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“ROCK BAND UNPLUGGED” FORTHE PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) SYSTEM |
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Wednesday April 08, 2009 |
“ROCK BAND UNPLUGGED” FORTHE PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) SYSTEM THE AWARD-WINNINGMUSIC VIDEO GAME IS GOING ON THE ROAD ON JUNE9, 2009 Rock Band Unplugged to utilize the first fully-featuredin-game store for downloadable content on the PSP system Sony Computer EntertainmentAmericaCelebrates the Power of Rock with a Limited Edition Rock Band PSP EntertainmentPack LadyDragon - Harmonix, the world’sleading developer of music-based games, MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTVNetworks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), and distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc.(NASDAQ: ERTS) announced planstoday to release Rock Band Unplugged for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)system. Rock Band Unplugged, developed by Harmonix in partnership with BackboneEntertainment, a Foundation 9 Entertainment studio, and based on the award-winning Rock Band series of games, willlaunch simultaneously in both North America andEuropeJune 9, 2009. The game will launch exclusively on the PSP system with softwareretailing for $39.99 inNorth America. “Rock Band Unplugged reinvents band gameplay while staying true to the authentic feel of theRock Band console games,” said Bob Picunko, Senior Vice Presidentof Electronic Games for MTV Games. “Harmonix delivers innovation with everygame they develop and we are excited to continue our long-list of industryfirsts with the Rock Band in-gamewireless music store on the PSP system.” Rock Band Unplugged creates a full band experience in the palm of your hand by combiningtraditional beat match gameplay with key elements from both RockBand and Rock Band 2, such as overdrive and chords. Yourhands are the “peripherals” in Rock Band Unplugged allowing youto take direct control of the lead/bass guitars, drums and vocals. In addition,players can expect a rich RockBand experiencewith fully functional modes like World Tour, Band Survival and Warm Up and arobust character creator for full customization! Rock Band Unplugged will featureover 40 master-recordings including nine brand new, exclusive songs for the PSP system for a limited time! Plus, RockBand Unplugged will include the first fully-featured in-game store fordownloadable content on the PSP system in the North American and Europeanmarkets, leveraging the PSP system’s wireless capabilities. The in-game storewill be powered by PlayStation®Network, and players will be able to use theirexisting PlayStation Network account to purchase tracks, similar to the RockBand console experience. PSP system owners will also have the option ofpurchasing tracks via PlayStation®Store on the PC. The following tracks will launch exclusively throughRock Band Unplugged on the PSP system for a limited time beforebecoming downloadable content for the other platforms: - 3 Doors Down- "Kryptonite" - AFI- "Miss Murder" - Alice in Chains- "Would?" - Audioslave- "Gasoline" - Black Tide- "Show Me the Way" - Blink 182- "What's My Age Again" - Freezepop- "Less Talk More Rokk" - Jackson 5- "ABC" - Tenacious D- "Rock Your Socks" To commemorate the debut of the Rock Band franchise onthe PSP system, Sony Computer Entertainment America plans to release a limitededition Rock Band branded PSP Entertainment Pack at the launch of RockBand Unplugged. The bundle will include the game, a voucher to downloadParamount Pictures’ School of Rockfrom PlayStation®Store, a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™, and a “Piano Black” PSPsystem. The Rock Band Entertainment Pack will be available inNorth America for $199.99 (MSRP). RockBand is the ultimate platform for music fans and gamers to interactwith music like never before. The game challenges players to put together aband and tour for fame and fortune – all while learning to master lead/bassguitar, drums and vocals. Featuring the most master recordings of any musicgame ever by the world’s biggest rock artists, Rock Band includestracks that span every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock,to heavy metal and punk. ### About MTV Networks MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B),is one of the world’s leading creators of entertainment content, with brandsthat engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile,games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company’s portfoliospans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media propertiesworldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick atNite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TVLand, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire. About MTV Games MTV Games is dedicated tocreating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive productsthat are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTVNetworks brands. About Harmonix MusicSystems, Inc Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.,based inCambridge,MA, and established in 1995, is the leadingdeveloper of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded byAlex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways fornon-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music andhave pioneered music and rhythm gaming in theUS. For more information pleasevisit http://www.harmonixmusic.com |
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