Comments on: Rock Band: the bundles, dlc pricing, the Guitar Hero stigma, disconnected gaming and more http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/ irreverent and irrelevant video game culture... "We kick ass & chew bubble gum... and we're all out of gum." Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:17:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Dan Zuccarelli http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-175686 Dan Zuccarelli Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:02:36 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-175686 sad but true. Hopefully you didn't buy the PS2 version yet... unless you don't mind the lack of downloads. My advice is to wait and buy it on a next gen system (besides the Wii since it gets no downloads either) sad but true. Hopefully you didn’t buy the PS2 version yet… unless you don’t mind the lack of downloads. My advice is to wait and buy it on a next gen system (besides the Wii since it gets no downloads either)

]]> By: Jim Squires http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-175680 Jim Squires Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:19:11 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-175680 sorry -- ps2 owners don't get downloadable content. shitty, I know, but dems de breaks. sorry — ps2 owners don’t get downloadable content. shitty, I know, but dems de breaks.

]]> By: callum http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-175673 callum Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:30:06 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-175673 is their a rockshop on the ps2 version of rockband.ive checked everywhere on this game.please tell me how to find it. is their a rockshop on the ps2 version of rockband.ive checked everywhere on this game.please tell me how to find it.

]]> By: scratchdisk http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-126421 scratchdisk Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:32:15 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-126421 Here are some pics and descriptions of the hardware unpacked right out of the box. http://playingwithpower.com/2007/11/25/unpacking-rock-band-special-edition.aspx Here are some pics and descriptions of the hardware unpacked right out of the box.

http://playingwithpower.com/2007/11/25/unpacking-rock-band-special-edition.aspx

]]> By: Daniel http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-119251 Daniel Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:12:33 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-119251 They better use for the Metallica album Master of Puppets!!! If they use that, Rock Band will blow GH out of the water!! They better use for the Metallica album Master of Puppets!!! If they use that, Rock Band will blow GH out of the water!!

]]> By: Nicole http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-112983 Nicole Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:38:18 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-112983 To all those wondering if the game is available seprarately: I was pretty sure that while the game will be available by itself, the peripherals such as drums, microphone, and Rock Band-branded guitar will not. So basically, if you buy the game by itself, you will only be able to play the guitar parts using a GH guitar until the Rock Band peripherals are released individually in 2008. Hope that makes sense. :) To all those wondering if the game is available seprarately: I was pretty sure that while the game will be available by itself, the peripherals such as drums, microphone, and Rock Band-branded guitar will not. So basically, if you buy the game by itself, you will only be able to play the guitar parts using a GH guitar until the Rock Band peripherals are released individually in 2008.

Hope that makes sense. :)

]]> By: Canadian Rock Band Delayed : DigitalBattle http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-110798 Canadian Rock Band Delayed : DigitalBattle Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:07:58 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-110798 [...] Guitar Controller Pictures and Pricing Written by Rajiv Ashrafi | Filed Under News, Xbox360  Stumble it! /Bookmark:           [...] [...] Guitar Controller Pictures and Pricing Written by Rajiv Ashrafi | Filed Under News, Xbox360  Stumble it! /Bookmark:           [...]

]]> By: gaming city blog » Rumor: Rock Band delayed in Canada until Dec. 19 [update 1] http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-108945 gaming city blog » Rumor: Rock Band delayed in Canada until Dec. 19 [update 1] Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:40:47 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-108945 [...] Update: bits bytes pixels and sprites has an interview with Harmonix where it is noted that packaging regulations (i.e. Canadian boxes must have English and French text) might cause a short delay — though we hardly doubt that would justify four weeks of absence. It should also be noted that the PS2 version of the game is due out December 17 which, if the delay is indeed an error, would explain the origins of the miscommunicated release date. [...] [...] Update: bits bytes pixels and sprites has an interview with Harmonix where it is noted that packaging regulations (i.e. Canadian boxes must have English and French text) might cause a short delay — though we hardly doubt that would justify four weeks of absence. It should also be noted that the PS2 version of the game is due out December 17 which, if the delay is indeed an error, would explain the origins of the miscommunicated release date. [...]

]]> By: gaming city blog » Rumor: Rock Band delayed in Canada until Dec. 19 [update 1] http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-108944 gaming city blog » Rumor: Rock Band delayed in Canada until Dec. 19 [update 1] Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:40:46 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-108944 [...] Update: bits bytes pixels and sprites has an interview with Harmonix where it is noted that packaging regulations (i.e. Canadian boxes must have English and French text) might cause a short delay — though we hardly doubt that would justify four weeks of absence. It should also be noted that the PS2 version of the game is due out December 17 which, if the delay is indeed an error, would explain the origins of the miscommunicated release date. [...] [...] Update: bits bytes pixels and sprites has an interview with Harmonix where it is noted that packaging regulations (i.e. Canadian boxes must have English and French text) might cause a short delay — though we hardly doubt that would justify four weeks of absence. It should also be noted that the PS2 version of the game is due out December 17 which, if the delay is indeed an error, would explain the origins of the miscommunicated release date. [...]

]]> By: Apple Blog » Blog Archive » Rumor: Rock Band delayed in Canada until Dec. 19 [update 1] http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-108514 Apple Blog » Blog Archive » Rumor: Rock Band delayed in Canada until Dec. 19 [update 1] Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:49:55 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-108514 [...] Update: bits bytes pixels and sprites has an interview with Harmonix where it is noted that packaging regulations (i.e. Canadian boxes must have English and French text) might cause a short delay — though we hardly doubt that would justify four weeks of absence. It should also be noted that the PS2 version of the game is due out December 17 which, if the delay is indeed an error, would explain the origins of the miscommunicated release date. [...] [...] Update: bits bytes pixels and sprites has an interview with Harmonix where it is noted that packaging regulations (i.e. Canadian boxes must have English and French text) might cause a short delay — though we hardly doubt that would justify four weeks of absence. It should also be noted that the PS2 version of the game is due out December 17 which, if the delay is indeed an error, would explain the origins of the miscommunicated release date. [...]

]]> By: AltGN.com Alt. Geek. News. http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-105514 AltGN.com Alt. Geek. News. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:09:07 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-105514 [...] If you were hoping that competition from “Rock Band” would drive prices lower, don’t hold your breath. Despite the mathematical inconsistencies between price of content on the disc versus downloadable tracks, GH2 DLC sold very well and with “Guitar Hero 3″ breaking sales record there is no real incentive for the price to drop any time soon. As for “Rock Band” DLC, I believe we will see a similar pricing scheme, if not more expensive based on comments a Harmonix rep made with TheBBPS.com. “I don’t know if I can say we’re cheaper or more expensive but remember, where as in other games they adjust the tracks for one or two guitars, in Rock Band it’s vocals, drums, guitar and bass on multiple difficulties. One thing we will do is give the gamer options. You can buy an album, or if you only want one or two tracks you can purchase those items separately.” Sounds like excuses for high prices to me, so bend over and spread ‘em. It’s coming and it ain’t stopping. [...] [...] If you were hoping that competition from “Rock Band” would drive prices lower, don’t hold your breath. Despite the mathematical inconsistencies between price of content on the disc versus downloadable tracks, GH2 DLC sold very well and with “Guitar Hero 3″ breaking sales record there is no real incentive for the price to drop any time soon. As for “Rock Band” DLC, I believe we will see a similar pricing scheme, if not more expensive based on comments a Harmonix rep made with TheBBPS.com. “I don’t know if I can say we’re cheaper or more expensive but remember, where as in other games they adjust the tracks for one or two guitars, in Rock Band it’s vocals, drums, guitar and bass on multiple difficulties. One thing we will do is give the gamer options. You can buy an album, or if you only want one or two tracks you can purchase those items separately.” Sounds like excuses for high prices to me, so bend over and spread ‘em. It’s coming and it ain’t stopping. [...]

]]> By: Rock Band is for Boys « Hawty McBloggy Invites You to Play http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-103061 Rock Band is for Boys « Hawty McBloggy Invites You to Play Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:56:26 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-103061 [...] I don’t think games need to be tailored to females. I do think however that someone should have looked over the track list at some point and noticed the glaring omission of female singers. I already wasn’t thrilled that the only option will be the complete bundle with all the instruments until an unspecified date in 2008. Add to that the USB hub that will be powered by an AC adapter in order to plug in all of the instruments. And on top of that? The fact that John Riccitiello has already said Rock Band will be in short supply at least until March 2008. [...] [...] I don’t think games need to be tailored to females. I do think however that someone should have looked over the track list at some point and noticed the glaring omission of female singers. I already wasn’t thrilled that the only option will be the complete bundle with all the instruments until an unspecified date in 2008. Add to that the USB hub that will be powered by an AC adapter in order to plug in all of the instruments. And on top of that? The fact that John Riccitiello has already said Rock Band will be in short supply at least until March 2008. [...]

]]> By: Gizmodo : Rock Band : A la vie à la mort ! http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-101277 Gizmodo : Rock Band : A la vie à la mort ! Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:24:02 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-101277 [...] Si vous pensiez pouvoir économiser un peu en achetant les périphériques de Rock Band séparément, vous allez être déçus. Les périphériques ne seront mis en vente au détail qu’à partir de début 2008. En attendant même si vous possédez déjà des guitares de Guitar Hero il va falloir acheter le pack réunissant batterie, micro et guitare pour 169$… Vive Ebay ![TheBBPS] En savoir plus … [...] [...] Si vous pensiez pouvoir économiser un peu en achetant les périphériques de Rock Band séparément, vous allez être déçus. Les périphériques ne seront mis en vente au détail qu’à partir de début 2008. En attendant même si vous possédez déjà des guitares de Guitar Hero il va falloir acheter le pack réunissant batterie, micro et guitare pour 169$… Vive Ebay ![TheBBPS] En savoir plus … [...]

]]> By: ProfStevie http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-98099 ProfStevie Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:26:07 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-98099 This article seems to imply that it is NOT the case that you will be able to buy just the game by itself this November and play it with your existing Guitar Hero controller. It's not clear to me whether this is true or not. Gamestop.com is still listing the game being released by itself for $59.99 or November 23. It'd be nice if someone could clarify this... This article seems to imply that it is NOT the case that you will be able to buy just the game by itself this November and play it with your existing Guitar Hero controller. It’s not clear to me whether this is true or not. Gamestop.com is still listing the game being released by itself for $59.99 or November 23. It’d be nice if someone could clarify this…

]]> By: No Individual Rock Band Instruments This Year : DigitalBattle http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97814 No Individual Rock Band Instruments This Year : DigitalBattle Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:13:17 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97814 [...] If this report from thebbps is to be believed, Rock Band will only be available in a bundle form this year, with instruments not being sold individually until 2008. The site claims that it has spoken to a Harmonix representative, who has explained that shipping the three separate instruments at launch would cause availability issues and that limited shelf space would force retailers to cut back on the stock of the overall bundle. [...] [...] If this report from thebbps is to be believed, Rock Band will only be available in a bundle form this year, with instruments not being sold individually until 2008. The site claims that it has spoken to a Harmonix representative, who has explained that shipping the three separate instruments at launch would cause availability issues and that limited shelf space would force retailers to cut back on the stock of the overall bundle. [...]

]]> By: Are You Ready for Guitar Hero III? « Hawty McBloggy Invites You to Play http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97669 Are You Ready for Guitar Hero III? « Hawty McBloggy Invites You to Play Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:35:24 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97669 [...] October 16, 2007 Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is slated to be released on 10.28.07 which is in a mere 12 days. While I was already leaning towards Guitar Hero III instead of Rock Band, my decision was made final when Rock Band confirmed that only the full bundles would be available until early 2008. From a “BBPS interview with one of the PR members from Harmonix : When Rock Band ships this November it will only be available in one flavor, bundled. Done. Confirmed. When is Harmonix looking to ship the separate components? Early 2008 is the general goal, so EB/GameStop’s leak was correct. [...] [...] October 16, 2007 Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is slated to be released on 10.28.07 which is in a mere 12 days. While I was already leaning towards Guitar Hero III instead of Rock Band, my decision was made final when Rock Band confirmed that only the full bundles would be available until early 2008. From a “BBPS interview with one of the PR members from Harmonix : When Rock Band ships this November it will only be available in one flavor, bundled. Done. Confirmed. When is Harmonix looking to ship the separate components? Early 2008 is the general goal, so EB/GameStop’s leak was correct. [...]

]]> By: gaming city blog » Rock Band in bundle only until 2008 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97642 gaming city blog » Rock Band in bundle only until 2008 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:17:44 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97642 [...] Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Rhythm [...] [...] Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Rhythm [...]

]]> By: Guitar Hero/Rock Band at donbecker.org http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97630 Guitar Hero/Rock Band at donbecker.org Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:10:05 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97630 [...] So with Guitar Hero III coming out in about two weeks, and Rock Band due out a month later, the details are coming fast and furious, such as this tidbit about Rock Band only being available in a $169 bundle this holiday season. [...] [...] So with Guitar Hero III coming out in about two weeks, and Rock Band due out a month later, the details are coming fast and furious, such as this tidbit about Rock Band only being available in a $169 bundle this holiday season. [...]

]]> By: I wanna rock - Rock Band info | crescibene.com http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97593 I wanna rock - Rock Band info | crescibene.com Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:08:16 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97593 [...] clipped from www.thebbps.com [...] [...] clipped from http://www.thebbps.com [...]

]]> By: Rock Band - Only available in bundle form until 2008 - SlashGear http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97566 Rock Band - Only available in bundle form until 2008 - SlashGear Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:43:20 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97566 [...] Rock Band: the bundles, dlc pricing, the Guitar Hero stigma, disconnected gaming and more [via thebbps] [...] [...] Rock Band: the bundles, dlc pricing, the Guitar Hero stigma, disconnected gaming and more [via thebbps] [...]

]]> By: Rock Bandistä vain kaikki tai ei mitään - Pelaajalehti.com http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97514 Rock Bandistä vain kaikki tai ei mitään - Pelaajalehti.com Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:06:54 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97514 [...] Lähde: The BBPS [...] [...] Lähde: The BBPS [...]

]]> By: Difference in Opinion » Blog Archive » Rock Band Juicy News http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97453 Difference in Opinion » Blog Archive » Rock Band Juicy News Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:48:39 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97453 [...] Source: Rock Band: the bundles, dlc pricing, the Guitar Hero stigma, disconnected gaming and more Michael Clayton Review [...] [...] Source: Rock Band: the bundles, dlc pricing, the Guitar Hero stigma, disconnected gaming and more Michael Clayton Review [...]

]]> By: Rockband available only in bundle form until 2008 - GamingCrazy.net http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97406 Rockband available only in bundle form until 2008 - GamingCrazy.net Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:56:18 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97406 [...] On the gitems not sold separately until 2008 rumors When Rock Band ships this November it will only be available in one flavor, bundled. Done. Confirmed. Although there are a few reasons for this the main seems to be based on retail. Firstly, the components in the bundle are not cheap and thus creating a bundle and three other separate packages (guitar, drums and vocals) would increase costs which could lead to less bundles available at ship. Lastly, although retail partners are confident the title will be successful they are appreciative of the fact that they wonft have to display four reasonably-sized packages in each of their stores. When is Harmonix looking to ship the separate components? Early 2008 is the general goal, so EB/GameStopfs leak was correct. gEarly in development the PlayStation 3 version just didnft look as good [as the X360 version], but we caught it early and now you canft tell the difference.h Having played both, I can tell you they both look fantastic. News Source: thebbps [...] [...] On the gitems not sold separately until 2008 rumors When Rock Band ships this November it will only be available in one flavor, bundled. Done. Confirmed. Although there are a few reasons for this the main seems to be based on retail. Firstly, the components in the bundle are not cheap and thus creating a bundle and three other separate packages (guitar, drums and vocals) would increase costs which could lead to less bundles available at ship. Lastly, although retail partners are confident the title will be successful they are appreciative of the fact that they wonft have to display four reasonably-sized packages in each of their stores. When is Harmonix looking to ship the separate components? Early 2008 is the general goal, so EB/GameStopfs leak was correct. gEarly in development the PlayStation 3 version just didnft look as good [as the X360 version], but we caught it early and now you canft tell the difference.h Having played both, I can tell you they both look fantastic. News Source: thebbps [...]

]]> By: freakish light http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97395 freakish light Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:30:41 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97395 "Well this interview was with the PR rep from Harmonix, however, the topic of the game by itself didn’t come up. Didn’t realize people would actually want that at launch. If that were the case why not pick GHIII up? " I was thinking of getting both, because I really, really like Guitar Hero. If I can get bots to play the other parts and turn this into Guitar Hero 2 9/10 or Guitar Hero III Side B, then I would. If they're not selling it alone, well then they don't get my money. That simple. “Well this interview was with the PR rep from Harmonix, however, the topic of the game by itself didn’t come up.

Didn’t realize people would actually want that at launch.

If that were the case why not pick GHIII up? ”

I was thinking of getting both, because I really, really like Guitar Hero. If I can get bots to play the other parts and turn this into Guitar Hero 2 9/10 or Guitar Hero III Side B, then I would. If they’re not selling it alone, well then they don’t get my money. That simple.

]]> By: The Video Game Junkies! - Get your gaming fix here! » Blog Archive » Rock Band http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97366 The Video Game Junkies! - Get your gaming fix here! » Blog Archive » Rock Band Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:09:36 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97366 [...] At a recent PlayStation event in Toronto, games blog thebbps threw a slew of Rock Band questions at a Harmonix PR representative, and surprisingly got some pretty solid answers. Must be that famed Canadian politeness. [...] [...] At a recent PlayStation event in Toronto, games blog thebbps threw a slew of Rock Band questions at a Harmonix PR representative, and surprisingly got some pretty solid answers. Must be that famed Canadian politeness. [...]

]]> By: Video Game News » Blog Archive » Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97315 Video Game News » Blog Archive » Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:54:56 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97315 [...] Speaking to Bits Byets Pixels & Sprites, a Harmonix rep confirmed that Rock Band instruments will not be sold separately from the game until 2008. In other words, if you were planning on buying a copy of the game and a set of drums separately, you’re out of luck. If you want Rock Band this year, you’ll be paying $170 for the whole kit and kaboodle. The rep gave two reasons for this. First, creating multiple bundles would increase costs and lead to fewer bundles being available at launch. Second, retailers aren’t exactly keen to have 3 different (and large) versions of Rock Band clogging their shelf space. [...] [...] Speaking to Bits Byets Pixels & Sprites, a Harmonix rep confirmed that Rock Band instruments will not be sold separately from the game until 2008. In other words, if you were planning on buying a copy of the game and a set of drums separately, you’re out of luck. If you want Rock Band this year, you’ll be paying $170 for the whole kit and kaboodle. The rep gave two reasons for this. First, creating multiple bundles would increase costs and lead to fewer bundles being available at launch. Second, retailers aren’t exactly keen to have 3 different (and large) versions of Rock Band clogging their shelf space. [...]

]]> By: Xerxes3rd http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97312 Xerxes3rd Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:15:47 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97312 I for one had originally planned to just purchase the game + mic, since I already have a wired guitar, and am not interested in purchasing another. However, since they're forcing another wired guitar down my throat, it's either all or nothing. I for one had originally planned to just purchase the game + mic, since I already have a wired guitar, and am not interested in purchasing another. However, since they’re forcing another wired guitar down my throat, it’s either all or nothing.

]]> By: Xav de Matos http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97241 Xav de Matos Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:44:45 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97241 Well this interview was with the PR rep from Harmonix, however, the topic of the game by itself didn't come up. Didn't realize people would actually want that at launch. If that were the case why not pick GHIII up? Well this interview was with the PR rep from Harmonix, however, the topic of the game by itself didn’t come up.

Didn’t realize people would actually want that at launch.

If that were the case why not pick GHIII up?

]]> By: Justin http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97237 Justin Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:26:15 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97237 I don't know about the whole "forced bundle" thing. When I preordered Rock Band at Gamestop, they asked whether I wanted just the game or the full bundle. I asked for the bundle, and they said it was all coming in at the same time. Were they misinformed? (I mean, it *is* Gamestop... but yeah.) I don’t know about the whole “forced bundle” thing. When I preordered Rock Band at Gamestop, they asked whether I wanted just the game or the full bundle. I asked for the bundle, and they said it was all coming in at the same time.

Were they misinformed? (I mean, it *is* Gamestop… but yeah.)

]]> By: Ecetia » Novedades sobre Rock Band http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97111 Ecetia » Novedades sobre Rock Band Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:44:30 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97111 [...] En un acto recién celebrado en Toronto sobre Playstation, la gente de Harmonix soltó algo de información sobre su futuro título Rock Band. [...] [...] En un acto recién celebrado en Toronto sobre Playstation, la gente de Harmonix soltó algo de información sobre su futuro título Rock Band. [...]

]]> By: Swiftwulf http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97105 Swiftwulf Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97105 Your article has been mentioned on Evilavatar.com as well as 1up.com. Very nice! Your article has been mentioned on Evilavatar.com as well as 1up.com. Very nice!

]]> By: Playstatic » New Rock Band details http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97039 Playstatic » New Rock Band details Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:57:42 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97039 [...] As for the number of tracks to be featured in the game, more than 40 but less than 50 songs are to be included on the disc, excluding the unlockable ones. Should you wish to read more about the game, check out the whole thing over here. [...] [...] As for the number of tracks to be featured in the game, more than 40 but less than 50 songs are to be included on the disc, excluding the unlockable ones. Should you wish to read more about the game, check out the whole thing over here. [...]

]]> By: Xboxic » New Rock Band details http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97036 Xboxic » New Rock Band details Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:18:33 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-97036 [...] As for the number of tracks to be featured in the game, more than 40 but less than 50 songs are to be included on the disc, excluding the unlockable ones. Should you wish to read more about the game, check out the whole thing over here. [...] [...] As for the number of tracks to be featured in the game, more than 40 but less than 50 songs are to be included on the disc, excluding the unlockable ones. Should you wish to read more about the game, check out the whole thing over here. [...]

]]> By: Polygamia » Blog Archive » Nie kupimy osobno gitarki w tym roku http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96956 Polygamia » Blog Archive » Nie kupimy osobno gitarki w tym roku Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:09:41 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96956 [...] W sumie plan byÅ‚ prosty. Jako, że interesuje mnie wersja Rock Band na 360 (bo znajomi i brak zwisajÄ…cego czegoÅ› z konsoli) zamierzaÅ‚em kupić sobie grÄ™ i bezprzewodowÄ… gitarkÄ™ osobno. Przedstawiciel Harmonix potwierdziÅ‚ że w tym roku w sklepach nie pojawiÄ… siÄ™ instrumenty sprzedawane osobno. BÄ™dÄ… tylko zestawy. Szkoda. W sumie nie miaÅ‚bym nic przeciwko caÅ‚emu zestawowi, ale dziwna polityka MS powoduje, że znowu znajdÄ™ tam gitarÄ™ z kablem, czego naprawdÄ™ już chcÄ™ uniknąć. Tak swojÄ… drogÄ… ten caÅ‚y lament może być w naszym przypadku niepotrzebny, bo przecież gry i tak w Europie w tym roku ma nie być. Firma tÅ‚umaczy swojÄ… decyzjÄ™ niechÄ™ciÄ… sprzedawców do dużej iloÅ›ci wersji gry i zwiÄ™kszeniem kosztów produkcji. Zobaczymy jak to bÄ™dzie wyglÄ…dać w Polsce. [...] [...] W sumie plan byÅ‚ prosty. Jako, że interesuje mnie wersja Rock Band na 360 (bo znajomi i brak zwisajÄ…cego czegoÅ› z konsoli) zamierzaÅ‚em kupić sobie grÄ™ i bezprzewodowÄ… gitarkÄ™ osobno. Przedstawiciel Harmonix potwierdziÅ‚ że w tym roku w sklepach nie pojawiÄ… siÄ™ instrumenty sprzedawane osobno. BÄ™dÄ… tylko zestawy. Szkoda. W sumie nie miaÅ‚bym nic przeciwko caÅ‚emu zestawowi, ale dziwna polityka MS powoduje, że znowu znajdÄ™ tam gitarÄ™ z kablem, czego naprawdÄ™ już chcÄ™ uniknąć. Tak swojÄ… drogÄ… ten caÅ‚y lament może być w naszym przypadku niepotrzebny, bo przecież gry i tak w Europie w tym roku ma nie być. Firma tÅ‚umaczy swojÄ… decyzjÄ™ niechÄ™ciÄ… sprzedawców do dużej iloÅ›ci wersji gry i zwiÄ™kszeniem kosztów produkcji. Zobaczymy jak to bÄ™dzie wyglÄ…dać w Polsce. [...]

]]> By: Cranky Gamers UK » Blog Archive » More RockBand Details http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96890 Cranky Gamers UK » Blog Archive » More RockBand Details Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:05:55 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96890 [...] LINK  [...] [...] LINK  [...]

]]> By: Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 - Xbox Live Scene http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96861 Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 - Xbox Live Scene Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:50:27 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96861 [...] Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 Speaking to Bits Byets Pixels & Sprites, a Harmonix rep confirmed that Rock Band instruments will not be sold separately from the game until 2008. In other words, if you were planning on buying a copy of the game and a set of drums separately, you're out of luck. If you want Rock Band this year, you'll be paying $170 for the whole kit and kaboodle. The rep gave two reasons for this. First, creating multiple bundles would increase costs and lead to fewer bundles being available at launch. Second, retailers aren't exactly keen to have 3 different (and large) versions of Rock Band clogging their shelf space. The rep also speaks about a few other issues, the most pressing of which is probably DLC pricing, a hot topic among Guitar Hero II fans. The rep is quick to point out that Rock Band tracks require more development than Guitar Hero tracks, as there are more instruments to be dealt with. In other words, we're expecting they won't be cheap, though the rep explains that there are many ways to pick and choose DLC. For instance, whole albums will be available as well as single songs, and there may be special offers for those that purchase multiple tracks. DLC is expected to arrive every week after the game ships through the end of the year, starting with The Who's Who's Next. Finally, the game is expected to have nearly 50 songs on the retail disc, not including bonus unlockables. __________________ put your quarter up brother [...] [...] Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 Speaking to Bits Byets Pixels & Sprites, a Harmonix rep confirmed that Rock Band instruments will not be sold separately from the game until 2008. In other words, if you were planning on buying a copy of the game and a set of drums separately, you’re out of luck. If you want Rock Band this year, you’ll be paying $170 for the whole kit and kaboodle. The rep gave two reasons for this. First, creating multiple bundles would increase costs and lead to fewer bundles being available at launch. Second, retailers aren’t exactly keen to have 3 different (and large) versions of Rock Band clogging their shelf space. The rep also speaks about a few other issues, the most pressing of which is probably DLC pricing, a hot topic among Guitar Hero II fans. The rep is quick to point out that Rock Band tracks require more development than Guitar Hero tracks, as there are more instruments to be dealt with. In other words, we’re expecting they won’t be cheap, though the rep explains that there are many ways to pick and choose DLC. For instance, whole albums will be available as well as single songs, and there may be special offers for those that purchase multiple tracks. DLC is expected to arrive every week after the game ships through the end of the year, starting with The Who’s Who’s Next. Finally, the game is expected to have nearly 50 songs on the retail disc, not including bonus unlockables. __________________ put your quarter up brother [...]

]]> By: Console Game Player XBox and XBox 360 News » Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96850 Console Game Player XBox and XBox 360 News » Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:36:58 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96850 [...] Speaking to Bits Byets Pixels & Sprites, a Harmonix rep confirmed that Rock Band instruments will not be sold separately from the game until 2008. In other words, if you were planning on buying a copy of the game and a set of drums separately, you’re out of luck. If you want Rock Band this year, you’ll be paying $170 for the whole kit and kaboodle. The rep gave two reasons for this. First, creating multiple bundles would increase costs and lead to fewer bundles being available at launch. Second, retailers aren’t exactly keen to have 3 different (and large) versions of Rock Band clogging their shelf space. [...] [...] Speaking to Bits Byets Pixels & Sprites, a Harmonix rep confirmed that Rock Band instruments will not be sold separately from the game until 2008. In other words, if you were planning on buying a copy of the game and a set of drums separately, you’re out of luck. If you want Rock Band this year, you’ll be paying $170 for the whole kit and kaboodle. The rep gave two reasons for this. First, creating multiple bundles would increase costs and lead to fewer bundles being available at launch. Second, retailers aren’t exactly keen to have 3 different (and large) versions of Rock Band clogging their shelf space. [...]

]]> By: Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 » XBox Game Players » Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96849 Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 » XBox Game Players » Rock Band: no separate instruments until 2008 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:36:43 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96849 [...] Speaking to Bits Byets Pixels & Sprites, a Harmonix rep confirmed that Rock Band instruments will not be sold separately from the game until 2008. In other words, if you were planning on buying a copy of the game and a set of drums separately, you’re out of luck. If you want Rock Band this year, you’ll be paying $170 for the whole kit and kaboodle. The rep gave two reasons for this. First, creating multiple bundles would increase costs and lead to fewer bundles being available at launch. Second, retailers aren’t exactly keen to have 3 different (and large) versions of Rock Band clogging their shelf space. [...] [...] Speaking to Bits Byets Pixels & Sprites, a Harmonix rep confirmed that Rock Band instruments will not be sold separately from the game until 2008. In other words, if you were planning on buying a copy of the game and a set of drums separately, you’re out of luck. If you want Rock Band this year, you’ll be paying $170 for the whole kit and kaboodle. The rep gave two reasons for this. First, creating multiple bundles would increase costs and lead to fewer bundles being available at launch. Second, retailers aren’t exactly keen to have 3 different (and large) versions of Rock Band clogging their shelf space. [...]

]]> By: Xerxes3rd http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96791 Xerxes3rd Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:09:14 +0000 http://www.thebbps.com/blog/2007/10/11/rock-band-the-bundles-dlc-pricing-the-guitar-hero-stigma-disconnected-gaming-and-more/#comment-96791 Thanks a ton, Xav. This quashed a lot of questions I had, and even some I didn't. I don't recall a previous announcement about the bundle being the only purchasing available, but it's definitely good to know (though I REALLY want a wireless guitar). BTW, maybe I misread, but which Metallica album is Rock Band using? =) Thanks a ton, Xav. This quashed a lot of questions I had, and even some I didn’t. I don’t recall a previous announcement about the bundle being the only purchasing available, but it’s definitely good to know (though I REALLY want a wireless guitar). BTW, maybe I misread, but which Metallica album is Rock Band using? =)

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