Beatles confirm release of Fab Four Rock Band game

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Paul McCartney and co give blessing to the new game

Oct 30, 2008
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A new version of the Rock Band computer game featuring the music of The Beatles is set to be released, it was announced today (October 30).

Apple Corps, Liverpool legends' label finally ended months of speculation and confirmed they will be developing a version of the game with Harmonix and MTV Games, which owns the Rock Band.

The new partnership is the first time the band's songs will be used in a computer game.

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison and Yoko Ono were involved in the deal.

"The project is a fun idea which broadens the appeal of The Beatles and their music," McCartney said in a statement. "I like people having the opportunity to get to know the music from the inside out."

Starr added: "The Beatles continue to evolve with the passing of time and how wonderful that The Beatles' legacy will find its natural progression into the 21st century through the computerized world we live in. Let the games commence."

Ono said: "It's cool. I love it and hope it will keep inspiring and encouraging the young generation for many decades."

The game is set to be released in 2009.

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jeepcat

Oct 30, 2008

Paul McCartney and co get ble$$ing for the new game

ryanclarke89

Oct 30, 2008

This game is going to be amazing. Just imagine rocking out to 'Helter Skelter', 'Revolution' or playing drums on a track like 'Tomorrow Never Knows'. It will be brilliant!

therecluse

Oct 30, 2008

cak band anyway , wait until One Night Only or the legendary Kooks have the game produced , it will sell millions!! i cant wait. i think there making The Wombats one as we speak

fbarich

Oct 30, 2008

It would be awesome if they can create a virtual Ringo that answers your virtual fanmail in the game!

Caponee

Oct 30, 2008

cak band ? therexluse what planet have you dropped off from, one with awful music taste and no respect for music at all.

Bigshoutout

Oct 31, 2008

Its great, since I reckon the Beatles are hard to play on a real guitar, just hope it has AAAAAAAAAAAALLL the hits.(not that im buying it anyway, its expensive these RB things)

Lewis1

Oct 31, 2008

therecluse, you are an utter cretin. go die. take One Night Only with you.as for the game, it'll be friggin' awesome!

goffie10

Oct 31, 2008

Wow, I'm surprised Ringo had any spare time to sort this deal out as he is so 'busy' these days. Wouldn't be anything to do with the millions he'll make out of it i guess.

gazhat

Oct 31, 2008

......i hope therecluse is just taking the piss because if his comment is meant in truth then i think he needs to give his head a real long shake, preferably until his brain falls out..

Impressionable

Oct 31, 2008

I think therecluse might have made his comment in jest, so lets give him a break before we start calling for his resignation.The Beatles Rock Band game will be excellent.

NicholaCarr

Oct 31, 2008

OMG! I am so excited!! As a Rock Band veteran I can't wait to unleash my vocal talents on some Beatles tunes! I agree with bigshout, i hope it has all the hits and you can add on your faves as you go. bring on 'I Am The Walrus'! Gallagher eat your f***ing heart out!! Ha Ha!