The Beatles: Rock Band - Available on Revolution #9-9-09
04-16-09 | 10:11 AM
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Official PR: http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135202 Nothing really new. Anybody else taking 9/9/09 (Wednesday) off?
Originally Posted by HMXHenry
MTV GAMES, HARMONIX AND EA REVEAL CONTENTS AND EUROPEAN PRICING FOR THE BEATLES™: ROCK BAND® LIMITED EDITION PREMIUM BUNDLE
Reserve Your Copy and Become Eligible to Join The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club to Receive Access to Breaking News, Exclusive Game Elements Including Art and Behind-The-Scenes Footage, and More Beginning in May
New York, NY – April 16, 2009 – Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today revealed the first details surrounding The Beatles: Rock Band (http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com) Limited Edition Premium Bundle which will include:
In addition to the previously announced US MSRP of $249.99, The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle will retail in continental Europe for MSRP €199.00 and for MSRP £179.00 in the UK.
North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the game will be eligible to join the The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club and receive breaking news and access to exclusive game elements including art and behind-the-scenes footage directly from MTV Games and Harmonix. New material will be released regularly starting in May and leading up to the game’s launch on 9/9/09.
As previously announced, The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to 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.
Available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ home videogame console from Nintendo on 09/09/2009, the game will be compatible with all Rock Band® instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero® and other third party music video game peripherals and microphones.
To learn more about pre-ordering The Beatles: Rock Band, please visit www.thebeatlesrockband.com.
Reserve Your Copy and Become Eligible to Join The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club to Receive Access to Breaking News, Exclusive Game Elements Including Art and Behind-The-Scenes Footage, and More Beginning in May
New York, NY – April 16, 2009 – Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today revealed the first details surrounding The Beatles: Rock Band (http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com) Limited Edition Premium Bundle which will include:
- The Beatles: Rock Band software
- Höfner Bass controller: Large scale replica of the Bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney
- Beatles-inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums with classic pearl finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head
- Microphone
- Microphone Stand
- Additional special content
In addition to the previously announced US MSRP of $249.99, The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle will retail in continental Europe for MSRP €199.00 and for MSRP £179.00 in the UK.
North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the game will be eligible to join the The Beatles: Rock Band Pre-Order Club and receive breaking news and access to exclusive game elements including art and behind-the-scenes footage directly from MTV Games and Harmonix. New material will be released regularly starting in May and leading up to the game’s launch on 9/9/09.
As previously announced, The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to 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.
Available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ home videogame console from Nintendo on 09/09/2009, the game will be compatible with all Rock Band® instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero® and other third party music video game peripherals and microphones.
To learn more about pre-ordering The Beatles: Rock Band, please visit www.thebeatlesrockband.com.
04-16-09 | 11:37 AM
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9/9/09 is reminding me way too much of the dreamcast release date... maybe they'll resurrect the dreamcast too!
They really need to post the special content so I know if I should just buy the $100 world tour bundle and save $90... Not including a guitar sucks =/
They really need to post the special content so I know if I should just buy the $100 world tour bundle and save $90... Not including a guitar sucks =/
04-16-09 | 11:55 AM
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The Limited Edition Premium Bundle: everything you need to jump into the shoes of Beatles! *
* except a guitar
Seriously, if they are aiming this at a mainstream audience, many of whom don't own a previous GH or RB game, why would you leave that key component out? So weird.
* except a guitar
Seriously, if they are aiming this at a mainstream audience, many of whom don't own a previous GH or RB game, why would you leave that key component out? So weird.
04-16-09 | 11:59 AM
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re: The Beatles: Rock Band - Available on Revolution #9-9-09
By special content I hope they are talking stickers and other ephemera.
If its special as in special on disc content there is going to be a problem.
The game content should be the same across the board.
If its special as in special on disc content there is going to be a problem.
The game content should be the same across the board.
04-16-09 | 12:23 PM
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re: The Beatles: Rock Band - Available on Revolution #9-9-09
The Limited Edition Premium Bundle: everything you need to jump into the shoes of Beatles! *
* except a guitar
Seriously, if they are aiming this at a mainstream audience, many of whom don't own a previous GH or RB game, why would you leave that key component out? So weird.
* except a guitar
Seriously, if they are aiming this at a mainstream audience, many of whom don't own a previous GH or RB game, why would you leave that key component out? So weird.
04-16-09 | 12:40 PM
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04-16-09 | 01:09 PM
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I'm confused. Can you not use the "bass" controller as a guitar? Are the mechanics of a bass controller somehow different from a guitar controller?
04-16-09 | 01:14 PM
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Everyone just expected the $60 premium over the original RB/RB2 bundles was for it to include enough instruments for 4 players out of the box.
Yes, the "bass" is just a guitar, but it's modeled after a very famous bass guitar. For all intents and purposes, it's the "bass" of this set. This is how the masses and Beatles fans will see it.
Yes, the "bass" is just a guitar, but it's modeled after a very famous bass guitar. For all intents and purposes, it's the "bass" of this set. This is how the masses and Beatles fans will see it.
04-16-09 | 01:32 PM
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Everyone just expected the $60 premium over the original RB/RB2 bundles was for it to include enough instruments for 4 players out of the box.
Yes, the "bass" is just a guitar, but it's modeled after a very famous bass guitar. For all intents and purposes, it's the "bass" of this set. This is how the masses and Beatles fans will see it.
Yes, the "bass" is just a guitar, but it's modeled after a very famous bass guitar. For all intents and purposes, it's the "bass" of this set. This is how the masses and Beatles fans will see it.
I'll stop beating this horse now. It is nearly a fine powder at this point.
04-16-09 | 03:50 PM
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The full kit was an instant purchase for me when they announced the release. Now I may just pick up the disk only since there is no guitar.
04-16-09 | 04:07 PM
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This is a pretty retarded decision. Guess they had to fuck up somewhere. Hopefully this dumb decision is no reflection on the game itself.
04-16-09 | 04:22 PM
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OK, so just to be clear, everyone is complaining that the special edition isn't coming with two guitar controllers (or a bass and guitar, whatever, same thing)? Even though no bundle for Rock Band or Guitar Hero has ever come with two guitars?
04-16-09 | 04:24 PM
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No, everyone is complaining that the differences in this set vs. the RB2 set don't seem worth $60.
At this point it seems we're paying a premium for the style of instruments, not the quantity.
But they charge this because they can.
At this point it seems we're paying a premium for the style of instruments, not the quantity.
But they charge this because they can.
04-16-09 | 04:29 PM
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Yes, they're definitely charging more because it says "The Beatles" on it, no doubt about that. I've still got the premium set pre-ordered, because I've got my GH:WT guitar but I could use a nice RB wireless guitar (oops, I mean bass) to go with it. Also, if you're able to do three part harmony with three mics, I will need two more mics, and one comes with a stand in the premium set, so it makes sense for me to buy it.
04-16-09 | 04:30 PM
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Bad decisions in the past don't justify bad decisions in the present. Why not set a new precedent?
04-16-09 | 04:33 PM
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I just don't see why people were expecting it. Two guitars, a branded drum kit, mic, stand, and other additional miscellaneous goodies for only $60 more? I never expected that.
04-16-09 | 04:38 PM
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Oh, okay, I think I see the confusion now. I would expect them to charge a little more but include all the hardware for a 4-person band. You're gonna need to drop another $60 or whatever it might be on a 2nd guitar if you're coming into this game fresh anyway. Might as well offer that as part of a bundle.
It's all moot for me since I have all the hardware I need and I'll just be getting the disc.
It's all moot for me since I have all the hardware I need and I'll just be getting the disc.
04-16-09 | 04:42 PM
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04-16-09 | 04:45 PM
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Sure, it's not great, but it says The Beatles on it. I can see why they're charging a premium. Do I agree with it? No. Did I expect it? Yes.
04-16-09 | 06:37 PM
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Do you think that a 2nd guitar is worth about $60?
That's the whole shift in gears here. We went from assuming that because it makes sense to what we're presented with.
Now we're simply questioning if what they've added to the standard bundle is worth the $60.
It's quite simple and you're over-complicating it by assuming we all expected all of this AND a 2nd guitar. These thoughts are mutually exclusive.
For me, I'm about 60/40 for getting the bundle. I will wait to see the final product before I commit either way. When I thought it was 4 instruments, I'd say I was 80/20.
04-16-09 | 06:50 PM
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OK, that's a fair point. I guess once they announced the details of the bundle I didn't get why everyone was griping about there not being two guitar controllers. That makes sense to me now, thanks.
04-19-09 | 08:46 AM
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Nice footage. Makes me want to buy a ticket for tonight's show at the Joint off a scapler, but I'm sure they're a fortune.
I liked those character models -- not a shock, sort of what I was expecting, but still nice.
Oh yeah, and I've updated my countdown timer accordingly
I liked those character models -- not a shock, sort of what I was expecting, but still nice.
Oh yeah, and I've updated my countdown timer accordingly
