While the announcement of a
Wii version of ROCK BAND, games like EA's
Boogie may have lost their premise, but karaoke is still a pastime shared by millions worldwide and Hudson Soft are bringing it to Wii.
Revealed at a recent Hudson event,
Karaoke Joysound Wii will be both a WiiWare and a retail release. However, the WiiWare release seems mostly useless in that in order to play the game a microphone is required, which must be bought in a store. Instead of using the iTunes-esque "pay-per-song" model, KJW will be using a subscription to Xing's "Joysound" online service, where thousands of songs are available for download.
Don't get your hopes up for an American or European release though, as the game relies on subscription to a Japanese music site. Karaoke Joysound Wii launches in Japan this summer.
Written By: Aaron Hastings
That's interesting. I think I'll stick with Rock Band though, that and the fact that America probably isn't getting it. XD
Isn't there the new American Idol game out as well that will supposedly have gajllions of songs for download even on the Wii?
The Wii is great for gathering friends, so a Karaoke game is only natural in my opinion
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Yeah that trend really started with Boogie and Guitar Hero I guess!
Wario Ware 12 player beats it all.
This doesn't really sound appealing to me.
