Rock Band Gives Wii Owners 6 New Downloadable Tracks
Including Songs From Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cars and More
Cambridge, Mass. – January 27, 2009 - Harmonix and MTV Games announced today the addition of six new tracks to the Rock Band® Music Store catalog of downloadable content for Wii™ home videogame console from Nintendo.
The line up includes “Siva” from Smashing Pumpkins, “Tell Me Baby” from Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Cars’ classic hit “Just What I Needed.” The offering also features the hit single “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Live Forever” from Oasis and the 30 Seconds to Mars hit "Attack.”
All six tracks are part of the Rock Band® Music Store catalog of downloadable content already released to owners of Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system. Wii fans can expect a rollout of the previously released downloadable content every week until the entire back catalogue of more than 500 songs is available.
Release Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tracks: (Click on track to view music video)
Smashing Pumpkins “Siva”
The Cars “Just What I Needed”
Red Hot Chili Peppers “Tell Me Baby”
Lynyrd Skynyrd “Gimme Three Steps”
Oasis “Live Forever”
30 Seconds to Mars “Attack”
(All tracks are original master recordings)
Price: $2.00 (200 Wii Points) per track
Location: In-game Rock Band 2 Music Store (Wii Points must
be purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel)
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject
to change **
Rock Band 2 is available now for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation®2 systems and the Wii system. The Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii versions support downloadable content.
Rock Band and Rock Band 2 allow online play and features that expand the boundaries of music gaming. Rock Band downloadable content is playable and integrated into setlists in all game modes. In order to play downloadable content for head-to-head matches or multiplayer online, all players must own the same downloadable track. Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points purchased through the Wii Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the hard drive of the Wii or to an SD card for additional storage. The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. Downloadable content for Xbox 360 is available for purchase via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 using Microsoft Points and is downloaded directly to the hard drive of Xbox 360.
Downloadable content for the PLAYSTATION 3 system's version of Rock Band is
available for purchase on the PlayStation®Store through the free PlayStation®Network and is downloaded directly to PLAYSTATION 3 system's built in hard drive.
To view a complete list of the more than 500 tracks available in the Rock
Band music catalog please visit [http://www.rockband.com/music] www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 30 million paid downloads since its launch on November 20, 2007. The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.
Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB.
For more information on Rock Band 2 and Harmonix Music Systems please
visit [http://www.rockband.com/] www.rockband.com and
[http://www.harmonixmusic.com/] www.harmonixmusic.com
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About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a part of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's
leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV
Networks, with more than 150 channels worldwide, owns and operates the
following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2,
VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV,
CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE
FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks
trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences
through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300
interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and
interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint
ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can
be seen worldwide.
About MTV Games
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality,
innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and
complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.
About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in
Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of
groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex
Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for
non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and
have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information
please visit [http://www.harmonixmusic.com/] www.harmonixmusic.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software
worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and
the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names:
EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2007, EA
posted revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles that sold more than one
million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is [http://www.ea.com/]
www.ea.com . More information about EA's products and full text of press
releases can be found on the Internet at [http://info.ea.com/]
http://info.ea.com.
© 2008 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock
Band and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music
Systems, Inc., a MTV Networks company. Rock Band developed by Harmonix
Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles
and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom
International Inc All other marks are the property of their respective
owners. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Microsoft, Xbox. Xbox 360 and Xbox Live are trademarks of the
Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS”
Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
The line up includes “Siva” from Smashing Pumpkins, “Tell Me Baby” from Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Cars’ classic hit “Just What I Needed.” The offering also features the hit single “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Live Forever” from Oasis and the 30 Seconds to Mars hit "Attack.”
All six tracks are part of the Rock Band® Music Store catalog of downloadable content already released to owners of Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system. Wii fans can expect a rollout of the previously released downloadable content every week until the entire back catalogue of more than 500 songs is available.
Release Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tracks: (Click on track to view music video)
Smashing Pumpkins “Siva”
The Cars “Just What I Needed”
Red Hot Chili Peppers “Tell Me Baby”
Lynyrd Skynyrd “Gimme Three Steps”
Oasis “Live Forever”
30 Seconds to Mars “Attack”
(All tracks are original master recordings)
Price: $2.00 (200 Wii Points) per track
Location: In-game Rock Band 2 Music Store (Wii Points must
be purchased through the Wii™ Shop Channel)
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject
to change **
Rock Band 2 is available now for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation®2 systems and the Wii system. The Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii versions support downloadable content.
Rock Band and Rock Band 2 allow online play and features that expand the boundaries of music gaming. Rock Band downloadable content is playable and integrated into setlists in all game modes. In order to play downloadable content for head-to-head matches or multiplayer online, all players must own the same downloadable track. Downloadable content for Wii is purchased via the in-game Rock Band Music Store using Wii Points purchased through the Wii Shop Channel and can be downloaded to the hard drive of the Wii or to an SD card for additional storage. The tracks stream directly from the SD card for seamless play. Downloadable content for Xbox 360 is available for purchase via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 using Microsoft Points and is downloaded directly to the hard drive of Xbox 360.
Downloadable content for the PLAYSTATION 3 system's version of Rock Band is
available for purchase on the PlayStation®Store through the free PlayStation®Network and is downloaded directly to PLAYSTATION 3 system's built in hard drive.
To view a complete list of the more than 500 tracks available in the Rock
Band music catalog please visit [http://www.rockband.com/music] www.rockband.com/music). Rock Band continues to satisfy music fans’ and gamers' voracious appetite for rock with more than 30 million paid downloads since its launch on November 20, 2007. The Rock Band Music Store allows players to preview and purchase downloadable individual music tracks and packs from the vast selection of offerings available to date without ever leaving the game as they build their own custom Rock Band library.
Rock Band and Rock Band 2 are rated "T" for Teen (lyrics, suggestive themes) by the ESRB.
For more information on Rock Band 2 and Harmonix Music Systems please
visit [http://www.rockband.com/] www.rockband.com and
[http://www.harmonixmusic.com/] www.harmonixmusic.com
###
About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a part of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's
leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV
Networks, with more than 150 channels worldwide, owns and operates the
following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2,
VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV,
CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE
FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks
trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences
through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300
interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and
interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint
ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can
be seen worldwide.
About MTV Games
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality,
innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and
complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.
About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in
Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of
groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex
Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for
non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and
have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information
please visit [http://www.harmonixmusic.com/] www.harmonixmusic.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software
worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and
the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names:
EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2007, EA
posted revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles that sold more than one
million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is [http://www.ea.com/]
www.ea.com . More information about EA's products and full text of press
releases can be found on the Internet at [http://info.ea.com/]
http://info.ea.com.
© 2008 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock
Band and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music
Systems, Inc., a MTV Networks company. Rock Band developed by Harmonix
Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles
and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom
International Inc All other marks are the property of their respective
owners. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Microsoft, Xbox. Xbox 360 and Xbox Live are trademarks of the
Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS”
Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.