Ultimate Band

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Ultimate Band
Developer(s)	Fall Line Studios
Publisher(s)	Disney Interactive Studios
Platform(s)	Wii, Nintendo DS
Release date	^NA Q4 2008 ^EU Q4 2008
Genre(s)	Music video game
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

Ultimate Band is an upcoming music video game for the Wii and Nintendo DS. It is developed by Fall Line Studios, and published by Disney Interactive Studios.

[edit] Gameplay

The game is similar to Harmonix's Rock Band in that it allows players to play guitar, drums, bass or be the front man in a band (though vocals are not supported).^[1] In addition, the plot of the Wii version follows the fortunes of an upstart rock band, with the player building the career of their customizable character, unlocking bonus songs, venues and accessories, much like Harmonix's game.^[2]

Nevertheless, unlike Rock Band, Ultimate Band forgoes the use of specialized peripherals such as guitar and drum controllers, relying mainly on the Wii Remote and Nunchuk for the Wii version, and the touch screen and stylus for the DS version. For example, to play notes on guitar in the Wii version the player must press a button combination on the Nunchuk while strumming the Wii Remote up and down.^[1] The DS version will also allow players to create and record their own songs,^[2] and have greater song customization options.^[1]

Ultimate Band features support for Disney Interactive's DGamer community network.^[3]

[edit] Soundtrack

The game will feature "a broad selection of current hits and all-time rock favorites" by "some of the biggest names in rock, alternative, popular, emo, and indie rock music".^[2] The song list is thought to include: