MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Reveal Contents and European Pricing for The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(R) Limited Edition Premium Bundle
NEW YORK, April 16 -- 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
-- Hofner 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 euro 199.00 and for MSRP 179.00 Pounds Sterling in the UK.
North American and European fans who pre-order any version of the game(1)
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.
For The Beatles: Rock Band front of box art and additional art assets,
please visit www.mtvpress.com.
(1) At participating North American and European retailers
About Apple Corps. Ltd.
Apple Corps Ltd. was founded by The Beatles in 1968 to look after the
group's own affairs. The London-based company has administered the catalogue
of The Beatles releases of the 1960s that have sold to date more than 600
million records, tapes and CDs. Since the 1990s Apple has piloted new Beatles
projects that have become benchmarks for pioneering accomplishment and which
have included The Beatles Anthology projects, the 28 million-selling album The
Beatles 1 and the The Beatles LOVE show and CD. Further information on The
Beatles' projects can be found at www.thebeatles.com.
About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the
world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and
connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual
worlds and consumer products. The company's portfolio spans more than 150
television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes
MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N,
AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, GameTrailers
and Xfire.
About MTV Games
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality,
innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and
complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.
About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in
1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames.
Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company
to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes
from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For
more information please visit: www.harmonixmusic.com.
About Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software
worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and
the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA
SPORTS, EA, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO. In fiscal 2008, EA
posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than
one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More
information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found
on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
© 2009 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock
Band, Rock Band 2 and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix
Music Systems, Inc., an MTV Networks company. Rock Band, Rock Band 2, and The
Beatles: Rock Band are developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music
Television, MTV Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of MTV
Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc All other marks are the
property of their respective owners. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and
POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the
U.S. and/or other countries. Guitar Hero is a registered trademark of
Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Microsoft, Xbox. Xbox 360 and Xbox Live are trademarks of
the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION" and "PS" Family logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and the Wii logo
are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
'Hofner' and the design of the Hofner bass guitar are the trademarks of
KARL HOFNER GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. All rights reserved.
Ludwig is a registered trademark of Conn-Selmer, Inc.
SOURCE MTV Networks
CONTACT: For MTV Games
Jeff Castaneda, +1-212-846-6774
Jeff.Castaneda@mtvstaff.com
or
Mariana Agathoklis, +1-212-846-5755
Mariana.Agathoklis@mtvstaff.com
For Harmonix
Tracie Snitker, Reverb
Communications
Tracie@reverbinc.com
+1-209-586-1495 x104
For EA
Devin
Bennett, Electronic Arts
devinb@ea.com
+1-650-454-5455
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