The Beatles Rock Band
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The Beatles Rock Band is a Sony PlayStation 3 Party Fun game, written by Harmonix.
Guide to The Beatles Rock Band on the PlayStation 3
The Beatles Rock Band is probably the most anticipated release from the hit rhythm game franchise from Harmonix and EA. Since its announcement, fans of the series and the popular British quartet had been anticipating for The Beatles Rock Band and for obvious reasons. After all, it is not everyday that you get the opportunity to play the tunes of the most popular band ever.
The aim with The Beatles Rock Band is to at least showcase what this British rock band has been able to contribute into the music industry. Given the influence they had on the music scene and the sub-genre of music they have established, The Beatles Rock Band hopes to take you into that experience and be able to immerse into what it actually feels like being a part of the band. Unlike other music games that were based on previous concept but only providing a focus on specific bands, think of GH Aerosmith perhaps, this game was built from ground up and is not connected at all with previous releases from the Rock Band franchise.
To provide the closest possible Beatles experience, Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr provided their own inputs into the creation of The Beatles Rock Band. Others who provided valuable contributions included Olivia Harrison, Yoko Ono Lennon, and Giles Martin. The creative team at EA and Harmonix thought out innovative ways that would do justice for The Beatles Rock Band, which is considered the biggest license agreement in the industry.
The basic gameplay for The Beatles Rock Band will require four players (of course, to make up the quartet) that will team up together and reenact the tracks available in the game. All of the instruments included in the game are Rock Band themed. However, these instruments were based on actual instruments used by the band whenever they played. If you're a fan, you will readily recognize those instruments in The Beatles Rock Band. Notable ones include a branded drumset that closely resembles those used by Ringo in an actual Beatles setup and the Hofner bass played by Paul McCartney himself. But if you cannot afford to purchase the bundle for this game, no worries- the old Rock Band controllers are recognized in this game. But of course, you want to rock out in genuine Beatles style, don't you?
The Beatles Rock Band will cover hits from the band's starting years in Liverpool, progressing through the entire band's career to the much famed Abbey Road. The game even promises to showcase some of the tracks that were never released, which offers you more reason to go and grab this game if you're a fan. This is one reason why Harmonix has been successful with their rhythm games and The Beatles Rock Band is setting to be no different. With 45 tracks confirmed, the game will allow access to about 40 percent of the entire Beatles tune collection. You can also gain access to a catalogue owned by Sony/ATV, so you have as much choices as you wish to have.
One distinct change in the gameplay format for The Beatles Rock Band consisted of the new ability for multiple people to sing at the same time. This time out, players can combine their vocals together in an effort to combine different harmonies. Plus, there is also the addition of three-part harmonies in The Beatles Rock Band, which might be a tad bit more difficult for novices. If you think you lack the skills to know what proper harmonization should be like, then the game provides efficient but simple tool to help you out with that.
First off, there is a trainer tool available in The Beatles Rock Band that will help you practice the right pitch needed for specific Beatles song. This will serve as a great addition to drum trainers previously available in the franchise, especially given that the Beatles' psychedelic tunes are notably distinct from any other songs you might encounter. Don't expect to find tutorials for drum solos however since the developers wanted to remain faithful to the original tracks.
There is also a Practice mode for The Beatles Rock Band, which is slight similar to Rock Band 2's drum trainer but with a twist for proper execution of the three-part harmonies. A vocalist can opt to perform a particular song in solo or have others jump onto it as well and you can play together – very reminiscent of the Fab Four setup. After each song, the specific harmony that you were able to stuck most will be measured and if you get all three parts correctly, then you can earn a bonus point modifier in The Beatles Rock Band.
More customization options are available in the Fan Service feature for The Beatles Rock Band, a feature that is far more extensive than the game's music. As you progress through the game, you will have the ability to unlock all sorts of Beatles easter eggs, photos, and custom-made videos. These are considered secrets since most of them are bonuses that were not actually released massively and is available only for select fans of the band.
The Beatles Rock Band also features an innovative split career, which adds some new variation into the usual career mode you'd expect from most video games. During the first part of your career, you get to witness your band go on a tour that is fitting of the band's reputation. Eventually, as the band matures and gain more musical experience in their career, the touring will cease and focus more on making music in the studio using countless musical techniques. The end result? It has produced a widely varied kind of music and mixes for The Beatles Rock Band, which was a specific challenge for the development and creative team.
If there is anything about The Beatles Rock Band that captivates fans apart from the music, it would have to be the visual design. This is one of the most visually compelling games of the franchise. With the Dreamscapes feature and rendition of songs from the band's earlier career depicted in historic venues, it places the band in eccentric backgrounds that are often quite a show in themselves. With such a visual sight, it is often difficult to pay attention to the music in The Beatles Rock Band and be in awe for a short moment.
With such a big band name tagged to it, there's no denying that fans have high expectations of The Beatles Rock Band when it hits store shelves. But Harmonix and EA are well aware of this, so they have took it upon themselves to evaluate what features would work and wouldn't for this game as it heads out to the PS3. Rest assured, this is beyond anything that Rock Band has seen before and will set a new standard for music gaming.
The Beatles Rock Band Game Features
Advanced Harmonix game technology brings The Beatles™ experience to life
Sing three-part vocal harmonies with support for up to three mics
Experience historic Beatles performance venues from the Cavern Club to the roof at Savile Row
Developed and co-created with The Beatles, providing a true-to-life gaming experience
Hear never released conversations among the band during Abbey Road recording sessions
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