July 22, 2009
Rock Band Country Track Pack
Available Now
MTV Games, Harmonix and EA
Announce Rock Band Country Track Pack Available Now in North America
Harmonix and MTV Games along with
distribution partner Electronic Arts Inc. today announced the release of Rock
Band Country Track Pack, the first Rock Band game focused exclusively on country
music. The standalone software is available now at retail stores nationwide for
the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2 and Wii. The suggested retail price
for Rock Band Country Track Pack is $29.99.
Featuring 21 tracks from some of
country’s biggest artists, such as Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Kenny Rogers,
Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Shania Twain, Rock Band Country Track Pack is a
standalone software product that allows owners of Rock Band and Rock Band 2 to
keep the party going with a whole new setlist. Thirteen of the on-disc tracks
are brand new to the Rock Band platform and will be exclusive to the Rock Band
Country Track Pack disc for a limited time before joining the Rock Band Music
Store as downloadable content, including music from Keith Urban, Martina
McBride, Montgomery Gentry, Sara Evans and more.
In addition, Rock Band Country Track
Pack, like all Rock Band software, is compatible with all Rock Band controllers,
as well as most Guitar Hero and authorized third-party controllers and
microphones. Fans who buy the Rock Band Country Track Pack for Xbox 360 or
PLAYSTATION 3 system can play directly from the disc or download the songs onto
their consoles’ hard drives through a free offer with Xbox LIVE online
entertainment network or the PlayStation Network. Once downloaded, the songs
will automatically appear in the player’s custom Rock Band library and can be
integrated into setlists and played in all game modes. With more than 700 tracks
available in the Rock Band music catalogue and regular releases of downloadable
content every week, Rock Band Country Track Pack is yet another way music-lovers
can continue to expand and customize their music libraries.
The Rock Band franchise is the
ultimate platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music like never
before. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and
fortune – all while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals.
Featuring the most master recordings of any music game ever by the world’s
biggest rock artists, the Rock Band music catalogue includes tracks that span
every genre of rock, ranging from alternative and classic rock, to heavy metal
and punk.
Rock Band Country Track Pack is
rated “E10+” for Everyone 10+ with a descriptor of Lyrics by the ESRB. Rock Band
and Rock Band 2 are currently available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and
PlayStation 2 systems and Wii.
For more information on Rock Band
and Harmonix Music Systems please visit
www.rockband.com and
www.harmonixmusic.com.
