Keep the party going with “Lips: Party Classics,” the latest singing game in the “Lips” franchise exclusively for Xbox 360. “Lips: Party Classics” offers 40 unforgettably catchy songs that everyone loves to sing, such as Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive,” Spice Girls’ “Wannabe,” Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy,” The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love,” The Knack’s “My Sharona,” Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” and more. With a steady stream of songs releasing on Xbox LIVE every week, building your collection of favorite tunes and performing along with your favorite singer has never been easier.

“Lips: Party Classics” will be available as a stand-alone game, perfect for “Lips” fans who already have the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone that comes with “Lips” and “Lips: Number One Hits,” and is sold as an accessory. “Party Classics” will also let singers use popular USB microphones* that come packaged with other hit music games, offering more flexibility in how they perform. Using the Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone, which lets you play cord-free with the “Lips” games, “The Beatles: Rock Band,” “Rock Band 2,” “Guitar Hero” games and more, and now USB microphones, singing with friends and family has never been easier or more fun.

Keiichi Yano, the celebrated developer at iNiS behind some of the industry’s most beloved rhythm games, continues to bring his vision of collaborative and social musical entertainment to the “Lips” franchise.

Key Features:

• Crowd-pleasing songs loved around the world. “Lips: Party Classics” has a robust list of 40 songs on disc, capturing the magic of cherished tunes popular with singers around the world. With tracks that are sure to get your friends singing along, including KISS’ “Rock and Roll All Nite,” B-52s’ “Love Shack,” Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab,” Chumbawumba’s “Tubthumping,” and Black Eyed Peas’ “Let’s Get It Started,” the latest “Lips” game provides the ultimate party experience.
• New USB microphone compatibility. A first for the “Lips” franchise, “Lips: Party Classics” will work with popular USB microphones that come packaged with Xbox 360 games including most “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band” titles. A complete list of games that offer a compatible microphone is at http://lips.xbox.com.*
• New game add-on songs. With three game discs in the “Lips” family and the freedom to download tracks regularly on the “Lips” Music Store on Xbox LIVE and the
  • in-game music store, singers can continuously find new music to bring people together and keep the party going. Most of the available master tracks feature their original music videos, while others have custom visualizations.
  • Calling all Xbox LIVE avatars. Jump into the game with avatar integration and personalize your “Lips: Party Classics” experience. Your avatar guides you through the “Lips” in-game menus, so your virtual alter ego is sure to be the hit of the party. Avatars also appear during the on-screen video from time to time to show you how to use your Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone’s motion-sensing technology to perform a song-specific gesture, such as matching a move in the music video or strumming an air guitar
  • Unlockable avatar awards. You can deck out your avatar with fun, new accessories such as the classic ’80s pop-girl jean jacket or an iconic ’70s disco-biker guy jacket and show off that avant garde look in “Lips” and to friends on Xbox LIVE. Unlock “Lips”-exclusive accessories by singing your way to them.
  • Strike a pose. Featuring stylish lights that pulse to the beat of the music, the microphone responds to singers’ actions and can also be used as a percussion accompaniment. Movers and groovers can trigger Star Stream Power Bonuses by gesturing, shaking or matching on-screen gestures. These motion triggers are timed to take advantage of key moments in the song without compromising vocal performance.
  • Show off. New in-game rankings shows players how much they’re rocking out with the active leaderboard feature that ranks them as they perform. Especially talented singers can also win bronze, silver, gold and diamond prize cups to boast their singing prowess.
  • Play along. Using the standard Xbox 360 Controller, up to four people will be able to join the fun and choose from a variety of percussion accompaniments to play along with the music in “Lips: Party Classics.” With tambourines, claps and a cowbell at the fingertips of anyone with a controller, “Lips” creates a social entertainment experience for friends, co-workers and kids alike.