Lego Rock Band Review

We bought this for the kids this Christmas and it was an absolute hit with everyone! The following is a list of why I would HIGHLY recommend this product over all other Rock Band/Guitar Hero games (with the Beatles coming in a solid second place… my youngest sings “Yellow Submarine” more than any other song… better than Ringo… then again, who can’t):

1. The songs are family friendly
2. There are no half-naked women or demons performing on stage or in the background. I realize Guitar Hero is generally appealing to the peripubescent teen (successfully so), but as the father of 2 daughters, I’m not thrilled with every female character in Guitar Hero presented in such a trashy manner. The boys have a variety of characters to choose from, but if you’re a girl… you’re a trashy ho. Sorry… but that’s GH.
3. The story-line is very humorous. My wife and I have even loved playing just the two of us in the evening after the kids go to bed.
4. You can turn off the drum pedal!!!!! That has elevated the enjoyment of playing the drums for everyone.
5. Extra easy mode is perfect for the little ones.
6. Highly personalizable on many levels. This could really bog down the kids since there is SOOOO much you can individualize, but it adds another, almost SIMS, dimension to the game
6. Great way to get everyone involved playing a game

This is definitely a game everybody will enjoy since it has the classic LEGO humor. I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend it. ROCK ON!

Lego Rock Band Feature

• Express yourself with a personalized LEGO Rock Den that can be accessorized and decorated to perfectly suit your rock style.
• Use the LEGO character customizer to create and personalize your band, instrument controllers and entourage.
• A rock tinged, yet family-friendly song list provided both on the game disc and as downloadable content.
• Pull off killer riffs in LEGO themed Rock Power Challenges to perform amazing feats such as defeating a giant octopus, summoning a storm or demolishing a skyscraper.
• Build fame LEGO style by completing songs to collect LEGO studs ¿ unlock cool vehicles, progress to new venues and unlock new characters and instruments.

Lego Rock Band Overview

LEGO: Rock Band Wii

Lego Rock Band Specifications

LEGO Rock Band merges two of the most popular video game franchises to deliver a unique family-friendly music experience that will take tweens, teens, families and gamers of all ages on a wild journey to rock stardom in order to “Build a Band and Rock the Universe.” Combining the authentic multiplayer music experience of Rock Band with the accessibility, customization and humor of LEGO games, LEGO Rock Band allows players to create their own unique rock star style and customize their own avatars, band members, roadies, and managers. Gameplay Action in LEGO Rock Band is nearly identical to the familiar flow of Rock Band gameplay, only with a LEGO twist. Your goal is to run through a succession rock tinged family friendly song tracks with your band, consisting in multiplayer modes of up to four avatars in LEGO form controlled with guitar, bass guitar, microphone and drum controllers. The game features compatibility with most existing Rock Band and Guitar Hero instrument controllers for the appropriate platform. One of the fun LEGO influences is in the tablature flowing across the screen that directs your play. This is in the form of LEGO blocks color coded for each controller. As players successfully complete songs and rock challenges, they can collect LEGO ’studs,’ with which they can customize their avatar and other in-game goodies in true LEGO Snap-On fashion. In addition, players can unlock additional content and collect amazing vehicles, which can transport their band from local gigs at rock clubs to epic stadium shows and even fantasy settings on Earth and beyond. The game contains a variety of play modes including Quickplay and Challenge, and will feature music both supplied on the game disc as well as downloadable content. The Song List LEGO Rock Band allows players to rock along to both current hits and classic favorites that the whole family will enjoy. These include: All American Rejects – “Swing, Swing” The Automatic – “Monster” Blink-182 – “Aliens Exist” Blur – “Song 2″ Bon Jovi – “You Give Love a Bad Name” Boys like Girls – “Thunder” Bryan Adams – “Summer of 69″ Carl Douglas – “Kung Fu Fighting” The Coral – “Dreaming of You” Counting Crows – “Accidentally in Love” David Bowie – “Let’s Dance” Elton John – “Crocodile Rock” Europe – “The Final Countdown” Everlife – “Real Wild Child” Foo Fighters – “Breakout” Good Charlotte – “Girls & Boys” The Hives – “Tick Tick Boom!” Iggy Pop – “The Passenger” Incubus – “Dig” Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back” Jimi Hendrix – “Fire” Kaiser Chiefs – “Ruby” Katrina & The Waves – “Walking on Sunshine” The Kooks – “Naïve” KoRn – “Word Up!” KT Tunstall – “Suddenly I See” Lostprophets – “Rooftops” P!NK – “So What” The Police – “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” The Primitives – “Crash” Queen – “We Are The Champions” Queen – “We Will Rock You” Rascal Flatts – “Life is a Highway” Ray Parker Jr. – “Ghostbusters” Razorlight – “Stumble and Fall” Spin Doctors – “Two Princes” Spinal Tap – “Short & Sweet” Steve Harly – “Make Me Smile” Sum 41 – “In Too Deep” Supergrass – “Grace” Tom Petty – “Free Fallin” T-Rex – “Ride a White Swan” Vampire Weekend – “A-Punk” We the Kings – “Check Yes Juliet” The Zutons – “Valerie” Key Game Features Use the LEGO character customizer to create and personalize your band, instrument controllers and entourage. A rock tinged, yet family-friendly song list provided both on the game disc and as downloadable content. Pull off killer riffs in LEGO themed Rock Power Challenges to perform amazing feats such as defeating a giant octopus, summoning a storm or demolishing a skyscraper. Build fame LEGO style by completing songs to collect LEGO studs – unlock cool vehicles, progress to new venues and unlock new characters and instruments. Express yourself with a personalized LEGO Rock Den that can be accessorized and decorated to perfectly suit your rock style. Screenshots: Rock Band attitude. View larger. With LEGO fun. View larger. Multiplayer action. View larger. Classic customization. View larger.

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Rock Band 2 Standalone Drums Review

I’ve played Rock Band a lot with the old drums and twice now with the new ones. The second version fixed the two big problems present in the first drum set, but also created two new problems.br /br /Pros:br /1) They are no longer so loud!! I love it! You can pound away and still actually hear the drum beats on the TV without turning the volume up to eardrum-incinerating levels.br /2) The foot pedal is MUCH sturdier and, I’m sure, significantly less likely to break.br /3) I love the black color. They don’t stand out as sharply or look as ugly as the first ones did.br /br /Cons:br /1) They’re wireless. Sounds great, but seems to interfere with the wireless guitar. Either that or it’s a problem coming from my second negative point.br /2) Synchronization is a pain in the BUTT. The drumming on RB2 in general seems to be shoddier than on RB1, even using the first drum set. Having an HDTV or a Flat screen seems to be more problematic than an older-style “normal” tv. There’s something off about the drums in RB2. Even after trying to sync everything up you have to hit the notes a bit earlier than in RB1. Also, a lot of times my friends and I would be hitting the notes but they just wouldn’t register. I’m not sure if that’s a sync problem or a wireless interference issue.br /br /If only they could have kept the functionality of the first set while fixing the noise and pedal problem. Sadly, it seems like no peripheral unit for anything can ever be just right. I’d *almost* recommend that you just buy the first drum set with silencers. Especially since these ones are so expensive!!

Rock Band 2 Standalone Drums Feature

• Features four durable drum pads, a redesigned kick-pedal, a drum stand, and authentic wooden sticks. Game sold separately.
• New sound-dampening, velocity-sensitive heads for more expressive performances
• Metal-reinforced, ultra-durable foot pedal stands up to the aggressive drumming
• Built-in cymbal and hi-hat expansion port to upgrade/customize your kit. (Cymbals and hi-hat sold separately)
• Wireless Rock Band 2 Drum Set

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Rock Band 2 Standalone Drums Specifications

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Wii Rock Band Special Edition Review

Let me state something first.br /I’ve never played Guitar Hero…br /br /I’ve been told that GH is better (in some aspects) than ROCKBAND.br /br /In ROCKBAND, you are the band. Period. You’re not setting up play lists, you’re not deciding on pyros for the stage.br /br /You (and up to two friends) are playing guitar, singing or playing drums.br /br /From that aspect, ROCKBAND is a blast. You get a variety of songs, you can select how difficult they are and you just go.br /br /It’s a decent game with friends, and enjoyable as a solo as well.

Wii Rock Band Special Edition Feature

• Comes with guitar controller, drum controller, microphone, USB Hub and game software
• Over 40 tracks to play with – Including acts like Metallica, Bon Jovi, Stone Temple Pilots and the Ramones! Learn to play songs spanning all genres of rock.
• Guitar controller utilizes a five-way FX switch that allows flanger, wah-wah, echo and chorus effects
• Drum controller features four pads, a kick pedal and real drum sticks
• Microphone can be tapped against your hand to play percussion instruments, such as tambourine and cowbell

Wii Rock Band Special Edition Overview

Want to be a rock star? Here’s your chance to become one through the aid of your Nintendo Wii. Electronic Arts’ Rock Band Special Edition includes the guitar controller, drum controller and microphone, so you’ll have everything you need. The music in Rock Band covers all genres of rock and features master recordings from legendary artists, including Nirvana, The Who, Weezer, David Bowie and more. Can’t play an instrument? The Tutorial mode will turn even a beginner into a rock-and-roll superstar. Developed by Harmonix, creators of the blockbuster Guitar Hero franchise, Rock Band is an all-new platform for gamers ready to take on the challenges of Rock–Roll with its challenges and rewards. Wii is the perfect vehicle to play, peform, and ascend toward rock stardom. Provides full support for unlockable content to deliver fresh challenges Deep online functionality allows players to play together even across immense distances

Wii Rock Band Special Edition Specifications

Tap into your Rock Roll fantasy as you pick your axe, form a band and tour for fame and fortune, all while sticking the rock credo of learning your instrument as you go in iRock Band/i.ptable align=”left” cellpadding=”10″ width=”175″tbodytrtdimg alt=”Bring the house to its feet in Rock Band” src=”http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/rock_band_logo.jpg” align=”top” border=”0″brbrsmallcenterbiFor those about to rock!/i/b/center/small/td/tr/tbody/tabletable align=”right” cellpadding=”10″ width=”175″tbodytrtdimg alt=”Solo Tour Mode” src=”http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/rock_band-1-sm.jpg” align=”top” border=”1″brsmallcenterbiJam solo if that’s your thing. br/View larger ./i/b/center/small/td/trtrtdimg alt=”Band world tour mode” src=”http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/rock_band-2-sm.jpg” align=”top” border=”1″brsmallcenterbiOr try multiplayer action. br/View larger./i/b/center/small/td/trtrtdimg alt=”Step to the mic” src=”http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/rock_band-3-sm.jpg” align=”top” border=”1″brsmallcenterbiStep to the mic. br/View larger./i/b/center/small/td/trtrtdimg alt=”Drum like a wildman!” src=”http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/rock_band-4-sm.jpg” align=”top” border=”1″brsmallcenterbiOr go Bonzo on the skins! br/View larger./i/b/center/small/td/tr/tbody/tableDeveloped by Harmonix, creators of the blockbuster iGuitar Hero/i franchise, iRock Band/i is an all-new platform for gamers ready to take on the challenges of the Rock Roll lifestyle. Instruments available to players are guitar, bass, drums or vocals as they hit the road as either an aspiring superstar solo act, or for the first time in game genre history take on the true collaborative and challenging nature of music as they form a band and jam together in multiplayer action from home or around the world. Either way players will need to master their stage presence through the various game modes and poli sh their rock chops via the unrivaled iRock Band/i song list if they hope to make it out of the garage, into the clubs and finally on to the main stage.p/* iRock Band/i Special Edition for Wii includes: guitar, mic, drum kit peripherals plus software.p/bExtensive Game Modes./bbriRock Band/i delivers four music games in one – challenging rockers to master lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals through the five separate game modes./pullibTutorial Mode/b: Master the basics! No need for experience. Pick your weapon of choice and ascend from beginner to rock god. /lilibPractice Mode/b: Perfect your tune! Breakdown any part of any song at your preferred speed before hitting the main stage./lilibQuickplay Mode/b: Instant fix of fun! Jump into any unlocked song for some quick jam time either on your own or with other players./lilib Solo Tour Mode/b: Take it on the road! Pack up your instrument of choice and set out on the open road for a fun and challenging single player career./lilibBand World Tour Mode/b: Conquer the world! The journey to rock stardom takes you from small town bars to world-renowned venues. Earn fame and fortune along the way to secure rock star necessities. /li/ulbA Song List That Goes to Eleven!/bbr Built on unprecedented deals with top record labels and music publishers, the mix of remastered originals and covers that make up the epic iRock Band/i song list puts players in the shoes of legendary artists from day one. In addition to the 45 tracks listed below, iRock Band/i will also feature 13 songs ranging from a variety of established bands to up-and-coming independent artists that can be unlocked as you play through the game. Track list includes:ulliRolling Stones “Gimme Shelter”liAerosmith “Train Kept a Rollin’”liThe Who “Won’t Get Fooled Again”liBoston “Foreplay/Long Time”liMountain “Mississippi Queen”liThe Police “Next to You”liDavid Bowie “Suffragette City”liBlack Sabbath “Paranoid”li Blue Oyster Cult “Don’t Fear the Reaper”liThe Ramones “Blitzkrieg Bop”liDeep Purple “Highway Star”liKISS “Detroit Rock City”liMolly Hatchet “Flirtin’ With Disaster”liThe Outlaws “Green Grass High Tides”liSweet “Ballroom Blitz”liRush “Tom Sawyer”liBon Jovi “Wanted Dead or Alive”liThe Clash “Should I Stay or Should I Go”liFaith No More “Epic”liR.E.M. “Orange Crush”liIron Maiden “Run to the Hills”*liFoo Fighters “Learn to Fly”liMetallica “Enter Sandman”liNirvana “In Bloom”liStone Temple Pilots “Vasoline”liWeezer “Say It Ain’t So”liSmashing Pumpkins “Cherub Rock”li Radiohead “Creep”liBeastie Boys “Sabotage”liHole “Celebrity Skin”liGarbage “I Think I’m Paranoid”liSoundgarden “Black Hole Sun”liThe Hives “Main Offender”liQueens of the Stone Age “Go With the Flow”liThe Strokes “Reptilia”liJet “Are You Gonna Be My Girl”liOK Go “Here It Goes Again”liNine Inch Nails “The Hand That Feeds”liPixies “Wave of Mutilation”liYeah Yeah Yeahs “Maps”liRed Hot Chili Peppers “Dani California”liCoheed Cambria “Welcome Home”liFallout Boy “Dead on Arrival”liThe Killers “When You Were Young”liNew Pornographers “Electric Version”/ulp/

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