Decisions, decisions

Brad

Shared on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 12:23

Rockband 2 or Guitar Hero (4)?  That is the decision at hand.  The decision to shell out $200  - but on which?  Let's look at some facts:

 

Rock Band 2 software only comes out in Sept.  Most rock band 1 songs will be playable in 2.  There will be a $5 fee to allow your already downloaded songs to work - so , yes, most the songs you already have on your HD will work.

Both "kits" come out in October.  They both seem to have sturdy, quiet drum kits, a mic, and a guitar.  GH4 guitar is still secretive - no pics available.

All the songs on Rockband 2 disk have been announced.  It looks good.  They are all master recordings. Here's some highlights of songs you may not know:

Ratt “Round & Round”

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=a5gMeXz2YMw[/youtube]

 

Testament “Souls of Black”

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=zcu7BVG7JE4[/youtube]

 

Jane’s Addiction “Mountain Song”

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=LgF7yxIjY8E[/youtube]

 

Dinosaur Jr. “Feel the Pain”

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=lyQtZsS9e1Y[/youtube]

 

Guitar Hero World Tour is being very secretive about their tracks.  However, it has been announced that Metallica's new album will be available for download to coincide with their new albums release.  This alone is enough info for me to say - my money is going to GH4 and not rockband.  Sure, I'll get the software for rockband, but my house is going to be rockin' to GH4 when it hits in October.  Did I mention you can record you own songs, too?

 

Highlights:

Van Halen - "Hot for Teacher"

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=b5t5GukrWOU[/youtube]

 

Sublime - "Santeria"

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=HrLJ6Saq7u4[/youtube]

 

Joe Satriani - "Satch Boogie"

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y7qD4acDu68[/youtube]

 

So what are you gonna get?

 

 

 

Comments

TANK's picture
Submitted by TANK on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 12:28
AC/DC is coming to Rock Band 2, so that would sell me right there.
Lusetti67's picture
Submitted by Lusetti67 on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 12:57
RB2 all the way............
jquack's picture
Submitted by jquack on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 13:00
RB2, there are lots of other "little" things that are making the game awesome. Pick up this months' issue of Gameinformer if you want the info. It's great.
Hetfield's picture
Submitted by Hetfield on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 14:11
Testament! Nuff said.
Mulchinator's picture
Submitted by Mulchinator on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 14:50
RB2. Don't be a tard and waste $200 on GH4. The only good thing to come out of GH3 was the guitar. And Cliffs of Dover.
KingBayman's picture
Submitted by KingBayman on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 16:18
Just a few fact corrections for you. The DLC for RB will work with RB2 for FREE. The $5.00 charge is to rip all the songs from the RB1 disc to your hard for use in RB2. And while I believe that Metallica's new album will be on GH4, GH3 will get the new Metallica album first to coincide with the release date. I would say if you already have GH3, get the Metallica album there and spend most of your dough on RB2. 500 songs by the end of the year. 'nuff said.
Brad's picture
Submitted by Brad on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 17:45
oh bayman, your so... practical
DualShock_1's picture
Submitted by DualShock_1 on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 20:49
You get a thumbs up just because of Souls to Black.
supergg2k's picture
Submitted by supergg2k on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 10:50
congrats and good luck!
dos's picture
Submitted by dos on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 10:51
cool. keep us posted
ATC_1982's picture
Submitted by ATC_1982 on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 10:55
Con grats and good luck in your choice
TDrag27's picture
Submitted by TDrag27 on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 11:01
Good luck! Sounds like a cool opportunity.
Jedi_Kez's picture
Submitted by Jedi_Kez on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 11:14
cool man - I hope you and the wife are able to figure things out enough that will allow you to say 'yes' to this opportunity!
BrodysDad46's picture
Submitted by BrodysDad46 on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 11:17
Congrats Doc. Regardless of what you decide, it is an honor to get an offer like this.
Boulder's picture
Submitted by Boulder on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 12:29
Good luck.
DrWhistler's picture
Submitted by DrWhistler on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 13:11
Thanks everyone! I keep thinking about it. Would be fun. a little extra income, but it would also take away some time from the family and gaming!

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