After Daigasso! Band Brothers' release in Japan over three years ago and its subsequent expansion pack, it's time that Nintendo of America follow through with its Jam With the Band plans and bring the rhythm game to the US. Perhaps with this new entry to the series, Band Brothers DX, stateside gamers will finally trade licks with the series' curvy mascot, Barbara the Bat, outside of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.Japanese magazine Famitsu revealed the sequel in this week's issue, detailing plenty of additions to the original's offerings: 30 classical/J-pop tracks, 50+ playable instruments (including an NES/Famicom?!), a guitar which you can strum via touchscreen, and a new "Karaoke Bar" mode. Interestingly, according to initial translations, DX will only allow for six players in its multiplayer jam sessions, two players less than what the first Band Brothers supported.
As for its online features, DX will also have over 100 downloadable songs for players to add to the included tracklist. We're assuming that this is for-real downloadable content and not faux downloadable content, as seen with Professor Layton and the Curious Village, but you never know! Band Brothers DX is scheduled to ship in Japan this June 26th. We'll let you know if we hear anything about a US release!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
4-09-2008 @ 12:58PM
That Fuzzy Bastard said...
Play-Asia, here I come! Sadly, I doubt we'll be able to get any of the downloadable content, but heck, I liked Daigasso so much, I'll pay the ridiculous import price even with no DLC. I'll shed a little tear, and that tear will clean my touchscreen.
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4-09-2008 @ 1:16PM
CJC said...
Excellent news. My friend is an import nut, and I've played his copy quite a bit.
Give us a chance with this, Nintendo! We want to play it in English!
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4-09-2008 @ 3:15PM
hvnlysoldr said...
NES is a playable instrument. Chiptunes on DS!
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4-09-2008 @ 4:05PM
WhatIsThatThing said...
What is it with bats and big boobs? Is there something about bats that makes them sexy?
Disclaimer: I do not find bats sexy.
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4-09-2008 @ 8:09PM
Tacoman said...
I have Daigasso and the expansion cart and Yoshi Athletic (Obstacle Course here) is hands-down my favorite song. The original also had Famicom sounds for the medley.
I'm really excited about this, and considering it comes out a month before I move back to Japan, it'll have to go on the top of my "games to buy" list.
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4-10-2008 @ 10:29AM
Shad0wguy said...
MUST GET!!! Band Bros. is my favorite DS game by far!
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