Harmonix and MTV Games Announce North American Release of Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock

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Harmonix and MTV Games, a subsidiary of Viacom's MTV Networks, have partnered with Electronic Arts to release Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock in North America on May 19, 2009. This standalone software product allows owners of Rock Band and Rock Band 2 to expand their music libraries with 20 classic rock hits from artists like The Who, Rush, Boston, and The Police. The pack is compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers and music-based video game peripherals, and users can play directly from the disc or download the songs onto their consoles' hard drives.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock will be released in North America on May 19, 2009, for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, and Wii consoles.
  • The 20-song pack features classic rock hits from artists like The Who, Rush, Boston, and The Police.
  • The pack is compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers and music-based video game peripherals.
  • Fans who buy the Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 can play directly from the disc or download the songs onto their consoles' hard drives through a free offer with Xbox LIVE or the PlayStation Network.
  • The songs will automatically appear in the player's custom Rock Band library and can be integrated into setlists and played in all game modes.
  • Rock Band has over 600 tracks available in its music catalogue, with regular releases of downloadable content every week.
  • The Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock is a standalone product that allows users to expand and customize their music libraries.

Statistics:

  • The Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock will feature 20 classic rock hits from renowned artists.
  • The pack will be released for four different consoles: Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, and Wii.
  • The pack is compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers and music-based video game peripherals.
  • Rock Band has over 600 tracks available in its music catalogue.
  • New downloadable content is released every week.

Sources:

  • MTV Games announcement
  • Electronic Arts press release
  • Leisure & Travel Week article via VerticalNews.com.