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Rock Band!; confirmed for Wii
Topic Started: Feb 1 2008, 08:11 AM (54 Views)
GosoxJ	Feb 1 2008, 08:11 AM Post #1
Administrator Posts: 771 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Xfire User Name gosoxj	Rock Band confirmed for Wii EA CEO John Riccitiello confirms that Harmonix' rhythm game will be coming to the Wii. The question is: When? By Tor Thorsen, GameSpot Posted Jan 31, 2008 5:58 pm PT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last February, an Activision conference call revealed the existence of the Wii edition of Guitar Hero. Though unsurprising, the announcement was welcome by owners of the still-scare console looking to embrace their inner Yngwie Malmsteen. Despite a very public disc recall, it was also immensely profitable. The Wii edition of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock sold over 1.2 million units and generated $110 million in the US alone through December 31, 2007. Today, a post-earnings report conference call held by Electronic Arts revealed the existence of a Wii version of Rock Band, developed by Guitar Hero creators Harmonix. Though Rock Band is officially published by MTV Games, EA distributes the game via its EA Partners program, and will apparently do the same with the Wii edition. "One of the things I'm very proud of is the partnership between Electronic Arts and MTV," said EA CEO John Riccitiello told analysts. "In terms of pacing the next few quarters, you're probably well aware of the more than $2.5 million music downloads that have occurred on Rock Band. What's probably the most interesting pieces right now is the coming launch on the Wii, the continued sale of the core platforms in North America and then the fiscal '09 launch across Europe against all of the SKU. So, frankly for the balance of our Q4 and the first half of fiscal '09, Rock Band is a key focus." (Emphasis added.) Riccitiello's comments confirm the existence of the Wii Rock Band and the fact it will be released in the 12 months after April 1, when EA's 2009 financial year begins. Unfortunately, no other information was made available about the game, and inquiries sent to EA and Harmonix representatives were unanswered as of press time.



HUNTER JAWA	Feb 1 2008, 10:13 AM Post #2
...Do we know you? Posts: 133 Group: Members Member #6 Joined: Jan 18, 2008 Xfire User Name sbfjawa	YES! i really want this, too bad its going to be a while before it comes out.



GosoxJ	Feb 1 2008, 02:16 PM Post #3
Administrator Posts: 771 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Xfire User Name gosoxj	HUNTER JAWA Feb 1 2008, 10:13 AM YES! i really want this, too bad its going to be a while before it comes out. I wonder if they'll use the wii remote somehow.



MattRod	Feb 1 2008, 04:01 PM Post #4
...Do we know you? Posts: 142 Group: Members Member #16 Joined: Jan 24, 2008	GosoxJ Feb 1 2008, 02:16 PM HUNTER JAWA Feb 1 2008, 10:13 AM YES! i really want this, too bad its going to be a while before it comes out. I wonder if they'll use the wii remote somehow. This is deffinetly going to be awesome. I doubt they'll use the Wii remote though because the idea is to be a rock band. Sitting in front of your TV with a Wii remote just isnt as fun as a guitar, Mic, drums etc.



apbowler	Feb 1 2008, 04:38 PM Post #5
Member Posts: 399 Group: Global Moderators Member #3 Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Xfire User Name apbowler	I would love to see the wiimote and the nunchuck used as drums, and, I'm not sure, but I think that there is a mic in the wiimote.



MattRod	Feb 1 2008, 04:41 PM Post #6
...Do we know you? Posts: 142 Group: Members Member #16 Joined: Jan 24, 2008	apbowler Feb 1 2008, 04:38 PM I would love to see the wiimote and the nunchuck used as drums, and, I'm not sure, but I think that there is a mic in the wiimote. I have Wii, as far as I know, just a speaker, no mic. But i could be wrong. And the remote and nunchuck would break if you hit drums with them, the drums would have to be virtual, which would cause issues.



GosoxJ	Feb 1 2008, 04:49 PM Post #7
Administrator Posts: 771 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Xfire User Name gosoxj	The Nintendo DS has a mic, but not the Wiimote.



MattRod	Feb 1 2008, 05:11 PM Post #8
...Do we know you? Posts: 142 Group: Members Member #16 Joined: Jan 24, 2008	GosoxJ Feb 1 2008, 04:49 PM The Nintendo DS has a mic, but not the Wiimote. I see. DS any good for long car rides, or just when your bored? Cause im getting tired of GBA SP lol



HUNTER JAWA	Feb 1 2008, 05:12 PM Post #9
...Do we know you? Posts: 133 Group: Members Member #6 Joined: Jan 18, 2008 Xfire User Name sbfjawa	apbowler Feb 1 2008, 04:38 PM I would love to see the wiimote and the nunchuck used as drums, and, I'm not sure, but I think that there is a mic in the wiimote. How would that work though, would you actually hit the drums with your controllers? That could be hazerdous i would rather play with a drum peripheral, same with mic.



MattRod	Feb 1 2008, 05:18 PM Post #10
...Do we know you? Posts: 142 Group: Members Member #16 Joined: Jan 24, 2008	HUNTER JAWA Feb 1 2008, 05:12 PM apbowler Feb 1 2008, 04:38 PM I would love to see the wiimote and the nunchuck used as drums, and, I'm not sure, but I think that there is a mic in the wiimote. How would that work though, would you actually hit the drums with your controllers? That could be hazerdous i would rather play with a drum peripheral, same with mic. Yeah that would be hazardous.. you just reminded me of this funny video i saw the other day deffinetly watch it i laughed so hard. http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=24803636



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