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Summary

• Release Year: 2008
• Genres: Music
• Platforms: PlayStation 2
• Developers: SCE London Studio
• Publishers: SCE Worldwide Studios Europe

SingStar: BoyBands vs GirlBands is a karaoke game released in 2008 for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3. The game features a selection of hit songs by boybands and girlbands, and allows players to sing along with the lyrics on-screen.

The game was developed by SCE Studio Liverpool and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is part of the SingStar series of karaoke games, which have been released on a variety of platforms since 2004.

Gameplay

SingStar: BoyBands vs GirlBands is played using a microphone connected to the PlayStation 2 or PlayStation 3. Players can choose to sing solo or in a duet with another player. The game features a variety of different game modes, including:

• Party Mode: This mode allows up to four players to sing together in a party atmosphere. Players can choose to sing any of the songs in the game, and the game will keep track of each player’s score.
• Battle Mode: This mode allows two players to compete against each other in a head-to-head singing battle. Players can choose to sing any of the songs in the game, and the game will determine which player has the best singing voice.
• Challenge Mode: This mode allows players to challenge themselves to sing a variety of different songs. Players can choose to sing songs from a specific genre, or they can choose to sing songs from a specific artist.

Songs

SingStar: BoyBands vs GirlBands features a total of 30 songs from a variety of boybands and girlbands. The songs in the game include:

• Boybands:
  • “I Want It That Way” – Backstreet Boys
  • “Bye Bye Bye” – NSYNC
  • “Shape of My Heart” – Backstreet Boys
  • “I’ll Never Break Your Heart” – Backstreet Boys
  • “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” – Backstreet Boys
  • “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” – Backstreet Boys
  • “As Long As You Love Me” – Backstreet Boys
  • “Larger Than Life” – Backstreet Boys
  • “Get Down (You’re the One for Me)” – Backstreet Boys
  • “All I Have to Give” – Backstreet Boys
  • “Drowning” – Backstreet Boys
  • “Incomplete” – Backstreet Boys
  • “It’s Gotta Be You” – Backstreet Boys
  • “I Want You Back” – NSYNC
  • “Tearin’ Up My Heart” – NSYNC
  • “Bye Bye Bye” – NSYNC
  • “Girlfriend” – NSYNC
  • “Pop” – NSYNC
  • “God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You” – NSYNC
  • “This I Promise You” – NSYNC
  • “Gone” – NSYNC
  • “It’s Gonna Be Me” – NSYNC
  • “Bye Bye Bye” – NSYNC
• Girlbands:
  • “Wannabe” – Spice Girls
  • “Say You’ll Be There” – Spice Girls
  • “2 Become 1” – Spice Girls
  • “Who Do You Think You Are” – Spice Girls
  • “Mama” – Spice Girls
  • “Stop” – Spice Girls
  • “Viva Forever” – Spice Girls
  • “Spice Up Your Life” – Spice Girls
  • “Too Much” – Spice Girls
  • “Say You’ll Be There” – Spice Girls
  • “2 Become 1” – Spice Girls
  • “Who Do You Think You Are” – Spice Girls
  • “Mama” – Spice Girls
  • “Stop” – Spice Girls
  • “Viva Forever” – Spice Girls
  • “Spice Up Your Life” – Spice Girls
  • “Too Much” – Spice Girls

Reception

SingStar: BoyBands vs GirlBands received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s song selection and party atmosphere, while others criticized its lack of innovation and repetitive gameplay.

The game was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. It was the best-selling karaoke game of 2008, and it helped to popularize the SingStar series of games.

Legacy

SingStar: BoyBands vs GirlBands is a fun and challenging karaoke game that will have you singing your heart out! With a great selection of songs from both boybands and girlbands, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

The game is a great way to party with friends and family, and it’s also a great way to improve your singing voice. If you’re a fan of karaoke, then SingStar: BoyBands vs GirlBands is a must-have game.

Additional Information

• The game was released in North America on October 21, 2008, and in Europe on October 24, 2008.
• The game was developed by SCE Studio Liverpool and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
• The game is part of the SingStar series of karaoke games.
• The game features a total of 30 songs from a variety of boybands and girlbands.
• The game received mixed reviews from critics.
• The game was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.

Review Score

7.5/10

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