Rock Band Makers Creating New Beatles Music Game
Source: Tom's Guide | Keywords: Harmonix, Beatles, MTV, Rock, Band | Themes: Digital Entertainment
The Beatles are finally coming to this generation of consoles.
During a teleconference call with Apple Corps. (the multimedia company, NOT the computer maker), and MTV, Cambridge-based Harmonix announced that it would be working on a new game devoted entirely to The Beatles. While the details are still clouded, what is certain is that the Beatles appearance will not be a Rock Band expansion, but rather a brand new title built from the ground up, according to Harmonix’s own Alex Rigopolis. In what is certainly good news for gamers everywhere, the new game will be 100 percent compatible with existing Rock Band peripherals.
Apple Corps. decided on MTV and Harmonix primarily because of their passion for music, as well as Harmonix being the company that is credited with introducing the masses to music-centric video games. “Introducing the genius of The Beatles to a whole new generation of music lovers through original and inspired ways is extremely exciting to us at Apple Corps,” stated Jeff Jones, CEO, Apple Corps. “We are truly pleased to be working with the innovative forces at MTV and Harmonix as they embody our mutual passions for music and creativity.”
While all the suits seem to be happy with the deal, the Beatles surviving members are also thrilled with seeing their music come to life in a whole new way. “It gives me great pleasure to be part of this partnership,” said Ringo Starr. “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.” Paul McCartney also chimed in, saying that “The project is a fun idea which broadens the appeal of The Beatles and their music. I like people having the opportunity to get to know the music from the inside out.”
With the Beatles now attached to Harmonix and Rock Band, one of the hottest game franchises in recent memory, you will now be able to play Yellow Submarine before being able to download it on iTunes. The deal is also sure to strike a blow to Activision and its Guitar Hero franchise, who is currently competing on an even keel with Rock Band.
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Ugh, why do people still pretend that a bunch of mediocre musicians, with the lyrical abilities of jingle writers, to be so great?
I understand that they helped contribute to later Music, but that doesn't mean they're good, it just means that started a few things. Can we all stop pretending the Beatles has talent, and start listening to some real music rather than 5 minute jingles?
how does it feel to be so wrong Tindytim? they were mediocre musicians? if anything, i think that was their strongpoint.
You tell me I'm wrong, then you agree with me?
My point is that there are bands that are so much more deserving (Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath). Not to mention I'm not interested in playing Pop while playing Rock Band. Although Rock Band has never been known for it's difficulty, I still think we could use a bit more of a challenge than 'Yellow Submarine'.
it doesn't matter how successful latter bands where, the Beatles are still one of the largest music movements to cross America, which alone is amazing. There is nothing out there that can compare to what the Beatles did. Each member could write music and sing. Not to mention all latter bands fall into 2 categories: influenced by the Beatles or lying about it. There musical is undeniable to say they were mediocre is just plain ignorance. The Beatles are and always will be an influencing figure on the music world.
it doesn't matter how successful latter bands where, the Beatles are still one of the largest music movements to cross America, which alone is amazing.
And where did I say they didn't make contributions to music? No where. Sure they may have been great back in the 60's, but there so many bands that are so much greater.
There is nothing out there that can compare to what the Beatles did. Each member could write music and sing.
Just read those 2 sentences over a few times. Just about every boy band did that.
Not to mention all latter bands fall into 2 categories: influenced by the Beatles or lying about it.
Not everyone was directly influenced by the Beatles. When you ask a band about their influences, you're not asking for a tree of bands that influenced the bands they were influenced by.
There musical is undeniable to say they were mediocre is just plain ignorance.
I've listened to every album the beatles have released. I would much rather listen to something else. So I don't understand how it's 'ignorance'.
The Beatles are and always will be an influencing figure on the music world
So will Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. But what does that have to do with their Music? Just because they had an effect on others doesn't make them great. And there are many bands more suited for a Rock Band game dedicated to them.
i don't see where i agreed with you. read it again.
i don't see where i agreed with you. read it again.
Read it again.
Ugh, why do people still pretend that a bunch of mediocre musicians, with the lyrical abilities of jingle writers, to be so great?
i think that was their strongpoint.