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Read More »Sony to close SingStar servers after 15 ‘incredible’ years
New streaming karaoke game SingOn heading to PS3
SingStar is getting a rival on PS3. It’s called SingOn and uses streaming technology that allows users to access its song library. It comes with a variety of payment options including three and 48 hour passes for 2.99 and 5.99 respectively. A one-year pass will be available for 49.99. The …
Read More »First ever PC karaoke title to launch this Christmas
Voxler Games has detailed Let’s Sing, the first karaoke game to launch on PC. PC fans need no longer be jealous of console gamers, as they too can now look forward to a spot of singing. Launching on December 12th, Let’s Sing is from Voxler Games, the publisher behind fellow …
Read More »Nintendo to add warnings to Wii Karaoke U due to foul-mouthed content
A number of warnings are to be added to Wii Karaoke U after it was discovered that some of the songs it offers contain offensive language. Kotaku reports that one such offering available in the game is Afroman’s Colt 45, the lyrics to which are as follows: We f****d on …
Read More »SingStar user numbers jump following free-to-play transition
Sony’s decision to make SingStar a free-to-play PS3 title has seen a dramatic increase in user numbers. Gamasutra reports that SingStar London studio director Dave Ranyard today told an audience at the Develop Conference that the game has added 1.5m new users since becoming free-to-play in October of last year. …
Read More »Wii U karaoke download game coming this year
No family console is complete without a karaoke game. And while Wii U already has Sing Party, released back in January, Nintendo has announced a new digital offering for any aspiring popstars. Wii Karaoke U by Joysound will be made available via the Nintendo eShop as a free download. Players …
Read More »43 new apps flood Xbox 360
Microsoft has announced the release of 43 apps for Xbox 360 spread across various regions between now and spring 2013. The new apps for the UK Xbox Live Marketplace are Sainsbury’s, streaming music service Napster, CrunchyRoll, All3M, Fightbox, GameTrailers, IndieFlix and Livesport.tv. Also available is Microsoft’s new pay-as-you-play Karaoke app. …
Read More »Karaoke streaming coming to Xbox Live
Microsoft is set to bring Xbox Live subscribers a pay-per-hour Karaoke application. This pay-as-you-play business model is a console first and the Karaoke service will allow Xbox Live subscribers to stream, and then butcher, songs through the 360. Rather than pay for individual tracks, the service gives users the opportunity …
Read More »Brand Map: 65% of SingStar players are female
A 65 per cent majority of the total gaming hours logged in SingStar are made up by females, compared to a share of 28 per cent for the average game. With a little bit of something for every musical taste, SingStar has remained a popular party series from its 2004 …
Read More »We Sing Rock out October 28th
Nordic Games’ latest karaoke title We Sing Rock will hit shelves next month exclusively on Wii. The title will feature 40 rock anthems, music videos and a range of solo and multiplayer modes. It will arrive on October 28th in the UK. It includes songs from artists such as Coldplay, …
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