Music and gaming fans can be among the first to play, rent or purchase “The Beatles: Rock Band” at a special midnight release party at the Blockbuster store at 1510 Mason Road in Katy, featuring live music by Abbey Rode, a local Beatles tribute band.  During the party, fans can enjoy:

•  Entertainment by The Beatles cover band, Abbey Rode
•  A pre-release game demo giving customers a chance to try the game before its official midnight debut.
•   The chance to win “The Beatles: Rock Band” game software, premium hardware bundles or standalone guitars.
•    93.7 FM The Arrow radio station will be broadcasting on-site.

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 9 pm to midnight: Abbey Rode performance
From 9-11 pm: Pre-release demo of “The Beatles: Rock Band”
Midnight: “The Beatles: Rock Band” available for rent or purchase

Admission is free and open to the public.  “The Beatles: Rock Band” game software, premium hardware bundles and standalone guitars will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.  In addition to offering “The Beatles: Rock Band” game software for rent, participating BLOCKBUSTER stores will have the following available for sale while supplies last:

•       “The Beatles: Rock Band” game software on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Wii.
•       A limited edition premium bundle, with the game software and band equipment inspired by The Beatles, and standalone guitars.
•       The Beatles memorabilia, including a puzzle inspired by “The White Album,” The Beatles Trivial Pursuit game, CDs and more.