MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, announce it has partnered with hmv, one of Europe’s leading specialist retailers of music, DVDs and computer games, and Seatwave, Europe’s largest ticket exchange, to kick off an exclusive promotion for fans of the music video game The Beatles: Rock Band.
Starting 12 February, 2010 and through June 2010, shoppers who purchase The Beatles: Rock Band software or bundle at physical store locations or software only on hmv online will receive a £25 voucher good for their next ticket purchase at Seatwave. Seatwave and hmv are the exclusive promoters of this promotion.
The Seatwave voucher can be used to purchase tickets to any event including concerts, sporting events, comedy shows and more.
The voucher will be provided to consumers via a discount code that can be used at www.Seatwave.com.
Consumers can purchase any The Beatles: Rock Band products at any of the 270 hmv store locations or online at www.hmv.com, including the following:
• Limited Edition Premium Bundle for Xbox 360/PS3/Wii: UK MSRP £179.00
• Includes: The Beatles: Rock Band software, Höfner Bass controller: Large scale replica of the Bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney, Beatles-inspired and Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drums with classic pearl finish and vintage replica Beatles kick drum head, Microphone, Microphone Stand, Additional special content
• The Beatles: Rock Band Software for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3: UK MSRP £49.99
• The Beatles: Rock Band Software for Wii: UK MSRP £39.99
The Beatles: Rock Band offers players an unprecedented, experiential progression through the music and artistry of The Beatles and is available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii console from Nintendo. The game is compatible with all The Beatles: Rock Band and Rock Band instrument controllers, as well as most Guitar Hero and other authorized third-party music video game peripherals and microphones.
The Beatles: Rock Band marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Harrisongs Ltd and Startling Music Ltd has presented The Beatles’ music in an interactive video game format.
The Beatles: Rock Band is published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band. Electronic Arts Inc. serves as distribution partner for the game. In addition, Giles Martin, co-producer of The Beatles’ innovative LOVE album project, provided his expertise and served as Music Producer for this groundbreaking Beatles project.
The Beatles: Rock Band is rated “T” for Teen with the descriptors “Mild Lyrics” and “Tobacco Reference” by the ESRB and a PEGI rating of 12+.
