March 18, 2008
Sony Computer Entertainment America Continues
to Grow PS2 Social Gaming Library With SingStar ’90s
From Grunge Rock to Boy Bands, Fifth
Installment in the Party Favorite Franchise Features Artists MC Hammer, Nirvana,
Sir Mix A Lot, New Kids on the Block and more
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA)
announced today the release of SingStar ’90s, the latest installment in the ever
growing multi-million selling SingStar franchise, available exclusively for the
PS2 computer entertainment system. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment
Europe’s Worldwide Studios, London Studio, SingStar ’90s brings a hit list of
Grunge, R&B, Rap and Pop music from artists that defined the decade including
Paula Abdul, En Vogue, Vanilla Ice, Boyz II Men, Nirvana and more.
Available both as a stand-alone disc and packaged
with two high-quality USB microphones, the addition of SingStar ’90s as the
fifth installment to the SingStar catalogue provides PlayStation(R) fans with
over 150 chart-topping songs and music videos to sing, compete and have fun with
friends and family. Players can easily access any of the song lists while
playing from SingStar ’90s, SingStar Rocks!, SingStar Pop, SingStar ’80s, or
SingStar Amped with the disc swap feature which allows for seamless transition
between titles.
"The SingStar franchise has been instrumental in
making PlayStation 2 a social entertainment hub in the home. SingStar ’90s will
build on this success and provide fans with the songs and videos that made boy
bands and flannel shirts all the rage," said Jeff Reese, director, software
marketing, SCEA. "This year will be landmark for SingStar as we continue to
deliver compelling content on PlayStation 2 while also revolutionizing the
franchise as we bring it to PlayStation 3 on May 20 by giving players access to
purchase hundreds of songs and videos across multiple genres, build and
customize party playlists, and build a community of user-created performances."
Regardless of music or gaming ability, aspiring
rock stars can select from 30 hit songs to sing along with while watching the
actual music video on screen. Performing to such crowd pleasing favorites as "U
Can’t Touch This", "Pump up the Jam", and "Ice Ice Baby", players can take their
turn in the spotlight solo-style or share the spotlight with multiplayer modes,
including cooperative Duet Mode, one-on-one Battle Mode, and the team-based
Pass-the-Mic which accommodates up to eight players. In addition, SingStar ’90s
is compatible with the popular EyeToy(R) USB camera which allows players to
watch themselves belt it out as the main act and record their performance for
playback. Players can also save their favorite vocal performances onto a Memory
Card for future audio playback and customize and enhance playback with numerous
effects.
SCEA will support SingStar ’90s with a media
advertising campaign, full promotional support including in-store
demonstrations, retailer supported Social Gaming Areas, merchandising support,
broad-based public relations support, and an immersive and interactive SingStar
website at
http://www.us.playstation.com/singstar/.
