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ESRB outs 'Lips: I (Heart) the 80s'

by Ben Gilbert { Mar 6th 2010 at 4:00PM }

For those of you looking to put your '80s singing chops to the test, it would appear that iNiS will be offering you just that chance if a recent ESRB listing for a fourth installment in the Lips series is to be believed. "Lips: I (Heart) the 80s" was recently spotted by IGN over on the ratings website, sporting a description that reveals at least two tracks from the 1980s-centric title -- The Police's "Roxanne" and Rick James' "Super Freak."

The game is also said to feature "depictions of men and women in revealing outfits performing provocative choreography -- for example, women in negligees, black bras, panties dancing inside a classroom; large amounts of exposed cleavage, some grinding dance moves; and background images of storefronts/signs reading '25 cent Peepshows,' 'Live Sex Theatre,' and 'Topless Girls Dancing.'" Gosh golly! Regardless, with the recent release of Lips: Party Classics and today's ESRB listing, we have to imagine the official announce of Lips: I (Heart) the 80s is just around the corner. We'll be prepping our boom boxes with plenty of Public Enemy until then.

[Via IGN]

Lips Party Classics dated Feb. 26, Jan. DLC revealed [update: March 2 in US]

by Richard Mitchell { Jan 13th 2010 at 4:45PM }

Update: February 26 is the European release date for Lips Party Classics. The game will release in the US on March 2.

Microsoft has announced that Lips Party Classics, the next installment in the fledgling karaoke series, will land on the Xbox 360 on February 26. For those that missed the initial announcement, Party Classics contains some, ahem, classic party tunes from the likes of KISS, Chumbawamba and the Spice Girls. Microsoft has also revealed that Party Classics will support USB microphones in addition to the official wireless mics.

In other Lips news, Microsoft has announced the song DLC for January. Perhaps not the best timing, given that January is nearly half over, but what are you gonna do? Check out a list of all of January's DLC after the break. All individual songs are 160

($2) apiece. The Cardigans and Miracles song packs are 440

($5.50) each.

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New Music Games store arriving on Xbox Live today

by Richard Mitchell { Dec 22nd 2009 at 5:15PM }

enlarge with the power of rock (or just click)

Microsoft has announced that it's rolling out the real Xbox Live Music Games stores. When the latest Dashboard Update rolled out earlier this year, this section was comprised solely of Xbox Live Marketplace entries for music game DLC, but now each game will be receiving its own themed store. So, if you want to pick up Rock Band or Guitar Hero tracks, you can open up the corresponding store and start browsing. Each store will also allow users to preview songs, so there's no need to fire up each game to see if you like a particular track.

The stores should be going live sometime today, so keep an eye on the Music Marketplace section of the Xbox 360 dashboard. The games that will feature their own stores include Rock Band, Rock Band 2, The Beatles: Rock Band, LEGO Rock Band, Guitar Hero 5, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Band Hero, Lips and Lips: Number One Hits. Check out images of the new storefronts in the gallery below.

Gallery: Xbox Live Music Games stores

Lips December DLC dated and detailed

by Richard Mitchell { Dec 7th 2009 at 6:20PM }

After promising to reveal the December Lips DLC last week, we finally manged to wrangle a list from Microsoft. As is usually the case with Lips, the collection is runs everywhere from pop to Motown to ... wait, They Might Be Giants? And Violent Femmes? Truly, the Lips programming schedule is a mysterious thing.

The entire list is located after the break, though we'll save you some suspense: Paula Abdul and The Temptations fans have a lot to be excited about. In fact, the Temptations tracks, as well as Margaret Whiting and Johnny Mercer's "Baby It's Cold Outside" are available now.

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Microsoft announces Lips: Party Classics, terrifying Facebook app

by Richard Mitchell { Dec 3rd 2009 at 4:15PM }

With Lips: Number One Hits just hitting retail shelves in October, Microsoft has now announced yet another edition of the game, this time themed around party songs. Entitled Lips: Party Classics, it features catchy tunes by the likes of Chumbawamba, Kiss, Spice Girls and, yes, the Village People. Party Classics will contain a total of 40 songs and launch in spring 2010.

In other Lips news, Microsoft has released a Facebook app that allows users to plaster lips onto their pictures. The lips will then proceed to sing one of a number of tracks from Lips. Look at the image above and imagine that the lips are singing "Barbie Girl." That should give you a decent approximation of what to expect. See a sampling of the Party Classics track list after the break.

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'The Supremes'-ly random Lips DLC for October

by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 2nd 2009 at 1:15PM }

Stop! In the name of October's Lips DLC. Microsoft's karaoke title adds several totally random tracks this month, highlighted by the October 23 addition of The Supremes pack for 440

($5.50). Individual songs, as well as The ~~Diana Ross~~ Supremes tracks, can be purchased for 160

($2) apiece.

Available now:
"My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" – En Vogue
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" – Deep Blue Something

Oct 9:
"Barely Breathing" – Duncan Sheik
"Always" – Erasure

Oct 16:
"Chains of Love" – Erasure
"Return of The Mack" – Mark Morrison
"Lucky" – Jason Mraz feat. Colbie Caillat

Oct 23:
"Baby Love" – The Supremes
"Stop! In The Name of Love" – The Supremes
"You Can't Hurry Love" – The Supremes
The Supremes Song Pack – Includes "Baby Love," "Stop! In The Name Of Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love."

Oct 30:
I'll Stand By You – The Pretenders
Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You – Glenn Medeiros
Geile Zeit – Juli*
Nichts Bringt Mich Runter – Ich + Ich*
Dis Wo Ich Herkomm–Samy Deluxe *

*Only in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium.

Smack your Lips for new Achievements

by Richard Mitchell { Sep 21st 2009 at 6:25PM }

Have people been clamoring for more Achievements in Lips? Is this something people want? We're asking an honest question here, because we really don't know. Regardless of the demand, it appears to be true, with Xbox360Achievements.org spotting nine new Achievements for the game, adding another 250 points. It's unclear if these Achievements are available now, or will be made available as part of future DLC. It's also curious that these Achievements would be added so close to the launch of Lips: Number One Hits.

Whatever the truth is behind this mystery, we're sure exuberant box art models everywhere will be thrilled!

[Thanks, NBA Kirkland]

Lips mic compatible with The Beatles: Rock Band, RB2 'soon'

by Alexander Sliwinski { Sep 7th 2009 at 3:00PM }

Harmonix has confirmed to Joystiq that the Lips (or Microsoft Wireless) Microphone will be compatible with The Beatles: Rock Band at launch, but that a patch for the peripheral to work with Rock Band 2 will be "coming soon." We sought clarification after a post on GameFaqs, allegedly quoting EA warranty support, implied that the patch for Rock Band would occur this week.

The Lips mic patch for Rock Band has been in the pipe since last year, with a release window announced a couple months back for this summer, which we now know will occur after (not with) the release of The Beatles: Rock Band this Wednesday.

[Via Aeropause]

September brings The Postal Service, Rihanna DLC to Lips

by Xav de Matos { Sep 5th 2009 at 3:00PM }

Fall is coming and Microsoft has revealed September's list of Lips DLC to keep gamers away from the upcoming cold front. This month brings new tracks from Rihanna, The Postal Service, The Bravery and Panic At the Disco, among others. If September's list of DLC isn't enough, October brings the release of the new retail title, Lips: Number One Hits. If you're looking for a new tune to belt out during those cold nights, the Lips franchise has you covered. Wait ... that sounds weird.

Available on now:
"We Will Become Silhouettes" by The Postal Service
"Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna

September 11:
"Everything About You" by Ugly Kid Joe
"Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service

September 18:
"Sometime Around Midnight" by The Airborne Toxic Event
"Nine In The Afternoon" by Panic! At The Disco

September 25:
"An Honest Mistake" by The Bravery
"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" by Bachman Turner Overdrive

Microsoft belts out Lips: Number One Hits October 20

by David Hinkle { Aug 17th 2009 at 3:15PM }

If you've been sick to death of having to walk or drive down to the local bar for your karaoke fix every Thursday night, know that Microsoft is prepping its next installment in living room embarrassment for October 20: Lips: Number One Hits. The title features acts such as Lady Gaga and the illustrious Tears for Fears, but also doles out the Avatar rewards to players who can hit the high notes. Nothing ties an Avatar's outfit together like a pair of parachute pants. Don't act like you wouldn't wear 'em!

MS details Lips DLC for the rest of August

by Richard Mitchell { Aug 14th 2009 at 5:15PM }

Attention, karaoke buffs, Microsoft has unveiled the Lips DLC for the remainder of August, and there's quite a variety to be had. From Coldplay to Creedence, from Robyn to Robbie Williams, there's something for everyone. There's also Timbuk3's "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades," which should should be enough for anyone. The upcoming August releases are each priced at 160

($2). Starting today, they are as follows:

August 14:
"With Every Heartbeat" – Robyn
"Love Is Gone" – David Guetta and Chris Willis

August 21:
"The Road to Mandalay" – Robbie Williams
"Talk" – Coldplay

August 27:
"Angel" – Shaggy
"Proud Mary" – Creedence Clearwater Revival

*"Song for Whoever" is not available in U.K., Ireland and the Netherlands.

Lips: Number One Hits adds Lady Gaga and more

by David Hinkle { Jul 29th 2009 at 11:15AM }

Microsoft already revealed some of the artists in upcoming Lips: Number One Hits and today, we've got a few more to pile on. But before we get to the new artists, we would like to relay that when vocalists snag the new game this October, there will also be a free pack available for download. We have no idea what packs will be available, as fans will be able to vote on the official Lips site later down the road. It's like American Idol ... but not really!

Now, about those new tracks: This latest update features a variety of US and UK talent ... and Aqua, for some reason. We honestly can't say the prospect of becoming a "Barbie Girl" is all that enticing. Regardless, here are the acts joining the Lips: Number One Hits line-up:

"California Love" by 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman
"Barbie Girl" by Aqua
"Just Dance" by Lady Gaga feat. Colby O'Donis
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears
"The Fear" by Lily Allen
"Don't Phunk With My Heart" by Black Eyed Peas
"I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" by Scissor Sisters
"Heartless" by Kanye West
"Touch My Body" by Mariah Carey
"Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's
"Always On My Mind" by Pet Shop Boys
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
"Push the Button" by Sugababes

Love 'em? Hate 'em? Bueller?

Lips DLC schedule for July 2009

by Alexander Sliwinski { Jul 2nd 2009 at 11:45AM }

You like big butts and you can not lie, so sing it with other brothas when the track drops this July. Yes, the song that acknowledges the glory of expansive posteriors will actually be available tomorrow, July 3, on Lips. Check out what else is coming to the karaoke title this month, after the break.

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Xbox 360 wireless mic sold separately this fall for $50

by Ben Gilbert { Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:30PM }

We're having a hard time wrapping our heads around this one, so do us a favor and bear with us while we put our heads down and power through. Microsoft is releasing a wireless microphone this fall meant to be used with "your favorite Xbox 360 music games," a list that includes: Lips, Guitar Hero: Metallica, Rock Band 2, Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year, Lips: Number One Hits, and The Beatles: Rock Band.

We know, we know -- you're asking yourself, "Why would Microsoft release more peripherals? Just to add extra confusion to the Joystiq instrument compatibility matrix?" According to Microsoft, the mics are meant to assist in your living room rockstar efforts, and will retail this fall for an "estimated retail price" of $50. Meanwhile, the promise of Lips mics working in Rock Band 2 has yet to arrive and an asterisk in Microsoft's press release from earlier today indicates that these new mics won't work either without a title update. Does that mean we'll finally see the allowance of Lips' mics in RB2 when these new mics ship in the fall?

Lips: Number One Hits shouts its way to retail this October

by David Hinkle { May 27th 2009 at 10:00PM }

Microsoft has made a very odd announcement today, revealing a new Lips game heading to retail. Lips: Number One Hits will be compatible with the first title and features "popular tracks spanning diverse genres and generations that have graced the No. 1 position on major global charts." Some of these new tracks are:

"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
"Disturbia" by Rihanna
"U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer
"More Than Words" by Extreme
"Apologize" by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
"Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye
"Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison
"Ready, Set, Go!" by Tokio Hotel

We can't say we totally get this announcement. Why go through the bother of putting out another retail disc (and incurring the costs of doing so), when you can just continue releasing DLC for the first game? Regardless, fans will be able to get their hands on Lips: Number One Hits and all of its mass appeal when the game releases this October.