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The Beatles: Rock Band Hits Stores Tomorrow

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Music fans in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and other territories will finally get to experience the iconic music of The Beatles in a new way tomorrow, as the highly anticipated game The Beatles: Rock Band hits stores. Released simultaneously with the digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue, the game will allow players to pick up the guitar, bass, mic, or drums and experience The Beatles' extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay. This music-based video game will take players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career, featuring 45 songs on-disc representing a cross-section of hits and favorites that span The Beatles' storied career.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Beatles: Rock Band will be available tomorrow in various territories, including North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and others.
  • The game will be released simultaneously with the digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue.
  • The game will feature 45 songs on-disc, representing a cross-section of hits and favorites from The Beatles' career.
  • Players can choose to pick up the guitar, bass, mic, or drums and experience The Beatles' music through gameplay.
  • The game will introduce three-part vocal harmonies to gameplay, allowing fans to enjoy the unparalleled vocal stylings of The Beatles.
  • The game will feature real photos and videos of The Beatles, including some never before seen by the public.
  • The game will include previously unreleased authentic voice recordings from John, Paul, George, and Ringo chatting between takes during studio sessions.
  • Additional music from The Beatles' catalogue will be made available for purchase and download through The Beatles: Rock Band Music Store.

Statistics:

  • 45 songs will be featured on-disc in The Beatles: Rock Band.
  • The game will be available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, and Wii console.
  • The Beatles: Music Store will offer additional music for purchase and download.

Sources:

  • Apple Corps, Ltd.
  • MTV Games
  • Harmonix
  • Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B)
  • Computer Weekly News editors

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