Author Topic: Rock Band Coming to Wii June 22 (Read 13323 times)

Nick DiMola · « **on:** March 24, 2008, 08:08:11 AM »

Wii version to feature 63 songs, with five exclusive bonus songs; no word on downloadable content.
http://nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=15599

Wii Will Rock You!

MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Announce Rock Band™ for Wii on June 22, 2008

The number one selling game in February 2008 is coming to Wii!

Cambridge, MA - March 24, 2007-- Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a division of MTV Networks, which is a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced plans to release the award-winning music video game Rock Band on the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo in the U.S. and Canada on June 22, 2008 for the suggested retail price of $169.99.

Rock Band for Wii will be released as a Special Edition bundle including the software, drums, microphone and a wireless guitar. Stand alone instruments will also be available on June 22nd for people who want to build their band one instrument at a time or want to play the drum versus drum game mode. The game will feature 63 songs including five bonus songs for Wii gamers to enjoy.

"The Wii's success among casual and core gamers of all ages makes it an ideal match for the cross-generational appeal of the music featured in Rock Band," says Bob Picunko, Vice President of Electronic Games and Interactive Products, MTV

"The social interaction and addictive nature of the Rock Band experience is a perfect fit for the Wii and will undoubtedly be fun for the entire family," says Steve Singer, licensing VP from Nintendo.

Rock Band is an all-new platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune - all while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. Featuring the most master recordings of any music game ever by the world's biggest rock artists, Rock Band includes tracks that span every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk. Rock Band has garnered over 40 awards this year including Game Critics Award: Best of Show E3 2007 and three awards at The 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards including Outstanding Innovation in Gaming, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack.

Rock Band is rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, mild suggestive themes) by the ESRB.

Pale · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:21:55 PM »

I wonder what the chances are of the GH3 guitars working with the game....

We probably won't find out until after the game launches and someone tries it...

Actually, on the same note, I wonder if they are taking the wiimote snap in tactic or the boring usb hub tactic.... If it's a USB hub, there is no way in hell the GH3 controller will work. Lame.

Kairon · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:22:12 PM »

Welcome new staff member!

Also, jeezus this is expensive... T_T There goes my entire savings plan...

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:25:51 PM »

Well I am definitely going to hold out on this until it comes down in price and features downloadable songs. Neither of the two are likely, so I will probably pick it up second hand for the 360 in the future.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:26:45 PM »

This is scary, I was just thinking about how I may soon have $170 to spend and I was wondering what I should get.

Kairon · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:29:14 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Jack on March 24, 2008, 03:25:51 PM

Well I am definitely going to hold out on this until it comes down in price and features downloadable songs. Neither of the two are likely, so I will probably pick it up second hand for the 360 in the future.

T_T

Bu...bu...bu... 3rd party games!!!! /cry

How much does a used Rockband with all the pieces go for anyways?

Crimm · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:37:57 PM »

Quote from: Pale on March 24, 2008, 03:21:55 PM

I wonder what the chances are of the GH3 guitars working with the game....

We probably won't find out until after the game launches and someone tries it...

Actually, on the same note, I wonder if they are taking the wiimote snap in tactic or the boring usb hub tactic.... If it's a USB hub, there is no way in hell the GH3 controller will work. Lame.

But the USB port on the back...does it do anything?

Kairon · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:40:09 PM »

Quote from: Crimm on March 24, 2008, 03:37:57 PM

Quote from: Pale on March 24, 2008, 03:21:55 PM
I wonder what the chances are of the GH3 guitars working with the game....

We probably won't find out until after the game launches and someone tries it...

Actually, on the same note, I wonder if they are taking the wiimote snap in tactic or the boring usb hub tactic.... If it's a USB hub, there is no way in hell the GH3 controller will work. Lame.

But the USB port on the back...does it do anything?

It accepts Keyboard input.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:45:51 PM »

It charges an iPod.

Morari · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:50:11 PM »

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BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #10 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:55:32 PM »

There's no reason not to use the Wiimote plug-in tactic. If anything, it's the only logical solution, since the controllers provide the power and the connection to the system. The only hiccup would be the need for 4 Wiimotes. GH3 guitars are almost guaranteed to work as well, since they do on Xbx 360, PS3 and PS2 (only guitars on the PS2 version work). With the attach rate for Wii Play, it guarantees that most Wii owners have at least 2 Wiimotes.

UncleBob · « **Reply #11 on:** March 24, 2008, 04:29:17 PM »

I didn't think PS3 Guitar Hero Controllers worked on the PS3 Rock Band...

Pale · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2008, 04:36:46 PM »

They don't.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2008, 04:38:40 PM »

I thought they patched it so they would.

therat · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2008, 04:41:39 PM »

no GH compatibility, no online, no DLC, no reason to release this. Almost as sad of news as the wii fit costing 90$... should only be like 70$. Nintendo FTL =(

therat · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2008, 04:43:23 PM »

oooh, source for my news
http://shacknews.com/onearticle.x/51893

im sanewave on the shack, god i love that site =)

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2008, 04:47:30 PM »

Yeah for Staff Jack.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2008, 04:50:30 PM »

Paying full price to get a port of a stripped-down port? OK

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2008, 04:59:23 PM »

I take back every nice thing I've said about EA. If this is how they're going to do things they can go to hell.

Caliban · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2008, 05:03:23 PM »

No DLC? Well that sucks. It's Nintendo's fault anyway.

Ceric · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2008, 05:05:52 PM »

Quote from: insanolord on March 24, 2008, 03:45:51 PM

It charges an iPod.

It also works well to charge my PS3 controller and run the fan in my Wii stand

therat · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2008, 05:07:08 PM »

ima make a pissed off youtube video tonight to get to the bottom of this aged old question.... No DLC.... Nintendos fault of lazy developers fault, i want to know....NOW

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2008, 05:08:09 PM »

Quote from: Caliban on March 24, 2008, 05:03:23 PM

No DLC? Well that sucks. It's Nintendo's fault anyway.

No it's not.
http://nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=24205.0

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2008, 05:14:59 PM »

Now the question is; XBOX 360 and PS3 fans bought Rock Band despite the price. Will Wii fans do the same?

GH 3 on the Wii was a huge success despite audio issues and lack of DLC. Rock Band might have a chance, but it all depends if fans ignore the price.

Caliban · « **Reply #24 on:** March 24, 2008, 05:24:50 PM »

Quote from: insanolord on March 24, 2008, 05:08:09 PM

Quote from: Caliban on March 24, 2008, 05:03:23 PM
No DLC? Well that sucks. It's Nintendo's fault anyway.
No it's not.
http://nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=24205.0

My apologies. I meant it in the sense that Nintendo does not allow us to have a bigger, external harddrive for use with the Wii, or at least direct access to the SD card. See, it's still Nintendo's fault.

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