We've also got the first shot of the game's Ludwig drums. We think it's safe to say they don't quite replicate the look of the real thing as well as the guitars. We're sure they play just fine though.
See the first Beatles: Rock Band trailer and Ludwig drums
by Richard Mitchell 
on Jun 1st 2009 6:30PM
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We've also got the first shot of the game's Ludwig drums. We think it's safe to say they don't quite replicate the look of the real thing as well as the guitars. We're sure they play just fine though.
Reader Comments (51)
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:36PM mr nimblewick said
Oh man. It made me really sad seeing John Lennon's lifeless 3D model singing up there.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:44PM MystileArmor said
It made me somewhat happy. To know that my hero's legacy will carry on and possibly influence people who would otherwise not be that familiar with The Beatles.
Maybe some kid will be so inspired, pick up a real guitar and be the next great musician a couple of decades from now.
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Maybe some kid will be so inspired, pick up a real guitar and be the next great musician a couple of decades from now.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:38PM (Unverified) said
Was it me or was Ringo and John not happy at all to be at the Microsoft press conference?
Ringo seemed to be really pissed.
But man that opening cinema is trippy as hell.
Ringo seemed to be really pissed.
But man that opening cinema is trippy as hell.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:41PM MystileArmor said
You mean Paul.
Do you really mean to tell me you're not aware John Lennon has been dead for well over 20 years?
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Do you really mean to tell me you're not aware John Lennon has been dead for well over 20 years?
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:18PM (Unverified) said
Oh crap I did say John.
I meant Paul.
sorry.
But Ringo seemed heated.
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I meant Paul.
sorry.
But Ringo seemed heated.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:38PM MarkHawk said
It's rather weak... especially next to the Bass. I thought by the look of the presentation this morning that the cymbals would be included in the box.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 10:05PM (Unverified) said
Yea I love how they tried to fake us out at the presentation with the drums with raised symbols like GHWT but all were gettin is the same RB1 drums with fake metal and giant beatles logo
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Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:38PM (Unverified) said
Wow, it looks like they've actually put a lot of work into this. I'm still hoping it will be exportable to Rock Band 3 though.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:39PM Shagittarius said
Can anyone find the Intro to the game they showed at E3 I want to see that again.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:41PM (Unverified) said
For some reason that made me kind of sad. I will love this game.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:57PM cbarrentos said
it's kind of bittersweet, i think, because it's going to be great to see a whole new generation of people getting into the Beatles with this game.
but it's sad because John and George are not around to see how much their art is still appreciated decades later.
that's just my take, though.
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but it's sad because John and George are not around to see how much their art is still appreciated decades later.
that's just my take, though.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:42PM JoshMilewski said
AS IN KIETZMANN?!?!?!?!?
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:43PM paranoiddime said
I wants
Looks pretty fun
it will be sad that you can only play beatles songs
i wonder if that will deter some people?
Looks pretty fun
it will be sad that you can only play beatles songs
i wonder if that will deter some people?
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:52PM DerickDBrown said
Wait...
If someone were purchasing this game, why would they ever expect any other artists to be in it?
That makes no sense to me at all.
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If someone were purchasing this game, why would they ever expect any other artists to be in it?
That makes no sense to me at all.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:03PM (Unverified) said
Its called BEATLES rock band for a reason. And the Beatles don't really have any bands that inspired them like aerosmith and metallica had to put in the game. Unless you want to play chuck berry or elvis songs.
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Posted: Jun 1st 2009 8:58PM Mr Bungo said
Like any musicians, the Beatles had tons of influences. Along with 50's Rockers like the aforementioned Elvis and Chuck Berry, they were also heavily influenced by other genres, like Tin Pan Alley popular songs, and the English music hall traditions. Plus as they went on, they were influenced by both their pop contemporaries (the Beach Boys "Pet Sounds") and other cultures, like Indian sitar music.
Just how much of that you could get into Rock Band, I don't know. But it would be fun to get that sort of mix in there. I've been dying for some Chuck Berry since the first Guitar Hero.
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Just how much of that you could get into Rock Band, I don't know. But it would be fun to get that sort of mix in there. I've been dying for some Chuck Berry since the first Guitar Hero.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:43PM Uncle Jesse said
Wow! I could just sit and watch those cool takes on the songs/performances all day. It had me completely mesmerized. I'm super pumped for this.
Beatles fans and music fans in general should be excited. Hopefully this introduces the band to the newer generations that don't really seem to understand the influence they've had on the industry.
Beatles fans and music fans in general should be excited. Hopefully this introduces the band to the newer generations that don't really seem to understand the influence they've had on the industry.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:43PM Wiizer said
This is the only thing that Microsoft showed off that was a rehashing of something that I liked.
Being a Beatles fan, I can deal with it being somewhat of a Rock Band clone. However, Project Natal and the PSP Go are obviously playing to the casual gamer.
I was hoping for innovation, but it seems that price points (we all know Sony is capable of making the PSP with an OLED screen and dual analog sticks, but why do this when the DSi adds a camera and sells millions?) and add-on toys (the Xbox motion sensor) is what we're getting this year...
I don't even think this will pay off for Sony and MS in the end. They both haven't made the mounds of Nintendo has, and therefore, they can't go on a PR spree to inform the 'casual gamer' about the ton of shovelware coming their way.
I really feel that this year is going to be a slump for us.
Being a Beatles fan, I can deal with it being somewhat of a Rock Band clone. However, Project Natal and the PSP Go are obviously playing to the casual gamer.
I was hoping for innovation, but it seems that price points (we all know Sony is capable of making the PSP with an OLED screen and dual analog sticks, but why do this when the DSi adds a camera and sells millions?) and add-on toys (the Xbox motion sensor) is what we're getting this year...
I don't even think this will pay off for Sony and MS in the end. They both haven't made the mounds of Nintendo has, and therefore, they can't go on a PR spree to inform the 'casual gamer' about the ton of shovelware coming their way.
I really feel that this year is going to be a slump for us.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:45PM (Unverified) said
I have to say that I'm a little disappointed that they went with the same design. Still no support struts on the green and red pads, but maybe the apparent metal will hold up better. I thought all the visuals looked amazing, but I'm not to happy about the note highways. I'm hoping I'm wrong, but the fact that the notes don't protrude from the track just seems kind of off to me.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:50PM (Unverified) said
I was also kind of hoping to see one more guitar track on there (seeing as they are releasing three unique controllers and all the characters are playing them in game).
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Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:54PM Hafk said
That doesn't look like metal. I think it is just "skinned" plastic. Much like the faux-wood sunburst finish on the RB2 guitars.
Really upset with the drums. Was hoping for more than a skinned RB2 kit. I would like to see the pads, to see if they changed the material.
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Really upset with the drums. Was hoping for more than a skinned RB2 kit. I would like to see the pads, to see if they changed the material.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:47PM (Unverified) said
Wow, they got the Gibson/Epiphone guitars they played? I thought Gibson swore off the games with that Guitar Hero lawsuit?
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:47PM (Unverified) said
Awesome trailer!
I'll buy the game the day it comes out!
I'll buy the game the day it comes out!
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:49PM (Unverified) said
looks very cool. very authentic. can't wait to try out the three-person hamonizing vocal sections....i'm gonna need some more usb ports.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 6:58PM (Unverified) said
Surely there will be wireless everything. Imagine all of the wires...
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Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:02PM (Unverified) said
Why is no one else freaking out about this like i am? Three part harmonies? Music video-like backgrounds? And if that wasn't enough, some of the greatest songs ever written. (and to all the non-Beatles fans out there, why are you on this post if you don't like the Beatles?)
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:01PM (Unverified) said
Me too; before this I couldn't justify another 'plastic instrument game', but this looks epic.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:11PM Toop said
I really don't care about the new peripherals, but I'm liking what the trailer shows :D
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:21PM J43 said
i might actually want to play this now. I'm not a huge Beatles fan but i just might pick up the albums when they come out.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:23PM DeadPlasmaCell said
Very cool looking, I might rent it, but It just doesn't look fun to play, music is great though
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:32PM Hafk said
I am really excited for this, and everything about this game looks wonderful. EXCEPT for the interface.
I understand that there needed to be a change for this game, but some of these changes make the game harder on the eyes.
The vocal track being tan looks like it will be really hard to see if you are the orange vocalist, and having three tracks will just make things even messier. They should have made the pitch lines brighter and have the vocal track be dark gray, rather than the clashing tan. Also, in overdrive, some of the notes are harder to see. It should be a little bit darker. I'm kind of upset, since Harmonix has always been ahead of the game when it comes to nice easy to read interfaces.
Other than that, this game is golden. 3 part harmonies FTW.
I understand that there needed to be a change for this game, but some of these changes make the game harder on the eyes.
The vocal track being tan looks like it will be really hard to see if you are the orange vocalist, and having three tracks will just make things even messier. They should have made the pitch lines brighter and have the vocal track be dark gray, rather than the clashing tan. Also, in overdrive, some of the notes are harder to see. It should be a little bit darker. I'm kind of upset, since Harmonix has always been ahead of the game when it comes to nice easy to read interfaces.
Other than that, this game is golden. 3 part harmonies FTW.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 7:59PM MatisyahuSerious said
*plugs ears to the hate*
this is gonna be so perfect.
this is gonna be so perfect.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 8:11PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 9:05PM (Unverified) said
I just peed a little.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 9:12PM bongoes said
Okay, I don't care what else comes out this year this is my GOTY.
Posted: Jun 1st 2009 11:46PM MPTownes said
Does "Beatles-sizing" the picture make it bigger than Jesus?
Also: three-part harmonies are MADE OF WIN.
I gotta go lie down now...
Also: three-part harmonies are MADE OF WIN.
I gotta go lie down now...
Posted: Jun 2nd 2009 12:43AM MikeCrazy said
I was pissed that those geeks at the conference didn't give Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr raving standing ovation. The Beatles deserve that and more. That was pathetic, young and stupid F***ing Nerds!
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