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E3 starts on Monday and i will do my best to post every piece of video/article that is released as soon as i possibly can.

Official E3 Site: E3 Insider - The Official E3 Website

Schedule

Monday, July 14, 2008

• 10:30am - Microsoft press conference
• 12:30pm - Square Enix press conference
• 1:00pm - Shane Kim roundtable
• 3:00pm - EA press conference
• 7:00pm - Gears of War 2 reception

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

• 9:00am - Show floor opens
• 9:00am - Nintendo press conference
• 11:30am - Sony press conference
• 2:30pm - Ubisoft press conference
• 4:30pm - Capcom press conference

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

• 9:15am - E3 Keynote by Gov. Perry
• 10:00am - Sony roundtable
• 10:45am - Take-Two press conference
• 1:00pm - State of the Industry keynote
• 2:30pm - Konami press conference

All time slots are listed for Pacific Standard Time.


E3's last day will be the 17th, but expect plenty more information to be released

[CM Diddy]

HARMONIX AND MTV GAMES UNVEIL SETLIST FOR
ROCK BAND™2 - THE ULTIMATE MUSIC GAME

Game to Feature Unrivaled Blend of Classic, Developing and New Artists

Rock Band Platform to Encompass More Than 500 Songs by End of 2008

Los Angeles, Calif. – July 14, 2008 – Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company, and MTV Games, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with marketing and distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today revealed at the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit the song set list for Rock Band™ 2, the next evolution of the groundbreaking Rock Band music platform.

The Rock Band 2 soundtrack will feature over 100 songs with over 80 songs on disc plus an additional 20 bonus tracks which will be made available for free download this fall. This builds upon the unparalleled depth and diversity of Rock Band’s original set list and its ever-expanding library of downloadable tracks.

Comprised entirely of master recordings from some of rock’s most prolific and untouchable artists, including AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Bob Dylan, Metallica, Pearl Jam and more, Rock Band 2 will deliver the most impressive and largest music catalogue of any music-based videogame ever.

• After 14 years since Guns N’ Roses last official music release, Axl Rose selects Rock Band 2 to debut official new track “Shackler's Revenge” from the highly-anticipated album Chinese Democracy.

• Rock Band 2 is the first and only video game to feature the music of AC/DC. It includes their epic rock anthem, "Let There Be Rock.”

• For the first time ever, music from American music icon, Bob Dylan, is featured in a video game with “Tangled Up In Blue.”

• Rock Band 2 will feature backwards compatibility with all Rock Band downloadable music content released to date.

• Owners of the original Rock Band will have the ability to export most of the Rock Band disc tracks and upgrade them into Rock Band 2 gameplay--the first time ever in videogame history!

• With ongoing weekly DLC releases including individual tracks, track packs and full albums, the Rock Band music library will feature more than 500 songs by year’s end!

“With Rock Band, Harmonix and MTV Games set out to create a powerful music platform for music fans, their friends and families to discover music in a way unlike ever before,” said Paul DeGooyer, SVP Electronic Games and Music, MTV. “We are honored that such legendary artists as AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Bob Dylan and more have chosen Rock Band 2 as a new platform for fans to experience their music. As our catalog of disc and downloadable songs continues to grow, we are determined to continue to provide the Rock Band community an unmatched ability to customize their musical experience with the artists and songs they love.”



Rock Band 2 On-Disc Track List:
Artist Song Title Decade
1. AC/DC “Let There Be Rock” 1970s
2. AFI “Girl’s Gone Grey” 2000’s
3. Alanis Morissette “You Oughta Know” 1990’s
4. Alice in Chains “Man in the Box” 1990’s
5. Allman Brothers “Ramblin’ Man” 1970’s
6. Avenged Sevenfold “Almost Easy” 2000’s
7. Bad Company “Shooting Star” 1970’s
8. Beastie Boys “So Whatcha Want” 1990’s
9. Beck “E-Pro” 2000’s
10. Bikini Kill “Rebel Girl” 1990’s
11. Billy Idol “White Wedding Pt. I” 1980’s
12. Blondie “One Way or Another” 1970’s
13. Bob Dylan “Tangled Up in Blue” 1970’s
14. Bon Jovi “Livin’ on a Prayer” 1980’s
15. Cheap Trick “Hello There” 1970’s
16. Devo “Uncontrollable Urge” 1980’s
17. Dinosaur Jr. “Feel the Pain” 1990’s
18. Disturbed “Down with the Sickness” 2000’s
19. Dream Theater “Panic Attack” 2000’s
20. Duran Duran “Hungry Like the Wolf” 1980’s
21. Elvis Costello “Pump It Up” 1970’s
22. Fleetwood Mac “Go Your Own Way” 1970’s
23. Foo Fighters “Everlong” 1990’s
24. Guns N’ Roses “Shackler’s Revenge” 2000’s
25. Interpol “PDA” 2000’s
26. Jane’s Addiction “Mountain Song” 1980’s
27. Jethro Tull “Aqualung” 1970’s
28. Jimmy Eat World “The Middle” 2000’s
29. Joan Jett “Bad Reputation” 1980’s
30. Journey “Anyway You Want It” 1970’s
31. Judas Priest “Painkiller” 1990’s
32. Kansas “Carry On Wayward Son” 1970’s
33. L7 “Pretend We’re Dead” 1990’s
34. Lacuna Coil “Our Truth” 2000’s
35. Linkin Park “One Step Closer” 2000’s
36. Lit “My Own Worst Enemy” 1990’s
37. Lush “De-Luxe” 1990’s
38. Mastodon “Colony of Birchmen” 2000’s
39. Megadeth “Peace Sells” 1980’s
40. Metallica “Battery” 1980’s
41. Mighty Mighty Bosstones “Where’d You Go” 1990’s
42. Modest Mouse “Float On” 2000’s
43. Motorhead “Ace of Spades” 1980’s
44. Nirvana “Drain You” 1990’s
45. Norman Greenbaum “Spirit in the Sky” 1960’s
46. Panic at the Disco “Nine in the Afternoon” 2000’s
47. Paramore “That’s What You Get” 2000’s
48. Pearl Jam “Alive” 1990’s
49. Presidents of the USA “Lump” 1990’s
50. Rage Against the Machine “Testify” 1990’s
51. Ratt “Round & Round” 1980’s
52. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Give it Away” 1990’s
53. Rise Against “Give it All” 2000’s
54. Rush “The Trees” 1970’s
55. Silversun Pickups “Lazy Eye” 2000’s
56. Smashing Pumpkins “Today” 1990’s
57. Social Distortion “I Was Wrong” 1990’s
58. Sonic Youth “Teenage Riot” 1980’s
59. Soundgarden “Spoonman” 1990’s
60. Squeeze “Cool for Cats” 1970’s
61. Steely Dan “Bodhitsattva” 1970’s
62. Steve Miller Band “Rock’n Me” 1970’s
63. Survivor “Eye of the Tiger” 1980’s
64. System of a Down “Chop Suey” 2000’s
65. Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” 1970’s
66. Tenacious D “Master Exploder” 2000’s
67. Testament “Souls of Black” 1990’s
68. The Donnas “New Kid in School” 2000’s
69. The Go-Go’s “We Got the Beat” 1980’s
70. The Grateful Dead “Alabama Getaway” 1980’s
71. The Guess Who “American Woman” 1970’s
72. The Muffs “Kids in America” 1990’s
73. The Offspring “Come Out & Play (Keep ‘em Separated)” 1990’s
74. The Replacements “Alex Chilton” 1980’s
75. The Who “Pinball Wizard” 1960’s

Bonus Artist Bonus Song Title Decade
76. Abnormality “Visions” 2000’s
77. Anarchy Club “Get Clean” 2000’s
78. Bang Camaro “Night Lies” 2000’s
79. Breaking Wheel “Shoulder to the Plow” 2000’s
80. The Libyans “Neighborhood” 2000’s
81. The Main Drag “A Jagged Gorgeous Winter” 2000’s
82. Speck “Conventional Lover” 2000’s
83. The Sterns “Supreme Girl” 2000’s
84. That Handsome Devil “Rob the Prez-O-Dent” 2000’s

** The Rock Band 2 on-disc track list is comprised entirely of master recordings.

[CM Diddy]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Harmonix, MTV Games and Electronic Arts Set to Rock the World Again With Rock Band™2

For the First Time Ever in a Music Videogame Compete Against Other Bands Online; Export Music Tracks from Original Disc to Rock Band 2

Upgraded World Tour, Battle of the Bands, Set Challenges and Drum Trainer All Deliver an Authentic, Optimized Experience

Soundtrack to Feature Over 100 Songs From Unrivaled Blend of Classic,
Developing and New Artists

Rock Band is the first music game to Support Open Platform By Officially Licensing Third Party Rock Band 2 Instruments: Mad Catz Premier Guitar Controllers, Cymbal Expansion Pack and Professional ION Alesis Drum Set


Los Angeles, Calif. – July 14, 2008 – Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game development company, and MTV Games, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with marketing and distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today revealed at the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit new features for the next evolution of the groundbreaking music platform, Rock Band™ 2. With the original Rock Band title providing millions of players with a new way to interact with the music and artists they love, Rock Band 2 builds upon its core band foundation to offer an unparalleled, deeper, dynamic gameplay experience.

Rock Band 2 raises the bar in music gaming innovation with new features to rock the world:

- Local and global online modes to connect the entire Rock Band community
- World Tour mode, now online, simplifies the best of gameplay from the original Rock Band by fusing Solo Tour and Band World Tour modes and cranks it up a notch with an all new collection of opportunity gigs, challenges, cities, venues and hirable staff
- Tour Challenges that offer rockers a chance to play through mini-campaigns focused on the best songs by instrument, decade, genre, artist, album and more
- Battle of the Bands mode challenges players to go head to head against other bands in constantly refreshed contests* created by Harmonix (*internet connection required)
- Quickplay makes it easier than ever to get in and jam without hassle while allowing for new prefab characters or customized characters that can play on any instrument plus lets you make your own set lists and organize your song lists in a variety of categories (genre, era, etc.)
- Customizable Set Lists keep the music rolling and your band rocking in Quickplay mode
- Drum Trainer mode gives players the fundamentals of different beats and fills, translating gameplay into real drumming skills
- Character Creator completes your look with all new choices in clothing, accessories, tattoos, hairstyles, instruments and more to keep your unique rock avatar playing the full rock part
- Backwards compatibility with all Rock Band downloadable music content released to date
- Disc Export Feature gives owners of the original Rock Band the ability to export most of the Rock Band disc tracks and upgrade them into Rock Band 2 gameplay--the first time ever in videogame history!

Rock Band 2 features the largest music catalogue of any music-based videogame to date including:

- The Rock Band 2 soundtrack will feature over 100 songs - with over 80 songs on disc plus an additional 20 bonus tracks which will be made available for free download this fall .
- Unrivaled Blend of Classic, Developing and Emerging rock acts including Pearl Jam, Metallica, Allman Brothers, Motorhead, Devo, Jane's Addiction, Megadeth, Paramore, Modest Mouse and more.
- Rock Band 2 is the first and only video game to feature the music of AC/DC. It includes their epic rock anthem, "Let There Be Rock”
- After 14 years since Guns N’ Roses last official music release, Axl Rose selects Rock Band 2 to debut official new track, “Shackler’s Revenge” from the highly-anticipated album Chinese Democracy
- For the first time ever, music from American music icon, Bob Dylan, is featured in a video game with “Tangled Up In Blue”
- With ongoing weekly DLC releases including individual tracks, track packs and full albums, the Rock Band music library will feature more than 500 songs by year’s end!

From the solid officially licensed Rock Band 2 instruments to the expanded third party options, Rock Band 2 introduces new and improved choices that promise to deliver unsurpassed realism. In addition, Harmonix and MTV Games have become the first companies to officially support third party instruments and accessories in a music videogame.

Achieve ultimate stardom with the upgraded functionality and smooth new look of the official Rock Band 2 instruments.

- Fender Stratocaster Controller takes on a new authentic look plus adds a reinforced strum bar, quieter buttons, wireless functionality and a built in calibration tool that automatically sets your AV setup to an ideal setting for maximum rock.
- Drum set goes wireless while also featuring quieter, velocity sensitive drum pads and a metal reinforced pedal.
- Microphone showcases authentic styling and weight.

Kick up the intensity with officially licensed third party instruments from Mad Catz:

- Fender Telecaster Controller features soft buttons with lower action to help you shred faster than ever.
- Fender Bass Controller, the first bass guitar controller ever, takes the shape of the Fender P-Bass with extended length, tuning pegs and a split strum bar to replicate finger-bass style picking.
- Full-sized Squire Stratocaster Guitar Controller multiplies the authentic guitar experience by featuring a controller built into an actual Squire Stratocaster body.
- Cymbal Expansion Pack is a straightforward but amazing upgrade to the Rock Band 2 drum set featuring add-on cymbals.

Take Rock Band 2 instrument authenticity to a whole new level with a high-end peripheral from ION:
- ION Drum Rocker, a real electronic drum kit that functions as a game controller, brings the Rock Band fantasy to life featuring a simple substitution that takes the drum kit from a controller to a real instrument.

Rock Band 2 will make its debut on Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this September and have an exclusive launch window in North America. Rock Band 2 will be available for additional platforms later this year. Rock Band 2 will be available for the PLAYSTATION® 3 and PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment systems and Wii™ later this year.

As previously revealed today, Rock Band will ship with an exclusive launch window on the Xbox™ 360™ videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft in Italy, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland and Benelux July 24th, and on other platforms this Fall.

The Rock Band online music store recently surpassed 16 million paid downloads since the game’s launch in late November 2007. With more than 200 tracks available to date via disc and download purchase (complete list of tracks at DLC Credits | RockBand.com), the massive Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks, packs and albums from the vast selection of offerings available as they build their own custom Rock Band library.

Rock Band 2 is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB.

For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visit Rock Band and HARMONIX.

[J-M]

i hope there isnt a long wait for this in the UK, the track list is awesome.

[Twist of lEMOn]

oh my god, now thats a fucking set list.

[J-M]

interpol! awesome.

jethro tull - aqualung, hahah thats gonna be amazing.

[CM Diddy]

Also. Supposedly it has been in a few blogs that HMX wanted to put over 100 songs on disc, but couldnt fit them on. So they are going to release 20 free DLC songs after launch. I will confirm this and list songs as soon as I can.

Personally, im fucking stoked, DLC backwards compatibility, the ability to pull songs off the RB1 disc and play them on RB2, online BWT, CHallenge mode, Quickplay set-lists, no fail mode for parties.

THis game is going to be the sickest.

[Spinoff360]

I shall now post a summary of this first E3 disaster.....

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How Can Microsoft Appeal To Both Casual Gamers And Hardcore Gamers: Well you could have told the casuals to fuck off and buy a Wii while not making things too casual for the older more serious gamers that give you the software numbers you can brag about later.

Fallout 3: GREAT! But sad that the highlight of the press conference was the very first demonstration.

Resident Evil 5: Was good minus constantly picking up stuff and smashing crates while wasting time. Still instead of making us watch some fat woman dancing later for an extended period of time they could have just gave them a little more time. Then again I couldn't wait for that translator to get off the stage. Managed to find a way to be a grown man with a more annoying voice than pre-ball dropping Xbox Live gamers.

Fable 2: Worst demonstration ever. From a bird shitting on a kids head to oh look my "wife" likes when I burp and my "friends" can come burp with me. THE EVOLUTION OF CO-OP GAMING! And very bad slowdown during one part? That was the best footage they could show? REALLY?

Gears of War 2: More action packed, great graphics, impressive number of enemies without slowdown but in the end same old gameplay I wasn't crazy about the first time around so not going to get me hyped.

*Insert typical my penis is bigger than your penis charts here*

*Insert news you might care about in 10 decades outside of the US about movies and stuff here*

System Update: I can turn on my Wii now and not wait for this update but I don't because the Wii is shit and now Microsoft are feeling the need to Wii everything up. Drop that arcade price because here come the casual flock. Anything they are not copying from Nintendo they are copying from HOME. Actually they did keep one thing Micro$oft. The obvious cash trap they are hoping avatars will be.

At least since Microsoft are pathetic at keeping things under wraps I was prepared an epic fail like this might be coming and wasn't looking forward to any system update news.

Primetime: Prizes you say? Well maybe it isn't all bad! Oh wait it is Microsoft so I am sure they forgot to slap on an only in the US sticker to the prizes announcement.

Uno Rush: There is only so much that can be done with UNO and is uneeded IMO.

Geo Wars 2: OMG Shocking announcement!!! I only read the achievement list a couple of weeks ago or so but I never would have known it was coming. Would have been nice if it was coming this week but looks like a Crossword game is their idea of a great E3 week game. Next to Major League Eating for WiiWare I guess it is though. Bring on PixelJunk Eden and more trophies SONY!!!! You are my last hope for a great downloadable game during E3. Well I guess there is Steam potential as well.

Galaga Legions: You know the other day I was sitting back thinking about what Namco game I would like to see updated next like Pac-Man and funny enough Galaga just popped right into my head. After about 2 hours of thinking of other games I would want this to happen with more.

Portal Still Alive: Again it was pretty much known this was coming but more Portal isn't bad.

South Park: Amazing!!! Simply amazing!!! Best 1 second clip EVER!!! Just seeing the South Park characters is enough to get people hyped because we all know previous South Park games have been GOTY quality!

XNA: Most games will suck but I look forward to some of the good ones that emerge. But still just the same things to say about it that they said when it was announced so why devote time to it while rushing developers off the stage?

*Insert more news only good to the Yanks about movies here*

*Insert more numbers bullshit here* 1000 titles by the end of 2008 when in more than two years the 360 doesn't even have 500 titles. Yeah that is going to happen

Banjo Trailer: I hate Banjo and yet this was better than most of the press conference *Sigh*

VP2: The first was pretty good so hopefully this fixes problem areas like the pathetic garden size which trailers and screens have not totally been making clear. But it looks small again

*Sneezes*

Scen..... Wait what is that? Banjo was announced for XBLA? When? Just now you say? Guess I missed it during my short sneeze.

Scene It: Scene It is great.... trailer was stupid.

You're In Hell: Fat people dancing, awful looking gameplay, stupid generated movie.... EPIC!

Guitar Hero: Sad, painful, sad..... I hope the poor guy didn't hang himself. METALLICA!!! YEAH!!! DOUBLE FIST PUMP!!!!! *Crickets* It is the new RIIIIIDDDDGGGGGEEEEE RAAACEEERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!

Lips: Looks good and Yano has made some great music related games. Duffy singing totally out of synch with the audio and footage from the game in the background was kind of painful on the ears though.

*Insert mandatory awkward E3 celeb trying to hype game moment here after she was done singing.*

Rock Band 2: You hear that Deer In The E3 Headlights? Crowd responses to artists being announced. I bet he hung himself at this point if not prior.

*Insert Japanese guy trying to speak English while constantly missing where he is supposed to be looking at the screens displaying what he is told to say here*

IU, SO and LR: Are not Persona 4.

*Insert more bullshit here but wait it is cut off and people laugh.*

FFXIII: Is also not Persona 4. And hey how about we force cameras to zoom way out for a two year old trailer.

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Did I forget anything? The sad thing is this was better than last years, "we are only showing games that will be out this year conference". Of course half those games didn't even make it out last year so why would they keep making date announcements again this year?

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