MUMBAI: Music-based game developer Harmonix and MTV Games, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts have announced the final song list for the music videogame Rock Band.
Rock Band includes 58 tracks and spans every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk.
With multiple instruments and a vast selection of online and offline game modes to choose from to play as a band or individually, Rock Band offers an infinite number of ways to play each song and live out their ultimate rock and roll fantasies.
"Our goal with Rock Band was to give players the chance to experience an amazing cross section of music from the last four decades, and our final list of tracks includes everything from emerging bands to iconic artists," stated MTV`s SVP of home entertainment, music and games Paul DeGooyer.
"The overwhelmingly positive response from artists, music publishers and record labels made the final selection process challenging, but extremely exciting. As a result, 51 out of 58 of the final selections are based on original masters, giving fans an unprecedented way to get closer to the music they love," he added.
In addition to the 45 tracks, it will also feature 13 songs ranging from a variety of established bands to up-and-coming independent artists that can be unlocked as the game is played.
Rock Band is slated for release on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Playstation 3 computer entertainment system on 20 November.