The Beatles Rock Band Preview

Written by:  • Edited by: Michael Hartman
Published Jul 11, 2009
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Take a stroll down memory lane when The Beatles comes to your home TV screen. Have your turn in the spot light with popular songs such as "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Here Comes the Sun." Find out if the newest Rock Band release is worth your time, or one you'll want to leave at the store.

Overview

The Beatles Rock Band This is the moment that all Rock Band fans have been waiting for: the Beatles make their debut. Whether you're a Beatles fan, or just excited to see new songs for the game, take a look at this release. The Beatles Rock Band will hit stores on September 9, 2009 and will be available for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the Wii. Including new instruments, a catchy song list, and a set of famous locations to play at, Beatle mania has taken over one of the most popular music games on the market. But will it be worth the money? Take a more in depth look below.

Song List

There are several songs revealed so far for the Beatles Rock Band. Currently the set list includes:

  • I Want to Hold Your Hand
  • Day Tripper
  • Taxman
  • I Feel Fine
  • I Saw Her Standing There
  • Get Back
  • Octopus's Garden
  • Here Comes the Sun
  • I Am the Walrus
  • Back in the U.S.S.R.

A total of 45 songs will be included when the game is released, and fans can check to see if their favorite Beatles' songs made the cut. The current list blends in popular favorites that embrace both young and old Beatles' fans, and could encourage them to play the game. The songs are arguably the most important part of any Rock Band game, though graphics come in at a close second. This game seems to have taken both into consideration.

Game Play

The Beatles has left its mark on Rock Band for better or worse. Fans will be excited to see that the screen has its very own Beatles' theme to it. Check out the Image section below for a sneak peak. The characters will also represent the Beatles. It's a refreshing break from the typical Rock Band characters that make up the band in every game. While there is a lot of variety in the game's kooky characters, a band themed from the Beatles is a nice touch.

Trippy, colorful graphics will catch your eye first in this new Rock Band addition. These dreamscapes submerge you in the other worldly-ness of the Beatles and make the game intriguing to play and watch. Rock Band has long been in need of new graphics that really bring players into the game.

Images

Beatles ScreenshotBeatles InstrumentsBeatles Characters

Instruments

Along with the updated graphics, the Beatles Rock Band also includes an entire new set of instruments modeled after their very own instruments used on stage. Three guitars mimic John Lennon's Rickenbacker 325, George Harrison's Gretsch Duo Jet guitar, Paul McCartney's Hofner bass, and a drum set based around the drum set of none other than Ringo Starr himself.

The vocals have also added a little twist. Choose to sing solo or work together to create harmonies. The game can support three microphones at once, so grab a microphone stand to play and sing along. Let people take different parts and see how well you can imitate the Beatles. This game really makes you work together with the rest of your band. The Rock Band set will ship with the themed controllers, or only the game for those who already have the Rock Band instruments and aren't ready to add the Beatles' controllers to their collection just yet.

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