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The Beatles: Rock Band Revolutionizes Music Gaming with Unparalleled Authenticity

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The highly anticipated launch of The Beatles: Rock Band has been announced by Apple Corps, Ltd., MTV Games, and Harmonix, marking a milestone in music gaming. This groundbreaking game offers an immersive experience, allowing fans to relive the music and legacy of The Beatles through gameplay. The Beatles: Rock Band is available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, and Wii, featuring 45 iconic songs that span the band's storied career.

Key Takeaways:

  • The game features 45 songs on-disc, representing a cross-section of hits and favorites that span The Beatles' storied career, including Cavern Club, Ed Sullivan Theater, Shea Stadium, and Abbey Road.
  • Players can pick up the guitar, bass, mic, or drums and experience The Beatles' extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career.
  • The game introduces three-part vocal harmonies to gameplay, allowing gamers to revel in the unparalleled vocal stylings of The Beatles.
  • The Beatles: Rock Band allows fans to unlock real photos and videos of The Beatles, including some never-before-seen by the public, and hear previously unreleased authentic voice recordings from John, Paul, George, and Ringo chatting between takes during studio sessions.
  • The game features a new set of hardware replicas representing the instruments made famous by John, Paul, George, and Ringo, including the Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars, and a Hofner bass controller.
  • Pricing for The Beatles: Rock Band varies by region, with a Limited Edition Premium Bundle available for $249.99 in the US, £179.00 in the UK, and €199.00 in continental Europe.
  • All proceeds from The Beatles: Rock Band will benefit Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
  • The game is compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero and other authorized third-party music video game peripherals and microphones.

Statistics:

  • 45 songs on-disc, representing a cross-section of hits and favorites that span The Beatles' storied career
  • 3-part vocal harmonies introduced to gameplay
  • 10 songs from Abbey Road (1966-1968)
  • 5 songs from Abbey Road (1968-1969)
  • 3 songs from Rooftop Concert (1969)
  • 4 days from the digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue available simultaneously with the game
  • 2 companies, Apple Corps, Ltd. and MTV Games, partnering to develop and publish the game

Sources:

  • Apple Corps, Ltd.
  • MTV Games
  • Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
  • Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)
  • ESRB
  • The Beatles' official website (http://www.thebeatles.com)

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