Rock Band 2 facts database

With the recent announcement of Rock Band 2, each day brings more and more information on Harmonix’s new title. In order to help keep the facts straight, I am going to compile a list of everything that has been officially announced.

• Rock Band songs will automaticly transfer over to RB2 for free.

• RB2 is arriving on Xbox 360 in September. Every other iteration will be coming later this year.

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• The new guitar and drums will be compatible with Rock Band, and vice versa. The new guitar has been revamped with a sturdier strum bar and quieter buttons. The drums will come with a metal kick drum pad, quieter pads and velocity sensors. Both the guitar and drum kit will be wireless.

• The game will include new mini-campaigns, custom set lists, online world tour mode and a drum trainer.

• RB2 will has more than 80 tracks. So far, the only tracks that have been revealed are:

“2000s
Dream Theater “Panic Attack “
System of a Down “Chop Suey”
1990s
Foo Fighters “Everlong”
The Muffs “Kids in America”
Red Hot Chili Peppers “Give it Away”
1980s
Motörhead “Ace of Spades”
1970s
Cheap Trick “Hello There”
Elvis Costello “Pump it Up”
Journey “Anyway You Want It”
1960s
The Who “Pinball Wizard””

• There will be more character customisation options.

• Online play will feature new game modes as well as a leader board.

Hopefully you found this list useful. Look for more details when Rock Band 2 is shown next week at E3.

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