Konami caught up with American Idol s famous judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson to get their comments about Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol for the PS2. Simon Cowell had this to say: Over the years American Idol has produced some amazingly talented singers, but let s be honest most of the people who turn up for the auditions are useless, adding that the game is a great representation of the show and that players will know what it s like to audition in front of me [Cowell].
The number one show on television and the top karaoke video game around - wow, this is going to be big time!

said Randy Jackson. It s amazing what Konami has accomplished in making this game look and feel like the TV show.
Karaoke Revolution will let players sing and perform using a USB headset/microphone, as they compete through a virtual recreation of the hit show.

As players make their way through the virtual show, the game s AI will offer feedback - even on a particular part of a performance - affecting the outcome of the competition. Additionally, those with EyeToy cameras can utilize it to put themselves into the game by creating a 3D model of their head, and watch themselves perform on big video screens within the 3D venues.
The game has an extensive list of songs, covering an eclectic variety of genres from R B to classics from the 60s.

Here s the complete 40 song strong list:

• All My Life
  Ubisoft sent out word that composers Sascha Dikiciyan and Cris Velasco have been hired to do the official main theme for Splinter Cell 4: Double Agent. The two have also scored all of the cinematics for the game.
  We created a gritty electronica feel with cinematic orchestra to push the emotional side of the game to a new level, said Sascha Dikiciyan, adding that the compositions match the narrative in the game.

  
  Both Dikiciyan and Velasco have garnered critical acclaim for their elegant string arrangement, dramatic orchestral score, hard-hitting rock tracks, or raw electronic beats. In addition to , the two have worked on such titles as Dark Messiah, Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run and Hellgate: London. Beyond gaming, they have worked in advertising and feature films.

  Bring out the 80s hairdos, clothes and music: VU Games announced that it has signed some of the biggest music artists from the era to headline the in-game soundtrack for Scarface: The World is Yours. Popular 1980s acts including Run DMC, Judas Priest and Johnny Cash will see their music appear in the game alongside the entire motion picture score by Giorgio Moroder and songs from the original motion picture soundtrack. It will also feature several tracks from some of today s biggest artistes; details will be available at a later date.

  
  In development at Radical Entertainment, the game will let players customize their music experience through a Mix Tape feature. Throughout the development process we have focused on giving the player the power to choose their own in-game music experience, whether it be the Scarface purist that wants only the film score, the player that wants authentic music from the time period or the fan that craves the hottest tracks from today s talent, said Cindy Cook, chief strategy and marketing officer for Vivendi Games. We are able to offer this choice through our new Mix Tape music mixer and an incredible lineup of 1980s and contemporary artists that are bringing their hits to the game.

  Generations of film fans and gamers will be able to create an experience that best suits their unique tastes.
  The in-game music will be playable all throughout the game, with a selection of songs available to the player from the start.