Rock Band (Wii)
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts | Studio | Harmonix | Genre | Minigames |
| Release Dates |  | 06/22/08 |  | TBA |  | TBA |  | TBA |
Rock Band for Wii will be released as a Special Edition bundle including the software, drums, microphone and a wireless guitar. Stand alone instruments will also be available on release day for people who want to build their band one instrument at a time or want to play the drum versus drum game mode. The game will feature 63 songs including five bonus songs for Wii gamers to enjoy.
Rock Band is an all-new platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune - all while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. Featuring the most master recordings of any music game ever by the world's biggest rock artists, Rock Band includes tracks that span every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk.
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July 2008: 165,800
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Rock Band Confirmed For Wii
Kotaku - January 31, 2008
Submitted by lstormy10 (294) at 6:48PM PST on January 31, 2008
"In addition to the European release of both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions, a Wii version of Rock Band has been finally confirmed."
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Rock Band Hits Wii on June 22
Kotaku - March 24, 2008
Submitted by lstormy10 (294) at 11:16AM PST on March 24, 2008
"Nintendo fans your wait is over, Harmonix and MTV today officially announced that Rock Band will be hitting the Wii on June. 22 for $170. Wii Rock Band will be released as a Special Edition bundle that includes the game, drums, microphone and a wireless guitar. Stand alone instruments will also be available on June 22. The game will feature 63 songs including five bonus songs for Wii gamers to enjoy."
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Harmonix: No DLC for Rock Band Wii...Yet
Kotaku - March 24, 2008
Submitted by lstormy10 (294) at 1:05PM PST on March 24, 2008
"Regarding downloadable content: During Rock Band for the Wii development[,] Harmonix focused on making the core gameplay experience as solid and enjoyable as possible while tailoring it specifically to the strengths of the platform. However, because the Wii's online capabilities and potential have yet to be fully realized, we wanted to wait before we explored online functionality for Rock Band to ensure that players get the high-quality of online performance they've come to expect."
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Interview: Harmonix on the Evolution of Rock Band (WII)
GameDaily - April 16, 2008
Submitted by starship (297) at 10:27AM PST on April 16, 2008
BIZ: Considering the incredible sales of the Wii I'm curious why Rock Band wasn't launched simultaneously on that platform along with the others because it seemed like a no brainier to have that right away from the start.
GL: It was twofold. One, when we made the initial decisions about where to place our resources, [the success of the Wii] wasn't as clear as it became in retrospect and really for us, it was simply a matter of resources.
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1soupsoup posted on Rock Band (Wii) at 7:09PM PST on January 23, 2009. RE: Consumers Prefer 'Gimped' Rock Band@Arbiter,
While I'd agree that the userbase was an important factor, you can't discount the effect of the discount. The Wii and PS2 Special Editions were both dropped to $99 just in time for the holidays. Cheaper than the other platforms, cheaper than GH, and much cheaper than the $190 sequel. That's a pretty good reason to prefer it.
As for the headline, I'm sure it's supposed to sound silly.[ Guru ] [ Level 30 ] [ Rank: 237 ]bids
1apujanata posted on Rock Band (Wii) at 4:10PM PST on January 23, 2009. RE: Consumers Prefer 'Gimped' Rock Band@Arbiter,
Yes, it should be. Unless there is something severely wrong with RB2 Wii. So far the feedback from those who purchased the game is good, so I came to that conclusion.
I believe that the price of this stock has gotten out of hand lately, with price increase from 102 to 130 (25% increase) in less than 30 days. This price (130) assumed that RB Wii are still going to sell in 2009, which I highly doubt (because of RB2 Wii are finally out in Dec 08). I am going to short this stock when it reached higher #, something like 200 DKP.[ Oracle ] [ Level 30 ] [ Rank: 14935 ]bids
1Arbiter posted on Rock Band (Wii) at 1:19PM PST on January 23, 2009. RE: Consumers Prefer 'Gimped' Rock Band@apujanata,
At this point, do you think Rock Band 2 is fully cannibalizing sales for the original Rock Band?[ Guru ] [ Level 21 ] [ Rank: 159 ]bids
1Arbiter posted on Rock Band (Wii) at 1:17PM PST on January 23, 2009. RE: Consumers Prefer 'Gimped' Rock Band@soupsoup,
IGN's title for this article sounds a bit silly. I would agree with JoshuaJSlone. It's more likely that the large Wii customer base combined w/ the game preferences of those consumers is resulting in high Rock Band sales--rather than consumers preferring "gimped" Rock Band.[ Guru ] [ Level 21 ] [ Rank: 159 ]
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Thread Last Post Posts Official Game Thread December 15, 2008 02:45 AM 29 Article: Consumers Prefer 'Gimped' Rock Band January 24, 2009 02:35 AM 10 Article: Guitar Impressions June 18, 2008 08:59 AM 1 Article: Rock Band Touring Japan June 2, 2008 05:49 PM 1 Article: Interview: Harmonix on the Evolution of Rock Band (WII) April 16, 2008 10:27 AM 1 Article: Rock Band's Wii Bonus Tracks April 15, 2008 04:47 PM 2 RE: lstormy10's image submission March 27, 2008 05:26 AM 1 Article: No character customization March 25, 2008 07:02 PM 5 Article: Harmonix: No DLC for Rock Band Wii...Yet March 24, 2008 03:23 PM 6 Article: Rock Band Hits Wii on June 22 March 24, 2008 12:28 PM 3
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I am willing to bet that there are no more Rock Band 1 Wii version released by the publisher AFTER they release RB2 Wii. That holiday discount is to clear up retailer stocks, to avoid "dead item", which is common practice in retail industry.
This mean that once RB1 is gone, it is gone (no re-supply from publisher, no re-order from retailer).