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Rock Band 2 (PS3)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Simulation/Musical Instrument/Band Simulation

RELEASE DATE

19/OCT/08

ESRB RATING

TEEN, Lyrics, Suggestive Themes

DEVELOPER

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.

PUBLISHER

MTV Games

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2

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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

Rock Band 2 (PS3)

GENRE/STYLE:

Simulation/Musical Instrument/Band Simulation
RELEASE DATE:

19/OCT/08
TOP TRAITS:

With Friends, rock and roll, guitarist
DESCRIPTION:

The "Band" plays on in this follow-up to the chart-topping, peripheral swapping Rock Band. Once again up to four frie... more

players 912

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POPULARITY: PS3 PLATFORM

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vorcia played Rock Band 2 on 06/NOV/09

“96% on expert, getting closer to the 100% trophy”

created 07/NOV/2009

mnightwind played Rock Band 2 on 05/NOV/09

“Played more RB2 yesterday. Fun! My roomie didn't want to join in but me and a friend did some duet action with them initially on drums and me on guitar followed by a switch to them on bass and me on...”

created 06/NOV/2009

MartB64 played Rock Band 2 on 31/OCT/09

“Had fun with friends!”

created 02/NOV/2009

MartB64 played Rock Band 2 on 30/OCT/09

“Had some fun with the Queen songs”

created 02/NOV/2009

Recent gaming fun! by: mnightwind

“So.. I see now why my gameplay events haven't been showing up from my PSN trophy getting.. Sony broke'd it! :P It's all good, though. It'll be nice when it works again but for now I just gotta...”

created 30/OCT/2009

Fausk played Rock Band 2 on 29/OCT/09

“Finally, Dragula and Superbeast in Rock Band. Not to mention the tons of Wolfmother songs, even the new stuff isn't half bad. Great month for Rock Band, bad month for my wallet.”

created 29/OCT/2009

MartB64 played Rock Band 2 on 26/OCT/09

“Purchased the Queen pack, wow there's some tough songs to sing in that pack. A lot harder than you would initially think. Good fun though. Really want to practice some before my party on Saturday...”

created 27/OCT/2009

Fausk played Rock Band 2 on 25/OCT/09

“Played some songs, rocked out, Queen, Raconteurs, Mutemath, I don't even know there was so much musical fun to be had.”

created 25/OCT/2009

Linked713 played Rock Band 2 on 24/OCT/09

“New record on a song!!! Welcome Home Drum Expert 5* Golden!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LdRNZdjnys (yes its my video) I am so excited ^^”

created 24/OCT/2009

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“Thanks xD I tried to full combo one song but I failed at the end ><”

Scaletail played Rock Band 2 on 23/OCT/09

“Doing the challenges of original Rock Band songs. Took care of the lowest tier one.”

created 24/OCT/2009

mnightwind played Rock Band 2 on 22/OCT/09

“Me and some friends loaded up some Rock Band 2 for some jamming last night. We played a ton of songs and, for the most part, played everything on hard difficulty. We're not quite up to expert yet...”

created 23/OCT/2009

Fausk played Rock Band 2 on 22/OCT/09

“Rocked out to Queen! Finally, they return back to the good games. 10 songs of greatness. Though now I gotta pick up Lego Rock Band sometime for We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions.”

created 22/OCT/2009

Fausk played Rock Band 2 on 21/OCT/09

“Rocking out, not sure why, probably preparing for Queen and Abbey Road tomorrow, so much awesome tomorrow.”

created 21/OCT/2009

Fausk played Rock Band 2 on 19/OCT/09

“Played a ton of songs today, did the Brutal Legend pack again, a couple other challenges, did a couple battle of the bands, then went on into tour mode to try to continue my quest to 1 billion fans....”

created 19/OCT/2009

Fausk played Rock Band 2 on 17/OCT/09

“Picked up the Brutal Legend pack, they're a ton of fun on Rock Band, too. Played for quite a while too, think I got my groove back. Sang for much, much too long though. Usually I guitar, but tonight...”

created 17/OCT/2009