MUMBAI: EA Mobile – a division of Electronic Arts Inc., Harmonix Music Systems Inc. – a music video game developer, and MTV Games – a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, announced that Rock Band Reloaded is now available on the App Store.
According to a release, the iPad-exclusive HD version and the version for iPhone and iPod touch offers players an initial powerhouse setlist of songs from artists including Nirvana, Billy Idol, No Doubt, Nine Inch Nails and Vampire Weekend. More than 20 songs will be available with new tracks launching throughout the holidays. Plus Rock Band Reloaded players now have a “5th Way to Play” by singing directly into their iPhone, iPod touch and iPad utilizing new vocal recognition features.
“Rock Band Reloaded is the experience fans have been waiting for, innovating on the popular franchise and bringing the entire band onto the iPad and iPhone for the first time,” said Travis Boatman, VP of Worldwide Studios for EA Mobile. “These games bring a deep Rock Band experience to mobile players in very cool and creative new ways. Innovative vocal recognition features, social integration connecting players to their friends and challenging gameplay modes will drive forward the mobile music genre and provide the best music experience to players.”
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The companies noted that new vocal recognition features introduce players to a way to play by singing directly into their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to earn points. Players can showcase their inner rock star by picking from a setlist of songs that include “Hella Good” by No Doubt, “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down, “Your Decision” by Alice in Chains, “White Wedding” by Billy Idol, “In Bloom” by Nirvana, “A-Punk” by Vampire Weekend and many more. In addition to the songs included with the initial purchase, free* tracks are available in the Music Store along with Premium Packs by The All American Rejects, Third Eye Blind, Blink-182 and other top-selling artists available through In App Purchase.
For the first time on iPad, Rock Band Reloaded packs delivers device-exclusive features including a Multiplayer mode where players can challenge friends live in a head-to-head split-screen environment. Flexible controls provide for customization of all play styles. The iPad game’s new “Big Drums” layout increases the interactivity of this fan-favorite instrument. Songs are now more accessible to players with custom playlists in Quick Play and replay using an “Encore” feature.
EA Mobile is a wireless entertainment publisher with games such as Tetris, Bejeweled, The Sims, and Need For Speed. The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based on the company’s alliance with Hasbro, Inc. including Monopoly, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports blockbusters from the EA Sports brand, including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer and NASCAR. EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brand.
