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Rock Band 2

Also known as: Rock Band 2, Rock Band 2 (Game Only)
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Published by: MTV Games
Developed by: Harmonix
Release Date: September 14, 2008
Genre: Music
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    About This Game

    With the original Rock Band title providing millions of players with a new way to interact with the music and artists they love, Rock Band 2 builds upon its core band foundation to offer an unparalleled, deeper, dynamic gameplay experience.

    Rock Band 2 is set to revolutionize music gaming with the ability to export most of the songs from the original Rock Band disc, Online World Tour, daily Battle-Of-The Band Tournaments, Auto-Calibration to eliminate TV lag, wireless drums, quieter, velocity sensitive drum heads, support for up to three cymbals (sold separately), advanced voice detection technology, No Fail Mode, and a real Drum Trainer. Rock Band 2's massive list of innovations also includes the ability to export your in-game band avatar to the internet and order custom Rock Band merchandise including apparel and figures.

    ESRB Rating: T for Lyrics, Suggestive Themes
    Genre: Music
    Also Available On: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Wii
    Release Date: September 14, 2008
    MSRP: $59.99
    December 31, 2008
    December 31, 2008
     
    General Features
    • Local and global online modes to connect the entire Rock Band community
    • World Tour mode, now online, simplifies the best of gameplay from the original Rock Band by fusing Solo Tour and Band World Tour modes and cranks it up a notch with an all new collection of opportunity gigs, challenges, cities, venues and hirable staff
    • Tour Challenges that offer rockers a chance to play through mini-campaigns focused on the best songs by instrument, decade, genre, artist, album and more
    • Battle of the Bands mode challenges players to go head to head against other bands in constantly refreshed contests* created by Harmonix (*internet connection required)
    • Quickplay makes it easier than ever to get in and jam without hassle while allowing for new prefab characters or customized characters that can play on any instrument plus lets you make your own set lists and organize your song lists in a variety of categories (genre, era, etc.)
    • Customizable Set Lists keep the music rolling and your band rocking in Quickplay mode
    • Drum Trainer mode gives players the fundamentals of different beats and fills, translating gameplay into real drumming skills
    • Character Creator completes your look with all new choices in clothing, accessories, tattoos, hairstyles, instruments and more to keep your unique rock avatar playing the full rock part
    • Backwards compatibility with all Rock Band downloadable music content released to date
    • Disc Export Feature gives owners of the original Rock Band the ability to export most of the Rock Band disc tracks and upgrade them into Rock Band 2 gameplay.
    • The Rock Band 2 soundtrack will feature over 100 songs - with over 80 songs on disc plus an additional 20 bonus tracks which will be made available for free download this fall
    • Unrivaled Blend of Classic, Developing and Emerging rock acts including Pearl Jam, Metallica, Allman Brothers, Motorhead, Devo, Jane's Addiction, Megadeth, Paramore, Modest Mouse and more.
    • Rock Band 2 is the first and only video game to feature the music of AC/DC. It includes their epic rock anthem, "Let There Be Rock”
    • After 14 years since Guns N’ Roses last official music release, Axl Rose selects Rock Band 2 to debut official new track, “Shackler’s Revenge” from the highly-anticipated album Chinese Democracy
    • For the first time ever, music from American music icon, Bob Dylan, is featured in a video game with “Tangled Up In Blue”
    • With ongoing weekly DLC releases including individual tracks, track packs and full albums, the Rock Band music library will feature more than 500 songs through 2008!

    ESRBRock Band 2
    Publisher: MTV Games
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: September 14, 2008
    Release Region: United States

    PEGIRock Band 2
    Publisher: MTV Games
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: December 31, 2008
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    OFLCRock Band 2
    Publisher: MTV Games
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: December 31, 2008
    Release Region: Australia

    ESRBRock Band 2: Special Edition
    Publisher: MTV Games
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: October 19, 2008
    Release Region: United States

    PEGIRock Band 2: Special Edition
    Publisher: MTV Games
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: December 31, 2008
    Release Region: United Kingdom

    OFLCRock Band 2: Special Edition
    Publisher: MTV Games
    Platform: Xbox 360
    Release Date: December 31, 2009
    Release Region: Australia

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