is Guns N Roses' Chinese Democracy: Rock Band coming to Best Buy?

[TheCrimsonSaint]

If you can't export the songs, count me out.


And even if you can, 35 generic bass lines and drum beats may keep me away.

[capitalfn9]

If you can't export the songs, count me out.


And even if you can, 35 generic bass lines and drum beats may keep me away.


wow people will never be happy. this is one of the greatest bands of all time. it's not about difficult drum beats and bass lines all the time. it's about the experience and playing some awesome rock songs with your friends.

[Lord_Mhoram]

Something I noted...

From AC/DC's news site:
"will feature the master recordings from the best of the band's live performances specially remixed for Rock Band by Mike Fraser"

And from the NYT article
"with 18 live tracks from their prolific live performances becoming available in one electrifying, standalone game."

And I read (but couldn't find the quote) that the tracklist is going to assembled to be the songs from Donnington.

So the performances are not necessarily the Donnington version. So we might get some Bon singing his own songs instead of Brian (not that it matters to me, I like Brian).

[mchodge13]

Unless the page I'm looking at is a scam it looks like the game is $29.88 with 18 tracks and is compatible with Rockband 1 and 2.

http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game

EDIT:
Turns out that was the PS2 price...39.88 for the other consoles. I was sold at 29, not sure about 39.

[opence]

I would think that there would be more than 20 tracks right? They are saying it will only be $40

[Der_Lex]

Unless the page I'm looking at is a scam it looks like the game is $29.88 with 18 tracks and is compatible with Rockband 1 and 2.

http://soundcheck.walmart.com/acdc/#/game

It says 'FROM $29.99', which would be correct for the PS2 version. The other versions will be more expensive, though.

I'm on the fence about this. I'm not a huge AC/DC fan, and I'd have to find some way to import the North American version if I wanted to import the songs into RB2. Not sure if the expenses and hassle are worth it.

I'm extremely happy for the fans, though, I know a lot of people are very excited to have these songs in the game :).

[Super_Sonic]

I'd have to find some way to import the North American version if I wanted to import the songs into RB2.

It's comming out in Europe as well.

[TheCrimsonSaint]

wow people will never be happy. this is one of the greatest bands of all time. it's not about difficult drum beats and bass lines all the time. it's about the experience and playing some awesome rock songs with your friends.

I understand your sentiment, but I've never been a huge AC/DC fan anyways, so it all devolves back to the fun factor of the charts. If the selection of songs favors Bon Scott, then the odds of me buying it go up.

Didn't mean to come off as a useless whiner.:o

[Moo Cow]

FINALLY HARMONIX DOES SOMETHING RIGHT!

I heard AC/DC and thought: "well, they **** up every other band announcement by picking ****ty songs and albums... So why would this be any different."

I'm quite please to see Thunderstruck, For Those About to Rock, TNT, Back in Black, and several others.

[JorynnRace]

I can't stand AC/DC, but I'm really happy for those who are fans. Kinda lame that you guys have to pay the equivalent of over $2 per song, but what can ya do? If yer a big enough fan, I'm sure you'd be willing to pay more.


I know I'd pay more for a band I really like... like Radiohead, or Foo Fighters.

[Moo Cow]

Oh - and how does this work? Do I have to copy the songs to my HD or something? As if I'm downloading them, except I have to buy them on a CD from Wal-Mart (which makes me sick to my stomach) and copy them to my HD or something?

[Indy7solo]

i think it is absurd from an environmental stand point not to release as DLC as just one pack at the same price if they don't want the songs to be sold individualy, how many production and plastic and discs are going to be wasted on one time uses to rip it into Rock Band 2 then be done with it? A Lot!
Either way, just means anyone who chooses to export will have a great discount when they get money back for selling or trading in their game to some store!

[Jixzer]

i think it is absurd from an environmental stand point not to release as DLC as just one pack at the same price if they don't want the songs to be sold individualy, how many production and plastic and discs are going to be wasted on one time uses to rip it into Rock Band 2 then be done with it? A Lot!
Either way, just means anyone who chooses to export will have a great discount when they get money back for selling or trading in their game to some store!

Odds are the return policy on this disk is going to be pretty strict.

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned (or if it did, I missed it) but my guess for the $10 priced difference is a result of licensing to export the tracks.

[Der_Lex]

It's comming out in Europe as well.

Yes, but I own the US versions of RB1 and soon of RB2 as well, and since those aren't compatible with European DLC, I strongly doubt they'll be compatible with exported songs from a European game disc either. Once you go import, you can never go back... :D


And Moo Cow, mind toning that sig down a bit? You're right, it's very annoying.

[Jixzer]

Yes, but I own the US versions of RB1 and soon of RB2 as well, and since those aren't compatible with European DLC, I strongly doubt they'll be compatible with exported songs from a European game disc either. Once you go import, you can never go back... :D


And Moo Cow, mind toning that sig down a bit? You're right, it's very annoying.

Gimme your mailing address Der_Lex...I'll help ya out. You can just transfer the funds to my PayPal. :)

[DStone39]

Ho-ly crap.

An AC/DC track pack, for 40 dollars...

Harmonix, you have to stop sending out so much good content, or I'll never stop buying all these awesome albums.

[HyeJinx1984]

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YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

DON'T BAN ME, DON'T BAN ME!!

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

:o:o:o:o

Now, as excited I am about this, a few things this puts a damper on...

1) All live recordings means none of them are the studio recordings I've grown to know and love over the years.

2) Do we know what shows they're from? I know they perform Bon Scott era songs with Brian Johnson, I really don't want Brian Johnsosn vocals for Highway to Hell, etc... (love the guy, but he has his own era to sing).

3) This more or less proves that so many masters are lost, we'll never get a full BIB or HWTH album DLC :(

But that aside...


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**** YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

[darknessmoon]

I'm all for purchasing all DLC, but this is starting to get expensive for me. Spending a few bucks here and there for stuff I don't like, no problem. But when it comes down to spending $30-$40 in 1 purchase for something I don't like, then that's too much. Lol, who woulda guessed that AC/DC would have ended my 100% DLC streak :P

To those who are happy about this: congratulations! :cool:

[Der_Lex]

Gimme your mailing address Der_Lex...I'll help ya out. You can just transfer the funds to my PayPal. :)

Thanks for the offer Jix, but since I'm not in any rush to get the track pack, I can wait until the exclusivity deal with Wal-Mart ends to buy it. That and it doesn't sound like it's exclusive in Canada, and there's a good and cheap Canadian online store that ships to Europe for a pretty small fee.

I might get in touch with you for a similar arrangement if my US PSN account ever stops accepting my Entropay card, though... the sellers on eBay ask ridiculous prices for PSN point cards, which would be the only alternative.

Again, thanks a lot for the offer, though! You're a cool dude!

[Andyy]

Cannot effing wait, I saw this coming, but its still surprising :D

[RockBandRocker]

"For those about to rock...

...WE SALUTE YOU"


I think this is so cool.

After E3, when Alex mentioned how AC/DC is one of the top bands requested on the forums, I had the feeling that some sort of opportunity for a LARGE AC/DC song pack would come up.

Thank you in advance Harmonix, for allowing me the opportunity to destroy my vocal chords. :D:D:)

[partyboydanial]

i would buy it but 40 bucks is kinda a lot.

i'm still definetly getting it but might wait a week or 2 because of the price

[Akuryu]

I'm torn about this. On the one hand, these are all great songs. On the other hand, they are live recordings and the cost is borderline ridiculous. One thing is for sure...HMX fans can no longer rag on Activision for whoring out Guitar Hero. GH:A is a steal compared to this, and that makes me very sad to admit. :/

[Wr80]

I wish there was a way to grab maybe 4-5 songs from that, because I don't like all of it =\

[LinkStrifeLeonhart]

Good news. Hopefully this distribution method is only because of AC/DC and not a standard thing. And I hope any exclusivity is just in mention to premiering and being sold in Wal-Mart. I don't want to deny the GH boys their share of AC/DC at some point.

[Bukkethead]

I'm actually not an AC/DC fan, but I'll probably be getting this. I do, however, have to shake my head at all the people complaining. As if we didn't already know it's impossible to please people on these forums... People've been screaming for AC/DC since before RB1 launched, and now not only do we have them, but it's a full freakin' album and people are still throwing a fit. (Some criticisms are valid, but still. Sheesh.)

[HyeJinx1984]

I'm torn about this. On the one hand, these are all great songs. On the other hand, they are live recordings and the cost is borderline ridiculous. One thing is for sure...HMX fans can no longer rag on Activision for whoring out Guitar Hero. GH:A is a steal compared to this, and that makes me very sad to admit. :/

Difference is that GH:A was a stand alone game, there is no GH platform, this is made to be integrated into the larger Rock Band Universe. You may only consider that a small difference, but it's there.

But yea, this could have easily been DLC, and who knows, maybe eventually it will be after the disc has been out a while. Even though this is great news, I hope this isn't the last AC/DC stuff we get. I still want Night Prowler damn it!


but it's a full freakin' album and people are still throwing a fit. (Some criticisms are valid, but still. Sheesh.)

To be specific, it's not an album, it's essentially a greatest hits pack. I don't like when people, either fans or HMX themselves, confuses the two... an album would have been all of Back in Black or all of Highway to Hell. This, or the No Doubt thing or The Who thing, are not full albums, I really wish HMX would stop wording it as such.

but yay!!!

[Super_Sonic]

People've been screaming for AC/DC since GH I launched

Fixed. Since we started with an SG, that was the band we really wanted!

I've been playing GH since 1/16/06. Since the first guitar we ever used was a SG, we alwas talked about how cool it would be to play some AC/DC with it.

I was going to rent RB2 for the ps2 just to play let there be rock, but now I'll just buy the AC/DC track pack for the ps2 (as well as the 360) just to play it with my black and cherry gibson SGs. Yes I'm that hardcore and crazy. :D :cool:

[Deeznutzs27]

I'm all for purchasing all DLC, but this is starting to get expensive for me. Spending a few bucks here and there for stuff I don't like, no problem. But when it comes down to spending $30-$40 in 1 purchase for something I don't like, then that's too much. Lol, who woulda guessed that AC/DC would have ended my 100% DLC streak :P

To those who are happy about this: congratulations! :cool:


Well that may be the dumbest comment I have ever seen. Why do you care if something is over priced if you dont like it in the first place. Most of us wouldnt buy something if we didnt like it just to buy it..

[angry_jonny]

Not thrilled about (a) buying a disk just to import it and then never use it again, (b) not being able to pick and choose the songs I like, (c) having live performances, and (d) the premium price point.

Imagine the outcry if all the album DLC was released as "whole album only," and for ~$2.40 a song (factor in tax or shipping). This is that, only with the added annoyance/waste of a physical disk.

I guess I just don't see AC/DC as somehow greater than The Who, or Boston, or the Dead, etc. I'm sure it was "do it this way, or no AC/DC", so I'm not blaming HMX. But I doubt I'll buy this, whereas I would definitely buy a few tracks if it was released "normally." This also sets a potentially very ugly precedent.

[jeccaneko]

I'm torn about this. On the one hand, these are all great songs. On the other hand, they are live recordings and the cost is borderline ridiculous. One thing is for sure...HMX fans can no longer rag on Activision for whoring out Guitar Hero. GH:A is a steal compared to this, and that makes me very sad to admit. :/

I disagree. You can't rip the songs to your hard drive and use them with your other games with GH Aerosmith. You must stick the disc in.

RB: AC/DC is pretty much DLC on a disc, that has an option to be used as a standalone game. I personally don't see it as a standalone game myself. If I bought it I'd rip the songs and then the disc would never be stuck in my Xbox ever again.

[zzled]

Hmm, I might pick up a few tracks if they eventually release this as DLC, but I'm not forking out that much money for an expansion pack with 18 songs.

[Wozamil]

OMG. This news makes my day.

I'm seeing them live in concert Oct. 30th. Their live performances are really amazing. The good news is that we aren't getting new release stuff from a great band like we did with Motley Crue. I also hope this large pool of ACDC tracks doesn't eliminate them from future DLC consideration. But seeing how the relationship is really good, it's possible to get more

[MrHartgrave]

I thought I read that it was a "stand-alone" game and that you could rock with the members of AC/DC...that might justify the extra $10...you guys like to whine...you finally got AC/DC...if you don't like that, don't buy it...

[back_blows]

So is Canada getting this track pack the same time as the US?

[DeadManDrumming]

Super lame=/

IMO Rock Band should focus solely on 1 year game releases (Fix graphics, bugs, new features etc), and not on copying Guitar Hero.
If you are gonna blast that DLC is the future and not having to buy game after game over and over, then please actually follow it yourself....

[redbill]

this should absolutely be $30 for DLC. wicked lame to pay $40 for a disc that I will use once (to export the songs). Any news on how the export will work? Will the code give us a downloadable license from PSN store? At least that way I can share the license with friends.

[Comedian]

OK, so HMXHenry has confirmed that these tracks are only going to be part of this track pack at this time, and that they have no plans to bring them to the Rock Band Store. So it's buy all or none.

What I want to know is, if I export the songs to RB2 will I be able to delete individual tracks like I did when I exported the RB1 songs? Or will they export as a single pack, like I bought them as an album?

We may have to wait until someone tries this to know.

[MrHartgrave]

"This exclusive deal with Columbia Records and AC/DC marks the first time ever the band has included an entire album for video game play, with 18 live tracks from their prolific live performances becoming available in one electrifying, standalone game. The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack allows players to experience this amazing set list with Rock Band, Rock Band 2 or other compatible music game peripherals. Full of the band’s classic songs, the game will be available this November"

So yea...they call it a "track pack" but then they say it's a "standalone game"...I don't know what the hell they are talking about...could really justify the $10 if it works without buying RB...

[OlDaddyJoker]

wait and see guys, if we all flock to the stores to get this b/c it's "rockband" then my guess is this...

Coming Soon To A Store Near You
RB: Beatles
RB: Led Zeppelin
RB: Nirvana
...and so on, w/ the price per track continuing to go up. This is a joke, and IMO stands against alot of what I thought HarMONEY was about. But I guess money talks, and the regular joe walks in today's day and age.

-The following rant is my opinion, neither endorsed or agreed upon by anyone but me at time of post.

[Charged]

"This exclusive deal with Columbia Records and AC/DC marks the first time ever the band has included an entire album for video game play, with 18 live tracks from their prolific live performances becoming available in one electrifying, standalone game. The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack allows players to experience this amazing set list with Rock Band, Rock Band 2 or other compatible music game peripherals. Full of the band’s classic songs, the game will be available this November"

So yea...they call it a "track pack" but then they say it's a "standalone game"...I don't know what the hell they are talking about...could really justify the $10 if it works without buying RB...

Did you even read the press release?

[Bradford]

I count on being able to pick and choose which songs to get from a pack. So if this stuff isn't ever offered as DLC, I won't be getting any of it, even as much as I've been looking forward to AC/DC.

Color me disappointed.

[rab39]

I don't mind the price. Anyone complaining about the fact that these tracks are live must have never heard it before because that's a silly thing to complain about.

But this have to go to WalMart thing is completely uncool! I live in New York City and I have no idea how to get to the closest store. (Maybe Harmonix can charter buses and take NYC residents to the stores for a field trip on the day it launches.)

Will there be an explanation by Harmonix as to why this won't be available as DLC, too? Why isn't there any explanation in the announcement as to why we have to buy a separate disc? Will there be anything else on it? Can we expect the same for Guns N Roses at Best Buy now, too? Or was this just because of Ac/Dc's stupidity in chaining itself to this horrible franchise.

Apologies if I misread something...and I certainly can be patient for answers. Answers would be nice...but as a DLC addict I'd walk through fire to score new Rock Band tracks and I'm completely psyched about the fact that its coming out so don't get me wrong.

[Deeznutzs27]

People here are the facts.

AC/DC will not let their songs be broken up like usual DLC its an all or nothing game with them.

AC/DC wants money and lots of it to license their songs.

Harmonix wants the kind of exposure that Walmart brings.. you can bash them all you want but they are a major force in marketing and influence. Harmonix wants to get their name out there as much as it can... Guitar Hero is like Kleenex... We may think RB is superior yet the general public will still call RB Guitar Hero when they see it.

Remember when HMX put out a survey asking people if they would pay a premium price for DLC.. shockingly enough most people said yes so now this is where we stand.

At the end of the day you want it, great buy it.. you dont .. then dont.. simple as that. Hmx was forced to play by the rules laid out to them by AC/DC and Walmart and if they didnt well they would have went to Activision then we would have see the 500 posts of ..

"Why did you let Activision get AC/DC?" ... "You SucK!"

[Charged]

As for everyone complaining about WHY DIZ CANT B DLC? I ONLY WANT BAK IN BLAK :(



ITS AC/DC! They aren't on iTunes because they believe in the "all or nothin" type of business. You buy all their music or you buy nothing. Simple as that. Don't agree with it.. thats just it.

[MrHartgrave]

But this have to go to WalMart thing is completely uncool! I live in New York City and I have no idea how to get to the closest store. (Maybe Harmonix can charter buses and take NYC residents to the stores for a field trip on the day it launches.)

Come on man...just hop on over to NJ...we got like 1,000,000 Wal Marts...we are almost entirely filled with them...:P There is one right by my house...we'll rock out...:P

[Der_Lex]

Let's keep this civil, folks. No flaming, and no 'clever' bypassing of the filters.

[Barnaby Fist]

Wish I could pick-and-choose via DLC too, but the rules are the rules. Guess I'll have to settle for the HUNDREDS of other options I have.

[Barnaby Fist]

BTW, this deal works at Wal-Mart online too. You don't need to live near a Wal-Mart.

[killer_roach]

Well, I know what I'm doing on November 2nd now... :)

[Runch]

I'm happy :) and bummed :(.

:) because there are some truly epic tracks on this release. Yes, the original masters would have been better, but the Live at Donnington tracks sound pretty awesome anyway.

:( because it's apparently an all or nothing affair, and no offense HMX, but at $40, that makes it a "nothing" affair for me. $40 is just too much, and I'm sure AC/DC and possibly MTV did some arm-twisting on the price, but I can't justify the purchase.

It's even more of a :( because it sounds like this won't eventually become DLC, and it'll be useless to buy it used since it needs a redemption code to export it.

So yea, kinda :), but mostly :(:(.

[grumpypariah]

this pains me a little. i never pick up a full album off of a DLC, only a few select songs. i was so excited when i first caught wind of this. Back In Black is one of my favorite songs, and the one of the first songs i learned how to play on guitar. in college, playing in the fraternity softball games, i'd always wail a homer or whiff and strike out, and part serious/mostly goof they'd call me Thunderstick, and do the opening chant thing from Thunderstruck.

i was stoked for this...........

then i saw it was a stand alone game. $40 for 18 songs. export code.

hopefully they release these as DLC. if not, enjoy it guys. i'll miss it. for me, $40 bucks for 7 or 8 songs that i want isn't worth it.