I’m going to bet short and say that The Beatles: Rock Band will be a moderate success when it’s released September 9. It will receive average scores, and gamers will be over it within a few weeks…Oh, who am I kidding? This game is going to be massive, and in addition to the killer track list and Beatles-themed peripherals, one of the coolest new features is the inclusion of three-part harmonies.
Developer Harmonix recently spoke with Gamasutra about how the harmony system actually works in the game, and it sounds pretty slick. Project lead Josh Randall explains:
Randall also said that there will be a training mode that will let players hear the separate harmonies and practice accordingly. On an more emotional note (pun semi-intended), Randall went on to say that the harmony system has actually caused some playtesters to unsuspectingly hold hands and tear up. Although, the crying might have been due to the playtesters being told that they had to stop playing the game.
On a scale from Ringo to John, how excited are you about The Beatles: Rock Band?
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Can I hear ({({({({ GUNS AND ROSES ROCKBAND})})}))))})})})})
my favorite band
djowalsen
I'm going to go with Ringo. The instrumet parts don't seem all that fun to play and while the vocal harmony thing is interesting, it's not worth the start-up cost for me. Also, it's not that I don't like the Beatles, but the whole "Holy crap, it's the Beatles" thing really isn't a selling point for me.
dodgeball_ninja
On a scale of Ringo to John, I'm PAUL excited, since he's better than John, anyway.
N8R
* Apparently I channeled the spirit of Scooby-Doo ealier when I tried to say Rock Band. *
BiscuitEater
Preordered. Can't wait. Already put 50 bucks down on this sucker.
ANDREtheGAMER
Level of excitement? Mine is at "Beatles at Shea Stadium".
bishop186
@Luna_Saisho Actually, there are 3 USBs on the 360. 2 in the front, 1 in the back and thus on the 360 it would be possible. Especially with a wireless drumset (Guitar Hero came with one, so this incarnation of Rock Band could) and wireless guitars.
Requiem5
Where is my GD comment!
Long story short ... Beatles: Rock Band makes me throw up in my mouth
Requiem5
This game is a travesty & makes me sick to my stomach. Seeing the little renders there just makes it worse. I can't help but think John would NOT be into shilling for a GD rhythm fad game.
I enjoy these games, I really do. Its the non consenting sellout that pisses my off. This is Paul's doing, he is a douche canoe. He played PUPPIES* E3 for gods sake! You're rock icon... not Britney Spears. PUPPIES* Sakes.
*PUPPIES = really awful word / really awful word with suffix 'ing'
BONERJAM
@SOADFreak1989
I have been wanting Pink Floyd since GH1.
BONERJAM
@Xechatigs
Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Let's use The Who dlc as an example, yeah they gave us a bunch of thier music but how about giving us in game clothing and instruments that are The Who related as well as a venue or two along with all that music or maybe playable band members. I download plenty of music already but never a whole album, I would if they added dlc like that.
SOADFreak1989
Rock Band: Pink Floyd*
*Acid not included
N8R
@ nodrodee
Heel, why not just make it Motown: Rock Rand and have the J5, Temptations, Four Tops, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Junior Walker, etc, etc, etc, all with the dance pad as you awesomely suggested and maybe a new saxophone peripheral?
Luna_Saisho
The thing I'm wondering is how are you going to plug in three mics? 360 and most PS3s only have 2 USB ports. Will it allow you to use a USB hub?
nodrodee
I want this game,
Next I want Jackson 5 Harmony Game mixed with dace dance Revolution, add the glove
N8R
I'll wait for Elvis: Rock Band with the paisley Telecaster.
Xechatigs
Not really into the Beatles much. I would love Paul's Guitar, but other than that I wont be buying this game.
Honestly? I'm waiting for EA and Activision to get it right, and start releasing these band themed games as massive DLCs.
jthmrocks
@Jake
My excitement for the Beatles Rock Band is only matched by baby brother's anticipation of being circumcised.
TheBoom
Not gonna lie, as a life-long Beatles fan, there was a small tear fighting its way out when I saw that first trailer.
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