You may have noticed an influx of Rock Band 2 news lately...there's good reason. MTV Games, Electronic Arts and Harmonix have all announced that the Xbox 360 version of Rock Band 2 has shipped to retailers and should be available by Sunday, September 14th.
Not only can you rock out with a brand new game, but you can power slide your way across the living room with the brand new wireless guitar ($69.99). Strummin not your thing? Then avoid turning into a small green globule by drumming away on the wireless drum kit ($89.99). Both will be available on the 14th as well. All of this will be just in time for our Rock Band 2 Co-Op Night on the 18th. Will you be joining the festivities?
MTV Games, Harmonix and Electronic Arts Ship Rock Band™2 for XBOX® 360
Schedule your Rock Band 2 Party for Sunday, September 14th
CAMBRIDGE, MA – September 10, 2008 – Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game development company, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced its highly anticipated music videogame Rock Band 2™is shipping to retail. The award-winning Rock Band 2 standalone software will make its debut on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on Sunday, September 14, 2008 with an exclusive launch window in North America. Rock Band 2 standalone wireless drums and guitars will also arrive at retail later in the week. In addition, look for the epic Rock Band 2 TV commercial featuring AC/DC’s rock anthem “Let There Be Rock” that premiered during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at www.rockband2.com. “Rock Band 2 and Harmonix are raising the bar in the music game category again with an incredible music setlist, innovative online features, and new authentic instruments. With over 300 songs available on disc and via weekly downloads, no other music game can compete with the Rock Band 2 music catalog,” stated Bob Picunko, Vice President of Electronic Games and Interactive Products, MTV. "Mark your calendar, call your band mates, and get set for the best Rock Band party ever on Sunday, September 14th." Rock Band 2 is set to revolutionize music gaming with the ability to export most of the songs from the original Rock Band disc[1], Online World Tour, daily Battle-Of-The Band Tournaments, Auto-Calibration to eliminate TV lag, wireless drums, quieter, velocity sensitive drum heads, support for up to three cymbals (sold separately), advanced voice detection technology, No Fail Mode, and a real Drum Trainer. Rock Band 2’s massive list of innovations also includes the ability to export your in-game band avatar to the internet and order custom Rock Band merchandise including apparel and figures. Shipping and pricing information: Week of September 14, 2008 Rock Band 2 Standalone Software (Xbox 360) $59.99 MSRP Rock Band 2 Standalone Wireless Drums (Xbox 360) $89.99 MSRP Rock Band 2 Standalone Wireless Guitar (Xbox 360) $69.99 MSRP With a focus on authenticity, quality and blurring the line between playing a game and performing music, Rock Band partners Mad Catz and Ion have introduced officially licensed high–end instruments which are already shipping to retail this week: Mad Catz: Rock Band Fender Precision Bass Guitar Controller: The Fender Precision Bass equipped with a split strum bar and innovative features designed to enhance the Rock Band experience. This new guitar peripheral is designed for bass players but can be used to play both lead and bass guitar portions of Rock Band and Rock Band 2. MSRP: $69.99