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SingStar Queen now available, as epic as you'd imagine photo

Having spent some time with SingStar Queen last week, both Topher and I can attest to the fact that it's about as epic as you'd expect.

What the disc lacks in number of songs (there are only 25 on the PS3 version we played), it makes up for it in track quality. Even if you're not the biggest of Queen fans, you're likely to recognize most of the tracks, from anthems like "We Will Rock You" to "Killer Queen" (a track that only appears on the PS3 version of the game). You know you've been dying to sing "Don't Stop Me Now" or howl through the majesty of "Who Wants to Live Forever."

You should also be aware right now that no matter how well you sing, you are not Freddie Mercury -- the man was one of the greatest singers of rock. Ever. Topher and I are not Freddie Mercury. Neither are you, despite what you think. You also probably don't know all of the proper harmonies on "Bohemian Rhapsody"; if you can prove me wrong, call me!

Outside of the Queen wrapper, the game is essentially every other SingStar product, and supports all of the game features, including the social networking SingStar Clubs. The title also supports voice control, which allows you to navigate most of the game using the mic. It worked like a charm, even with me trying to fool it with various accents and sound-a-like words (example: "dog poo" can be substituted for "Continue," and maturity).

SingStar Queen is available for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 this week. 


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accidentprone88's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 13:07
accidentprone88
"example: 'dog poo' can be substituted for "Continue," and maturity"

lawl
Matthew Blake's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 13:33
Matthew Blake
Dear Lord, I've wanted this for so long. I may have to finally buy a second microphone for my PS2- best party game ever.
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 13:40
Elsa
Have it on pre-order!! Tried to pick it up yesterday (release day), but being Canadian they didn't have it yet, so it should be in today sometime! Can't wait!
Miguelcar808's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 13:49
Miguelcar808
I got SingStar Queen for about 3 months now a "this thing called love" is the only one I can get a good score.
Miguelcar808's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 13:52
Miguelcar808
ops.

I got SingStar Queen for about 3 months now and the song "this thing called love" is the only one I can get a good score.
wittynickname's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 13:52
wittynickname
Freddie may have been great, but you're going a bit far in naming him as multiple singers.
Deekman's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 13:54
Deekman
I'm kind of upset Princes of the Universe was left out. I love that song
Br0th3rGr1mm's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 14:12
Br0th3rGr1mm
Question: Does it have Dragon Attack and Death on Two Legs on it?

The use of a 40 track recorder by their producer (Roy Thomas Baker) didn't hurt thier sound one bit, either. Freddie was a great singer, but, "greatest ever"? I think not (Top 10 for sure, maybe Top 5).
Ganjookie's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 14:27
Ganjookie
After watching some Highlander on HULU last week I was hoping for "Princes of the Universe" as well. Although "Who wants to live forever" is on the show...


Oh well fuck it Ill just sing along to the show opening....
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 14:40
Topher Cantler
Who waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaants
to liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive
forevuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh
Ganjookie's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 14:55
Ganjookie
**tears up at Tophers singing**
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 15:28
Nick Chester
@Br0th3rGr1mm:

In terms of performance and skill, he's definitely up there. Easily one of the best. Ever. Which is what I said. I'm curious as to who else is in your top 10, as far as rock singers go.
DinnertimeNinja's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 15:53
DinnertimeNinja
NO PRINCES OF THE UNIVERSE?!?

Highlander fans will NOT be pleased.

Though I'm not sure how much crossover there is between fans of chopping heads off to achieve power and homosexual rock frontmen.

Solution:
Rob Halford IS the next HIGHLANDER!!
Mr Kite's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2009 19:49
Mr Kite
If I were to get a singstar game this would be the one, Queen is my jam.
JustLikeBuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/06/2009 03:40
JustLikeBuck
Warning: Mercury is hard to mimic.
dipnlik's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/06/2009 08:32
dipnlik
Can I have just the tracks on the US SingStore please?
Slick Icarus Ver 20's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/06/2009 16:29
Slick Icarus Ver 20
This game WILL make a supersonic man out of you.
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