Title: Rock Band 2

Developer: Harmonix

Platforms: X360, PS3, Wii, PS2

Release Dates: Sept. 15th (X360), Quarter 4 (PS3, Wii, PS2)

We all have been hearing the songs that will be available on Rock Band 2. So I decided to use this post to set the record straight. Just recently we also caught wind that for a small fee of $4.99, you’ll be able to copy all 55 songs, except Metallica “Enter Sandman”, Black Sabbath “Paranoid” and Tokio Hotel “Monsoon” from Rock Band 1 to your console in order to play them on Rock Band 2. In our podcast, I asked Carlos about the benefit and he mentioned the ability to play all your songs from one location. I’ll give him that, but to pay an additional $5 for convience annoys me.

[poll id="6"]

Rock Band 2 On-Disc Track List:
Artist Song Title Decade
1. AC/DC “Let There Be Rock” 1970s
2. AFI “Girl’s Not 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.

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Alabama, Alex Chilton, Alice, America, artist, Beck, Billy Idol, Black, Bob Dylan, Carlos, Carry, Chili, Dan, Dead, decade, Duran Duran, Elvis Costello, Girl, Gorgeous Winter, Jane, Jethro Tull, Jimmy Eat, Joan Jett, Judas Priest, Kansas, Linkin Park, list, Mac, man, Metallica, Mighty, Norman Greenbaum, One Way, Own Way, Panic, Pearl Jam, Poll, R.O.B, Rock, Rock Band, Song, Steve Miller, Tiger, title, track, USA, Want, Wolf

With the announcement today of Resistance 2 being released November 4th we quickly looked at our “Release Calendars” and noticed another little game being released the same week.  That’s right you X360 lovers, Gears of Wars 2 is coming November 7th.  With both games having ‘Special Editions’, we try to break down both ‘Editions’ then ask you, the reader the following question.

[poll id="5"]

Resistance 2 Collector’s Edition ($79.99)

• Copy of Resistance 2 with special edition cover artwork selected by the fans
• An exclusive Chimeran Hybrid action figure with Bullseye, created by DC Unlimited
• A double-sided hard-cover Resistance 2 art book covering war-torn America from two unique perspectives
• Exclusive in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer weapon skin

The collector’s edition also contains a bonus DVD that includes:

• Exclusive behind the scenes video, “America Forever Lost”, chronicling the making of Resistance 2
• Digital copy of Issue #0 of the Resistance comic book series published by Wildstorm.
• A preview into the upcoming Resistance novel, “Resistance: The Gathering Storm” by science fiction author William Dietz.
• “Shattered History” Resistance timeline movie– providing a story overview from the earliest days of the Chimera invasion to the beginning of Resistance 2.

Gears of War 2: Limited Edition ($69.99)

• “Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2,” a 48-page hardbound book including character profiles, exclusive concept art, and foreword by Design Director Cliff Bleszinski
• A Bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, design galleries with audio commentary by Epic Games, and promotional videos including the E3 2008 trailer, “Rendezvous”
• A Dominic and Maria Keepsake Photo
• A Exclusive Xbox LIVE code to unlock a gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle for online play
• All in a Steel book DVD case

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: America, Art, bonus, book, Collector, Copy, DC Unlimited, design, Ding, Dominic, DVD, Edition, Editions, Gears, Limited, Maria Keepsake, November, Resistance, War, William Dietz

Wonder what happened to Nathan Hale?  Find out on November 4th!

Coming to a PlayStation 3 console near you, Resistance 2 has an official release date.  We’ve seen previous screens and gameplay, so there’s no doubt that the 2nd wave of Chimera will be a hit!  For $59.99 you can pick up yourself Resistance 2 and experience Nathan Hale’s quest as it begins in good ole San Francisco.

Looking for the upgrade, the special edition priced at $79.99 comes with added benefits:

• Copy of Resistance 2 with special edition cover artwork.
• A double-sided art book covering “war-torn America from two unique perspectives.”
• A bonus DVD with a behind-the-scenes video, a preview of an upcoming Resistance 2 novel, a Resistance chronology video, and a digital copy of issue #0 of the Resistance comic.
• An exclusive in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer weapon skin.
• And last but not least, a Chimera Hybrid action figure created by DC Unlimited.

Multiplayer and the aspect of the game I’ve been looking forward to, co-op, will have a beta session in October.  Here are the 3 ways to possible be selected:

1. Pre-order Resistance 2 from a participating retailer
2. Purchase Qore episode 3 (annual subscribers already entered)
3. Apply for the beta at Insomniac’s official site, but there’s no guarantee your name will be picked.

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: America, beta, Chimera, Copy, date, DC Unlimited, Edition, Gameplay, multiplayer, Nathan Hale, Nov, November, Official, Playstation, release, Resistance, San Francisco, video, wonder

Some people are trying to boycott Tropic Thunder because they use the word “retard(ed)” in the film.  Others have claimed that Robert Downey Jr’s character is basically “black face”.  The difference between “black face” and what we see with Tropic Thunder is that TT is meant to be funny, not hurtful.  As far as people complaining about the use of the word “retard(ed)”, grow the fuck up.  It actually shocks me that news anchors are calling it the “R” word now.  The film is not making light of mental conditions and any moron could figure that out. People opposed to the film are taking quotes from the film out of context. Until they take the word retarded out of the dictionary, I have no problem with someone using it.  The Bush administration hasn’t taken away free speech from us yet, so there’s really no room for people to complain.  You people need to lighten up and grow thicker skin or just never leave your house.  The PC movement in America simply continues to go too far.  I’m not sure if there’s anything left in this world that doesn’t offend them.  This post will probably offend them and I could honestly care less.

With that said, Tropic Thunder is probably the best comedy I have seen in several years.  If you like laughing, this film is non-stop laughs from start to end.  Don’t let the haters keep you from watching a really funny film.

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: America, care, character, context, difference, Don, Face, Film, fuck, light, moron, news, problem, retard, retarded, Robert Downey Jr, Thunder, Tropic, Use, word

In an interview with Gamasutra, Simon Jeffery, CEO of Sega of America, let out that Yu Suzuki is no longer with the company. Yu Suzuki was the creator of Virtua Fighter, Outrun, and his bank-breaking project Shenmue, as well as other games.

Virtua Fighter 5 was not directed by Suzuki so that series should be safe to continue, but it adds another nail to Shenmue III’s coffin — the game fans have been clamoring for since the sequel barely made it stateside on Xbox.

This writer dug the first Shenmue on Dreamcast in 2000 which made use of a cheesy soap-opera story and quick-time events that were later used in God of War and Resident Evil 4. It also had probably the best forklift racing, if only, in a video game. What do you guys think of the series? Or is further proof of its “never being released” status meaningless to you?

Via Gamasutra

written by Carlos Macias \\ tags: America, CEO, company, Creator, Fighter, gamasutra, game, God, III, Interview, nail, Outrun, project, Sega, series, Shenmue, Simon Jeffery, Suzuki, Virtua, Yu Suzuki

Michael Phelps wins the 200 meter freestyle on Tuesday in Beijing for his third 2008 gold medal.

America sure put all their eggs in Michael Phelpss’ success with his pursuit in chasing Mark Spitzs’ 8 Gold Medals.  After Monday’s dramatic 4×100 Men’s relay win over France, Michael Phelps broke the Olympic World Record in the 200 meter freestyle when he hit the wall in 1:42.96 to shatter his own world record by 0.90 seconds on Tuesday.
It looks like NBC’s $900 million payout for the U.S. broadcast rights of the 2008 Olympics was a good move. According to a new report, NBC’s Olympics coverage is drawing huge audiences. Beijing 2008 could set some record TV ratings for NBC!

South Korea’s Park Tae-Hwan took silver and American Peter Vanderkaay the bronze.

The 23-year-old’s first Olympic freestyle title, after success in butterfly and medley, also made him the first male swimmer to win five individual titles.

Via Reuters.com

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: America, Beijing, France, freestyle, Gold, Mark Spitzs, medal, Medals, meter, Michael Phelps, NBC, night, Olympic, Peter Vanderkaay, Phelps Gold, Phelps Olympics, Phelps wins, pursuit, put, record, South Korea, success, Tuesday, US, win, world

I have compiled some famous quotes from Hitler, tell me they could not be coming from Bush 43’s mouth.  My response comments are in bold.

All great movements are popular movements. They are the volcanic eruptions of human passions and emotions, stirred into activity by the ruthless Goddess of Distress or by the torch of the spoken word cast into the midst of the people.

Continue reading »

written by Aaron Ott \\ tags: America, Bush, Carl Rove, Christian, day, father, Fox, Germany, Hitler, Iraq, isn, man, Mouth, news, propaganda, Providence, right, Struggle, Today, Type, US, War

Read the following quote and let it sink in:

Naturally the common people don’t want war, neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.

–Hermann Göring, for former nazi

Every Generation needs a new revolution.

–Thomas Jefferson

Wish you would have paid more attention in social studies class?  Or that you didn’t have a teacher who was too scared to speak the truth.  In the past 7+ years George Bush has committed mass murder by killing over 300,000 civilians in Iraq. 

This morning, on the Howard Stern show, I heard a very interesting commentary from former governor Jesse Ventura.  He was a navy Seal and an underwater demolitions expert.  There is not one demolition expert who was on his team that thinks that the planes knocked down the towers on 9/11.  Explosives were planted, Bush needed a major event to perpetuate his oil war and control the oil in the MidEast.  Please if anyone thinks I’m wrong…

Tell me how.

written by Aaron Ott \\ tags: America, bidding, communist, Country, Curtain, democracy, dictatorship, England, expert, Fascist, George Bush, Germany, Hermann Göring, Howard Stern, Iraq, Jesse Ventura, matter, oil, parliament, policy, quote, Read, Russia, Thomas JeffersonWish, voice, War

I recently received this strange email encouraging me to check out the KKK website.  I guess they didn’t realize I was Catholic.  I’m also open-minded and love all people, so they certainly aren’t using targeted marketing techniques. Out of curiosity, I checked out their softheaded website that looks like a 8 year-old designed it.  I came across some links where they sell various products such as hats, t-shirts, bumper stickers and more.  While most of the hat logos are racist, a few are actually clever and some are simply disturbing.  One claims the KKK is “the last hope for America”.  If that band of mental defects are our last hope, we might as well pack our bags and give up now.  The most clever hat states that KKK members are the “Original Boyz N The Hood”.  I suppose they are.  If you want to check out the other ball caps Klan members are sporting, I dropped a gallery below of all the images.  Just please tell me you aren’t going to order any of them!

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: America, are, aren, ball, bumper, Caps, Catholic, curiosity, didn, email, gallery, hat, Hood, hope, KKK, marketing, N The, Website

Living in America, we all know that smoking cigarettes is probably the worst sin you can possibly take part in. I’m actually a long time smoker myself, but hopefully I’ll quit in the next month or so. The Japanese recently modified the Kool cigarette to help out smokers who simply aren’t getting enough flavor with every draw. The modification is a simple one where a tiny ball inside the filter can be squeezed to shoot extra flavor into the smoke you are inhaling. At first I thought it was a joke, but then I remembered that the Japanes introduce really odd things like this on a daily basis. The Kool “Boosts” were originally designed in 2007.

Continue reading »

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: America, aren, cigarette, Cigarettes, Draw, Flavor, Japan, Japanese, Kinda, Kool, Makes, month, part, sin, Smoker, smoking, time