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Harmonix is no different from Activision with latest Rock Band announcement

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Baxy-z are pointing out that Harmonix is no different from Activision for releasing cheap tie-ins to get a quick buck. Want to know why? Well, read on to find out more.
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-EvoAnubis- - 249 days 2 hours ago
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1 - Here's what's making people mad.
"With respect to the franchises that don’t have the potential to be exploited every year across every platform with clear sequel potential that can meet our objectives of over time becoming $100 million plus franchises, that’s a strategy that has worked very well for us."

That's Activison-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick explaining why the company dropped titles like Riddick, Brutal Legend. and Ghostbusters.

You see the key word there? "Exploit." As in, they will run their franchises into the ground to make money. They are proving true to their word too: at least three console Guitar Hero games will have been released this year when it's all said and done, and more wouldn't shock me. Van Halen is the next one, already rated by the German Ratings Board.

And you're calling out Rock Band saying they're the same because of the Beatles thing? Fair enough. Show me what other console Rock Band games are coming this year. If you can name 2 more, I'll concede your point.
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-EvoAnubis- - 249 days 1 hour ago
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Here, I'll help. Lego Rock Band.

Come on, one more, and I'll concede your point. Just one more. I'll even, for the sake of this conversation, ignore the fact that Lego Rock Band is aimed at an entirely different audience.
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myothercar - 249 days 1 hour ago
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^ Rock Band Unplugged (PSP) teeheehee...

But in reply to the article:

"Harmonix is no different from Activision"

Harmonix is a developer. Activision is a publisher. If he wants to blame anyone, blame MTV/EA.

Frankly, I think that it's alright as long as they're not losing focus on what's important: PICKING SONGS/BANDS THAT ARE FUN TO PLAY TO. Guitar Hero's Aerosmith and Metallica are mind-numbingly boring. We'll just have to see how The Beatles turns out, but I have a feeling Harmonix will not disappoint, as they have a track record of being innovative and staying faithful to the music, unlike Neversoft, whose ideas usually suck (boss battles, music studio). The Beatles game was just moments ago confirmed to have 3-part vocal harmonizing; now that's what I call a great decision, and just another reason why I anticipate Rock Band games while dreading the release of Guitar Hero ones.
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-EvoAnubis- - 249 days ago
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1.3 - "^ Rock Band Unplugged (PSP) teeheehee... "
Didn't say handheld. Specifically said console.
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sa_nick - 249 days ago
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"If he wants to blame anyone, blame MTV/EA. "

Indeed, especially since HMX aren't even the main dev's behind Lego Rock Band (may be wrong). I'm pretty sure MTV is to be blamed for this one. At least the setlist looks somewhat promising so far, better than any of the GH first announcements.
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