The Beatles Rock Band deal round-up and launch events for 09.09.09 release
Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed)
Tuesday, 08 September 2009
Tomorrow is the worldwide debut of The Beatles: Rock Band game and guitar controllers, alongside the digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalog. Apple Corps, Ltd., MTV Games and Harmonix take you on trip to experience The Beatles history through their, and now your, performances at various venues. The Beatles: Rock Band will be available for the Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. You can check out the included 45 tracks below.
If you haven't already been part of pre-order club, check out a round-up of various launch events and deals going on below. There are free t-shirts, Beatles DVDs, gift cards and even sweepstakes for an all-expense paid trip to Abbey Road. Don't miss out on some last day opportunities! If you've spotted any deals or events we haven't mentioned, make sure to share the details with your comments below.
About The Beatles: Rock Band:
"The Beatles: Rock Band allows fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles’ extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band’s legendary career. Additionally, for the first time in a music videogame, The Beatles: Rock Band introduces three-part vocal harmonies to gameplay, allowing gamers to revel in the unparalleled vocal stylings of The Beatles."
Target - Free $10 Target Gift Card
When you buy both The Beatles Rock Band game and The Beatles Love CD (in stores only). Limited quantities.
Walmart - see.walmart.com/the-beatles-rock-band Free The Beatles Rock Band t-shirt with Premium Edition Bundle and various $10 to $25 Gift Cards with game or Value Edition bundle purchases.
Amazon - amazon.com Save $3 - $6 on games, or $20 off on Value Edition bundle.
Blockbuster - blockbuster.com/beatles
Special events, contests and giveaways today, 09.08.09.
Kmart - kmart.com
The Beatles Premium Edition Bundles for $237.49 ($13 off) or $3 off standalone game.
GameStop - Gamestop.com
Reserve The Beatles: Rock Band and receive 3 free game songs by The Beatles, PLUS a code to unlock an in-game photo book album.
Best Buy launch event and various deals and giveaways - BestBuy.com/thebeatles
Be the first to play the new The Beatles: Rock Band. A playable version of the new game is currently available at more than 800 Best Buy stores. For a complete store list, go to www.bestbuy.com.
On 9/9/09, the festivities kick off at 8 a.m. Prizes and memorabilia giveaways, including gadgets, exclusive Beatles’ t-shirts, The Beatles: Rock Band game will occur throughout the day. In addition, customers are eligible to win a one-year Reward Zone Premier Silver membership with benefits including special access to sought after entertainment events.
Live radio broadcasts from top morning show DJs.
For a limited time, get The Beatles: All Together Now DVD for free when you buy it along with The Beatles: Rock Band game limited-edition premium bundle for Wii, PS3 or Xbox 360. You'll also get free shipping on the DVD.
Follow these steps:
1. Select a premium bundle below for your platform.
2. Select the DVD.
3. Click the Add Items to Cart button at the bottom of the page.
Free item may ship separately. See offer details here.
Win an All-Expense Paid Trip to Abbey Road!
Fans attending the in-store events can enter to win Reward Zone Premier Silver Status and the trip of a lifetime with one winner selected from each of the store locations. The winner, along with his/her guest, will be whisked away to London, England for an all-expense-paid trip, where they will tour EMI’s famed Abbey Road Studios, where The Beatles recorded their albums. In addition, winners will be taken on a walking Magical Mystery Tour including:
- The Beatles ‘rooftop session’ location
- Paul McCartney’s offices
- The ‘birthplace’ of Beatlemania
- The Beatles coffee shop
- A Hard Day’s Night and Help! Film locations
- Registry office where Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr both were married
- The Beatles Apple shop
Entries will be accepted on the day of the event through in-store kiosks in the 10 event locations with the DJs announcing the winners on air the following morning, September 10, 2009. Visit www.bestbuy.com for a list of event locations.
Below are the included 45 songs in The Beatles: Rock Band and the venues they're featured in:
Cavern Club (1963):
• Twist And Shout
• Boys
• Do You Want To Know A Secret
• I Saw Her Standing There Ed Sullivan Theater (1964):
• I Want To Hold Your Hand
• Can’t Buy Me Love
• A Hard Day’s Night
• I Wanna Be Your Man
Shea Stadium (1965):
• Ticket to Tide
• I’m Looking Through You
• Eight Days A Week
• If I Needed Someone
• I Feel Fine Budokan (1966):
• Day Tripper
• And Your Bird Can Sing
• Drive My Car
• Taxman
• Paperback Writer
Abbey Road (1966-1967):
• Yellow Submarine
• Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band / With A Little Help From My Friends
• Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
• Getting Better
• Within You Without You / Tomorrow Never Knows
• Good Morning Good Morning Abbey Road (1967-1968):
• I Am The Walrus
• Hello Goodbye
• Hey Bulldog
• Back In The U.S.S.R.
• Dear Prudence
• While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Abbey Road (1968-1969):
• Helter Skelter
• Revolution
• Birthday
• Octopus’s Garden
• Something
• Come Together
• Here Comes The Sun Rooftop Concert (1969):
• Dig a Pony
• I’ve Got A Feeling
• Don’t Let Me Down
• I Me Mine
• I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
• Get Back
Encore:
The End
Comments
Good deals... Written by Guest on 2009-09-08 14:38:58There are some good deals on here. I would have gone for one of them if I hadn't pre-ordered the Beatles Rock Band special edition.
