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Rock Band 4 Standalone Game Software Pre-Orders and New Tracks Announced

Rock Band 4 Standalone Game Software Pre-Orders and New Tracks Announced

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.

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.

Here is the Rock Band 4 Setlist Reveal trailer:

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.

Related: Rock Band 4 Features Van Halen ‘Panama’ for the First Time

Source: Press Release

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