In collaboration with Harmonix and MTV Games

Sep 17, 2009 18:01 GMT  ·  By

EA Mobile, Harmonix, MTV Games and mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless announced on September 16 that the carrier's subscribers had the opportunity to enjoy a new title on their handsets, namely Rock Band. According to the companies, Verizon customers are the first ones to receive the game, which premieres on the mobile platform.

What the Rock Band game will deliver to Big Red's subscribers includes 25 legendary songs that come from popular artists, such as Smashing Pumpkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Beastie Boys, as well as MP3 quality for the sound. There are four ways to play the new game, namely lead Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals, the wireless carrier noted.

“EA Mobile is excited to bring the cultural phenomenon, Rock Band, to the mobile phone platform, allowing players to experience their favorite bands from almost anywhere,” said Adam Sussman, vice president of Worldwide Publishing for EA Mobile. “Rock Band has made its way into mainstream culture, and we’re glad to bring a customized mobile version to Verizon Wireless customers. The game includes great features like ‘Cooperative Multiplayer’ and ‘Pass-n-Play’ for play with family and friends, and ‘Tour’ which shadows the life of a real rock star where players can choose any key band position to play.”

The Rock Band for mobile phones will enable Verizon users to master the four playing modes, while also offering them the chance to enjoy rock songs from artists like 30 Seconds To Mars, Blink-182, and Foo Fighters. By selecting either the Quick Play Mode or the Tour Mode, users can play songs starting from empty dives and going all the way to crowded arenas. They will collect rewards and try to make it to leaderboards, and can do so either solo or in a band with their friends.

The game is available for the carrier's customers for a $3.99 monthly subscription, as well as $9.99 for one-time use. It can be played on more than 30 mobile phones from Big Red, including the newly launched Samsung Rogue, the LG enV TOUCH and LG enV3. Those who would like to get the Rock Band mobile game can do so by texting ROCK to 4-2-6-3 (Game) from their Verizon Wireless devices and will find it in the Get It Now/Media Center under Games>Get New Applications.