Almost a month ago, it was let slip at GDC that Lego Rock Band was in the works. As well as a few other titles that were most likely going to be glanced over in a keynote speech, but that is a different topic. Today, it was officially announced that all of the people behind the Lego franchise and the Rock Band franchise are totally bringing you the Lego Rock Band. Slated to be out by the end of this year on the PS3, Wii, XBox, and DS.
As is staple in the Lego world, there is suppose to be all kinds of comedic mischief that goes on in the game as well as the Lego way of building your rock stars for the game. As the images below show though, it doesn't look like locations for play will be anything more than they are now. I was totally hoping for that just built and waiting for older brother to walk in an smash like Godzilla feel to the environments. Then again, these are the early views of the game as well.
One thing I will say that seems a little concerning is that they make it seem like there are trying to make a very kid friendly version with this. Which could lead to some poor tracks on the game for play, at least to us matured generation. So far they listed 5 tracks that are a bit contrary to that, but if their target is more towards those of the regular Lego franchise, we could see more things like the horrible Sponge Bob Track Pack on this version of Rock Band. Reports are still early, so we will just have to wait and see.
Rhythm Based Music Game Snaps Together Best-Selling Franchises to Create Fun Family-Friendly Experience for All Ages
Burbank, Calif. – April 21 2009 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games are joining forces with the LEGO Group, Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), to merge two of the most popular videogame franchises with the creation of LEGO® Rock Band®. The unique family-friendly music experience is currently in development by TT Games in partnership with Harmonix, and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game, which will allow families, tweens and teens to experience a wild journey to rock stardom where they can "Build a Band and Rock the Universe", will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ home videogame console. LEGO Rock Band for Nintendo DS™ will be co-developed by TT Games and Harmonix in partnership with Backbone Entertainment, a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio. All versions are scheduled for 2009.
LEGO Rock Band combines the multiplayer music experience of Rock Band® with the fun, customization and humor of the LEGO videogame franchise packed with brilliant chart-topping songs and classic favorites suitable for younger audiences, including:
- Blur: "Song 2"
- Carl Douglas: "Kung Fu Fighting"
- Europe: "The Final Countdown"
- Good Charlotte: "Boys and Girls"
- Pink: "So What"
"LEGO Rock Band combines two compelling properties and creates an experience that family members of all ages will enjoy playing together as a group," said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. "Harmonix and MTV Games are the world experts in music gameplay, and we're genuinely thrilled to bring the unique and humor-filled LEGO experience to their Rock Band universe."
"We're thrilled to offer another LEGO branded gaming experience that will deliver humorous and social play for families and friends," said Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, Vice President, the LEGO Group. "LEGO Rock Band is built around the same values of imagination and family-friendly creative role play that is present in other LEGO videogames. It will deliver innovative new elements of game play that complement the fun of the Rock Band experience."
"Rock Band is a social game experience that crosses every generation and every genre of rock," said Bob Picunko, Senior Vice President of Electronic Games for MTV Games. "Harmonix and MTV Games are big fans of the LEGO game franchise and excited to work with TT Games to develop a new take on Rock Band that focuses on great music and LEGO humor that's fun for the whole family."
