Rigopolis said its not a Rock Band expansion
All New Game
Uses ENTIRE Beatles catalog from first album to last.
Interactive music performance, but stresses NOT ROCK BAND.
7:27 -- Talks between Harmonix and Apple Corps started 17 months ago, says Rigopulos.
7:28 -- Press release just went out, check out these quotes:
"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," Sir Paul McCartney said.
"It gives me great pleasure to be part of The Beatles / Apple and Harmonix / Rock Band 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.?
?It?s cool. I love it and hope it will keep inspiring and encouraging the young generation for many decades,? said Yoko Ono Lennon.
"People are having so much fun playing Rock Band. Combined with The Beatles tracks, it is a great way to either listen or participate,? said Olivia Harrison. ?If you like the music, it doesn't take much persuasion to get you to play."
7:29 -- Those four people will be involved "every step of the way creatively and musically." Apparently they've all seen the game running already. I'm jealous! Of Paul McCartney!
7:30 -- This **** be exclusive, says an MTV exec (I am paraphrasing.) No Beatles in Guitar Hero, guys.
7:31 -- Alex Rigopulos says they're not saying what platforms the game will be available on.
7:32 -- They'll come back to the question of digital distribution of Beatles tunes, on iTunes or wherever, at the end of the call.
7:37 -- "Game takes advantage of the Rock Band platform in many ways that we'll discuss down the road." (Well, okay. Good. I think people are just hoping that this isn't Wii Music. - CK)
This stuff is being pulled from the RB forums but I don't know where the live blog source is from.
All New Game
Uses ENTIRE Beatles catalog from first album to last.
Interactive music performance, but stresses NOT ROCK BAND.
7:27 -- Talks between Harmonix and Apple Corps started 17 months ago, says Rigopulos.
7:28 -- Press release just went out, check out these quotes:
"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," Sir Paul McCartney said.
"It gives me great pleasure to be part of The Beatles / Apple and Harmonix / Rock Band 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.?
?It?s cool. I love it and hope it will keep inspiring and encouraging the young generation for many decades,? said Yoko Ono Lennon.
"People are having so much fun playing Rock Band. Combined with The Beatles tracks, it is a great way to either listen or participate,? said Olivia Harrison. ?If you like the music, it doesn't take much persuasion to get you to play."
7:29 -- Those four people will be involved "every step of the way creatively and musically." Apparently they've all seen the game running already. I'm jealous! Of Paul McCartney!
7:30 -- This **** be exclusive, says an MTV exec (I am paraphrasing.) No Beatles in Guitar Hero, guys.
7:31 -- Alex Rigopulos says they're not saying what platforms the game will be available on.
7:32 -- They'll come back to the question of digital distribution of Beatles tunes, on iTunes or wherever, at the end of the call.
7:37 -- "Game takes advantage of the Rock Band platform in many ways that we'll discuss down the road." (Well, okay. Good. I think people are just hoping that this isn't Wii Music. - CK)
This stuff is being pulled from the RB forums but I don't know where the live blog source is from.
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