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E3 2008: Complete Rock Band 2 Set List Revealed

2008-07-15T17:19:00.002+01:00

Today at the Microsoft Press Conference, Harmonix and MTV Games revealed the set list for the upcoming Rock Band 2. The names of the songs were obviously extremely hard to read, but thanks to IGN.com, we have the complete list of songs that will be featured in the game. Keep in mind that also officially announced today, although we've heard wind of it already, is that all of the tracks from the original Rock Band will be forward compatible in Rock Band 2. Therefore, you'll be able to add all of those songs directly into your Rock Band 2 setlist, along with any previous and future DLC. Did I mention that every song on the disc is a master recording? Without further ado, here is the complete Rock Band 2 setlist, complete with Artist, Song Title, and Decade:
1. AC/DC - Let There Be Rock - 1970s
2. AFI - Girl's Gone Grey - 2000s
3. Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Know - 1990s
4. Alice in Chains - Man in the Box - 1990s
5. Allman Brothers - Ramblin' Man - 1970s
6. Avenged Sevenfold - Almost Easy - 2000s
7. Bad Company - Shooting Star - 1970s
8. Beastie Boys - So Whatcha Want - 1990s
9. Beck - E-Pro - 2000s
10. Bikini Kill - Rebel Girl - 1990s
11. Billy Idol - White Wedding Pt. I - 1980s
12. Blondie - One Way or Another - 1970s
13. Bob Dylan - Tangled Up in Blue - 1970s
14. Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer - 1980s
15. Cheap Trick - Hello There - 1970s
16. Devo - Uncontrollable Urge - 1980s
17. Dinosaur Jr. - Feel the Pain - 1990s
18. Disturbed - Down with the Sickness - 2000s
19. Dream Theater - Panic Attack -2000s
20. Duran Duran - Hungry Like the Wolf - 1980s
21. Elvis Costello - Pump It Up - 1970s
22. Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way - 1970s
23. Foo Fighters - Everlong - 1990s
24. Guns N' Roses - Shackler's Revenge - 2000s
25. Interpol - PDA - 2000s
26. Jane's Addiction - Mountain Song - 1980s
27. Jethro Tull - Aqualung - 1970s
28. Jimmy Eat World - The Middle - 2000s
29. Joan Jett - Bad Reputation - 1980s
30. Journey - Anyway You Want It - 1970s
31. Judas Priest - Painkiller - 1990s
32. Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son - 1970s
33. L7 - Pretend We're Dead - 1990s
34. Lacuna Coil - Our Truth - 2000s
35. Linkin Park - One Step Closer - 2000s
36. Lit - My Own Worst Enemy - 1990s
37. Lush - De-Luxe - 1990s
38. Mastodon - Colony of Birchmen - 2000s
39. Megadeth - Peace Sells - 1980s
40. Metallica - Battery - 1980s
41. Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Where'd You Go - 1990s
42. Modest Mouse - Float On - 2000s
43. Motorhead - Ace of Spades - 1980s
44. Nirvana - Drain You - 1990s
45. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky - 1960s
46. Panic at the Disco - Nine in the Afternoon - 2000s
47. Paramore - That's What You Get - 2000s
48. Pearl Jam - Alive - 1990s
49. Presidents of the USA - Lump - 1990s
50. Rage Against the Machine - Testify - 1990s
51. Ratt - Round & Round - 1980s
52. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Give it Away - 1990s
53. Rise Against - Give it All - 2000s
54. Rush - The Trees - 1970s
55. Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye - 2000s
56. Smashing Pumpkins - Today - 1990s
57. Social Distortion - I Was Wrong - 1990s
58. Sonic Youth - Teenage Riot - 1980s
59. Soundgarden - Spoonman - 1990s
60. Squeeze - Cool for Cats - 1970s
61. Steely Dan - Bodhitsattya - 1970s
62. Steve Miller Band - Rock'n Me - 1970s
63. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger - 1980s
64. System of a Down - Chop Suey - 2000s
65. Talking Heads - Psycho Killer - 1970s
66. Tenacious D - Master Exploder - 2000s
67. Testament - Souls of Black - 1990s
68. The Donnas - New Kid in School - 2000s
69. The Go-Go's - We Got the Beat - 1980s
70. The Grateful Dead - Alabama Getaway - 1980s
71. The Guess Who - American Woman - 1970s
72. The Muffs - Kids in America - 1990s
73. The Offspring - Come Out & Play (Keep 'em Separated) - 1990s
74. The Replacements - Alex Chilton - 1980s
75. The Who - Pinball Wizard - 1960s
76. Abnormality - Visions - 2000s
77. Anarchy Club - Get Clean - 2000s
78. Bang Camaro - Night Lies - 2000s
79. Breaking Wheel - Shoulder to the Plow - 2000s
80. The Libyans - Neighborhood - 2000s
81. The Main Drag - A Jagged Gorgeous Winter - 2000s
82. Speck - Conventional Lover - 2000s
83. The Sterns - Supreme Girl - 2000s
84. That Handsome Devil - Rob the Prez-O-Dent - 2000s

E3 2008: Microsoft Announced Avatar System

2008-07-15T17:13:00.000+01:00

July 14, 2008 -
Microsoft announced today a new part of the Microsoft Blade and Xbox OS intergration -- an Avatar system similar to the Nintendo Wii. The system integrates with a variety of games and is also ready for all games by Rare (and in fact were created by Rare for Microsoft.)Avatars express your persionality -- you can customize hair, clothing and everything else about you. The avatars are fully 3D and are animated in the Blade. This shows up on the user system. You can buy new clothes and other items (including assumedly pay-for-DLC). Avatars are visable right on the frontend and are attached to all user profiles, so your friend list will automatically show the 3D version of your character. Although Microsoft didn't announce any new locations for Avatar chat, there was a fly-by sequence shown at E3 that featured an outdoor scenario similar to the Wii Parade area. Microsoft did announce a "Party" area where you can share photos, chat, and do other things online with groups. There are also games (set up as Game Shows) on Xbox Live Primetime that groups can play together.

The system is designed to be very easy to integrate for developers as well as very easy to create for users. The editing system appeared to be incredibly simple to create an avatar (although the face editing system was not shown.) The first game shown for the Avatar system was called Uno Rush, and also a version of 1 versus 100 was shown as part of the Primetime game channel. Xbox 360's Avatar system will come with the new Microsoft system update to be released this fall.

E3-microsoft

2008-07-15T17:01:00.002+01:00

It goes into a little more detail about some of the new features that are coming as part of the new Xbox Experience this Fall..
Dear Xbox LIVE Member,
When we launched Xbox 360 in November 2005, Xbox LIVE was integrated directly into the console. Back then, Xbox 360 was the first system to deliver access to experiences beyond just the disc in the tray. With the Xbox guide and dashboard you had access to everything on your console as well as your community.
We also imagined that Xbox experience would continuously improve over time, through the power of software.
Since launch, you’ve always pushed us to continuously innovate. It is because you spoke with one loud voice that we added new features like background downloading, 1080p support, movies and TV shows, video chat, a Marketplace blade and instant messaging.
Over time, as we’ve delivered more and more content into the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, we’ve heard from many of you that it has become increasingly difficult to find the games and content you want.
And that brings us to today.
Because of your feedback, we started rethinking the entire Xbox experience. What we discovered was that we could not only provide a better experience for you, but also something that reaches out to new audiences.
What John Schappert unveiled for the world on stage at E3 was just a sneak preview, so I wanted to share some deeper details on some of the new features in the new Xbox experience.
Here is a look at some additional features you will find interesting:
· Play from hard drive. Copy your games from the game disc and play directly from the hard drive. Not only will the drive not spin, but load times are quicker, as well. Of course, you will still need the disc in the tray to prove you own the game.
· Access Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web. Browse and purchase Marketplace content whenever you want from Xbox.com and it downloads automatically to your console. Purchase that new map, television episode, the latest Xbox LIVE Arcade game or set up a movie to watch when you get home from work.
· Dashboard built into the new Xbox Guide. For everyone who loves the blades interface, it’s not going away; they are now built directly in to the new Xbox guide. Every feature and option is available right from the guide. You can even access your full games library at all times. No matter where you are (in dash or in game), immediately call up your games played list and directly launch a game.
· LIVE Party system. Create a party of up to eight friends, and stay with them from one game to another, or watch a Netflix movie together, or share a slideshow of your personal photos. It works with all Xbox 360 titles, not just upcoming games. LIVE Party allows up to eight people to chat in the dashboard, so you can meet up before playing.
· Xbox LIVE Primetime. This whole new category of games is going to give you more reasons to get online with your friends. Games will support everything you’d expect, like Achievements and leader boards, but many of these games will include real prizes. You can invite your friends, and even set a reminder for an upcoming show. Each game is broadcast simultaneously, so everyone is answering the same questions. Many events will have a live host, calling the shots as they happen.
· Avatars. Your online identity started as a Gamertag - it then grew into a personalized Gamercard. Now, it has evolved even further into avatars. You can express your style, check out new outfits and share this with the community. Avatars will also be integrated into Xbox LIVE Arcade games, LIVE Party, as well as retail games.
· New display support. Because you asked for it, we are adding 16X10 over VGA or HDMI, and support for 1440x900 or 1680x1050.
This is only the beginning. Over the next few months, we will share more details on the upcoming changes.
See you online,
Marc Whitten

Alos GOW2,RE5,Fallout 3,and many more showen at E3
And final fantasy 13 is coming to the 360

*July 14, 2008 - Square-Enix has announced Final Fantasy 13 for Xbox 360 at Microsoft's E3 press conference. The announcement debuted in the form of a new trailer which initially looked like a Panzer Dragoon game with dragons flying in a trench. A ship lands in the trailer and flying mechanical soldiers drop out. Included in the trailer were massive airships. A hint of gamplay was shown and the graphics looked awesome.
Although no specific release date was confirmed, it was announced that the RPG will launch simultaneously on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in both the US and Europe

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2008-07-13T19:56:00.005+01:00

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