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Release Date: Jan. 5, 2009
Price: $50.00
Publisher: EA Games
Developer: Harmonix Music Systems
Platform(s): Wii Xbox 360 PS3 PS2
Genre: Simulation

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Rock Band surpasses $1 billion dollars in sales
Rock Band, Harmonix's stellar rock sensation has officially broken the one billion dollar barrier in North American retail sales.
Harmonix and EA Announce Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock
More Rock Band songs are comin' your way this May, as stated in this press release for the makers of the gaming rock revolution gone wild.
The Beatles: Rock Band out Sept. 9
Apple Corps., Harmonix and MTV Games announced today that The Beatles Rock Band will release on 9/9/09, and will be sold standalone, for $100 with a guitar, and in a $250 limited edition bundle.
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No Doubt coming to Rock Band
Newly added pop-punk pushes total Rock Band downloads past 500 songs.
Official site shows Rock Band 2 for Wii delayed until 2009
The official Rock Band site now lists a new, and delayed, January 2009 release date for the Wii version of Rock Band 2.
UPDATE - Rock Band creators confirm The Beatles music project
UPDATE: Earlier rumors were proven *somewhat* correct today following a report that confirmed that Rock Band creators were bringing a Beatles music project to stores in late 2009.
Rock Band 2 ready to rock with PS3, PS2 on October 19
The Wii version, on the other hand, has been given an ambiguous "December 2008" release date.
Wii version of Rock Band 2 to rival PS3, Xbox 360
Good news for Wii owners: a complete downloadable store and full online mode are coming to Rock Band 2, but a few storage space caveats remain.
Wii version of Rock Band 2 to support song downloads, online play
Not to be outdone by PS3 and 360 owners, Harmonix today confirmed that the Wii version of Rock Band 2 will feature both downloadable tracks and online multiplayer.
Rock Band 2 ships for Xbox 360; GamePro review incoming
Electronic Arts today announced that Rock Band 2 has shipped for Xbox 360 and will be available this Sunday, weeks (if not months) before Wii, PS3, and PS2 versions.
Cover charge: $5 for Rock Band 2 backward compatibility
You gotta pay to play--Rock Band 2 backward compatibility to come with a small fee to please music licensers.
Rock Band 2 borrows from Wii Music with unlockable 'no fail' mode
Rock Band 2 will be more party-friendly with its new unlockable "no fail" mode.

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singleladyinaz9

Rock Band 2 - Wii

Posted: Aug, 12, 2009
Score: 5/5.0
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Guitar Hero vrs Rock Band

As for con's, Rock Band has way more DLC than GH, there really is no con's for Rock Band 2. I've got them both, seems like you can't get enough of either of them. Fortunately i think DLC wise Rock Band takes it hands down! Wow! Have to admit i was certainly impressed when i went on the Rock Band web site and checked out their DLC content, i couldn't believe it! BTW Game Pro, i picked up my Rock Band 2 SE for 99.00 yesterday at Walmart. Now for you GH gurus as well, Game Stop is offering a bonus as well for preorder for GH5 you also get Van Halens GH as well and a code for 2 DLC's Awesome can't wait! My 9 year old and i have been playing Rock Band for 14 hours today. My feet are killing me from standing all day and yes i will get up in a couple of hours and start all over again. I love it, can't get enough of that fret board.

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rockbandfan116

Rock Band 2 - Wii

Posted: Jul, 10, 2009
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Rock Band 2 Recent Articles

Jun. 9, 2009 News: Green Day confirms Rock Band release
Green Day fans have something to look forward to, as the trio will be making their way to Rock Band.
Apr. 10, 2009 News: Guns N' Roses DLC coming to Rock Band
Chinese Democracy finds its way onto Rock Band next week.
Mar. 26, 2009 News: Rock Band surpasses $1 billion dollars in sales
Rock Band, Harmonix's stellar rock sensation has officially broken the one billion dollar barrier in North American retail sales.
Mar. 23, 2009 News: Harmonix and EA Announce Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock
More Rock Band songs are comin' your way this May, as stated in this press release for the makers of the gaming rock revolution gone wild.
Mar. 5, 2009 News: The Beatles: Rock Band out Sept. 9
Apple Corps., Harmonix and MTV Games announced today that The Beatles Rock Band will release on 9/9/09, and will be sold standalone, for $100 with a guitar, and in a $250 limited edition bundle.