Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Genre: Music
Release Date: December 18, 2008 (US)
Release Date: January 30, 2009 (UK)
Release Date: December 18, 2008 (US)
T for Teen: Lyrics, Suggestive Themes
PEGI: RP
OFLC: PG
Rock Band 2

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Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Developer: Harmonix
Genre: Music
Release Date: December 18, 2008 (US)
Release Date: January 30, 2009 (UK)
Release Date: December 18, 2008 (US)
T for Teen: Lyrics, Suggestive Themes
PEGI: RP
OFLC: PG
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Harmonix's sequel isn't just a case of "better late than never," it's a case of just plain better. Read Review

With the original Rock Band title providing millions of players with a new way to interact with the music and artists they love, Rock Band 2 builds upon its core band foundation to offer an unparalleled, deeper, dynamic gameplay experience.


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Iron Maiden Track Pack Coming to Rock Band

Wii News | May 29, 2009

It's a metalhead dream come true. Rock Band has thrown down the leather gauntlet, challenging Guitar Hero's claim to videogame metal supremacy. Today Harmonix and EA announced that 12 Iron Maiden tracks will be added to the Rock Band Music Store on June 9, across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. Read More »

Rock Band 2 Hitting Europe Soon

Wii News | Feb 27, 2009

EA and Harmonix to give Euro-rockers PS3, PS2 and Wii access to Rock Band 2. Read More »

Snoop Dogg Coming to Rock Band

Wii News | Feb 10, 2009

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Rock Band Music Store Now Available for Wii

Wii News | Jan 14, 2009

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Editions

Also known as: Rock Band 2 (Game Only Edition)

Rock Band 2 (Wii)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: December 18, 2008
Publisher: MTV Games

ESRB T for Teen Lyrics, Suggestive Themes

Rock Band 2 (Wii)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: January 30, 2009
Publisher: MTV Games

Rock Band 2 (Special Edition) (Wii)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: December 18, 2008
Publisher: MTV Games

ESRB T for Teen Lyrics, Suggestive Themes

Rock Band 2 (Special Edition) (Wii)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: January 30, 2009
Publisher: MTV Games

Also available on: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2

Features

  • Tour Challenges that offer rockers a chance to play through mini-campaigns focused on the best songs by instrument, decade, genre, artist, album and more
  • Quickplay makes it easier than ever to get in and jam without hassle while allowing for new prefab characters or customized characters that can play on any instrument plus lets you make your own set lists and organize your song lists in a variety of categories (genre, era, etc.)
  • Customizable Set Lists keep the music rolling and your band rocking in Quickplay mode
  • Drum Trainer mode gives players the fundamentals of different beats and fills, translating gameplay into real drumming skills
  • Character Creator completes your look with all new choices in clothing, accessories, tattoos, hairstyles, instruments and more to keep your unique rock avatar playing the full rock part
  • Unrivaled Blend of Classic, Developing and Emerging rock acts including Pearl Jam, Metallica, Allman Brothers, Motorhead, Devo, Jane's Addiction, Megadeth, Paramore, Modest Mouse and more
  • Rock Band 2 is the first video game to feature the music of AC/DC. It includes their epic rock anthem, "Let There Be Rock"
  • After 14 years since Guns N’ Roses last official music release, Axl Rose selects Rock Band 2 to debut official new track, "Shackler's Revenge" from the album Chinese Democracy
  • For the first time ever, music from American music icon, Bob Dylan, is featured in a video game with "Tangled Up In Blue"

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