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For all you gamers who love to jump around your bedroom wielding plastic instruments, there is some good news, Rockband 2 has been announced for a September release, this highly anticipated sequel will hit the Xbox 360 first, with PS3 owners having to wait until December / January.

Not much has been revealed yet, what we do know is Rockband 1 downloadable content will be compatible with the new game, along with the peripherals. However, “upgraded” instruments will also be available upon release. Rockband 2 DLC will also work with the first game, begging the question, “Why should I buy Rockband 2?”

Harmonix anticipated this, but are convinced that once you play Rockband 2 you won’t return to the original, promising it will have over 300 songs available to play straight off the bat. You can also expect major improvements to online functionality and a more “party friendly” set-up.

In an interview with IGN, Lead Designer Dan Teasdale had this to say:

“We’ve taken almost everything people have asked for in Rock Band and added it to Rock Band 2, as well as including some “first time ever” features.”

Although he could not officially confirm the details of the new features, he did make hints towards, Band World Tour online and a song creator.

Rockband 2 should debut at E3 this coming July. Expect more news in the coming weeks.