PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Ok, guys, heres Dan Teasdale, the lead developer of Rock Band 2
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): How many songs do you plan to release?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): There are 84 songs on disc, plus 20 available for free right away online, but with all the RB content and the stuff available online, there will be about 500 songs
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Whats changed the most?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): This is about perfeecting the experience, taken suggestions from Rock Band.com, plus taken on new modes for the world tour.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Are you going to have full albums coming out?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): There will be 6.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): What album do you like?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): I think Color and the Shapes by Foo Fighters, but also we have Megadeth, No Doubt, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Are the drums better than the first, that will allow people to rock out hard?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Yes and Yes.
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PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): much quieter new pads and metal foot pads, so these things are boing to better and quieter. If you can break these, you should see a doctor.
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PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Linkin Park?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Its on the disc.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Any rainbows?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): if you want In Rainbows, go to rockband.com, we really read all the suggestions
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Why go more realistic than Guitar Hero?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): We at Harmonix are all musicians first, so joing MTV gave us the chance to make the game that we've always wanted, whats its like when were on stage.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Are you happy with the huge success of Rock Band at Pax (look for video and shots at the Xfire Blog)
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): We Love PAX! The fan support is amazing
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): What do you play, and what do you like to play?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): I'm the bassist in the band Spec, and we have a song called "Conventional Lover" about getting laid at conventions
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): I love the bass track in "You Outta Know" by Alanis. Its the hardest bassline in the game
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Will you add a turn table instroment?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): The creative director is Robot Kid, and hes a great DJ
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Never say never...
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): What about adding new music?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Well, the best part of downloadable content, like Jimmy Buffett, may never go on the the disc, but funkk, the roots, bands that map well can be made available.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): I heard rumors about a RockBand Movie... Will there be one?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): I cannot confirm nor denie those rumors
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Will Rock Band Instruments work on Rock band2?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): All the instruments work on RB2, and on many other music games.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): The new equipment has cool stuff. The guitar has autocalibration for the lever, with a mike and special interface
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): What Bands and what songs are you planning to put in Rock Band Japan...
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): We are still working that out with the develoer there, approacching that market, but weannounce cant wait t
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Mic-stand?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Yes, you should buy one.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Its the est experience for playing guitar at the same time
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): The best experience here for me was playing onstage with JoCo (Jonathan Coulton) at the PAX concert
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Any secret unlockables in Rock Band 2?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Yes, and they are secret. Check out my Rockband blog for information
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): at rockband.c.om
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Any Xfire features?
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): We'd love to work with you guys
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Well, thats about all the time we have with Dan. Look for RB2 in mid-sept on Xbox 360, and all platforms and 500 songs by end of year.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Thanks for coming on Dan, and looking forward to it.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): You're really part of the best things happening with music
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): dan: Its really rewarding to help people experience music, and being part of that.
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): We'll be giving away a few rock band tees now
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): ok, 3 tees coming yoru way:
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Riobux (lostchances)
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): Brettfett
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): (NSE)Cmdr.Sonic
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): that it
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): you guys message me
PAX CHAT LEADER (paxchats): oh yes, and please no spamming dee question room, especially regarding gamma. let him work in peace