joystiq.com - 10/31/2008
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In addition to yesterday's volley of news about The Beatles' rhythm game, Variety has a few new details. According to the publication, who spoke with Apple Corps CEO Jeff Jones, Harmonix can select 45 songs from The Beatles' 1962 to 1969 EMI catalog. Apologies to all who were dying for a ...
mtvpress.com - 10/30/2008
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mtvpress.com —
The Beatles’ extraordinary music and phenomenal legacy is
set to rock across the universe in the form...
of a video game through an exclusive partnership between Apple Corps Ltd., Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, ...
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THE BEATLES INSPIRE NEW MUSIC VIDEO GAME; APPLE CORPS ...
joystiq.com - 10/30/2008
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joystiq.com —
Not that it's much of a surprise anymore,
but Apple Corp and MTV/Harmonix have announced Rock Band:...
The Beatles an untitled Beatles music project. While not a Rock Band expansion, this is a pretty major coup over Activision, owners of the Guitar ...
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MTV and Apple announce Beatles music project
paidcontent.org - 10/30/2008
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MTV's Harmonix games studio and The Beatles' Apple
( NSDQ: AAPL ) Corps label have confirmed they...
will develop "a music-making" video game that allows gamers to play some of the band's songs from its UK back-catalog. The title has no scheduled ...
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Beatles Game Confirmed: Has Yoko's Blessing, Due Out By ...
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45 songs headed to Beatles game
Joystiq [Xbox] —
... songs will be overseen by Giles Martin and his father George, who was previously the Beatles' producer. It remains unknown whether or not the original recordings will be remastered or reworked for the game, with Giles Martin noting, "We are trying to present the songs as they were played, adhering to the (original) mix." Of course, the only real question is which 45 songs will be appearing in the game. Feel free to post your favorites in the comments. [Via Joystiq] 45 songs headed to Beatles game originally appeared on Xbox 360 ...
Beatles game will have 45 songs
Joystiq [PlayStation] —
... George Martin and his son Giles will be overseeing the catalog's transition into the new medium, but didn't elaborate on whether the recordings will the remastered. The deal also cost a pretty penny, as noted by Martin Bandier, chairman-CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. "We signed a deal that would be considered very rich by the video game company but fair for the artists." Let's commence the wild guessing -- which songs do you think will be chosen? [Via Joystiq] ...
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