After confirming reports in October that they will be collaborating on a "brand new videogame featuring the music of the iconic Beatles," The Beatles, MTV and Harmonix have announced that "The Beatles: Rock Band" will hit retail shelves on September 9th.
The game will be available on that date in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and will cost $60 USD for the game itself or ... [ read the full article ]
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Originally posted by chubbyInc: They didn't do this because they love you, they did it because they see money written all over an exclusive Beetle game like that.
I wouldn't go as far as saying that (and I don't think they love me....lol). I think there is some merrit to their motives based on the fact that they never allowed it before. They never jumped on the bandwagon to cash in on the GH and RB. The only 2 Beatles left already rake in millions hand over fist on royalties from anything they've touched over their entire career.
If anything, it's taken them this long because they wanted it to truly represent their career and not just throw out there some half- baked, cookie cutter game. I just may buy this if the reviews are good.