RB: Blitz Prediction Thread-- Remaining Unannounced Songs

[tnevaker]

Rock Band and Dance Central are completely different games with completely different audiences, and I think hmxhenry has said that licensing for one game doesn't make licensing for the other any easier.

i would have to think it would at least make it a LITTLE easier... if for no other reason, by having the open channels of communication with the band/label/management and by building some working relationships with those people.

[Sayburr]

...also, remember, Rock Band needs unique stems for each instrument... Dance Central does not. Just because HMX can use a song for DC does not mean it is in the proper format for RB.

[mikeyts]

...also, remember, Rock Band needs unique stems for each instrument...

"Moves Like Jagger" was released a year and a month ago--how likely is it that it won't have the necessary data?

[tnevaker]

...also, remember, Rock Band needs unique stems for each instrument... Dance Central does not. Just because HMX can use a song for DC does not mean it is in the proper format for RB.

right, but that doesn't really have to do with licensing. there are certainly technical issues that can prevent a song from being in one game vs the other, and the licensing would be different to reflect those differences (licensing separated stems vs the entire track) but the legal and business aspects of licensing, if you've already worked with them in the past, it might help grease the wheels a bit, so to speak.

[TheFunto]

"Moves Like Jagger" was released a year and a month ago--how likely is it that it won't have the necessary data?

It's not whether or not separate stems exist. It's whether the Band and label are willing to disclose it to 3rd party.

[Sayburr]

"Moves Like Jagger" was released a year and a month ago--how likely is it that it won't have the necessary data?

True, most likely the song has the proper format needed. But, other songs on Dance Central might not. I was just trying to say that just because the song appears on DC, or any other rhythm game for that matter, doesn't mean the song is in the format needed for Rock Band.

In addition, some bands wouldn't want to release their unmixed stems, but only a consolidated mixed version to protect their songs.

[SirDavidTLynch]

And just because a song is fun to play in Dance Central doesn't mean it would work for Rock Band (or vice-versa for that matter), or if the Dance Central community is requesting it doesn't mean that's what the Rock Band crowd wants. There's a reason the two games don't have a lot of overlap.

I'm not saying without a doubt that "Moves Like Jagger" is NOT going to be in the game, just that if it is, Dance Central 3 has nothing to do with it.

[TheDescent]

4. Venice Queen

Thank you. I almost forgot of that song. It was so awesome back then, it's still wonderful now years later. Fantastic song.

[Abn0rMa1Visi0nZ]

How far back do I have to go to read any actual predictions regarding the last 6 unannounced songs?

[Andy_French]

So is it pretty much a given that Black Hole Sun and Give it Away are in this?