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Rock Band Indeed: Beatles Pursuing Game Deals

Fab Four reps in talks with Guitar Hero and Rock Band makers

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(Newser) – Representatives of the Beatles' companies are meeting with video-game outfits to hash out the rights for possible Beatles-themed games. The reps are holding discussions with the makers of Guitar Hero and of Rock Band, the Financial Times reports. Analysts say that a deal might lead to more licensing of Beatles songs in other digital media.

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The video game "Rock Band," shown in an image provided by publisher Electronic Arts, is dueling with Activision's "Guitar Hero III" for the top of the charts this fall.   (AP Photo/Electronic Arts)
The rock group, The Beatles, are shown in 1967.
The rock group, The Beatles, are shown in 1967.   (AP Photo)
Activision manager Daniyel Garcia demonstrates
Activision manager Daniyel Garcia demonstrates "Guitar Hero 3" videogame, during the E3 Media Business Summit at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif., Wed, July 11, 2007.   (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera)
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