Author Topic: LOL, both companies are running music games into the ground. (Lego Rock Band) (Read 10182 times)

Spinnzilla · « **on:** April 21, 2009, 11:06:15 AM »

http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=14575

Lego Rock Band confirmed in the most "What the hell?" news story in a long time.

Peachylala · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:09:27 AM »

Oh my, two things I hate, together in one game?

Hell has indeed frozen over. *looks out window* Pigs are now flying too.

Plugabugz · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:09:42 AM »

*insert obligatory post about STILL waiting for Beyonce's Bootylicious Dance Mix*

Stogi · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:16:01 AM »

This is just toooo moist for me.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:23:42 AM »

But does it have Stairway?

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:29:54 AM »

watch this be the game they get Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd in.

EasyCure · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2009, 12:35:20 PM »

I saw this as a rumour on gonintendo awhile ago but didn't feel like posting it here. I guess its confirmed now huh?

Ian Sane · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:16:53 PM »

Yeah, this is the point where you can say "okay, it's over." It was such an effortless, easy concept: rip off Konami's Bemani series and use mainstream rock music that the Western audience would actually recognize. It becomes a huge hit with gamers and non-gamers alike. But they had to go and ruin it with corporate greed. If Harmonix and Activision never split up and we didn't get multiple releases each year this could have been a series with legs. It could have been an event type of game, with DLC to fill the void in the year's between.

But it's going to be regarded as a fad because these companies have no restraint and no patience. The biggest videogame franchises are the ones where each game is an event and each game feels essential. That usually means having to wait years between releases. This is like Tony Hawk or Bomberman or Mega Man where the releases are so frequent and break so little ground that they're just there. You buy one game to get your fix and then never keep up with the series again.

Plugabugz · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:00:19 PM »

Quote from: Ian Sane on April 21, 2009, 01:16:53 PM

Yeah, this is the point where you can say "okay, it's over." It was such an effortless, easy concept: rip off Konami's Bemani series and use mainstream rock music that the Western audience would actually recognize. It becomes a huge hit with gamers and non-gamers alike. But they had to go and ruin it with corporate greed. If Harmonix and Activision never split up and we didn't get multiple releases each year this could have been a series with legs. It could have been an event type of game, with DLC to fill the void in the year's between.

But it's going to be regarded as a fad because these companies have no restraint and no patience. The biggest videogame franchises are the ones where each game is an event and each game feels essential. That usually means having to wait years between releases. This is like Tony Hawk or Bomberman or Mega Man where the releases are so frequent and break so little ground that they're just there. You buy one game to get your fix and then never keep up with the series again.

The point i've been banging on about for ages is that OTHER genre's exist. Strap two wii remotes (with motion+) to your arms and be a dancer in a music video. Something. ANYTHING.

Stogi · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:09:43 PM »

KONAMI"S ROLLING RAVER REVOLUTION: RRR

First, eat extacy.

Second, twirl around the Wiimotes as if they were glow sticks.

Third, seek rehab.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:31:03 PM »

Good thing all i've bought so far was the MetalliDisc with the guitar for $10 additional.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:05:56 PM »

If the price is decent, I see this easily outselling that rip-off $250 Beatles version (I am hoping the Beatles one bombs because of the price, it's moronic that these music games keep getting MORE expensive with every sequel).

Ian Sane · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:12:48 PM »

Screenshots reveal that while the characters are made of Lego, the stage isn't. So the point of this is what? Shouldn't EVERYTHING in the game be made of Lego? It may be a dumb idea but at least DO IT RIGHT!

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:21:57 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on April 21, 2009, 03:05:56 PM

If the price is decent, I see this easily outselling that rip-off $250 Beatles version (I am hoping the Beatles one bombs because of the price, it's moronic that these music games keep getting MORE expensive with every sequel).

Lego themed instruments would be pretty kick ass once I think about it.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:24:13 PM »

Featuring the White Stripes.

cue music video.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:43:47 PM »

Quote from: True Blue on April 21, 2009, 11:09:27 AM

Oh my, two things I hate, together in one game?

Hell has indeed frozen over. *looks out window* Pigs are now flying too.

Hating Legos means I don't like you!

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:51:49 PM »

For the record, Ian, this is Rock Band, not Guitar Hero.

Though with this and Rock Band Beatles looks like Rock Band is heading into GH territory.

The Lego series is also being milked like crazy. We have Lego Battles coming up, and there were rumors of Lego Harry Potter and Lego Indiana Jones 2 as well.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:56:29 PM »

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The Lego series is also being milked like crazy. We have Lego Battles coming up, and there were rumors of Lego Harry Potter and Lego Indiana Jones 2 as well.

Yeah but real legos are still the best!

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:58:39 PM »

Quote from: True Blue on April 21, 2009, 11:09:27 AM

Oh my, two things I hate, together in one game?

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I hate Legos

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

vudu · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2009, 04:10:28 PM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 21, 2009, 03:24:13 PM

Featuring the White Stripes.

cue music video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRDi67G0Siw

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2009, 04:19:56 PM »

Harmonix isn't milking the franchise to the levels that Activision is.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 21, 2009, 04:55:26 PM »

Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on April 21, 2009, 03:56:29 PM

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The Lego series is also being milked like crazy. We have Lego Battles coming up, and there were rumors of Lego Harry Potter and Lego Indiana Jones 2 as well.

Yeah but real legos are still the best!

Oh definitely.

I understand that Harmonix is not reaching Activision levels yet. BUT, if Lego Rock Band and Beatles do well for them, it might inspire them to release even more titles.

Rock Band seems to be the most respected of the two franchises so it would be sad to see it go down the drain.

EasyCure · « **Reply #22 on:** April 21, 2009, 05:10:35 PM »

Quote from: vudu on April 21, 2009, 04:10:28 PM

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 21, 2009, 03:24:13 PM
Featuring the White Stripes.

cue music video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRDi67G0Siw

Took way too long for either of these posts to appear in the thread.

King of Twitch · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2009, 05:20:30 PM »

This is the dumbest idea I've ever heard in my entire life

EasyCure · « **Reply #24 on:** April 21, 2009, 05:23:16 PM »

Quote from: Zap on April 21, 2009, 05:20:30 PM

This is the dumbest idea I've ever heard in my entire life

What if Lego Playdough HD was announced next?

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Author Topic: LOL, both companies are running music games into the ground. (Lego Rock Band) (Read 10182 times)