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TomaTito on 24 March 2008

Some sad news...

Rock Band Wii Arrives June 22, Will Not Offer Downloadable Songs or Online Play

 

And in Wii version of Rock band announced it says:


Now to answer some of the questions that will appear.

First of all there are five extra songs on disc for the Wii version of the game. As we get closer to launch we'll let you know what they are.

The feature-set is a lot closer to the PS2 version of Rock Band which was also developed by Pi Studios. We've decided to focus on getting the core gameplay on to the Wii and focus on making that awesome.

The instruments don't use the Wiimote. They function the same as our peripherals on the other platforms.

The game will be released in a special edition bundle for $169.99.

 


It is pretty cool to get a game of this breadth onto the Wii and we are really stoked about it


Looks like a PS2 port :( Don't really care about DLC; atleast put Tour Mode!!!



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routsounmanman on 24 March 2008

The game is way too late and expensive to enjoy the success GH3 has. It will barely reach 500-600k in my opinion.



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NintendoMan on 24 March 2008

another good third party title hits the wii



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tastyshovelware on 24 March 2008
sc94597 said:
tastyshovelware said:
sc94597 said:
arsenalrc15 said:
how will they handle downloadable content?

perhaps Nintendo's new "Pay & Play"?

a cool announcement nonetheless

DLC was already confirmed for the wii last month.

im pretty sure that's untrue. link please.


 http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/02/nintendo-will-b.html


 thanks. that doesn't really confirm DLC for rock band though. it just conforms that the wii is starting up a DLC system.



sc94597 on 24 March 2008
tastyshovelware said:
sc94597 said:
tastyshovelware said:
sc94597 said:
arsenalrc15 said:
how will they handle downloadable content?

perhaps Nintendo's new "Pay & Play"?

a cool announcement nonetheless

DLC was already confirmed for the wii last month.

im pretty sure that's untrue. link please.


http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/02/nintendo-will-b.html


thanks. that doesn't really confirm DLC for rock band though. it just conforms that the wii is starting up a DLC system.


 That is what I meant. I got the fealing that they thought the wii was incapable of DLC.



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Arcturus on 24 March 2008

Is this a port of the PS2 version?



Cheebee on 24 March 2008

Jesus Christ. Who's gonna buy that at $170.. :o



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quigontcb on 24 March 2008

Probably not going to see sales approaching the 360 version, unlike the Wii version of GH3 has. The initial buzz will be gone by that time, and a lot of people will already have Rock Band on other systems. Besides, there will be hundreds of thousands more GH3 sales on the Wii by the time it rolls around. Never know though, it might do well enough.

Personally, I'd like to play Rock Band, but there is no way in hell I'd pay that much for it. I enjoyed GH3, but honestly don't feel it was worth $90. I might get GH: Aerosmith and GH4 when the prices come down on those, as I've already dropped $90+ on GH3 anyways.



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GranTurismoHelperMax on 24 March 2008
Arcturus said:
Is this a port of the PS2 version?

 Yes it is. Doesnt have online or DLC but I hope the DLC is false because it is what keeps Rock Band going since millions of songs have been downloaded for 360 and PS3 versions.

 For $170, woulda expected it to be $160 which is the price of the PS2's version. Seems like 360 and PS3 versions are better but it does have 5 bonus songs.



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Gamerace on 24 March 2008

My son has been waiting to buy this, but...

No ONLINE?? WTF??? This is really stupid. Most Wii games that skip online (Mario & Sonic, Lego Star Wars, etc.) I really don't care since they are not games that I see most people using online on, but GH3 is one of the biggest online games on Wii (probably 2nd only to Brawl). I can't stress how short-sighted this seems.

No downloadable content? WTF?? This is coming out late enough they could have incorporated Nintendo's new Pay to Play service (or delayed a little longer if need be). Ridiculous!

Can't use GH3 controller?! What?! That'd have been a real boost to RB sales if people already had the 2nd controller.

SUPER GIPPED version and for no good reason. Especially not this late after the release of the PS2 version (of which it's almost certainly a port).

Irregardless, this will sell units, RB is best played with friends over, still, if one can't make it at least it'd be nice if they could join online. But no online and no downloadable content will really hurt RB Wii sales.

Activision can breeze a little easier, GH3 on Wii will not be challenged.