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A [[Rhythm Game]] co-developed by Konami, Blitz Games, and Harmonix, where players must sing along to popular songs while being judged on if they're singing on the right pitch or not, as indicated by a piano roll and pitch bars accompanying the scrolling lyrics. |
A [[Rhythm Game]] co-developed by Konami, Blitz Games, and Harmonix, where players must sing along to popular songs while being judged on if they're singing on the right pitch or not, as indicated by a piano roll and pitch bars accompanying the scrolling lyrics. |
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The original version of the game was released in November 2003 on the [[PlayStation]] 2, followed by several [[Mission Pack Sequel|MissionPackSequels]] (labelled as "volumes") that added features such as ports to other consoles (Xbox on Volume 2, [[Game Cube]] on Party), duets (Volume 3), and dance pad support (Party). There were even versions under the guise of ''[[American Idol]]'' [[Home Game|home games]]. |
The original version of the game was released in November 2003 on the [[PlayStation]] 2, followed by several [[Mission Pack Sequel|MissionPackSequels]] (labelled as "volumes") that added features such as ports to other consoles (Xbox on Volume 2, [[Game Cube]] on Party), duets (Volume 3), and dance pad support (Party). There were even versions under the guise of ''[[American Idol]]'' [[Home Game|home games]]. |
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* [[Cover Version]]: Primarily in the earlier games, however there's no need to complain about the singer on said covers since ''you'' are gonna be the one singing it anyway. Plus they kinda add to the authenticity of the American Idol versions since they do use a live cover band on that show by default. The 2009 release would only use master tracks to be more in line with its competitors. |
* [[Cover Version]]: Primarily in the earlier games, however there's no need to complain about the singer on said covers since ''you'' are gonna be the one singing it anyway. Plus they kinda add to the authenticity of the American Idol versions since they do use a live cover band on that show by default. The 2009 release would only use master tracks to be more in line with its competitors. |
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* [[Crowning Music of Awesome]]: The first game had "The Power of Love", yes, ''that'' song, before Harmonix revisited it for ''[[Rock Band]]'' 3. Volume 2 featured among other things, The Darkness's "I Believe in A Thing Called Love". Get your falsetto ready. |
* [[Crowning Music of Awesome]]: The first game had "The Power of Love", yes, ''that'' song, before Harmonix revisited it for ''[[Rock Band]]'' 3. Volume 2 featured among other things, The Darkness's "I Believe in A Thing Called Love". Get your falsetto ready. |
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** The opening themes from ''[[Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater]]'' and ''[[Silent Hill 4]]'' are playable tracks on Volume 3 for added greatness. |
** The opening themes from ''[[Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater]]'' and ''[[Silent Hill 4]]'' are playable tracks on Volume 3 for added greatness. |
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* [[Downloadable Content]]: The Xbox/Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 versions would receive this. |
* [[Downloadable Content]]: The Xbox/Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 versions would receive this. |
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* [[Dueling Games]]: Mainly with ''[[Sing Star]]'' and ''Lips''. |
* [[Dueling Games]]: Mainly with ''[[Sing Star]]'' and ''Lips''. |
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