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I can’t sing.  Not well, anyway.  But I feel that puts me in the norm rather than outside of it.  With that in mind, I sat down last week with a couple of friends who can sing, to enjoy a little SingStar: Queen.

As a huge Queen fan, I felt I had the advantage going in to this impromptu karaoke competition, at least when it came to knowing the lyrics and general dynamic of the songs.  What I didn’t count on (and should have) is that my two fellow competitors were karaoke superstars. For convenience’s sake, let’s call them Brodie and his girlfriend, Chris. READ MORE »

Guess what is in stores now?  Singstar Queen, the newest title in the series that has been trying to fill the big shoes of Guitar Hero and Rock Band with it’s vocal-only styles.  Being released for the PS3 and PS2, this game promises to bring the thunder Freddie Mercury-style.  What may push this newest title and give it the edge is right there in the title: Queen.

The game features over 20 of the most popular and memorable Queen singles ever released.  I personally suggest you Wayne’s World it and headbang the chorus to Bohemian Rhapsody.  So I will finally be able to play a singing game where I actually know the words.  This could be the beginning of a new era, where I do not suck at singing games.

Man I love Queen.

Cheers.