Beatles Rock Band video game release date announced

The new Beatles video game from the creators of Rock Band will be out Sept. 9. The 9/9/09 appears to be a nod to John Lennon's fascination with that digit.

Details from the Beatles' press release:

# The game takes players through an "unprecendented experiential progression" of the musical career of the band.

# The game will be available as standalone software and hardware, as well as a limited edition bundle. The game will be compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers and other current music-based video game peripherals.

# There will be limited edition hardware modelled on instruments used by John, Paul, George and Ringo.

# The numbers:
- The Beatles: Rock Band Software - Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii: $59.99 MSRP
- The Beatles: Rock Band Standalone Guitars - Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii: $99.99 MSRP
- The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle: Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii: $249.99 MSRP
- International pricing to be announced at a later date

# Giles Martin, co-producer of The Beatles innovative LOVE album project, is providing his expertise and serving as Music Producer

# Fans who pre-order the game will get access to exclusive content created by Apple Corps, MTV Games and Harmonix over the next few months.