Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sing Party review: Vocal opposition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/sing-party-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/sing-party-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/15/sing-party-review/#comments My wife is a karaoke person. She's not a hustler, but when we lived in a small town with nothing to do, we'd hit the same dive bars and Mexican restaurants every week so she could sing while I slowly got soused. We own a karaoke machine and a hundred or so discs, and instead of hiring a regular DJ our wedding reception was one big karaoke party. My wife doesn't play games but she owns almost every Karaoke Revolution and breaks out the Rock Band mic every few weeks. She knows karaoke, she knows karaoke games, and she knows that Sing Party isn't particularly great at either.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionfreestylegamesnintendosingsing-partywii-uwii-u-launchThu, 15 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sing trailer shows how to rock out with your WiiPad out]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/sing-trailer-shows-how-to-rock-out-with-your-wiipad-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/sing-trailer-shows-how-to-rock-out-with-your-wiipad-out/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/sing-trailer-shows-how-to-rock-out-with-your-wiipad-out/#comments
Sing trailer shows how to rock out with your WiiPad out
Freestyle Games' Wii U title, Sing, is a karaoke game incorporating the WiiPad, meaning you can "face your friends, not the TV" while you belt out some ballads and pop tunes. As the above video shows, the WiiPad scrolls through the lyrics while the TV displays some dance moves and a few singing lines, so your captivated audience can participate.

Nintendo announced Sing at its E3 presser this morning.

Gallery: Sing Party (Wii U)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2012freestyle-gamesnintendosingwii-uTue, 05 Jun 2012 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Sing announced for the Wii U, by DJ Hero devs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/sing-announced-for-the-wii-u-by-dj-hero-devs/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/sing-announced-for-the-wii-u-by-dj-hero-devs/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/sing-announced-for-the-wii-u-by-dj-hero-devs/#comments Sing announced for the Wii U, by DJ Hero devsReggie Fils-Aime just announced a music game called Sing for the Wii U. Developed by Freestyle Games, the developers behind DJ Hero, Sing will combine karaoke singing with lyrics on the Wii Pad with a dance running game on your television. The only track released for the game so far is Carly Rae Jepsen's shiny pop hit, "Call Me Maybe," but we'll wait for more info on the game later this week.

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Even though some of us have played Boogie, the title continues to confuse others. Today's video pick is the first time it made sense for this writer: instead of a dancing-and-singing game, it's a game where you control a dancing-and-singing puppet. Finally, the lack of direct correlation between controllers and avatars -- like left controller for left arm -- makes sense.

It's still too early to predict Boogie's success, but at least we finally understand the basics. And it took us long enough -- the title is close to shipping, with an August 9, 2007 release. See the video after the break.

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We're a little confused by Boogie. Is it a singing game? A dancing game with a lip-syncing character? Both? Where are the DDR-style arrows? While we soon anticipate getting some hands-on time with the title for our own opinion and overview, GameTrailers shows the game in action with a developer interview.

The possibly-not-Wii-exclusive title is different at the very least. We hope the risk pays off. See the video after the break.

Gallery: Boogie (Wii)

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After several weeks of hushed rumors about Electronic Arts' rhythm-based game for the Wii, the video game giant finally pulled the curtains back on its gossiped project, Boogie. The new IP will take advantage of the Wii's unique controls, encouraging gamers to sing and sway along with the karaoke/dance game. The reports of a microphone peripheral for the Wii remote seem indisputable now, but we're puzzled as to how it will work since the nunchuck will already be attached to the controller's bottom port.

Players will be able to customize their characters and even "[star] in their own music videos." We're not sure if that means Boogie will allow us to import our Miis, but it would be a criminal oversight if the game didn't. Judging by the screenshots released so far, it would pain us to hear that our character selection would be limited to SpongeBob rejects with chest hair.

EA Montreal (SSX Blur) is handling development for this Wii-exclusive game, and they expect to release the title worldwide later this year. Check out the first screenshots for Boogie after the post break!

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JoystiqEA reveals Wii-exclusive game: Boogie originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In another contest, gamers can compete across the U.S. to become the next (virtual) American Idol. Using Konami's Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol, players will sing a favorite song, and videos of top scorers will be posted for internet humiliation voting. The most internet-famous singer will then be flown to a real "American Idol" taping to stare longingly at the actual singers.

The contest begins today at the DigitalLife expo in New York and reaches 10 cities through mid-November. Players can register on-site.

The full schedule follows:
  • New York: Jacob J. Javits Convention Center, October 13-14
  • Philadelphia: King of Prussia Mall, October 21
  • Dallas: The Parks at Arlington, October 22
  • Washington D.C.: St. Charles Towne Center, October 28
  • Houston: Willowbrook Mall, October 28
  • Atlanta: Lenox Square, November 4
  • San Francisco: Stonestown Galleria, November 4
  • Boston: Northshore Mall, November 11
  • Los Angeles: Glendale Galleria, November 11
  • Chicago: Woodfield Shopping Center, November 18
Keep an eye on the Karaoke Revolution site for more information. The site hadn't been updated when this post went online. Seacrest out.

JoystiqKaraoke Revolution contest originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>American IdolAmericanIdolContestKaraoke RevolutionKaraokeRevolutionsingFri, 13 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Chicago signing for Uematsu, Aki, & Roth tonight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/26/chicago-signing-for-uematsu-aki-and-roth-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/26/chicago-signing-for-uematsu-aki-and-roth-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/26/chicago-signing-for-uematsu-aki-and-roth-tonight/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Angela Aki, Arnie Roth, and Nobuo Uematsu in an entirely Photoshopped group shotAre you in Chicago tonight for the big PLAY! concert tomorrow, but weren't willing to shell out $125 for the VIP meet-and-greet at the event? Well, you might be in luck (even if you're not attending), as a few famous folks from the concert will be on hand to sign autographs in Chicago proper for free tonight.

From 7 to 9 PM (presumably Central time) at the Tower Records store on 2301 N. Clark St., Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, bilingual songstress Angela Aki (who wrote and sang the theme song for FFXII), and Principal Conductor and Music Director of PLAY! Arnie Roth will be signing autographs to promote the world-tour premiere of 'PLAY! A Video Game Symphony' and the CD for More Friends - Music from FINAL FANTASY.

While this blogger is sadly occupied with prior engagements tonight, gamers in the area are more than welcome to mob that Tower Records and cause the store's employees much consternation and bewilderment. If you don't have any imported CDs to sign, however, don't fret: the store's web site claims to have "some awesome Japanese imports available for you to purchase and have autographed at the event." Not only that, Angela Aki will be performing live as well. Score! Anybody wanna tell us how this evening turns out when it's all sung and done?

[Via The Daily Northwestern; image culled from Angela Aki's blog, Nobuo Uematsu's Squenix profile, and Arnie Roth's 2005 interview with IGN]

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