Wal-Mart Locks Up Exclusive Rock Band AC/DC Disc

September 30, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Wii News

Wal-Mart Locks Up Exclusive Rock Band AC/DC Disc In the past few years, Wal-Mart has solidified itself as a major player in the music industry. Sure, we have always been able to purchase music there, but the big box store carved out a name for itself by garnering exclusive album deals from such artists as Garth Brooks, The Eagles, Journey, AC/DC’s upcoming “Black Ice” and supposedly (read rumored) Guns N’ Roses’ oft delayed “Chinese Democracy”. It seemed it was only a matter of time before they started to sell exclusive gaming titles as well. That day arrives with the first Rock Band 2 title to feature one specific band - and that band just happens to be none other than AC/DC.

According to a recent press release, MTV has inked a deal with the band and Columbia Records to release “AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack”. The gaming disc is slated to arrive November 2 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. It will be a standalone game, and the songs can be exported to play in both Rock Band 1 and 2 when you input an authentication code. A Wii version is expected to hit shelves on November 16. All versions feature songs from the band’s DVD “AC/DC Live at Donnington” and will sell exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. Kotaku reports that a clarification they received from Harmonix today also included word that the songs will not be coming as DLC. Those living in Australia, Europe, and New New Zealand can expect the game to be made available in early December from their local retailers.

Here is the full track list:

“Thunderstruck”
“Shoot to Thrill”
“Back in Black”
“Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be”
“Heatseeker”
“Fire Your Guns”
“Jailbreak”
“The Jack”
“Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”
“Moneytalks”
“Hells Bells”
“High Voltage”
“Whole Lotta Rosie”
“You Shook Me All Night Long”
“T.N.T.”
“Let There Be Rock?
“Highway To Hell?
“For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)?

Other than the absolute coolness of an AC/DC-only title to draw gamers into the store, each store will have prominent displays to attract uninitiated shoppers to not only the game, but the band’s latest album “Black Ice”, as well as T-shirts, DVD’s and other licensed merchandise relating to AC/DC. Wal-Mart and MTV are also in talks regarding the set up of temporary stores in Los Angeles and Manhattan where the retail chain is devoid of shops.

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