GH games suspended indefinitely. What does this mean for RB?

**FyreWulff** · Joined: 18 Aug 2009 Posts: 539

It'd be interesting to see if this is a break or if they are truly done.

What would make this more interesting is the contracts surrounding exclusivity. If GH RHCP really was happening, the contract should have stated that the game had to come out with in a certain timeframe. If that contract is annulled via an escape clause or Activision running the clock out, would Harmonix bother patching RB3 to recognize the blacklisted RB1 tracks again? They probably wouldn't bother re-certing the RB2 export to include Give It Away or Spoonman though.

Or they just release RHCP as DLC to satisify the contract.

In any regard, I think this definitely means we don't see any possible RB4 until 2012. Avoiding oversaturation will keep the market from truly becoming dead.

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**singemfrc** · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 4407 Location: California

Honestly I don't see any need for a new title at all. Not in the forseeable future (at least through 2012 if not 2013) There is really nowhere else they can go as far as instruments are concerned. I would be much happier with them at some point just releasing like an "RB3 Setlist Two" pack or something - a mega 70-80 song pack of main setlist caliber but as an RB3 pack (or a "track pack" on the rb3 engine) not a new title, priced at $40 or so. Re-energize without spending all the $ on developing a whole new piece of software.
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**CNS** · Joined: 18 Aug 2008 Posts: 114 Location: Connecticut

I feel Harmonix will be okay. The support both Rock Band 3 and Dance Central have gotten is definitely enough to keep them afloat for a while. The only thing is there needs to be a need for advertising.

While it makes sense to not have an RB 4 until 2012 at the earliest, in the short term, the lack of advertising for RB 3 might have a detrimental effect. Let's face it, there wasn't much in terms of RB 3 advertising to begin with, and with the game out now for not even 4 months, I think not many people are going to still be playing, outside of those here on this forum or the Rock Band forums. I'd say we're in for some lean times for the time being.

Seeing as Viacom sold Harmonix, and now the GH series is basically a dead franchise now, the genre itself isn't in good shape. So it would make some level of sense to see Konami try to re-establish itself as a major player in the rhythm game market. I mean, it's all speculation, but I'm sure Konami is privy to the news of what's been going on for the big rhythm game franchises of the last 6 years.

All in all, Harmonix's future, in my opinion, isn't something to worry about. The sale of the company hasn't dented my interest in the RB series, and neither will the possible collapse of the market. Rock Band has been my addiction this generation, what with all the money spent on extra instruments, mods, and DLC. I can't really fathom it disappearing overnight.
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**hiddenzombie013** · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 1766 Location: Tampa, FL

Personally, since I know Rock Band won't last forever, I'd ideally enjoy a near-flawless RB4 this holiday, with DLC continuing until the end of 2012. It's sad to see Guitar Hero end as well (I bought every single one of them, including DS versions), but it was bound to happen. Guitar Hero II is still my favorite game of all time. It changed my life.
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**wesker-kun** · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 1045

i dont get it

wasnt RB the one that was gonna end?

lol things wont be fun if both die
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**lanceuppercut** · Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 342

i really hope RB4 is a long way off, i've always been a RB'er but unless theres something amazingly new, theres no need to put out a new game for that and would rather simply have a DLC pack with 70-80 songs at new game price instead.

**ShiftBreaker** · Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 4708

While this most definitely does suck, I do hope that HMX jump on the opportunity and do...things with those previous exports. I'd love to play Enter Sandman on the RB3 engine, and it's definitely possible. Also, there's definitely a chance for things to happen with RHCP, at least.

As for them not doing a band-centric game...I don't think they'll avoid the opportunity if another major, major band has their own game. It may be time for Pink Floyd...
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**FyreWulff** · Joined: 18 Aug 2009 Posts: 539

I'd say if we see a non track pack Rock Band this year, it's probably going to be a Lego Rock Band 2 or something along those lines.

Of course, people would probably like a Beatles Rock Band 2 with full support for Pro Keys/Drums/Guitar/Bass and allows exporting Beatles Rock Band into it :P

**DarthFizz** · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:18 pm Post subject:

I just don't understand why there has to be a Beatles Rock Band 2 when they should just release more DLC for the original TB:RB to finish off all the songs.

Although Let It Be on PRO Keys would be freakin EPIC, just sayin. :3
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