Topic: Karaoke Revolution Party ships!

[S-U-P-E-R]

This will sure go great with that dance pad you probably just got with Mario, hint hint.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - November 8, 2005 - Konami Digital Entertainment -  America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced  that Karaoke RevolutionR Party for the PlayStationR2 computer entertainment  system, XboxR video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and  Nintendo GameCubeT has shipped to retail stores nationwide. With over 50  songs, including all-new classic favorites and current smash hits, the  fourth release in the incredibly popular series contains the largest library  of music ever released in a Karaoke Revolution game.  To make the party even  more exciting, karaoke fanatics can now enjoy the ultimate music experience  with the innovative new Sing and Dance mode, combining Karaoke Revolution  and elements of Konami's hit dancing game, Dance Dance RevolutionR into one  unique gameplay experience. Additionally, the newest title in the  groundbreaking music series will let karaoke crooners sing with - and  compete against - friends with expanded multiplayer modes that are sure to  enhance any party. Bringing the party to all new levels will be support for  the Xbox LiveR online gaming service and the EyeToyT USB Camera (for  PlayStationR2).    

Transforming video game consoles into a high-end interactive karaoke  machine, Karaoke Revolution Party's expanded multiplayer and party modes  allows players to perform duets or compete in the all new groundbreaking  multiplayer vocal tournament. The only interactive karaoke game in North  America that allows two people to sing simultaneously and be judged  individually, Karaoke Revolution Party's multiple two-microphone gameplay  modes deliver hours of karaoke fun as players can join together on a wide  variety of songs. Additionally, players will be able to enjoy a variety of  mini-games and other game modes.    

For the fist time in the history of the franchise, Karaoke Revolution Party  offers support for the EyeToy USB camera.  By utilizing the EyeToy Camera,  players can put themselves into the game by creating a 3D model of their  head, and watch themselves perform on big video screens within the 3D  venues. In the Xbox version, over 100 songs are at the disposal of karaoke  fans as players can download music through Xbox Live. Additionally, song  pack downloads from previous Karaoke Revolution games will also be  supported, greatly expanding their library of songs.    

Karaoke Revolution Party features a proprietary voice recognition technology  - which judges and scores players on their ability to match pitch and  rhythm. Real-time feedback is offered by the dynamic crowds that fill each  virtual venue, either by booing you off the stage or cheering your every  note.  The latest edition introduces a new unlock and award system where  players receive constant rewards for their progress including new songs,  venues, characters, clothing, accessories and more.  The game also features  completely redesigned animations as well as character customization, which  provides players with the ability to build their own characters utilizing  various options including head, hair, body and accessories. Compatible with  all officially licensed headset and microphone peripherals, the collection  of well-known classic and current tunes lets anyone become an instant music  star with hits including "Sweet Caroline," "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,"  "Crazy In Love" and "I Don't Wanna Be."    

As an added bonus, when people purchase Karaoke Revolution Party, Dance  Dance Revolution ExtremeT2, or Dance Dance Revolution UltramixR3 they will  receive a special pre paid card that allows the purchaser to select three  songs for free download from a vast library of music spanning across all  popular genres of music at Puretracks.com.

[JonLeung]

Unless I missed it, I didn't see what they meant by adding "DDR elements" to it.

I doubt they meant it would involve a dance pad (the header of this news post threw me off even more in that direction). 'Cause if developers rarely use peripherals, how would they get them to expect gamers to use two microphones as well as two dance pads (and also an EyeToy for the PS2 version)?

So, yeah.  A bit of confuzzlement there.

I'm enjoying Mario Mix right now, but Mario is a big part of that.  I doubt they would ever add lyrics to Mario-themed songs (and maybe that's a good thing), so there probably wouldn't be a Karaoke Revolution: Mario Mix.

[joeposh]

From what I know of the game, some modes will require players to execute basic dance moves while they're singing. So basically this game is a total nightmare for people who fear public embarassment.

[Bloodworth]

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I doubt they meant it would involve a dance pad

That's exactly what they mean.  Singing and dancing at the same time....