Harmonix 2009: The Beatles yes, Rock Band 3 no
by Majed Athab 
{ Jan 8th 2009 at 7:00AM }
Harmonix co-founder and CEO Alex Rigopolous revealed the news at this week's Consumer Electronics Show. "We've actually made a choice to break out of the annual release cycle for Rock Band this year," said Rigopolous. "[This is] partly because the annual cycle places limits on the choices you can make as a developer. We're trying to take a long term view."
Instead of having Rock Band 3 this year, the company is putting focus on its Beatles game, which supposedly will have all-new gameplay previously unseen from Harmonix. That title is still due for a late 2009 release.
[Via MTV Multiplayer]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
katz @ Jan 8th 2009 7:14AM
maybe they should try releasing it outside the USA in a reasonably close price before pushing out the next one, then?
I.AM.IRON.MAN @ Jan 8th 2009 8:37AM
Is there really any need for more than one version of rockband? aren't they exactly the same just with new songs?
what i'm saying is; does anyone care if there isn't another RB this generation as long as the songs keep on coming?
Fane @ Jan 10th 2009 8:41PM
Rock Band 2 is a great improvement over Rock Band in many small ways, but there are still a lot of ways it could be improved.
If these improvements could be achieved via patches, then there is no need for a new disc.
Hopefully, this news means that such patches are on the way.
For example, one requested feature is the ability to have one character play and sing at the same time, which would involve a change to the sign-in interface as well as new animations. Since they will (one assumes) have to make this possible when they make the Beatles game, it would be nice to see that feature added to the main Rock Band engine, either by patch or in Rock Band 3.
...and since RB3 isn't coming any time soon...
Fane @ Jan 10th 2009 5:05PM
attempt #3 (damn comment system):
Rock Band 2 was a great improvement over Rock Band in many small ways, but there is still room for improvement.
If those improvements can be made via patches, then there is no need for a new disc.
Hopefully, this news means that such patches are on their way.
For example, one requested feature is the ability to have one character play and sing at the same time, which would require changing the sign-in interface as well as adding new animations. Since they will (one assumes) have to add this feature when they make the Beatles game, it would be nice if it was added to the main Rock Band engine, either via a patch to RB2 or in Rock Band 3.
...and since there won't be a Rock Band 3 any time soon...
Fane @ Jan 10th 2009 5:06PM
attempt #4 (damn comment system):
Rock Band 2 was a great improvement over Rock Band in many small ways, but there is still room for improvement.
If those improvements can be made via patches, then there is no need for a new disc.
Hopefully, this news means that such patches are on their way.
For example, one requested feature is the ability to have one character play and sing at the same time, which would require changing the sign-in interface as well as adding new animations. Since they will (one assumes) have to add this feature when they make the Beatles game, it would be nice if it was added to the main Rock Band engine, either via a patch to RB2 or in Rock Band 3.
...and since there won't be a Rock Band 3 any time soon...
Fane @ Jan 10th 2009 5:09PM
Ugh. I give up. Sorry if a bunch of the same posts appear here.
slycooper_rocker [patapon defence force] @ Jan 8th 2009 9:07AM
silly lennon, rock band is for kids!
spikeylee @ Jan 8th 2009 10:09AM
at the rate they pump out dlc for me to blow my money on, I definitely won't be missing the lack of RB3 this year!
gman @ Jan 8th 2009 8:26PM
"We're quite glad to hear that Harmonix has opted not to pursue more disc-based Rock Band content this year."
"Instead of having Rock Band 3 this year, the company is putting focus on its Beatles game..."
Way to pay attention. It sounds like the Beatles game is more disc-based content.
PR0FT3A de V1DA @ Jan 8th 2009 5:44PM
"Instead of having Rock Band 3 this year, the company is putting focus on its Beatles game, which supposedly will have all-new gameplay previously unseen from Harmonix."
Way to pay attention, its not Rock Band: Beatles
Majed Athab @ Jan 8th 2009 8:28PM
The Beatles game is NOT a Rock Band game.
PSN: John-Paul-Jones @ Jan 8th 2009 8:30PM
Let's hope Harmonix doesn't fuck up The Beatles game. I love The Beatles to death!
Girl Thats P.Oed @ Apr 2nd 2009 8:28AM
Dude, Im Not A Fan Of The Beetles. So Fuck It. There Should Be Rock Band 3