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New songs and standalone pre-orders announced for Rock Band 4

by: Russell - posted: 8/24/2015 5:11:00 PM
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As we get a little closer to the release of Rock Band 4, Harmonix has announced several new tracks as well as pre-order information for the standalone game.  The newly announced tracks include:

  • Caught Up In You (.38 Special)
  • Arabella (Arctic Monkeys)
  • Milwaukee (The Both)
  • Short Skirt / Long Jacket (Cake)
  • Little White Church (Little Big Town)
  • Turn It Around (Lucius)
  • The Impression That I Get (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones)
  • Light Up The Night (The Protomen)
  • Superunknown (Soundgarden)
  • Pistol Whipped (Tijuana Sweetheart)

In addition to the new songs, Harmonix and Mad Catz Interactive have announced that pre-orders for the standalone game are now available at select retailers worldwide for the Xbox One and PS4 versions of Rock Band 4.  It's also worth noting that the PS4 version will support most legacy Rock Band and third party wireless guitars and drums with no additional hardware needed, while the Xbox One version will also have a bundle that includes the game and a Legacy Game Controller Adapter that let's them use wireless Xbox 360 guitars and drums (the adapter supports up to four controllers). 


   

ROCK BAND?? 4 STANDALONE GAME SOFTWARE PRE-ORDERS ANNOUNCED, ALONG WITH TRACKS BY ARCTIC MONKEYS, LITTLE BIG TOWN, SOUNDGARDEN, AND MORE!

Boston, Mass. ?? August 24, 2015 ?? Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. (??Harmonix??) and Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (??Mad Catz??) (NYSE MKT/ TSX: MCZ) today announced that pre-orders for Rock Band 4 standalone game software are now available at select retailers worldwide.

Starting today, gamers can pre-order the game-only Xbox One and PlayStation®4 versions of Rock Band 4. Both versions feature a world-class soundtrack of more than 60 tracks, access to more than 1,500 additional songs through the in-game Music Store and the ability to import and play previously purchased Rock Band tracks within the same console family at no additional cost.

Xbox One gamers can purchase a bundle ($79.99 SRP) that includes the game and Legacy Game Controller Adapter?? that enables them to use most previous-generation Xbox 360® Rock Band wireless guitars and drums. The adapter supports up to four wireless Rock Band controllers simultaneously as well as many third party wireless instrument controllers for the Xbox 360. In addition, Rock Band 4 for the PlayStation®4 ($59.99 SRP) supports most legacy Rock Band and third party wireless guitars and drums with no additional hardware.

??By offering game-only options and supporting seamless compatibility with previous-generation music game controllers, we??re thrilled to be offering the best value for longtime music gaming fans this holiday,?? said Harmonix CEO, Steve Janiak.

For more details on pre-orders, head over to http://www.rockband4.com.

Also announced today are additional tracks that will appear on the Rock Band 4 disc, including:
  • .38 Special ?? ??Caught Up In You??
  • Arctic Monkeys ?? ??Arabella??
  • The Both ?? ??Milwaukee??
  • Cake ?? ??Short Skirt/Long Jacket??
  • Little Big Town ?? ??Little White Church??
  • Lucius ?? ??Turn It Around??
  • The Mighty Mighty Bosstones ?? ??The Impression That I Get??
  • The Protomen ?? ??Light Up The Night??
  • Soundgarden ?? ??Superunknown??
  • Tijuana Sweetheart ?? ??Pistol Whipped??
 
These tracks join an already impressive soundtrack line-up including music by Aerosmith, Avenged Sevenfold, The Black Keys, Elvis Presley, Foo Fighters, Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, St. Vincent, Van Halen, and more! A full list of songs announced for Rock Band 4 can be found here.
 
Winner of multiple awards and nominations at the 2015 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), including ??Best Music Game?? from IGN and Game Informer, Rock Band 4 delivers the ecstatic rush of a live full-band game experience like never before. Rock Band 4 builds on the core gameplay people love, with brand new features, including game-changing Freestyle Guitar Solo gameplay that allows players to craft their own face-melting and truly original guitar solos.
 
Rock Band 4, the next generation of the award-winning social and interactive music gaming platform launches globally on October 6, 2015 for Xbox One?? and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.
 
For more information on Rock Band 4 and to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, head over to http://www.harmonixmusic.com and http://www.madcatz.com, and follow @RockBand and @MadCatz on Twitter for updates.
 
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About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Boston, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and has pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (??Mad Catz??) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company??s website at www.madcatz.com