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Rocksmith arrives in Europe on 13 September

Through an official Communique Ubisoft informs us that the Simulator guitars Rocksmith will arrive in Europe on 13 September. The game comes on the heels of the famous Guitar Hero and Rock Band , but it takes a very different, since it allows us to use our real guitars to play or, why not, to learn to play. The tracklist is composed of several artists and you can find a list of songs in the following release, together with other interesting details about the game (as the bundle with Gibson) and a video.


THE REVOLUTIONARY ROCKSMITH â„¢ WILL CROSS THE ATLANTIC
SEPTEMBER 2012!

Discover the most fun method to learn to play with the support of the Epiphone guitars ®

Milan, March 15, 2012 – Ubisoft ® announces that Rocksmith ™, the video game that allows you to learn to play the guitar in a fun and effective, will be available in Europe, Middle East and Asia from September 13, 2012 for Xbox 360 ™ and PlayStation ® 3, and later for Windows PCs and Macs. Rocksmith ™ represents a real revolution in the music video game genre, because for the first time ever lets you connect any electric guitar to your PC/Mac or your Xbox 360 ™ and PlayStation ® 3. No more plastic devices or buttons to press to rhythm: Rocksmith ™ is a realistic experience for anyone who really wants to learn to play the guitar or improve his technique. The European version of the game includes the Rocksmith ™ original already released in North America as well as some additional content exclusively.

"Rocksmith has already won hundreds of thousands of players in North America and we're really excited to bring this revolutionary title in our territories," said Geoffroy Sardin, head of marketing and sales of Ubisoft EMEA. "The main reason for this success is that Rocksmith offers more background music titles, giving the possibility to use a real instrument."

A realistic learning experience

Rocksmith magic ™ is due to the exclusive Real Tone ™ Cable supplied with the game. So very easy, just connect the 2.5 mm jack to any electric guitar and insert the connector into a USB port of Xbox 360 ™, PlayStation ® 3 or PC/Mac. The cable and the software transform the analog signal of the guitar into a digital signal that can be heard through the TV speakers or any stereo amplifier.

Anyone, from beginners to more experienced guitarists will find in Rocksmith â„¢ what has always sought: a pleasant learning experience that fits your skill level. In addition, an innovative interface allows you to play so pleasant and intuitive: aspiring guitarists can have fun playing their favorite songs without having need of books and lectures.

Even the most challenging of over 50 outstanding works by Rocksmith â„¢ can be played to perfection with the help of mini games "Guitarcade", created specifically to develop their skills with buttons or to learn chords and harmonic revolutions. Last but not least, the Repeater of riff, that will give everyone a chance to repeat a sequence several times to learn how to do it properly.

A unique collaboration with renowned producer of Gibson Guitars â„¢

Rocksmith â„¢ is a lifelike experience that, thanks to the use of a real guitar, allows you to learn to play and have fun. This authenticity made Epiphone, one of the most popular brands of guitars Gibson group, collaborating with Rocksmith â„¢.

The first step of this collaboration is an exclusive bundle with one of the most famous body electric guitars, Epiphone Les Paul Junior, available on the occasion of the release of the game. Launched in 1954, then represents a point of reference for all rock guitars and in the following decades was used by music stars such as John Lennon, Peter Frampton, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and Mick Jones of the Clash, in addition to groups such as The Gaslight Anthem and New York Dolls.

The bundle will also include the Real Tone Cable â„¢ Rocksmith â„¢ and will be the ideal package for anyone who has always wanted to learn to play the guitar but not owning one.

"Gibson is proud to launch the revolutionary Rocksmith has been chosen a Epiphone guitar," said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson guitar. "Rocksmith offers music fans a new and exciting opportunity to realise their dreams and learning to play really. We look forward to supporting Rocksmith worldwide. "  

A complete tracklist with all the classics of rock and the hit of the moment!

Thanks to Rocksmith â„¢, players not only learn to play the guitar, but also to interpret a wide range of rock and indie music. The game includes more than 50 songs ranging from the most famous rock bands ever to the best international artists of today, including:

  • Blur-Song 2
  • David Bowie-Rebel Rebel
  • Eric Clapton – Run Back To Your Side
  • Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out
  • Incubus – I Miss You
  • Interpol-Slow Hands
  • Lenny Kravitz-Are You Gonna Go My Way
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd-Sweet Home Alabama
  • Muse-Unnatural Selection
  • Nirvana-In Bloom
  • Pixies-Where Is My Mind?
  • Queens Of The Stone Age-Go With The Flow
  • Radiohead-High And Dry
  • The Rolling Stones-(I can't Get No) Satisfaction
  • The White Stripes-Icky Thump
  • Velvet Revolver-Slither

Rocksmith can be pre-ordered on the UBIShop ® : www.ubishop.com/rocksmith

For more information about the game, please visit: www.rocksmith.com

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