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Karaoke Revolution Party ships!

by Ty Shughart - November 9, 2005, 12:00 am EST
Total comments: 3 Source: Konami

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.

Talkback

JonLeungNovember 09, 2005

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.

joeposhNovember 09, 2005

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.

BloodworthDaniel Bloodworth, Staff AlumnusNovember 09, 2005

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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....

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