Early this morning we received a press release in our robot Inbox for an upcoming game called Disney Sing It for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Wii.
I almost passed out from happiness.
Instantly, I started thinking about a videogame that would let me sing such Disney classics like “One Jump Ahead” and “Kiss the Girl.” I imagined canceling plans on Saturday nights, lighting a bunch of candles, and singing “A Whole New World” to my cardboard cut out of Princess Jasmine until the sun comes up. My life would finally be complete!
But then I read the rest of the game’s title: Disney Sing It: Pop Hits. Wait, “Pop Hits?” What is going on?! The awful truth hit me when my misty eyes viewed the game’s proposed track list: Miley Cyrus (ugh!), Jonas Brothers (argh!), Coldplay (GAH!).
And then I wept.
I understand there are children out there that love the above mentioned “musicians” and that this game will most likely appeal to a specific audience. But, honestly, let me see a show of hands: how many of you would buy a sing-along Disney game with real Disney songs from the animated movies? (Pause for overwhelming response.) See, I knew it! It would sell millions! MILLIONS, DAMMIT! Come on, Disney, there is a market for a game like this. PLEASE have it made. Do it for Destructoid. Do it … for me.
DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS ANNOUNCES DISNEY SING IT: POP HITS
Upcoming Karaoke Video Game Celebrates Top Pop Favorites
BURBANK, Calif. – (May 7, 2009) – Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Disney Sing It: Pop Hits, the third game in the video-based karaoke video game franchise, will be released this fall. Disney Sing It: Pop Hits features 30 master recordings and popular music videos from fan favorites, including Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, Hannah Montana, Jesse McCartney, Coldplay and One Republic. This instantly recognizable mix of Radio Disney and platinum-status talent allows players of all ages to connect with current artists right in their own living rooms.
“Great music, chart-topping artists and immersive gameplay are the key components in making this franchise popular with tweens and families around the world,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “In addition to an exciting new collection of songs, the fun factor has been raised with new multiplayer elements that will bring hours of enjoyment to music fans of all ages.”
In Disney Sing It: Pop Hits, fans will enjoy familiar single and multiplayer game modes such as singing solo, duet and head-to-head. Players will learn how to sing from a professional in the newly expanded “Sing It Pro” mode. Led by Disney Channel star Tiffany Thornton from “Sonny With A Chance,” this series of voice exercises runs through the basics of pitch and breathing, all the way up to harmonizing in a duet and riffing. These exercises are designed to teach players how to sing so they can unlock special rewards based on vocal improvements as they play.
Additional expanded and new features include:
• Sing It Encore: Record and play back performances, and apply special effects
• Run the Risk: Attempt to outbid opponents on predicted scores
• Duet Mode: Harmonize with friends to earn higher scores
• Unlockables : Earn pins and themes to customize console wallpapers
Slated for a fall release, Disney Sing It: Pop Hits follows last year’s release of Disney Sing It and this spring’s Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year. These titles provide a fresh and interactive social experience for fans, where they can team up or compete in lively performance battles with friends.
Developed by Zoë Mode, Disney Sing It: Pop Hits will be available this fall for Wii™ and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The game will be sold as a standalone or bundled with one Logitech microphone for all systems.
About Disney Interactive Studios Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.
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