“Music has always been a hugely important part of everything we do here,” said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar in a statement. “Two years ago, we launched a web-based version of Beaterator on our own website and people really embraced it. That inspired us to build and create something very interactive and unique. Having Timbaland involved in the game is a real honor and only adds to our excitement about the title.”
Beaterator will have rhythm games and challenge modes, but will also be a music mixer "with robust beatmaking features," according to Rockstar.
The game, developed by Rockstar Leeds, will be available this summer. Check out the aforementioned web-based game at http://www.beaterator.com/beaterator.html.