Beatles video game to be released

The Beatles, one of the most popular and controversial rock band of�yesteryears, are back in the news. No, this time it is not yet another controversy about sex, drugs or albums, but about a video game on the band. Reports say that the rock band will soon appear�in a new video game project titled 'The Beatles: Rock Band'.

Late Beatle George Harrison's son Dhani has been the initiator of this project. Every one, including Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono, gave the project a thumbs-up�Dhani convinced them of the advantages of this project. Dhani has teamed up with Giles Martin,�son of the band's long-time producer Sir George Martin, reports Contactmusic.

The game is expected to hit stores globally this September and will be available for video game consoles Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wi. The game will be modelled after the drums, basses and guitars used by McCartney, Lennon, Starr and Harrison, reports added.