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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Simulation/Musical Instrument/Band Simulation
RELEASE DATE
18/DEC/08
ESRB RATING
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DEVELOPER
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., Pi Studios, LLC
PUBLISHER
MTV Games
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DESCRIPTION
The "Band" plays on in this follow-up to the chart-topping, peripheral swapping Rock Band. Once again up to four friends can jam together on drums, lead vocals, guitar, and bass as they choose from a number of licensed songs from rock's biggest artists. The "World Tour" mode from the first game expands to new venues and now includes the ability to embark on a solo bass tour in addition to gigs with the other instruments. This mode is also no longer as restrictive, allowing friends to join in or leave at any time, custom characters to switch instruments, and more.
Perhaps the biggest new addition for competitive musicians is the "Battle of the Bands" mode. Various challenges are continuously updated online that involve testing your rhythmic skills in themed events. These could involve trying to break a high score on a particular song, complete a series of riffs, and so forth. Bands will be able to see the target score to beat from another band and can continue to play a particular challenge until it's mastered. Challenges will disappear over time as well, with some lasting mere minutes or more difficult ones appearing for months.
Other new features include more character creation items, from faces and costumes to accessories and piercings, a jukebox option, a revamped "Tutorials" mode with in-depth drum training, and more. Rock Band 2 owners can use the same peripherals introduced with its predecessor, or they can upgrade their gear with the all-new bundle. Refinements to the equipment include velocity-sensitive drum pads, metal-reinforced kick pads, softer button clicks, more responsive strum bars, and support for expansion slots for add-ons like cymbals.
Rock Band 2 ships with an 84-song library and offers the option to import tracks and downloaded content from the original Rock Band. Featured tracks include "White Wedding Pt. 1," "Kids in America," "Everlong," "Ace of Spades," "Any Way You Want It," "Pinball Wizard," "Aqualung," and "Ramblin' Man." Making their music game debut are legendary artists AC/DC and Bob Dylan. As with the original title, Rock Band 2 supports individual track and album downloads to expand your interactive music library. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
Past 14 days
Morgan Webb presents the winner of the Best Party Game at G-Phoria '09. Nominess include 'Boom Blox Bash Party,' 'Street Fighter IV,' 'Rock Band 2,' 'Guitar Hero: World Tour,' and 'Raving Rabbids TV Party.'
published 05/AUG/2009
“Detonei no Baixo ontem com a galera!!!!”
created 21/APR/2009
The Feed: Gaming Edition 04.06.09
In this Gaming Edition of The Feed, Blair Herter brings you news about the launch of DSiWare, Lego 'Rock Band' rumors and 'Resident Evil 5' DLC.
published 06/APR/2009
All Access: All That Remains and The Rock Band Phenomenon
In this All Access, Blair Herter goes behind the scenes with the band All That Remains who first became popular when their songs appeared in the game 'Rock Band' and explores the connection between musicians and music games.
published 16/MAR/2009
In today's Gaming Update, MTV plans for 5,000 'Rock Band' tracks by the end of '09, Nintendo's CEO heads to GDC, Microsoft has big plans for "Games for Windows" and find out where you can get college credit for playing 'StarCraft'.
published 28/JAN/2009
Blair Herter is the bearer of bad news for the closing of long-running gaming mag EGM while Wii Fit, Lich King enjoy top sales and Roy Orbison comes to Rock Band.
published 07/JAN/2009
X-Play's Top Ten of '08: #4 Music Movers
X-Play presents the Top Ten Gaming Headlines of '08: #4 Music Movers. Music games exploded this year with the popularity of Rock Band and Guitar Hero, the genre is only getting bigger, badder and more rockin'.
published 16/DEC/2008
X-Play Best of 2008: Best Downloadable Content
Here are the nominees for and the winner of X-Play's Best Downloadable Content for 2008.
published 09/DEC/2008
X-Play Best of 2008: Best Music Game
Here are the nominees for and the winner of X-Play's Best Music Game for 2008.
published 09/DEC/2008
Valve hammers home the fact that there will be no Left 4 Dead for PS3, Bioware describes a new combat system in Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Harmonix wants "authentic" Rock Band 2 music creation tools in today's Gaming Update with Morgan Webb.
published 11/NOV/2008
BioWare's Star Wars MMORPG finally becomes official, free Rock Band 2 DLC and video gamers organize to defend gaming in this Gaming Update.
published 22/OCT/2008
Today, Blair brings you the latest gaming news, including word that Infinity Ward is back on Call of Duty, 20 free songs coming to those who purchased Rock Band 2, and Blizzard releases some huge numbers for World of Warcraft.
published 16/SEP/2008
X-Play's putting the band back together for the release of EA's Rock Band 2 for the Xbox 360.
published 16/SEP/2008
Chris Gore is here to show you some sweet mods to help trick out your rock band drum kit.
published 16/SEP/2008
Rock Band 2 Launch Party: All Access
X-Play travels to the House of Blues for the star-studded and hard-partying launch event for Rock Band 2.
published 11/SEP/2008
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The number of games with "Ninja" in the title.
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