IGN writes: "The SingStar formula is fun and Queen is a great band, but that doesn't save this title from being shortchanged. This is the same setup and layout as the original SingStar PS3, but the fact that you're getting just one band means that the title has an incredibly limited appeal. Although a lot of people will know these tracks, they should've been posted to the SingStore so you could pick and choose what you wanted. A standalone band game needs to be augmented with additional content -- hence why Rock Band track packs can be copied to your library.
It hurts me to say it as a Queen fan, but a 25-track game that's just one artist, is just a reskinned version of another game, and doesn't come with mics or new Trophies is a mediocre experience.
SingStar is lagging behind where the music game genre is going, and that sucks for franchise fans like myself who want to see more and more people get on My SingStar Online. I want this series to push forward and not become a stagnant entity".
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has revealed the ‘Sing for your Summer’ promotional tour for SingStar on PlayStation 3. As part of the promotion, visitors to HMV stores will get the opportunity to win tickets to one of the UK’s popular summer festivals, and attendees of those festivals will get the opportunity to get their party started with the help of SingStar.
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.
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."
