DLC for 8/28 (Wii only): 3 Rock Band Blitz singles
With Rock Band Blitz coming out next week for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, we learned from Harmonix earlier that there will be no other DLC for those platforms, however there will be for the Nintendo Wii. We will post our review of the game on Monday, and will have something special this afternoon, but for the Wii players that are feeling left out in the cold, here is what you guys and gals will have next week.
- Barenaked Ladies – One Week
- Foo Fighters – These Days
- Queen – Death on Two Legs
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That’s a pretty good compromise for Wii players.
Good and bad for Wii players I guess. You still get the songs, but at a much higher price overall.
HOWEVER, Wii players now have the option to bypass Moves Like Jagger and We Are Young, which makes me jealous.
Joe Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Fun. is a great band, don’t hate.
DVD Smith Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:26 am
Not hating on Fun., their other songs are great. It’s just that We Are Young has been overplayed on my local radio to the point where I want to throw the radio through a window every time it’s played.
sorry but LAME. i hate beeing on a Wii. I mean really 3 songs out of 25? and one is a QUEEN DEEP CUT? Another one is Foo Fighters (from whom we have 289423847239423 songs already?). this is the first time i’ve complained about DLC but this has to be a joke.
and all of this for 3 bucks. so disapointed, really.
T Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Wii owners complain about not getting Rock Band Blitz. So HMX releases the tracks as standalone DLC.
…Wii owners complain about getting the songs as standalone DLC.
Diego Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:41 am
not complaining about getting standalone DLC. I’m complaining about the song selection. There’s at least 9 artists out of that 25 songs list that are new to the platform or have never had any DLC. There are huge hits. We get 2 songs by arguably de artists that have more DLC in the whole catalogue and one of those songs is a deep cut. that’s what i’m complaining about.
RockBandAide Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:46 am
But up until 46 minutes ago, you didn’t have ANY songs from Rock Band Blitz on the Wii. Instead of complaining about the songs you DON’T get, how about being positive and look at what you DO get.
Diego Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:48 am
well that’s true. sigh, i’m glad at least we got the barenaked ladies song.
Alexandre Taú Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:13 am
I think that the REAL good (and fair) thing for Wii users would be to release ALL of the songs, not just pick three of them. I mean, I don’t see a licensing issue happening here, if the songs are licensed to be available in RB3, they could be released for Wii.
(Unless that’s a Nintendo thing, and in this case I stand corrected, or if Harmonix is going to release them all in small packs, what would be really cool.)
RockBandAide Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:34 am
“I don’t see a licensing issue happening here…”
That doesn’t mean there isn’t one. I’m 99% convinced there is one. Considering how many parties need to have “their taste,” I virtually guarantee it’s a licensing thing. The issue is who’s the “stick in the mud.”
T Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:23 am
It’s not about what’s “fair”, it’s about what’s “possible”. We don’t know the licensing behind these three songs comparred to the rest of the setlist.
There could be any number of variables that keep HMX from releasing these on the Wii until a time in the future. And we won’t be privy to that info from HMX as they have a well-known policy about not discussing licensing agreements publically.
Alexandre Taú Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:37 am
(Replying here, because I didn’t see a “reply” link in the last comment.)
Well, as I said, it can be a Nintendo thing (and it possibly is), and in this case I stand corrected.
Sans Reply:
August 25th, 2012 at 8:35 am
Why people are still on the Wii, I will never understand.
T Reply:
August 25th, 2012 at 10:20 am
There are games for the Wii, but games that rely heavily on DLC to increase longevity suffer on it. It’s good people have Rock Band available for the Wii, but it’s not meant for this type of game.
Very nice gesture.
Just 3 songs? I mean, I know I really, really wanted “These Days”, but wow, 3 out of 25…
DVD Smith Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:27 am
Who knows what else they’ve got in the pipeline. Could be that PS360 owners will get 3 songs a week and Wii with get 6 until the Blitz setlist is fully available.
RockBandAide Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:32 am
THIS.
But color me surprised that people overreacted first.
T Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:39 am
You’re surprised that the Rock Band online community overreacted to something?
…How long have you been running this site?
James Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 11:23 am
THIS.
100% this.
Rockox Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:33 am
That’s what I was thinking too, that they’ll slowly dole out all the Blitz tunes to Wii owners.
Diego Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:36 am
But wouldn’t they have mentioned this? If they haven’t i wouldn’t hold my breath they’ll release any more. Well there goes another FF and another Queen song to the list. *sigh*
RockBandAide Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:39 am
Harmonix has learned the hard way to NEVER announce DLC until it is set in stone, so no, I wouldn’t expect them to announce additional tracks until licensing for the Wii is 100% locked up.
OsagaTheGreat Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
@RBA Remind me, when did it bite HMX in the back? I know it happend to Guitar Hero (Black Sabbath), but I don’t remember HMX having that problem.
RockBandAide Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Well, just as an example, someone asked on Formspring yesterday about what was the deal with the Pearl Jam project. The other big thing was the Rock Band Japan project. It’s not uncommon for songs to be pulled at the last second, either (see week in June with Incubus, or Miley’s “Party in the USA” snafu).
Any time you’re dealing with licensed music, you are at their mercy, and have to play their ridiculous hoop-jumping game. I swear that sometimes they pull the carpet out from underneath licensing deals just to get themselves off.
HM Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:51 am
Their language suggests it’ll just be the demo songs. Fine demo songs, but still… I think even a 5-song pack would have had a better reaction.
RockBandAide Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:04 am
25 is better than 3, 24 is better than 3, 23 is… Of course more is better. But again, 3 is better than 0.
HM Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Yeah, I know. Which is why I’m genuinely pleased about the resolution they stuck with. I’m still glad I get the song I wanted the most.
T Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:24 am
The fact it’s the three songs in the demo suggests something about licensing these songs comparred to the rest that makes this week possible.
There goes the streak!
T Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:38 am
HMX is releasing a 25 song DLC pack for RB3 next week. Streak lives in quite impressive fashion.
Croq360 Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Agreed. RB:Blitz could be considered to be a huge DLC pack with a game as a bonus. And, at $15 for 25 songs, it’s arguably the most reasonably priced batch of songs we’ve ever gotten (not including sales, like when they offered the huge CCR first pack for $5).
T Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:22 am
Haha, I remember smacking my head against the desk at the $5 CCR week. That was my favorite pack alongside Colour and the Shape. I had already bought it and played through about 5 times before that sale!
Croq360 Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Yeah, me too. I’m not sorry I paid full price, as I felt it was well worth the $$$. Knowing that I could have gotten it for $5 not much later though does kind of nag at me a bit though…
T Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
I’ve come to accept it as the risk/reward. I got to play the full CCR collection on Day 1 and enjoyed it quite a bit. And just like retail, you never know if/when it will go on sale.
The only difference between retail and DLC is that there’s no risk of it becoming unavailable prior to any sale price.
Thedave Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
We’ll agree to disagree. Next weeks release is a game that happens to have songs that work in RB3. In my opinion the streak is over. Not that I’m upset. Like about 80% of the songs in Blitz. Plus “dlc” is released on tue. If I’m not mistaken Blitz comes out on wed. I’m sure most fanboys will agree with you but for me the streak is over.
RickC32 Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 12:26 pm
We got the Valentine’s Duet pack on a Friday. That week gave us two DLC releases, one on Tuesday and one on Friday, and no DLC the following week. Thus, streak has been over for years!
T Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 10:26 am
Not to mention that we could download this and play the 25 songs in RB3 without ever going starting up Blitz.
The streak lives regardless of how deseprately some people want something to whine about.
RockBandAide Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 10:42 am
What I think it ultimately comes down to is the argument “Did Harmonix release DLC for Rock Band this week?”
Breaking it down logically, DLC = downloadable content, so the answer is clearly YES, as new content is available to be played in Rock Band 3 this week. It is not in the form of traditional DLC, but regardless there is NEW content to be played in Rock Band 3, so I don’t see how this breaks any streak.
Mcmax3000 Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
“Plus “dlc” is released on tue. If I’m not mistaken Blitz comes out on wed.”
Tuesday on PS3 in North America, Wednesday on 360, and PS3 for the rest of the world.
T Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 10:20 am
“I’m sure most fanboys will agree with you but for me the streak is over.”
I apologize. I didn’t realize your opinion was the official ruling. I will be sure to defer to you on future discussions.
Thedave Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Thanks, I’m a huge fan of sarcasm!
Epsilon Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
I struggle to understand the mindset that could lead one to split hairs about something so utterly trivial.
But I also find utterly laughable the notion that a week in which at least 5 times as many songs as average become available constitutes the end of a streak of content delivery. It’s like saying my streak of eating a ham sandwich for lunch every day ended today because today my ham sandwich came with a free bag of potato chips.
T Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 1:50 pm
Well, you see, the ham sandwhich was on RYE today intsead of WHEAT. And you ate it at 1pm instead of noon…hence STREAK OVER!
Glad to see HMX doing something to try and compensate for the lack of RBB on the Wii. And while Wii owners will miss out on that title (And pay a higher price for all 25 songs) they also have the option of skipping some of the songs if they so choose.
So if you’re looking forward to the gameplay, it sucks…but at least you won’t lose out on the songs.
RickC32 Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:48 am
I don’t think Wii is getting all 25 songs, just the 3 listed.
Croq360 Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Which is what many of the Wii owners were asking for. Basically, if they couldn’t get RBB (which of course having RBB would have been the preferred option), then could HMX figure out a way for them to get the DLC.
HMX has at least figured out a way to get 3 of the songs available. Hopefully, they are also trying to work with the music owners to get at least some of the remaining titles available too…
T Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:20 am
My guess is the three above were licensed different due to being a part of the demo. They had to be available “for free” and be playable seperate from the full setlist.
So that language made it easier for HMX to get them on Wii. The rest may take more work, and I admit I’m not familiar enough with Nintendo’s policy on Wii DLC to know if they could do the other 22 all at once or have to pad future weeks with one or two as we go.
From what I can tell from the official announcement, there’s no pack. The 3 songs are only available as singles. Maybe change the Subtitle to “3 demo/trial singles from Rock Band Blitz”?
RockBandAide Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:35 am
Good point. Updated it to reflect that. Thanks!
MaximusDM Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 11:57 am
I thought the Wii doesn’t have packs. You had to buy everything as a single. Could be wrong I’m not a Wii player.
WiiDrummer Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
You can buy packs on the Wii. Have been ever since RB3.
Never thought I’d be jealous of Wii owners. The only songs I really want from Blitz are “These Days” and “Death on Two Legs,” and I don’t want to pay 15 bucks for a game I’ll only play a few times and 18-20 songs I’d hate to have in my library. Oh well.
RockBandAide Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 10:34 am
How do you know you’ll “only play it a few times.” Look at anyone that’s played it thus far and every single person has said how ridiculously addictive it is.
thedoorsdk Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 11:08 am
True enough – and I am going to try it. But I already played the hell out of Rock Band Unplugged, and I don’t really see myself sitting down in front of the TV to have a similar kind of experience.
Toad3000 Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Ehh. I don’t play Rock Band by myself, my solo video gaming time is devoted to my gigantic backlog of other video games. I really don’t see myself getting into RB:B at all.
But hey, we’ll see, right?
Great news for us Wii owners!!!!! Waiting for Collective Soul’s to come next week.
Well at least we are getting some, I know the rest are coming, but why not make a track pack for the Wii “Songs of Rock Band Blitz 1″?
I also expect most song to show up on Wii at some point, since on the web site it says “Download Content” for all the songs, not “Rock Band Blitz”
Mcmax3000 Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
They’re probably listed on the website as DLC because they’re listed as DLC in Rock Band 3 (instead of having a separate Rock Band Blitz section when you sort by source).
Don’t remember where I read/heard that, but I distinctly remember somebody from Harmonix saying that.
T Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 10:23 am
A “Rock Band Blitz” themed track pack disc wouldn’t change anything, as the issue is still the lack of a download for all 25 songs in the game’s library.
Im not a wii player, but it is good to see that they get something before us PS3 and 360 players for once…lol
Mcmax3000 Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
They get the songs the same day as PS3 players in North America get Blitz.
Seriously, I’m actullay very happy! I hope next week there will be more songs I want, like Blink-182, Iron Maiden, Tears For Fears, Quiet Riot, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Elton John.
Statement from the Wii console: “I want to be a real boy!”
Is this the first week without at least 1 pro upgrade?
OsagaTheGreat Reply:
August 24th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Drive didn’t have a Pro upgrade either.
MaximusDM Reply:
August 25th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Yeah but if I recall, they had issue with that week and some songs were removed. So I’m sure there was one planned for that week but there were problems.
3 songs is pretty shit. I’d rather wait for all the songs to be released on Wii and hope they do a big pack for 2000 points or something. In the meantime I’ll be getting Blitz on Xbox.
T Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 10:22 am
…Why does it matter how they release the songs if you’ve got a 360 and access to full product?
xX666Xx Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Because most of my DLC is on the Wii and I really don’t want to spend £300+ re-buying everything on Xbox.
T Reply:
August 27th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Ah, you bought Rock Band on the Wii instead of Xbox originally.
I’m sorry but all the Wii owners complaining about not getting Rock Band Blitz, why do you even play Rock Band on the Wii?. . .Why wouldn’t buy either and Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 just for playing Rock Band 3, like most of friends do. Wii doesn’t even have High Definition picture quality, that must be a real blur. . .i find playing on 720p on my Xbox bad enough :O (I only play on 720p when i’m recording). The only bonus you Wii users have is to download ALL the dlc for free. >_<
KEWB Reply:
August 25th, 2012 at 12:55 am
“Why wouldn’t buy either and Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 just for playing Rock Band 3″
360 player here, but I’m going to take a wild guess and assume that a lot of people wouldn’t want to make another $300 investment in a new console just for one game which is already available on the one they use (albeit an inferior version), especially if they already own the game for their current system, along with dlc that they won’t exactly just be able to transfer over, and expensive peripherals that are becoming extremely hard to find these days. Also Wii users don’t get free dlc, no clue where you got that idea from.
Violent Strike Reply:
August 28th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
See that’s the difference between us, i’m a hardcore RB player where as your a casual player. I don’t class RB as a game but rather a hobbie, an expensive hobbie i must say.
I’ve spent somewhere near the lines of £4000/$6000 on this franchise since the release of Rock Band 1, this includes Downloadable songs (current dlc stands at 1517 dlc/ 1134 rbn)
1. Ion Drum Rocker. Mod’s for Ion Kit – Alesis Drum pads, Pintech TC Cymbals, Alesis Drum Pad, Iron Cobra Pedal, Destroyer Pedal, Kickbox, 5x pairs of drumsticks.
2. Guitar/Bass. Logitech Wireless Guitar, Stratocaster Guitar (RB3 ver), Rock Band 3 Wireless Mustang Pro Guitar, x3 GH Xplorer controllers.
3. Vocals. 2x Wireless Singstar mics, 1x Offical RB Mic.
oh and let’s not forget the software/exports – Rock Band 1/2/3, Lego Rock Band, AC/DC Live, Green Day Rock Band.
Other benefit’s are Picture quality (HD) like i mentioned, and better sound quality (Dolby Digital Surround Sound) etc, which is a must have.
As for the free DLC on Wii do a Youtube search, but i don’t think you can use the content online.
KEWB Reply:
August 29th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Don’t be so quick to jump to conclusions. I’ve been playing RB since Christmas of 07. I play on 360, have nearly 2000 songs, including all exports, have gone through I don’t even know how many peripherals, currently using an Ion kit, the Mad Catz keyboard, Mustang for pro guitar, The premium wooden Strat controller for standard guitar, I’ve got a standard plastic RB Strat for backup, and 3 wireless Lips mics. You’ve just got to put yourself in their shoes. There are people out there who started their RB collection on the Wii and if I had spent so much on the Wii version I sure as hell wouldn’t be anxious to switch over.
xX666Xx Reply:
August 25th, 2012 at 2:59 am
“why do you even play Rock Band on the Wii?” Maybe they couldn’t afford an Xbox or a PS3? Plus I didn’t have an Xbox at the time and there was no way I was spending £200+ for one game!
“Wii doesn’t even have High Definition picture quality, that must be a real blur…” Why does that even matter? I don’t give a shit about HD!
FYI the wii does have hdmi capabilities if you buy the adaptor for it.
xX666Xx Reply:
August 26th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Yes but you won’t get anything like on PS3 or 360. However, it does make it look better. I got one of those HD component cables for under £2 and it works well.