SCEE's just made a full announcement of SingStar Vol. 2, VG247 reports. From the press release:
"30 new tracks on disc, a new harmony duet mode and PSP Remote Play functionalities
Sing 30 new tracks from top artists including The Killers, Eminem and Gorillaz
Showcase your skills by singing duets in harmony!
Share your performances with the SingStar community at My SingStar Online
Get access to the ever-expanding SingStore to download all your favourites tracks
SingStar® fans are in for a treat this summer with the launch of SingStar® Vol. 2 on PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3). The new addition to the multi-million selling franchise features 30 new tracks, a brand new harmony duet mode, PSP (PlayStation®Portable) Remote Play functionalities, increased levels of personalisation and an entry point to My SingStar Online – the rapidly growing online SingStar community.
Whether you're an entertainer, a diva, a rocker, a crooner or hip hopster - or even a shy star – there will be something for you on the disc's 30-strong track list. Artists featured include The Killers, Eminem, Kaiser Chiefs, Gorillaz and many many more. All track features the original music video for you to enjoy!
SingStar Vol. 2 will feature a harmony duet mode: a new way of playing that allows two players to sing different lines to a song at the same time, showing off their harmonising skills. This is really your chance to showcase your talent and adds a new dimension to the SingStar experience! Special tracks have been included to showcase this new mode such as Kool and the Gang: Celebration, the Paul McCartney & the Frog Chorus: We all Stand Together and The Mamas & The Papas: California Dreamin'."
The Lost Gamer writes:
It was earlier today that Sony revealed that karaoke classic SingStar was due to receive an Online Battle mode, due to be introduced in an update available in June.
However those that love to sing to their hearts content can gain access to the new mode prior to this, by applying to participate in the Beta.
GayGamer writes: "I've always been a big fan of Lips, but that was mostly because I only owned an Xbox 360 and a Wii at the time, so my choice of karaoke game was somewhat limited. Now that I got a PlayStation 3 for Christmas, however, I was able to dive straight into the SingStar pool head first! Before, I gave Lips good reviews because I didn't really have that much to compare it to. But now that I've had a chance to play both games, I thought it might be interesting to pit them against each other and see who comes out on top."
BeefJack writes: "A 'Party Picks' Track Pack is set to hit for SingStar to round off the New Year featuring such numbers as "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood and "You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate. In addition, there's a couple of standalone tracks for play such as the long awaited inclusion of "I Would Do Anything For Love" by Meat Loaf officially making my personal collection complete."
but this is taking sooooo long.
wait a minute.... where's Vol. 1 for North America?
and i hate how games like these (rock band, GH) come out with a new disc every year. it should be a one time buy and the rest of the songs be available online for download.
but coming out with new discs is good for the casual older folks who doesnt go online can still get new songs.
there were 30 tracks on the ps2 versions, we have blue ray now so throw a hundred on there or something to show its worth