Exactly what it says on the tin: The Beatles: Rock Band, a game that was announced six months ago, now has a release date and some more information.
It will release on Wednesday, September 9-- 9/9/09-- for PlayStation 3, XBox 360 and Wii (the latter, it had been my previous understanding, was originally not going to get the game).
The game will run $59.99 for the standalone game (presumably the standard ten dollars cheaper for Wii, but that's not what it says); $99.99 for the standalone with guitars, and $249.99 for the limited edition premium bundle.
The number of master tracks on the disc, 45, is based on information that's six months old, so it could be more, who knows. And it's going to have songs spread out from their entire 1961-69 tenure with EMI Records.
Sign me up, baby.
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I'm confused. I'm happy for this game and all, but didn't Harmonix swear up and down that the Beatles game wasn't going to be part of the Rock Band franchise?
Originally posted by SchippeWreckI'm happy for this game and all, but didn't Harmonix swear up and down that the Beatles game wasn't going to be part of the Rock Band franchise?
And, what's the problem with it, anyway? Am I wrong or is the ONLY downside the fact that you won't be able to download individual songs for 1.99/ea, but then that is mitigated by the fact that you get all 45 songs at a much cheaper rate, just like the AC/DC track pack.
Holy fuck shit motherfucker shit. Read comics. Fuck shit shit fuck shit I sold out when I did my job. Fuck fuck fuck shit fuck. Sorry had to do it....
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I've played all the Rock Band games but never owned them. Can someone explain a few things? The instruments this game comes with, are they the same as the normal Rock Band instruments? $250 for the game with instruments seems like a lot, is this standard for a Rock Band game?
The last Rock Band kit sold for $189. The Beatles set is supposed to contain custom instruments modeled after instruments used by the individual Beatles. I have no idea why that constitutes a $60 price hike.
Originally posted by SchippeWreckThe last Rock Band kit sold for $189. The Beatles set is supposed to contain custom instruments modeled after instruments used by the individual Beatles. I have no idea why that constitutes a $60 price hike.
I suspect that is because they are figuring that the average person who would buy Rock Band: the Beatles and didn't already own the Rock Band instruments is some middle-aged dude who would happily part with the extra $60 to be able to play the songs of his wasted youth.
Holy fuck shit motherfucker shit. Read comics. Fuck shit shit fuck shit I sold out when I did my job. Fuck fuck fuck shit fuck. Sorry had to do it....
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Revenge of the Sith = one thumb up from me. Fuck shit. I want to tittie fuck your ass. -- The Guinness. to Cerebus
While My Guitar Gently Weeps I Want You (She's So Heavy) Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End Come Together Here Comes the Sun The Long and Winding Road Across the Universe Hey Jude Back in the USSR Happiness is a Warm Gun Helter Skelter I Am the Walrus Penny Lane Strawberry Fields Forever A Day in the Life Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Taxman Good Day Sunshine Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) Girl Help! Eight Days a Week If I Fell A Hard Day's Night Love Me Do
The Decemberists - The Bagman's Gambit Tears for Fears - Sowing the Seeds of Loves of Montreal - Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games Arcade Fire - Black Mirror Wilco - Side With the Seeds ELO - Livin' Thing The Kinks - Picture Book Television - Marquee Moon Gang of Four - Ether The Flaming Lips - Do You Realize?? George Harrison - My Sweet Lord George Harrison - I Got My Mind Set on You John Lennon - Woman Yoko Ono - Walking on Thin Ice Wings - Live and Let Die
Well, THAT killed a half-hour of a monday. Time to go listen to some music.
Are there really enough Beatles Guys to make this work?
I mean, I have known like 2 maybe 3 people who this completely caters to, and to be honest they aren't exactly video console people. So we're not just talking the hefty price tag on the game, but a console to go with it.
Originally posted by LiseAre there really enough Beatles Guys to make this work?
There's no way I'd bother buying the pretty instruments, but if they let me copy the songs into Rock Band 2 (like you can with the songs from the first Rock Band or the AC/DC Track Pack), I'll definitely buy the game.
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Most obvious video jinx was Terrell Davis in 1998/1999. But naw, I don't think EA is that big of a jinx. I have an old copy of Triple Play99 with Alex Rodriguez, and NBA Live 2000 with Tim Duncan.
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