• music

    Some Facts, Figures On Music Game Players

    Ever wonder how many Americans played a music game during the month of April? Well, we can tell you. 25 million Americans played a music game during the month of April. More »
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    Comment by Bababoof is amazing: Hmm....I got first comment. I would like to thank the academy. I would like a keyboard/piano hero 18 Responses | Other threads

  • sony

    SingStar Turns 5, Sells 16 Million

    This month, five years ago, the very first edition of SingStar was released upon an unsuspecting world. Now, after five years of (mainly European) success, Sony celebrates. More »
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    Comment by Skyline7284: Big Deal, The Sims has been around 9 years and sold over 100 Million. 18 Responses | Other threads

  • sony

    Singstar Has Trophies Now

    Remember when we told you SingStar was being patched last week? We lied. It's patched now though, with trophy support, voice control, and a newly redesigned SingStore eagerly awaiting your dulcet tones. More »
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    Comment by Captain McNinja ಠ_ಠ: All seven of you playing this will be pleased. Kidding. But seriously, I don't know anyone that plays this. 23 Responses | Other threads

  • sony

    SingStar Trophy Patch Tomorrow, Voice Control On The Way

    SingStar fans will have even more reason to sing tomorrow, as SingStar patch 3.01 brings more than 30 trophies to Sony's karaoke title, which they'll soon be able to earn using only their voice. More »
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    Comment by Archaotic: Here's what I'm wondering, though: does this come with a patch to make Singstar fun? 20 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    Top-Selling SingStar Charts Paint A Picture

    Brits, Euros, Aussies, you know what SingStar is about. Americans, though, we often get the impression you don't quite get it. Well, this list of the top-selling DLC for the game might help. More »
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    Comment by directhex: Haven't contributed to any of those making the chart. No siree. *whistles innocently* 10 Responses | Other threads

  • singstar

    SingStar Queen Tracklist Will Tie Your Fat-Bottomed Mother Down

    Although ten tracks are already available on the PS3 SingStore, the world cares little. Why? Because the world waits patiently for SingStar Queen. Which, turns out, will be out in March, and contains the following. More »
    02/02/09
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    Comment by ZetaCrossfire: people actually buy singstar? I mean im sure its a good game and all but i would never do it... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    SingStar Wireless Mics Coming (And Only A Year Late!)

    SingStar for the PS3 was released in December 2007 (in Europe). Was meant to be the console's killer app amongst those who didn't fancy Heavenly Sword, but it hasn't really worked out that way. More »
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    Comment by Chris Hinkley: I'm currently testing the wireless mics. Mostly expected and positive, but they're a bit chunky and ugly (compared to the Lips... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • singstar

    PS2 Backwards Compatibility Comes To The PS3 Via SingStar

    The fact that a lot of PS3 owners own PS3s that can't play PS2 games sucks. Stupid move on Sony's part. But if the only PS2 game you wanted to play was Singstar, read on! More »
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    Comment by Fareo: because people will stop buying PS2s and Sony will lose too much money.. but otherwise they really should the retail... 14 Responses | Other threads

  • guitar hero

    Guitar Hero Inspiring British Kids to Take Up Real Music

    A survey by UK music charity Youth Music suggests that rhythm and singing games are driving them to take up real musical pursuits. More »
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    Comment by UsamahHamilton: Surprise, surprise. I could have broke this story about a year ago when I bought my six piece drumset. Since... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    SingStar Getting Heavy Dose Of Christmas Cheer, Also... Starship

    The dearth of Christmas-themed downloadable content available is the shame of the industry. At least Sony is doing something about it, announcing a batch of Christmas carols-cum-pop songs for the PlayStation 3 version of SingStar. More »
    12/02/08
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    Comment by RageKage: "Christmas carols-cum-pop songs" What? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • singstar

    SingStar Offers Celine Dion For The Holidays

    Is Celine Dion festive holiday fun? Sony Computer Entertainment seems to think so, bundling her single "Christmas Eve" together with four other innocent recording artists' works and calling it the Festive Fun SongPack. Joining Celine as she claws her raptor-ish way through your PlayStation 3 will be Toni Braxton with "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", Babyface with "Sleigh Ride", the legendary Paul McCartney with "Wonderful Christmastime", and finally Shakin’ Stevens with "Merry Christmas Everyone". The pack shall be released on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th. More »
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    Comment by ProfWho: So, should I start talking about how Sony has now abandoned the "core" audience? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • singstar queen

    Queen Hits PS3 SingStore, Song Selection Is Amazing

    While the world waits patiently for SingStar Queen, Sony have gone and done the next best thing, and released two Queen song packs onto the PS3's downloadable SingStore. The ten songs included across the two packs will most probably all be found on the standalone PS2 version, and from the look of them, it's a highlights reel, with Bohemian Rhapsody, One Vision, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions and I Want It All included. More »
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    Comment by kicking222: Is Queen one of the best bands ever? Abso-damn-lutely. But there is no way I would ever purchase a "SingStar" game.... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • infogrames

    SingStar Exec Leaves Sony For Atari

    SingStar boss Paulina Bozek has left Sony's London Studio to join Phil Harrison at Atari/Infogrames. While at Sony, she's been the Executive Producer and Game Director of the 15 million selling SingStar juggernaut. In her new role at Atari/Infogrames, she'll be development director of a new online game studio. Says Harrison: More »
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    Comment by frak-frakistan: Proof that SONY does not PIMP their girls like UBISOFT did with Jade Raymond even though this girl is way... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • Games Convention 2008

    What's In SingStar: Queen Anyway?

    The announcement of SingStar: Queen at Games Convention had some of us immediately and excitedly wondering online, what's on this thing anyway? And is "Who Wants To Live Forever" going to be included? Sorry, Luke, we still don't know. We do know however, that Queen classics "Don't Stop Me Now", "Radio GaGa", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "A Kind of Magic", "Breakthru", and "The Show Must Go On" will definitely be included, going by the screen shots and trailer provided by SCEE. If you want to gorge on low res shots of Freddie Mercury's face, do so in the gallery below. More »
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    Comment by Demoneyejin: LOL Exactly.. Shawn of the Dead. That is all.. more » | Other threads

  • SingStar: Queen

    Sony Announce SingStar: Queen

    This was kinda lost in the maelstrom of Sony news from yesterday, but is worth pointing out today; Sony have announced two new PS2 SingStar games. One is SingStar: Singalong With Disney, but the second? It's SingStar: Queen. That's not some corny title for a "queens of pop" collection or something, either, it's the literal application. Queen. Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon. It'll be out later in the year, and will be accompanied by two Queen song packs for the PS3 SingStore, though these will probably just be ten of the better tracks from the PS2 version. Sony, listen, let's make a deal: you put "Who Wants To Live Forever" on there, and I'll take back almost everything bad I've ever said about SingStar.
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    Comment by Rebecca Middleton: when is it coming out?i cant find it anywhere. =[ more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    PS3 SingStore: 2.2 Million Served

    Sony's PS3 SingStore hasn't exactly set our great balls on fire (yet!). It functions superbly, but the majority of updates are old songs we've already seen on PS2, and even then, are usually the crummy PS2 songs. But anyway. Maybe we're just mean, bitter old cynics, because Sony announced yesterday that for all its flaws, the PS3's SingStore has still sold 2.2 million tracks since it launched late last year. Which is nothing but money in the bank for SCEE. More »
    08/21/08
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    Comment by chef4hire: Singstore updates sucks. Daniel Powter - "Bad Day" Five Star - "System Addict" Gorillaz - "19-2000" Saybia - "The Day After... more » | Other threads

  • Games Convention 2008

    'SingStar: Singalong With Disney' Announced For PS2, Exclusive to PAL Territories

    Ever wanted to sing along with iconic Disney characters such as Aladdin, The Littler Mermaid, and Cinderella? Well, if you live in PAL regions you can. The Playstation 2 is still alive an kicking it seems as this Autumn PAL people can enjoy another new SingStar game. Now that's a regional exclusive I'm jealous of. So I know most of you are wondering, yes, the characters will indeed sing with you on screen. Imagine, if you will, singing "A Whole New World" with the Aladdin! The mind boggles. Check the jump for the full release plus the current track list with more expected to come. More »
    08/20/08
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    Comment by JazlynElipster: DANG! I have SingStar PS3, and though I understand that it's aimed at teens, I was very disappointed that... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • Games Convention 2008

    PS3 Firmware Update Lets SingStar Owners Rip PS2-Only Tracks [Update]

    The PlayStation 3 version of SingStar is about to get a massive boost in track department, as Sony has announced that a future firmware update will allow for the ripping and playing of SingStar tracks from PlayStation 2 versions of the game. SCEE president David Reeves didn't go into too many detals on the 'how' and 'when,' but we have a feeling the 'why' is that they want the many SingStar devotees in Europe to graduate to the PlayStation 3 sequel to SingStar. More »
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    Comment by Kitsune Sniper: As long as I can import songs from the ORIGINAL Singstar... So I can Rickroll my friends. [www.mobygames.com] more » | Other threads

  • gc08

    Frenchies Bust Into Sony Presser Rehearsal, Spoilers Ahead

    Sony's Leipzig press conference has the limelight all to itself at this year's Games Convention, what with Microsoft saying nothanks.jpg and Nintendo not even bothering to show up. So it's press conference will be full of surprises! And shocks! And all kinds of things you've never heard nor dreamed about! And...oh, wait. Gamekyo have snuck into Sony's presser rehearsal, caught wind of some of it and spilled the beans. Seeing as there are those amongst you who still like to be surprised by this kind of thing, we'll post the spoilers after the jump. More »
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    Comment by Acebuckeye13: I wonder if anyone is ever going to read this...But I was not trying to troll, they were just honest... more » | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    Sony Makes Lollpalooza More In Tents

    When Illinois isn't busy hating on Final Fantasy XI, they're busy getting ready for Lollapalooza 2008, taking place this weekend in Chicago's Grant Park. Sony's PlayStation 3 is going to have a pretty big presence at the show, with two tents set up to showcase what the console has to offer. One tent will feature Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet, where fans will be able to hang out with Brazilian Girls and get their tiny sackboy game on. More »
    08/01/08
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    Comment by Pikadrew: I would've loved to have gone to lolla this weekend, but really..$180 dollars? plus a convenience charge? Assholes. more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    Sony To Unveil "Next Generation" SingStar At Leipzig?

    That's what SCEE boss David Reeves said, anyways. Responding to questions concerning iNiS' Lips - in particular how it pays more than a passing resemblance to Sony's Singstar - Reeves has said "If you come to Leipzig, you will see the next generation of SingStar". What an odd thing to say. We thought the "next generation" of SingStar Was already out. Came out on the PS3 last year. Surely it hasn't been that big a disaster they're replacing it already? More »
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    Comment by Deluxe: @doubtful: SURPRISE! There's a world OUTSIDE of the US!!!! ZOMG! more » | Other threads

  • guitar hero

    Turbonegro For Guitar Hero, SingStar As Well

    Those floozies!. Here we were, thinking Turbonegro had pledged themselves to just Rock Band II, when the lovely Snorre Byrne - from Norwegian site Dagbladet - got in touch to let us know the band aren't exactly Rock Band-exclusive. The band's manager Rune Grønn has also signed deals for the band to appear in Guitar Hero and SingStar! Byrne tells us that the song "Do You Dig Destruction" will be appearing on all three games, while SingStar will get a second track, "High on the Crime", as well. More »
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    Comment by eastx: @JustThisGuy: I thought Prop was a punk band. more » | Other threads

  • Women in Games 2008

    Sony's Bozek, BioWare's Clark Headlining Women In Games 2008

    UK-based Rare, along with the University of Warwick's computer science department, are co-organizing a September 2008 Women in Games conference aimed at promoting careers for women in the game industry, and have just announced the ladies who'll be delivering keynote speeches. More »
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    Comment by Sullyville: Hey, that's a Le Chateau dress.I have the same one in black. more » | Other threads

  • shameless karaoke opportunity

    Americans Can Now Annoy Neighbors With SingStar PS3, Too

    A version of American Idol was a hit on English shores long before the wail, weep and warble festival ever made it to North America. In the UK, they sure love their SingStar, too, and as Sony Computer Entertainment America reminded us, SingStar PS3 is emigrating to North America today. More »
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    Comment by Legaldeath187: Wanna punch your computer monitor, Watch this video, at the very end keep an eye on the upper right and... more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    SingStore Update Dies In My Arms Tonight

    I've had many issues with SingStar's DLC before, but let me make this clear: none of them are issues with the game's technical delivery. They're all to do with the tracklist, which is so half-assed it doesn't even qualify as an ass anymore. It's just a lump of flesh sitting awkwardly above a leg, just under the back. It throws pop songs at you, but they're not popular songs. It throws rock songs at you, but they don't really rock. But once in a while, they get things right. Like this week's inclusion of Cutting Crew's (I Just) Died In Your Arms, showing that once in a while, London Studio remembers that SingStar's at its best when played drunk, by friends, and you're not singing rubbish pop songs, you're singing the awful/brilliant/cheesy classics of yesteryear. More »
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    Comment by Jojuinc: @kingme: Never Mind The Buzzcocks there's some R.E.M.! more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    SingStar: No Worldwide Exclusives, My SingStar Heads Online

    SingStar news! First item: SingStar producer Paulina Bozek has told PS3F that unlike certain other music titles available at the moment, the SingStar team have "no interest" in locking certain songs to certain regions of the world. Good news, that comes with a catch: they won't do it on purpose; stuff like licensing issues can still split the stores. Second item: the ultra-cheesy "My SingStar" video repository, which displays 30-second vids of your SingStar performances, is about to move online. Presently, it's available only within the game, but you'll soon be able to view it via a browser, so anyone who does post on it, think twice: your chances of being seen by a friend/loved one are about to go up 100x. More »
    05/08/08
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    Comment by Ungruntled: I loves me some SingStar. It needs a tweak to iron out some wrinkles, but it's so much more varied... more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    SingStore Updated, Still Not Much To See Here

    It's Friday, and the PlayStation Network's up and running again after the recent overhaul, which means it's time for SCEE to start updating the SingStore again. This week sees 48 tracks added to SingStar's online store, with 23 english-language tracks joined by 25 songs for Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Portugese and Spanish fans. I can't speak for the non-English stuff, but the English tracks, they're still just bringing over songs already available on the PS2 versions. Who knows, maybe they're saving the new stuff for the game's US launch later this month. More »
    05/02/08
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    Comment by Count_Elmdor: It brings a smile to my face to see people comment on how much of a huge douche that guy... more » | Other threads

  • guitar hero: aerosmith

    Aerosmith Exclusive to Guitar Hero

    Newsweek this morning is reporting that Aerosmith and their music will be a Guitar Hero exclusive for an "unspecified period of time." Activision CEO Bobby Kotick first hinted that the band would be "proprietary to our format" at last month's Morgan Stanley Technology Conference. More »
    04/29/08
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    Comment by el.sand.bag: @StarkRavingMad: I'd be willing to bet there won't be a new Rock Band game until new systems. more » | Other threads

  • celebrity

    Paris Hilton, Carmen Electra Invade SingStar Lounge

    [Bijou Phillips, Nicky Hilton and Paris Hilton at the T-Mobile Sidekick Tone-Def After Party at a private airport hanger in Coachella Valley ] More »
    04/28/08
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    Comment by FryingTiger: Is the annual Coachella Valley Carrot Festival anytime soon? Did I take a wrong turn at Albuquerque? more » | Other threads

  • singstar ps3

    US SingStar Lineup Looks...Good?

    We know it's more hip to hate on pop music that to sing its praises (get it?), but we'll admit that the lineup for the upcoming US/PS3 edition of SingStar actually looks decent. There's representation from The Ramones, The Smashing Pumpkins and David Bowie (as well as a ton of other excellent artists). Plus the game features a personal favorite, The Rolling Stones' Sympathy For The Devil...though we'd be lying if we denied being at least a little excited to belt out The Cardigans' Lovefool. Here's the full 30-track list. Enjoy, then return to hating everything that anyone ever liked ever. More »
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    Comment by MISCRO: Are they ever going to add the Depeche Mode songs to the US Store? more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    SingStar: 12 Million Served

    I post a lot about SingStar here. And when I do, I get a ton of Americans saying "who cares?" Here's the thing: a lot of people do. Just not necessarily Americans (and not necessarily that woman on the right up there). Take Europe, for example. Europe cares. SCEE have let us know this morning that since the first game launched on the PS2 in 2004, they've sold over 12 million copies of SingStar. Those are big numbers for any game, but for a game that's only really popular in PAL territories? They're very big numbers. Oh: SingStar PS3's out in the US on May 20, in case you're wondering. More »
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    Comment by singstar1: SingStarKaraoke.Com is for sale on ebay. Check it out: [cgi.ebay.com] more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    PS3 SingStar Vol. 2 Announced

    Sony have gotten around to announcing that second PS3 SingStar game we've known about since March. It's what you'd expect: 30 new songs, a new "Harmoney Duet" mode and the addition of PSP remote play compatibility, which they've added so you can "get your favourite party tracklist ready before you're heading back home". Heading back home? Look, if you can't be arsed organising the tracklist for a SingStar party well in advance, you shouldn't be having one. No word on price or launch date (for PAL, obviously, with the main game itself still not out in the US), or even a tracklist, but we're assured it'll feature The Killers, Eminem, Kaiser Chiefs, Gorillaz and...Paul McCartney & the Frog Chorus. No, really.
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    Comment by Dorgon: OMG! Paul McCartney and the Frog Chorus! That's the song "We All Stand Together" which is from a Rupert... more » | Other threads

  • joysound

    Wii Getting A SingStar-Killer?

    Perhaps. Depends on how much you love SingStar for scoring, and how much you love it just for singing. Hudson have announced the first details for their upcoming Wii title Joysound, which sounds equal parts online oddity and money-printing machine. A karaoke game available via WiiWare (but also available as a boxed disc with mic, if you don't already have a USB microphone), users will "download the Joysound program from a server that's being exclusively set up for it", and rather than pay for individual songs will ask users for subscriptions. Due for release in the Summer in Japan, they're hoping to have 20,000 songs available at launch, with 1000 more added every month. More »
    03/29/08
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    Comment by Polite Society - Being Polite, Socially.: You know that it's just going to be streaming midi songs for a network location. No doubt you wont be able... more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    Yet Another PS2 SingStar Game Announced

    Who said we wanted more PS2 SingStar games? Europe, was it you? Thought so. Thanks a lot. You could at least have asked for one with a specific theme or genre (the world still needs SingStar Gregorian Chants), but no. You had to go asking for some crummy "SingStar Summer Party" compilation, which feels a lot less like summertime and a lot more like "pop music hell". More »
    03/27/08
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    Comment by simpleandpink: This track list makes me feel young. I know like five of those songs. I hope that there aren't any... more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    SingStore Updated, PS2 Library Rehash Continues Unabated

    The PS3's SingStore will be updated on Friday. With songs new to the game, that will inspire devoted fans of the series to actually buy songs they don't already own from a PS2 version? No. No, it's a 24-song update featuring 24 songs that have already appeared on PS2 SingStars. Look, Sony, we can understand a mix of the old and the new, for those who are new to the series. But just old stuff when most people who own the game at this stage are fans, and already own PS2 versions? Getting a little old. Even if it does include DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and Faith No More. Full update list is after the jump. More »
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    Comment by peewee27: Scouting for girls are newly added songs aren't they? more » | Other threads

  • rumor

    Second PS3 SingStar On The Way?

    Guess the SingStore's not as big a hit as Sony were hoping. That or they're just accommodating PS3 owners without an internet connection, because a listing's turned up on Aussie retail systems for "SingStar Vol. 2", which is apparently due in June. SCE Australia couldn't confirm the title's existence, though a rep did tell us that it's "feasible" SCEE's London Studio are working on expanding the franchise via another disc-based update. If this does turn out to be the case, here's hoping there's some new content on there, and it's not just a rehash of the PS2 versions. Or...if it is a rehash, that they at least throw Broken Wings in there.
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    Comment by Strangelove: I can't get over the face of the guy on the box. Fucking hilarious. more » | Other threads

  • singstar

    SingStore Updates Continue To Suck

    Oh, PS3 SingStar, how are you managing to blow such a sure thing? Since the game's launch late last year it's been a shell of an experience, with a crummy, limited tracklist making it a poor relation to the PS2's varied and expansive libraries. In an effort to remedy this, Sony have been trying a little harder to update the game's online SingStore recently, and will on March 7 continue this with a massive update, featuring 67 "new" songs. I say "new", though, because they're not new at all: most (might even be all) songs are already featured on the PS2 versions of the game. More »
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    Comment by TheJeanGenie: I never got no Joy Division on the PS2 singstars, so this update makes me happy. Of course, since I... more » | Other threads

  • rumor

    PlayStation Store Getting Overhauled In April

    While Metal Gear Solid 4, DualShock 3 and God of War news may have dominated our Destination PlayStation coverage, one other interesting leak came out of the retailer conference. According to sources there, the PlayStation Store is finally getting a graphical user interface overhaul, one planned to arrive alongside Gran Turismo 5 Prologue on April 15. The revamp of the PlayStation Store is said to give it a look more in tune with the SingStore, pictured above, which is already accessible from the PlayStation 3 version of SingStar. More »
    02/26/08
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    Comment by Sugaray: They actually made the damn thing look more like a STORE, the one thing they shouldn't have done.If they are... more » | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    European SingStar Pricing Is Quite Fair

    Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced the pricing structure for the PlayStation 3 of SingStar and it's absolutely... reasonable? While the Blu-ray disc containing SingStar certainly won't be packed anywhere near capacity with a meager stock of 30 tracks, the additional 44 available in the SingStore on day one will certainly add some variety. The standard SingStar disc will set UK gamers back £24.99, with a dual microphone bundle checking in at £49.99. More »
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    Comment by hikikomogri: Mhh, in my opinion more than one dollar per songs kills it. I mean who plays this game actually? Indeed... more » | Other threads

  • playstation eye

    EyeCreate Spied On PlayStation Store

    Sony has added the promised EyeCreate video editing software to the North American PlayStation Store today, a small 9MB download that will allow users to capture video, audio and photos, edit them, use special effects such as color filters, distortions, art filters and motion trails, and export them to the PlayStation 3's video folder. The software requires a PlayStation Eye camera, something most of us won't have until The Eye of Judgment and the standalone retail version of the Eye arrive on store shelves this week. More »
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    Comment by Malmer: I was kinda hyped for Eye of Judgement at first (or atleast the idea of it), but the lag it... more » | Other threads