Konami Spruces Up Karaoke Revolution For PS3, 360, Wii
See Full ImageWe'll never understand why people want to make complete and utter fools of themselves, but karaoke remains a worldwide phenomenon that puts a microphone in the hands of anyone who's willing.
Well, if you're one of those willing brave souls, you'll be happy to know that Konami has announced Karaoke Revolution, developed by Blitz Games, for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii. It's not to be confused with a game of the same name that's currently available for the PS2; this new title will feature 50 master recordings, a deeper character creator, and customizable venues. And although we don't have any details just yet, Konami is planning downloadable content for the game, which should start to arrive soon after the launch. We'll also get a "party-centric playlist" and a duet mode that will be playable both online and offline. Revolution is set to release some time this fall and when Konami comes forward with a solid date, we'll let you know about it. Music fans ought to be intrigued; we've got all the Guitar Hero and Rock Band titles, but as far as karaoke fans are concerned, we're a little thin on singing-based games. Of course, titles like SingStar are hugely popular in Europe even if they never really caught on over here.
So who's willing to tune up their vocals? You know, in a few years time, we wouldn't be surprised if the new American Idol attributes his or her win to some karaoke-based video game.
Related Game(s): Karaoke Revolution
4/13/2009 Ben Dutka
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Scarecrow
Monday, April 13, 2009 @ 10:42:23 PM
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If it's not metal then it's not worth it
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Deleted User
Monday, April 13, 2009 @ 11:43:35 PM
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LegendaryWolfeh
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 12:25:59 AM
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Highlander
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 12:26:47 AM
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I think it's a chicken and egg situation, people in NA are waiting for Singstar tracks that more closely match local tastes, and Sony London Studios is waiting for Sales in the US to justify the additional effort on tracks for the US market.
That said, SingStar Queen hit's this spring, and who can resist being able to karaoke along to Bohemian Rhapsody?
@brighat1971
If they would thrown some Elvis tracks at Singstar it couldn't hurt. Not sure that The Doors will work, they're darned near unintelligible. Have a look at the last 50 years of the Billboard and pull every artist with 5 or more US number 1 hits, that's the list that they need to work on, and none of those you mention are on that list.
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Deleted User
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 10:41:06 AM
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Highlander
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 10:56:27 AM
BTW the list (5 or more #1s) is;
Paula Abdul, The Beatles, The BeeGees, Beyonce, Pat Boone, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, The Eagles, The Four Seasons, Hall and Oates, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Elton John, KC and the Sunshine Band, Madonna, George Michael, Olivia Newton-John, Elvis Presley, Prince (the artist formerly and again known as...), P. Diddy, Lionel Richie, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Dianna Ross, Barbara Steisand, The Supremes, Usher, Wings, and of course Stevie Wonder.
If you add in anyone with 2 or more #1s in the last decade you throw in a bunch more - with the benefit of them being contemporary.
No one can tell me that artists and tracks drawn from such a list would be unpopular.
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Deleted User
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 12:33:26 PM
I'm off-topic. No more.
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Highlander
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 2:34:23 PM
LOL! Would you care to comment on Lady Gaga?
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GuernicaReborn
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 12:31:24 AM
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thepill
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 6:30:48 AM
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Jian2069
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 12:37:14 AM
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F**K YEAH BRING ON THE SCREAMING
(how would they even judge the pitch?)
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 3:13:07 AM
They'll probably put girly s*** instead...
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Naga
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 9:45:18 AM
like EXTREME METAL RACING but with karaoke features that would be one hell of a game
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shadowpal2
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 @ 10:22:35 AM
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........like never lol. Oh well.
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infekt
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Monday, April 13, 2009 @ 10:36:58 PM