Rock Band 3

[SegaAges]

I am a little bit of a Rock Band Whore. I still need to get Green Day Rock Band and Also Beatles Rock Band (I keep missing the stand-alone game price drops since I have no room for a 3rd full set of instruments and still waiting on Green Day Rock Band to drop in price).

I plan on getting Rock Band 3, hopefully, day one.

Anybody else getting it?

Also, this question might be better served for another place, but I am asking anyway, besides gamestop offering up some free music (Deftones My Own Summer is one of them, awesome), anybody know of a way to check where other places are offering pre-order fun? I did not see anything on Amazon's site about pre-order stuff.

With a game like Rock Band 3, I would honestly be surprised if people did not offer pre-order stuff.

[Voliko]

I played the first two a good amount with some friends, but I just can't get into music games anymore. However, a friend of mine is hosting a launch party where he is going to buy the Rb3 bundle, and I look forward to rockin' the keyboards. I may pick it up after I try it out.

The main reason I stopped playing the first two was because I made the mistake of buying the original bundle, and so the drum pedal snapped in half and the guitar broke.

[ZombieK]

but I just can't get into music games anymore.
I find it pretty funny that Parappa and DDR are still on top to me.

I was never able to get into fake instruments. I was really surprised that it took off like it did
Because it was done before but people just put it off as gimicky

Though I can admit that Rockband is a million times better then Guitar hero.

[I have hope that Guitar Freaks will come back on home consoles someday but at this point people will call it a Guitar Hero Rip off even though thats not the case]

And yeah that game is great once in a while just like with Rockband and Guitar Hero but I wouldent want to do it all the time unlike a few of my friends.

"Hey lets just hang around here listen to the clackity clack sit back and do nothing while this person tries this song on hard 50 times"

[SegaAges]

I find it pretty funny that Parappa and DDR are still on top to me.

I was never able to get into fake instruments. I was really surprised that it took off like it did
Because it was done before but people just put it off as gimicky

Though I can admit that Rockband is a million times better then Guitar hero.

[I have hope that Guitar Freaks will come back on home consoles someday but at this point people will call it a Guitar Hero Rip off even though thats not the case]

And yeah that game is great once in a while just like with Rockband and Guitar Hero but I wouldent want to do it all the time unlike a few of my friends.

"Hey lets just hang around here listen to the clackity clack sit back and do nothing while this person tries this song on hard 50 times"

When you have friends around to play, that is what No Fail Mode is for.

[stonecutter]

I will definately be a day one purchase of RB3 as well. I loves me my music games! This one I will likely go for the whole kit so I can get a keyboard. I haven't bought as much DLC as I use to lately but I still have a good library. I really enjoyed Greenday Rockband, I don't have it anymore but it is in my library. I wish they would let us import the Beatles as well but I don't think that will happen.

As an addon to your question I will likely get the new guitar hero on release in Sept as well. I'm not %100 sure but there is a real good chance.

I initially rented the Aerosmith game, just today I picked it up at Blockbuster for $2.80 including tax lol.

[SegaAges]

I will definately be a day one purchase of RB3 as well. I loves me my music games! This one I will likely go for the whole kit so I can get a keyboard. I haven't bought as much DLC as I use to lately but I still have a good library. I really enjoyed Greenday Rockband, I don't have it anymore but it is in my library. I wish they would let us import the Beatles as well but I don't think that will happen.

As an addon to your question I will likely get the new guitar hero on release in Sept as well. I'm not %100 sure but there is a real good chance.

I initially rented the Aerosmith game, just today I picked it up at Blockbuster for $2.80 including tax lol.

I have been reading up and so far, all I am seeing is the keyboard bundle.

My guess is that 3 full instrument kits means that they can slow down on releasing full kits.

I did luck out though. I bought the triple cymbal set for RB2, and apparently you can use it much more in RB3 for their pro mode (where you use all of the drums, triple cymbal, double kick pedal WOOT!). I do not know all of the instruments that have pro mode, but it looks like drums and keyboard for sure.

As soon as I get a full time job, I was planning on getting the extra Rock Band track packs as well. I have the AC/DC track pack, rb1, rb2, lego rockband, but that is it right now.

[ZombieK]

When you have friends around to play, that is what No Fail Mode is for.
I guess they have never heard of it lol or think its too easy. I usually just watch and get super bored.

[stonecutter]

For Rockband I have AC/DC track pack, rb1, rb2, and The Beatles. I no longer own them but I have also imported Green Day and Lego Rockband. Couldn't say how much DLC but a fair bit. Local Blockbuster has the Metal pack for 5 bucks I may get that as well.

Around here locally the Beatles has been really cheap, like 10 or 15 new I think and Lego for 10, really good buys. With the 2 new releases coming in this genre I am expecting more nice deals very soon.

In RB3 for songs confirmed so far I am really liking the 80s stuff chosen, best of all Rainbow in the Dark Dio. I mostly do guitar and singing, suck at both but have a ton of fun. I'm not real big on drumming as it sounds you might be. I am horrible on drums.

[SegaAges]

For Rockband I have AC/DC track pack, rb1, rb2, and The Beatles. I no longer own them but I have also imported Green Day and Lego Rockband. Couldn't say how much DLC but a fair bit. Local Blockbuster has the Metal pack for 5 bucks I may get that as well.

Around here locally the Beatles has been really cheap, like 10 or 15 new I think and Lego for 10, really good buys. With the 2 new releases coming in this genre I am expecting more nice deals very soon.

In RB3 for songs confirmed so far I am really liking the 80s stuff chosen, best of all Rainbow in the Dark Dio. I mostly do guitar and singing, suck at both but have a ton of fun. I'm not real big on drumming as it sounds you might be. I am horrible on drums.

I grew up on drums since my older brother had a crappy drum set, but I could never afford to get a real drum set growing up. Yes, I know this is not a real one, but it is pretty close to a crappy cheap one since it is double pedal, 4 drums and 3 cymbals.

I am excited for double pedal since the rock band pedals suck to hit really fast and I was too cheap to get the $60 pedal

[Beefy Hits]

I"m a big rock band guy and I plan on getting the keyboard when it comes out.

[Cobra Commander]

Yeah. I'll be getting it as well.

[garagesaleking!!]

I still like the genre, the problem is all my friends are tired of it, and with no friends to play with, it kind of kills it for me too.

[SegaAges]

I still like the genre, the problem is all my friends are tired of it, and with no friends to play with, it kind of kills it for me too.

You need to start doing what I do, playing online. It is still fun to just hop into a random band and play around, or have others hop into your band. The only downer is that I noticed alot of people I play with online do seem to download any songs.

They also announced that Dio is going to be in Rock Band 3, which will be awesome

[garagesaleking!!]

You need to start doing what I do, playing online. It is still fun to just hop into a random band and play around, or have others hop into your band. The only downer is that I noticed alot of people I play with online do seem to download any songs.

They also announced that Dio is going to be in Rock Band 3, which will be awesome

I dont know, its just not the same than when you have a bunch of friends singing as loud as they can and making fools of themselves. More of an event, than playing a game. I have tried matchmaking a few times and cant ever seem to get matches.

[SegaAges]

I dont know, its just not the same than when you have a bunch of friends singing as loud as they can and making fools of themselves. More of an event, than playing a game. I have tried matchmaking a few times and cant ever seem to get matches.

Well, I can hop on now if you want to play some songs.

Add me in your friends list dude, I am always down. Since my roommate's are now in bed, I would have to rock guitar, but I can hop on if you are playing tonight

[stonecutter]

I just finished playing with my son. My gold has expired I need to renew and I can play with you guys. In RB2 I have a total of 268 songs in the download section, I know that includes Lego, AC/DC and Green Day but its still shitload of songs. Then there are the RB2 and RB1 to put me just over 400 songs total.

I am really looking forward to RB3 - Rainbow in the Dark will kick serious buttocks!

[otaku]

I'd like to. For ps3 since that is the only hardware I have. If i can afford it (doubtful I have lots of debt and school and work...) I will get it and play it

[Oobgarm]

I'm gonna want the keyboard set, but I'm not sure if I'll jump on day one. I doubt it right now, but I'm sure the allure of it will force me to buy it anyway.

I've always been a single-player person on these types of games. I know the draw is to get a bunch of friends together or to play online, but practically all of my friends have moved on from rhythm games (or games entirely), and I don't have time to play online anymore. I just have to see if I can leverage $100+ of enjoyment out of it on single player.

I really do need to get better at the drums, seeing that I bought that ION set last year. Just can't get the feet and hands to work separately...

[garagesaleking!!]

I dont have any of it hooked up, its all boxed up for when I leave for school. I will keep this in mind though for a later time.

[Oobgarm]

...and after seeing some new leaked songs...this might end up being a day one after all...

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/19/rock-band-3-songs-leaked-by-video/

[SegaAges]

...and after seeing some new leaked songs...this might end up being a day one after all...

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/19/rock-band-3-songs-leaked-by-video/

Dude, At the Drive-In's song One Armed Scissor is going to be on there. Fuck. That almost gave me chills down my back from knowing that.

[stonecutter]

I wouldn't be disappointed if thats an accurate tracklist.

If you could have Rock Band xyz band, who would it be? I would like Pink Floyd.

[Oobgarm]

Dude, At the Drive-In's song One Armed Scissor is going to be on there. Fuck. That almost gave me chills down my back from knowing that.

This was also in Guitar Hero: World Tour...in case you were unaware.

[Rev. Link]

I was very looking forward to the pro mode, which is supposed to teach you how to play on a real guitar. Then I realized that chances are pretty slim that they'll make a left handed pro guitar. :(

Keyboards will still be cool, though.

[Howie6925]

Full set list:

1. Amy Winehouse – Rehab
2. Anthrax – Caught in a Mosh
3. At the Drive-In – One Armed Scissor
4. Avenged Sevenfold – Beast and the Harlot
5. The B-52s – Rock Lobster
6. The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations (Live)
7. Big Country – In a Big Country
8. Blondie – Heart of Glass
9. Bob Marley & The Wailers – Get Up, Stand Up
10. The Bronx – False Alarm
11. Chicago – 25 or 6 to 4
12. The Cure – Just Like Heaven
13. David Bowie – Space Oddity
14. Deep Purple – Smoke on the Water
15. Def Leppard – Foolin'
16. Devo – Whip It
17. Dio – Rainbow in the Dark
18. Dire Straits – Walk of Life
19. The Doobie Brothers – China Grove
20. The Doors – Break on Through (To the Other Side)
21. Dover – King George
22. Echo & the Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
23. Elton John – Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
24. Faith No More – MidLife Crisis
25. Filter – Hey Man, Nice Shot
26. The Flaming Lips – Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 1
27. Foreigner – Cold as Ice
28. Golden Earring – Radar Love
29. HIM – Killing Loneliness
30. Huey Lewis and the News – The Power of Love
31. Hypernova – Viva la Resistance
32. Ida Maria – Oh My God
33. INXS – Need You Tonight
34. The J. Geils Band – Centerfold
35. James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good)
36. Jane's Addiction – Been Caught Stealing
37. The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Crosstown Traffic
38. Joan Jett – I Love Rock N' Roll
39. John Lennon – Imagine
40. Juanes – Me Enamora
41. Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird
42. Maná – Oye Mi Amor
43. Marilyn Manson – The Beautiful People
44. Metric – Combat Baby
45. The Muffs – Outer Space
46. Night Ranger – Sister Christian
47. Ozzy Osbourne – Crazy Train
48. Paramore – Misery Business
49. Phish – Llama
50. Phoenix – Lasso
51. The Police – Don't Stand So Close to Me
52. Poni Hoax – Antibodies
53. Pretty Girls Make Graves – Something Bigger, Something Brighter
54. Primus – Jerry Was a Race Car Driver
55. Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
56. Queens of the Stone Age – No One Knows
57. Rammstein – Du Hast
58. The Ramones – I Wanna Be Sedated
59. Raveonettes – Last Dance
60. Rilo Kiley – Portions of Foxes
61. Riverboat Gamblers – Don't Bury Me… I'm Still Not Dead
62. Roxette – The Look
63. Slipknot – Before I Forget
64. Smash Mouth – Walkin' on the Sun
65. The Smiths – Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before
66. The Sounds – Living in America
67. Spacehog – In the Meantime
68. Steve Miller Band – Fly Like An Eagle
69. Stone Temple Pilots – Plush
70. Swingin' Utters – This Bastard's Life
71. T.Rex – 20th Century Boy
72. Tears for Fears – Everybody Wants to Rule the World
73. Tegan and Sara – The Con
74. Them Crooked Vultures – Dead End Friends
75. Tokio Hotel – Humanoid
76. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers – I Need to Know
77. The Vines – Get Free
78. War – Low Rider
79. Warren Zevon – Werewolves of London
80. The White Stripes – The Hardest Button to Button
81. Whitesnake – Here I Go Again
82. The Who – I Can See for Miles
83. Yes – Roundabout

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Another Muffs song makes it into Rock Band! Outer Space! Awesome!

As excited as I was about Kids in America being featured in Rock Band 2, when I congratulated Muffs front-woman Kim Shattuck she informed me that as cool as that was that they would essentially see zero royalties since it was a cover song.

This time around they not only picked a song off of arguably the best Muffs album Happy Birthday to Me (Kim's favorite album), but one of my personal favorites!

The Muffs perform Outer Space on the Drew Carrey Las Vegas special
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY1vwFdKq5I

[SegaAges]

OK, many people has posted saying that they had nobody to play with, so let's form an online band, right now.

I don't care if you play on easy or expert.

Obviously, I have no clue if I will be good at the keyboard since it is not out yet, but I can play through almost any song solo on any instrument (except a slim few like some metallica ones and master exploder by tenacious d) on hard. many songs i can play through on guitar (bass or lead) and sing on expert. Like I said earlier, if you want to play on always do it on easy, hop it. it is all for fun anyway

anybody want to join it?

i think it would be fun to get a group of us. if we wanted to for acheivements (well, I will have the 360 version), we can always switch off per day or week or whatever who gets to be the host.

[Rev. Link]

What a terrible track list! Why all the rerun songs? Seems like half that list has been in other GH/RB games already.

[CelticJobber]

IGN has a preview up with clips of gameplay from Power of Love and In The Meantime.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/111/1115739p1.html

And here's a gameplay video for Misery Business:

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/28567/rock-band-3/videos/rb3_gmp_miserybusiness_82410.html

[DisastrophE]

Yup I am going to get it. Have it preordered now. Also going to pick up the pro Fender guitar as well whenever it comes out. Assuming it's not outrageously expensive and not a peice of crap.

[Cobra Commander]

Well. My brother-in-law scored a copy last Tuesday. I got the chance to give it a test last night. The step that Rock Band made from 1 to 2, is nothing of the leap from 2 to 3.
The songs are great yeah, but I really love the stats. The game keeps track of EVERYTHING.
Favorite song so far: The Power of Love!

[Nebagram]

I'm seriously looking forward to this on Friday. :D Will you be able to rip all the songs on RB2 to use on RB3 like you could do from RB1->RB2?

On another note, is it just me or have the last couple of dlc songs on XBLA been explicitly for Rock Band 2 only?

[Cobra Commander]

You'll be able to import all your old RB2 songs into RB3 the same way as before. However from what I understand just like RB1, not every song will carry over. They haven't said yet which songs won't make it.
Jason(my brother-in-law) mentioned that the RB3 store isn't up yet so he can't buy the import key. I'm sure it'll be up and running by Tuesday. I hope.