Rock Revolution

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title=Rock Revolution


developer=
Zoë Mode (Xbox 360 & PS3)
HB Studios (Wii & DS)
publisher=Konami
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released=Vgrelease|NA=October 14, 2008
genre=Rhythm game
modes=Single-player, multiplayer
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platforms=Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS
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"Rock Revolution" is an upcoming music video game developed by Zoë Mode and HB Studios for the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360. The game will be published by Konami. It was first revealed on May 15, 2008.Cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ds/puzzle/rockrevolution/news.html?sid=6191037&om_act=convert&om_clk=newsfeatures&tag=newsfeatures;title;2|title=Konami staging Rock Revolution this fall|publisher=GameSpot|accessdate=2008-05-15]

Gameplay

Gameplay in "Rock Revolution" revolves around players attempting to simulate the playing of rock music using special instrument shaped controllers. Scrolling notes onscreen indicate the pattern and timing of buttons that must be pushed on the guitar or pads hit on the drumkit. The gameplay is an evolution of "Rock Revolution"'s ancestors, "GuitarFreaks" and "DrumMania", which went on to inspire contemporary music games such as "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band". However, the console versions of game will not feature karaoke type singing with the band as seen in "Rock Band" or "Guitar Hero World Tour".

For the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the game is played using guitar and drum set peripherals. Konami will release a drumkit for the game, but players will be forced to use guitar controllers from "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" as a "Rock Revolution" guitar controller will not be released. "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" drumkits will also be compatible with the game. [ [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/16/byog-konami-not-making-rock-revolution-guitar-bring-your-own/ BYOG: Konami not making Rock Revolution guitar, bring your own] ]

On the Wii, instead of the specialized controllers players use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk for "an air-drum and air-guitar experience" similar to "Ultimate Band". The game will be simplified for the Wii control scheme, and Wii guitar and drum controllers will not be compatible. [ [http://kotaku.com/5049733/rock-revolution-for-wii-air-drummingguitaring-isnt-very-fun Rock Revolution For Wii: Air Drumming/Guitaring Isn't Very Fun] ] The DS version will utilize gestures performed on the touch screen, and will also support vocals using the system's internal microphone.

Like the upcoming "Guitar Hero World Tour", the game will also include a mode in which players can create their own tracks, along with a free form mode that lets players experiment with their musical instrument of choice.

ongs

It has been announced that "Rock Revolution" is will contain 41 songs on the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 and 20 songs on the Nintendo DS, all are covers of original recordings. In addition, the game will support new songs as downloadable content.

ee also

* "Drummania"
* "GuitarFreaks"
* "Guitar Hero World Tour"
* "Rock Band"
* "Ultimate Band"

References

External links

* [http://www.konami-data.com/rockrevolution/ Official Web Site]
* [http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/games/previews/185048.shtml "Rock Revolution" Information Page]