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Rock Band Tracks Go Cheap Til June

BStu — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:02:45 MDT

@eskimo-bob: Its a marketing deal with McDonald's. Its probably timed and marketed for a specific segment that McD's is looking to target. I'm sure the money from McDonald's is coming from their American marketing budget, so they likely aren't concerned with the European because they American McDonald's restaurants won't benefit from any exposure there. Yes, its a multi-national brand, but that also means a lot of local marketing plans. This one is targeted at the US. Won't surprise me if someone in Europe tries a similar promotion there down the line.

BStu

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eskimo-bob — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:26:17 MDT

Is there any particular reason why this thing stops before the european release?

eskimo-bob

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Atsumi — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:12:19 MDT

Awesome! I bought 4/6 of the Boston tracks and Rock and Roll band WASN'T one of them.

I guess I better snatch that one up this week.

Atsumi

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noire — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:31:46 MDT

@Highlander Wolf:

They're not paying Chuck Mosely royalties, so they're able to pass the savings directly on to the consumer. :/

noire

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Ulquiorra Schiffer — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:11:25 MDT

@Highlander Wolf: You are a real fan, wow. I wholeheartedly agree with that selection, but also:
Arabian Disco
A Small Victory

Ulquiorra Schiffer

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teeth7 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:40:02 MDT

Speaking of cheap songs, why are the two new Mother Hips songs from last week $2 instead of $1? They're not exactly a front line band, I don't think. Seems like they'd go for cheaper.

teeth7

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BStu — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:58:45 MDT

@KaneRobot: Likewise. None of these are songs I would have gotten on their own and only a couple are ones I was planning on getting in packs. BUT, the lower price will make me look a lot closer at them. Personally, I think they should discount DLC after a time, say 6 months or even a year. But that's not a model embraced by the music industry, so it might not be doable.

But thanks to McDonald's, we at least enjoy a brief respite. Now I just have to listen to those songs and see if I'd want to order them from the Dollar menu.

BStu

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Strange Bedfellows — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:04:02 MDT

WE CARE A LOT! Yes please. I want it now, why couldn't that be part of today's releases :(

Strange Bedfellows

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KaneRobot — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:52:52 MDT

Not interested in anything listed in the post here, but I do like the idea of occasional "sales" on songs...I'm a lot more likely to pick something up for 80 points than 160 if I'm on the fence about it.

KaneRobot

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Salen — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:04:16 MDT

Dude! Cheap Rock Band songs! Suueee-wheat!

Salen

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SolCross — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:58:14 MDT

I don't understand what the significance of this partnership is. Is there money going to charity somehow? Or are we the charity, and McDonalds is chipping in so we can get tracks cheaper?

Or is it just free advertising on McDonalds' part (as if they need advertising)?

SolCross

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adamonfire — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:18:05 MDT

I'll get everything I don't have except Boston, as I'm going to get the pack.

adamonfire

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thePhildown — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:14:06 MDT

@Demaar: I bought crushcrushcrush just before reading this post. xD

thePhildown

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Luke Plunkett — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:27:57 MDT

@Highlander Wolf: Why? Because the old stuff's the cheap stuff

Luke Plunkett

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Highlander Wolf — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:12 MDT

@Molbork:
Faith No More is the best, most underrated band ever.

So then, why do we get the pre-Patton "We Care a Lot"??? I mean, come on!! There are so many better songs to choose from:

Surprise! You're Dead!! (YES. Ultimate jam)
The Real Thing
Underwater Love
Edge of the World
Midlife Crisis
Kindergarten
Jizzlobber (oh, forget the age rating; this is Rock Band-worthy)
Evidence
Digging the Grave
Just a Man
Stripsearch
Last Cup of Sorrow
Naked in Front of the Computer

(sorry, I just happen to be a huge FNM fan, and really wish Rock Band would get the "good" songs... *sniff* ...gee, I miss that band)

Highlander Wolf

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EvilAng3la — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:01:35 MDT

The ones I don't already have I'm most definitely buying. It would take a pretty bad song for me not to buy it at 80 points.

I HIGHLY recommend Dirty Little Secret to anyone that doesn't have it. It's catchy and a lot of fun. It may be the most played DLC track between my friends and I.

EvilAng3la

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jacksons98 — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:59:05 MDT

I don't know how much of a deal these are. I bought crushcrush already for .99 cents on the PS3 store. I'm sure it's been the same on X360 as well.

jacksons98

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mind in rewind — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:48:12 MDT

@Molbork: Is there a version of "We Care A Lot" with Patton?

mind in rewind

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Muffin_Man — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:43:20 MDT

Arg! I already have Rock n' Roll and Three Steps! Oh well, may pick up Sugar Magnolia.

Muffin_Man

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MizzouPhan — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:30:25 MDT

I know many of you probably hate the Grateful Dead, but do yourself a favor and download Sugar Magnolia for RockBand or atleast check out what little you can with the demo in the RockBand Store.

It really is a great song, and I promise you one Grateful Dead song isn't going to turn you into a stinky hippie. It is a steal @80 MS Points. Truckin' is another great song I'd recommend for Grateful Dead noobs if it drops down to 80 MS points.

MizzouPhan

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grayfx007 — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:52:08 MDT

most of these songs are pretty popular and have been downloaded a bunch...stands to reason why they would put this up for cheap.

grayfx007

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Demaar — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:44:14 MDT

SHIT SHIT SHIT
JUST NOW
I bought like almost all of those Tracks
SHIT

GOD DAMN
ARG

*has a cry*

Demaar

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StocDred — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:44:13 MDT

The only downside is your system theme is forcibly changed to promote McGriddles.

StocDred

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Kcet — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:43:25 MDT

damnit i only have 60 points atm... and ive been using my money lately for payin bills and buying stuff for my move...

Kcet

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yashichi8bit — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:38:31 MDT

@Luke Plunkett: Thanx Luke

yashichi8bit

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DojoGrant — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:23:02 MDT

Too bad I have most of these already. :(

DojoGrant

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ItsSuperEffective — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:21:04 MDT

Crushcrushcrush and Rock and Roll band look cool, and I'll pick up the Skynard song.
Need to remember my grateful dead though, can't seem to remember how much I like them at the moment.

I'm really hoping, however, that this happens on the PS3, or else it will be proof of favoring the 360 by good ole Ronald McD.

ItsSuperEffective

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King Seafoam — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:19:33 MDT

Oh i thought there was gunna' be new songs... aw lame.. i've already purchased everything at its high price.... ='(

King Seafoam

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KirbyMorph — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:57:33 MDT

Might get the Skynard and Grateful Dead ones. Is there anything special you have to do for this or is the price just reduced for anyone? I see McDonald's and I feel like I'm supposed to buy a Happy Meal or some shit.

KirbyMorph

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Molbork — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:55:14 MDT

faith no more rules patton is god.

but it's probably pre-patton version :/

Molbork

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VixDiesel — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:54:32 MDT

hopefully it gets a ps3 price reduction too.

VixDiesel

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okenny :) — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:54:15 MDT

Wow 80 points... get them while they're hot. This I'm sure is an experiment to see if they can get a higher sell-through at a lower price. Download is always trying to find that impulse-buy magic number.

okenny :)

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Sqwerell — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:53:04 MDT

@TRT-X:
I'm pretty sure it got replaced with Witz :P

Sqwerell

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Ulquiorra Schiffer — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:52:55 MDT

Damn, i payed full price for nearly all those tracks, and the ones I didn't buy, I sure as hell am not gonna buy them now. Oh well.

Ulquiorra Schiffer

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Rabidsquirrel — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:52:34 MDT

@TRT-X: It got abused when people didn't agree with someone else. PS3 fanboys attacked 360... 360 attacked PS3... Wii attacked everyone.

Rabidsquirrel

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Samos42 — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:51:25 MDT

I think I'll have to get Gimme Three Steps and Shockwave. Been meaning to get those eventually.

Samos42

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TRT-X — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:50:57 MDT

@Luke Plunkett: Thanks!

Do you know what happened to the old "Report Post/User" feature?

TRT-X

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Dir_en_grey — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:50:35 MDT

Damn, just bought all the songs I liked last week... Should've watied...

Oh well hopefully the Thrash Pack goes on sale, at least it'll be fun to play those songs I think.

Dir_en_grey

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Dauragon C. Mikado — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:49:56 MDT

LOL

That was uh.........interesting....

Dauragon C. Mikado

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DarkDragonDave — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:49:32 MDT

@Luke Plunkett: Thanks a lot.

I'm looking forward to The Grateful Dead and Faith No More. Looks like I might have to wait for a bit.

DarkDragonDave

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The Crimson Phantom — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:48:22 MDT

I already bought "Gimme Three Steps" but I'm hopeful some other tracks I want will be discounted down the line.

Honestly, I'd die for some more Weezer, especially the Blue Album, or "Only in Dreams. I'd also love to play "We Are All On Drugs."

It's all just wishful thinking, but after rumors of Earthbound on the VC, anythings possible!

The Crimson Phantom

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deathsyth8888 — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:48:03 MDT

Wow, that was something you don't see everyday. What was the topic again?

deathsyth8888

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def PD — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:47:01 MDT

@mva5580:
Same here. I already have all those track except for the FNM and Grateful Dead tracks.

I'm not too crazy for those songs but for $0.99 I'll pick them up in the off-chance that someone wants to play those songs (with me).

def PD

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Luke Plunkett — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:44:37 MDT

OK kids, issue has been dealt with, resume regular commenting.

Luke Plunkett

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mva5580 — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:17:01 MDT

Might have to pick up a few, assuming the same thing is done for PS3 of course.

mva5580

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HotFootMcCook — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:16:55 MDT

You're not catching shit cause you're not creative :P

I might get Crushcrushcrush now, I'm shocking low on points, but then again there's that whole GTA IV thing that I need to attend to...and by attend to I mean beat.

HotFootMcCook

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Pornosaur — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:15:32 MDT

I'll pick up Boston and Skynnyrd. I don't know about the rest, but for 80 points I'm sure I'll end up with them all.

Pornosaur

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TRT-X — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:13:10 MDT

Interesting...however...

Shockwave, Crushcrushcrush, and Dirty Little Secret were all already sold once for 80 points (got them all)

Gimmie Three Steps though? Rats...bought that one. I might consider All the Small Things (I hear the drums are fun).

I wonder if these guys aren't selling that well.

TRT-X

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Guile0 — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:12:26 MDT

You win at life.

Guile0