Standard Edition
StandardIn the box
- Game disc
Xbox 360
PS3
The Beatles: Rock Band
The Beatles: Rock Band is a 2009 rhythm game developed by Harmonix, published by MTV Games, and distributed by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth installment in the Rock Band series and the first band-centric game.
Music
- Time to beat
- about 3.5 hours
Overview
The Beatles: Rock Band is a 2009 rhythm game developed by Harmonix, published by MTV Games, and distributed by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth installment in the Rock Band series and the first band-centric game. Centered on the English rock group the Beatles, the game features virtual portrayals of the four band members performing the songs throughout the band's history, including depictions of some of their famous live performances, as well as a number of "dreamscape" sequences for songs from the Abbey Road Studios recording sessions during the group's studio years. The game's soundtrack consists of 45 Beatles songs; additional songs and albums by the Beatles were made available for the game as downloadable content.
The game was released internationally for PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 on September 9, 2009, coinciding with the release of new, remastered compact disc versions of the Beatles' albums. It incorporates many of the gameplay features of the Rock Band series; however, it is not an expansion pack for the Rock Band series and content for it and other Rock Band titles is not cross-compatible. Gameplay mechanics differ slightly from previous Rock Band games, including the addition of a three-part vocal harmony system. Subsequent games in the Rock Band series would reuse these new elements, including vocal harmonies.
The game was developed with the blessing and critical input of Apple Corps, including former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who both made public appearances promoting the game. George Harrison's son Dhani helped to bridge discussion between Harmonix and Apple Corps, while Giles Martin, son of the Beatles' music producer George Martin, ensured high-fidelity versions of the Beatles' songs would be available.
Official trailer
Trailer. Watch on YouTube
Screenshots
Game details
- Genres
- Music
- Developer
- Harmonix Music Systems, Pi Studios
- Publisher
- MTV Games, Electronic Arts
- Series
- Rock Band
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Age rating
- ESRB T
- Modes
- Single player
- Yes
- Local multiplayer
- Yes
- Online multiplayer
- Yes
- Co op
- Yes
- Age ratings
- ESRB
- T
- USK
- 0
- PEGI
- 12
Release dates
| Platform | Region | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | Worldwide | 2009-09-09 |
Editions
Limited Edition Premium Bundle
Limited or specialUS$249.99 at launch
In the box
- Game disc
- Hofner bass controller, a large replica of Paul McCartney's bass
- Ludwig branded Rock Band 2 drums in a pearl finish with a replica Beatles kick drum head
- Microphone
- Microphone stand
199 euros in Europe and 179 pounds in the UK.
Special Value Edition
Limited or specialIn the box
- Game disc
- Rock Band guitar controller
- Rock Band drum kit
- Microphone
- USB hub
- Guitar strap
Playable today
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Has online features | Yes |
Credits
- Publisher
- MTV Games, Electronic Arts
- Developer
- Harmonix Music Systems, Pi Studios
- Released
- 2009-09-09
- Age rating
- ESRB T
- Region
- US
- Time to beat
- about 3.5 hours
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