Nope, We Had No Idea SingStar: Guitar Was A Thing Either.

The news comes via an interview with SingStar's producer Jonathan Mead, who explains the theory behind the spin-offs.

"These titles will allow four people to be involved in the game, all at the same time. This is a very big and exciting thing for us," he said.

“SingStar has a great online community and people are always uploading videos. Often you can see people in the background who want to take part, and this gives them the opportunity to really be involved actively with the people who are singing, whether that’s by dancing or playing guitar.

“I think the main advantage is that this will offer our users a much deeper choice of how they interact and play our game.

“Previously it’s just been singing, and some people can be a bit nervous or apprehensive about getting up and singing, even though we try and get round that with the game offering things like two mics, so everyone sings together.

“But now we will offer two modes where you have greater choice of how you want to perform. Users who don’t want to use their vocal chords can play the guitar or can dance around. The main advantage is it’s a wider choice for people to get involved in the game, and perhaps more importantly to all be involved together.”

Mead clarified that there'll be no extra peripherals released alongside the games, stating that existing PS3 guitars will work with the new SingStar title. SingStar Dance, naturally, will support the PlayStation Move.

[source vg247.com]