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    The Rock Band franchise introduced the first rhythm game to incorporate drums and vocals in addition to guitar and bass instruments, creating a virtual band. It was also the first franchise to include genre staples such as Band World Tour, and character customization.

    Is Rock Band officially the best?

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    #1  Edited By Kiemoe
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    #2  Edited By Kiemoe
    So I have to admit something, I have always been on harmonix's side, just because it felt more "real rock" than guitar hero, and from the first two games I got really attached to the development team, not to mention how great their support to DLC was. But what I just realized is that Rock Band is really making a BEATLES GAME. How badass is that?

    Guitar Hero got really into those solo versions with Aerosmith, Metallica, and eventually Van Halen. Not to diss any of the bands, they are really great, especially Aerosmith, but I really don't think that those bands deserve their own game. I really don't know how many people want to play the same band for the whole game, but I do know that I totally would rather play the Beatles one! 

    I'm just saying that it finally hit me that this Beatles game is coming out, and I just got hella excited. That just sounds awesome. That's a band, that in my opinion, I could play hours of their music, and still enjoy.
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    #3  Edited By HandsomeDead

    It's unofficially the best.

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    #4  Edited By RHCPfan24

    Rock Band is the best, yes. Officially? I don't know, but it is awesome. Still, Rock Revolution does kick some ass for $39.99.

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    #5  Edited By MetalGearSunny

    Harmonix has more experience that Neversoft, hence the better game.

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    #6  Edited By MattyFTM  Moderator

    It is officially official that Rock Band is the best.

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    #7  Edited By Captain_Fookup

    Real instruments are officially the best.

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    #8  Edited By Illmatic
    Captain_Fookup said:
    "Real instruments are officially the best."
    It was inevitable.
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    #9  Edited By Whisperkill
    Illmatic said:
    "Captain_Fookup said:
    "Real instruments are officially the best."
    It was inevitable."
    It is inevitable, Mr. Anderson
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    #10  Edited By Kiemoe
    Whisperkill said:
    "Illmatic said:
    "Captain_Fookup said:
    "Real instruments are officially the best."
    It was inevitable."
    It is inevitable, Mr. Anderson"
    I hate how people say that. I personally play electric and acoustic guitar, bass, ukulele, and a bit of drums, and I still enjoy Rock Band. Guess what? It doesn't feel like playing the real guitar, but it's still really fun.
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    #11  Edited By AvD

    I like the way Guitar Hero plays slightly more than Rock Band, it's less precise and is more solo-oriented.  Plus, the peripherals for GH:WT are much better than either of the RB games IMO.  Rock Band does have more of a soul (if you understand what I mean), the DLC is abundant, and they are making a BEATLES game for god's sake but none of that beats out the gameplay.

    Guitar Hero.

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    #12  Edited By PowerSerj
    Kiemoe said:
    "Whisperkill said:
    "Illmatic said:
    "Captain_Fookup said:
    "Real instruments are officially the best."
    It was inevitable."
    It is inevitable, Mr. Anderson"
    I hate how people say that. I personally play electric and acoustic guitar, bass, ukulele, and a bit of drums, and I still enjoy Rock Band. Guess what? It doesn't feel like playing the real guitar, but it's still really fun."
    Don't stress yourself, Fookup's a bad troll.
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    #13  Edited By AgentofChaos

    The drums play better on Rock Band, but the Guitar is better for Guitar Hero.

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