Singstar coming to America

[Zenien]

SingStar playing America's tune
Sony confirms popular PS2 karaoke franchise will finally make it to the US and Canada.
By Justin Calvert, Jul 25, 2006

Sony Computer Entertainment America has today announced that it will release SingStar for the PlayStation 2 this fall. The karaoke game, which will come bundled with two USB microphones, scores players on their pitch, tone, and rhythm as they sing along to any of 30 licensed tracks spanning multiple genres, including rock, hip-hop, and pop.

The SingStar series is already a big hit in Europe where no fewer than five different iterations of the game have been released since 2004. A sixth game, titled SingStar Anthems, is scheduled for release there early next month.

None of the 30 licensed tracks that will grace the North American version of SingStar have been confirmed at this time. But, as is the case with European versions of the game, gamers will have the option to sing along to them while watching either the original music video or, if they have an EyeToy, their own performances. Gamers' favorite performances can even be saved onto a PS2 memory card and then enhanced using various audio techniques.

Gameplay modes in SingStar will include solo, freestyle, pass the mic, battle, and duet, all of which can be played at multiple difficulty levels. For more information on the game, check out GameSpot's interview with SingStar senior producer Paulina Bozek.

Great, only for people who can sing well!

 

[Mentok]

Huh? America dont have this yet?

Thats a shock, its been the biggest seller in Europe and Australia for over two years now... And a big reason alot of people are buying the PS2.

 

[Avalanche]

Huh? America dont have this yet?

Thats a shock, its been the biggest seller in Europe and Australia for over two years now... And a big reason alot of people are buying the PS2.

Exactly what I was thinking. They've really been pushing this type of party game over in the UK. I presumed with it's success it would be a worldwide thing.

 

[THWIP*]

Far
We've been travelling far
Without a home
But not without a star

Free
Only want to be free
We huddle close
Hang on to a dream

On the boats and on the planes
They're coming to America
Never looking back again
They're coming to America

Home, don't it seem so far away
Oh, we're travelling light today
In the eye of the storm
In the eye of the storm

Home, to a new and a shiny place
Make our bed, and we'll say our grace
Freedom's light burning warm
Freedom's light burning warm

Everywhere around the world
They're coming to America
Every time that flag's unfurled
They're coming to America

Got a dream to take them there
They're coming to America
Got a dream they've come to share
They're coming to America

They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
Today, today, today, today, today

My country 'tis of thee
(Today)
Sweet land of liberty
(today)
Of thee I sing
(today)
Of thee I sing
(today)

 

[Brainiac 8]

lol^

 

[블라스]

LOL I want this!
I love to sing!

 

[THWIP*]

LOL I want this!
I love to sing!

COOL........WE CAN SING 'AMERICA' TOGETHER!

 

[블라스]

Hell yeah!

 

[Mentok]

LOL I want this!
I love to sing!

Its nothing but crap songs Blas... You should love it

 

[블라스]

 

[Zenien]

Exactly what I was thinking. They've really been pushing this type of party game over in the UK. I presumed with it's success it would be a worldwide thing.

You'd think so, but no.[/homer]

So how does Singstar work? Do you Get graded on your singing ability or is it pure karaoke? Definately not something I'd most likely get (Guitar Hero II to the max) but I guess it will have its crowd.

 

[Mentok]

I was playing SINGSTAR 80's last weekend and it has Eye Toy Support. Its pretty cool... Plus some of the 80's music video effects are so awesome its not funny

Man, I still cant believe you guys are just getting these games.... Do you have BUZZ! yet?

http://www.cnet.com.au/games/ps2/0,39029672,40058046,00.htm