Some say karaoke jams are only fun if you’re falling-down drunk; others consider it a legitimate pastime, especially if they’re hardcore music fans. We love our “American Idol” and we idolize our stars of the stage, so it would stand to reason that a singing-based video game should also be popular. SingStar remains a great option for casual gaming fans who would rather embarrass themselves in the comfort of their own home. After several installments on the PS2, Playstation 3’s newest game SingStar is on the way, and we’re taking a closer look at what you can expect come November. It’s all about testing your vocal skills; learning just how difficult it can be to emulate the current industry icons.

One of the biggest additions to the series for the PS3 version
will be the inclusion of personalized playlists. Quite simply, you can download
whatever songs you wish, which means you can sing along to whatever you like, at
any time. This is exactly the kind of option that fits perfectly in this new
generation; a generation highly dependent on more player involvement and
personal customization. What makes it all possible? The key is the SingStore,
which is an online shop directly accessible from inside the game and offers a
large inventory of songs. Furthermore, the game’s developers will likely add
more tracks on a continual basis, so owners can keep checking back to peruse any
new additions and choose their favorites. I know when I did all the songs in my
karaoke series it got kind of boring and that’s what is going to make this game
better and far more enjoyable.

It’s a fantastic system, and one that’s borderline essential for a game like this. It doesn’t end there, either: you’ll even be able to upload your best performances to an online database so others can view your star power. This will be accomplished by use of the PlayStation Eye camera, and you can even transport the videos to your PSP!Really think you have what it takes to beat out the rest of the world? Well this karaoke phenomenon offers an online play for you and others are the glob can go head to head or even start up your own online band. So Go on and become the next Brittany Spears or Usher. You never know when American Idol auditions will come to your town.