Nina Scherer from the EU PS Blog writes:

"Hi and welcome to the SingStore update!

This week is quite a big one and if you've been following my colleague Carly's post on here over the last week, you'll know why. We've teamed up with Universal Music recently which means more music, more artists and more SingStar fun for you!"
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Weekly Game Releases - 2nd-8th August for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP and DS.
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UPDATE: The new U.S. SingStore content is now live! Get on it!

PlayStation LifeStyle is pleased to bring you the full update list featuring 12 new videos, 4 songs previously only available in song packs, and 2 new SingStar Essentials song packs.
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SCEE has secured a licensing deal with Universal Music UK that will see an influx of the label's most successful tracks making their way to the SingStore in the future – and it begins with the first arrivals on August 8th.

The deal will include tracks from the likes of Elton John, Girls Aloud, The Police, Cher, Snow Patrol and The Killers join the already bulging line-up of classics available to download off Sony's in-game portal.
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SingStar: Michael Jackson release info possibly leaked.
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From PS3 Attitude: "Speaking at the Develop Conference today, Dave Ranyard of SCEE has been outlining what the SingStar community has taught Sony through interaction with the game, and what developments we can expect in the future.

One of the big issues for Sony is balancing the features the existing users SingStar franchise.

So here's what they've come up with..."
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EU PS Blog writes: "Hi,

So what rocked your SingStar world in the month of June? Check out June's global Top 20 Singstore downloads below.

Evanescence proved very popular again, occupying the top two spots, closely followed by a classic from Ray Charles and the Roxette Ballads songpack. Watch this space for next month's chart plus the usual store update next week."
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MCV: Singstar and Guitar Hero downloads wanted by Official Charts Company
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PSBLOG: Shaun Wharton // Assistant Producer writes:
Good news for all you SingStar fans! We've got lots of new content hitting the SingStore this Thursday. Three new song packs will be added to the store along with 16 new songs including the following hit singles:

* Offspring, "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)"
* Kelly Clarkson, "Because Of You"
* Cheap Trick, "If You Want My Love"
* Radiohead, "No Surprises"
* Gloria Estefan, "Rhythm is Gonna Get You"

The update will also include two Ultimate Coldplay packs as well as a SingStar Essential Country pack. Currently available for $6.99 a piece, each song pack features the following chart-topping tracks:
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EU PSB writes: "Hi there,

Here I am again, bringing you the latest from the SingStore.

Now, there's no doubt in my mind that this week's update will get a lot of you quite excited because the long-awaited Coldplay SongPacks are finally hitting the store on Thursday.

Alternatively, if Coldplay is not your thing, why not 'yeee-haa' your way through the Essentials: Country SongPack?

Also on offer this week are fantastic tracks by Radiohead, Blur, Ashford & Simpson, Kelly Clarkson, Erasure and Lily Allen. A good ol' mix I'd say, wouldn't you?

Time to leave you to study the full tracklist below. See you next week with the Top 20 Chart for June!"
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PS3Hype writes: 'Soon the SingStore will get a new update, and this time the update is a lot better than regualar. Songs from Krezip, and from Calvin Harris with 'I'm Not Alone' will make their way trought the SingStore.'
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EU PSBlog writes: 'Hi all! Some of you actually already asked for this so I hope you like it. Please allow me to introduce you to the official SingStoreTop 20 Download Chart. Tadaaa!'
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Alongside 26 new tracks, the update will include two SongPacks: "Roxette Ballads" and "Ultimate Tiziano Ferro".

* Bizarre Inc - "I'm Gonna Get You"
* Boys Like Girls - "Hero/Heroine"
* Bryan Rice - "No Promises"
* Depeche Mode - "Precious"
* Evanescence - "Lithium"
* Gorillaz - "Dare"
* The Hoosiers - "Cops N Robbers"
* Kemopetrol - "Child Is my Name"
* Liars - "Freak Out"
* Lostprophets - "Can't Catch Tomorrow"
* Madness - "Baggy Trousers"
* Madness - "Driving In My Car"
* Madness - "House Of Fun "
* Madness - "My Girl"
* Madness - "Our House"
* P!nk - "Last To Know"
* P!nk - "Nobody Knows"
* Pet Shop Boys - "Opportunities"
* Pet Shop Boys - "Rent"
* Phoenix - "Consolation Prizes"
* Ray Charles - "Hit The Road Jack"
* Richard Hawley - "Tonight The Streets Are Ours"

The Dutch, Finish, French and Italian SingsStores are also getting tracks and are listed in the link.
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Nextgamer posted up the full list of the SingStore update for 28 May 2009.
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In just five years Sony's SingStar has conquered new demographics, sold millions of discs and helped firmly establish the music game genre. Will Freeman speaks to the development and product teams at Sony to find out how far the series has come…

While Nintendo is given much of the credit for the demographic explosion in gaming, it is another platform holder's internal IP that long-ago primed the mainstream players the Wii courts.

Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, SingStar struck a chord with consumers when it was released in 2004. The singing game has since converted huge numbers of non-gamers to the PlayStation brand, and laid the foundations for Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
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Nextgamer posted up the full list of the SingStore update for 14 May 2009.
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Good news for all you SingStar fans! Today Sony released a global patch featuring a number of new and enhanced gameplay and online features for SingStar which was previously delayed....
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Erin English // Product Marketing Manager writes: "Good news for all you SingStar fans! Today we released a global patch featuring a number of new and enhanced gameplay and online features for SingStar PS3 users.

A new voice control menu will enable players to scroll through the song carousel and select the tracks they'd like to sing by simply speaking into the microphone. In addition to voice control, the new patch will include support for over 30 trophies including 'Super Singer Gold', 'Keep it Cool' and 'All Eyes on You', quick song purchase functionality and an enhanced redesign of the SingStore and MySingStarOnline. The new patch is free to users and will be compatible with all SingStar PS3 discs.

For all you Queen fans, late last week we announced the upcoming release of SingStar Queen for the PS3 and PS2. Available as a standalone disc on August 18, SingStar Queen features over 20 classic hits from the iconic pop-rock group including 'We Are The Champions,' 'Another One Bites The Dust,' 'We Will Rock You,' 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Under Pressure'. For a sneak peak at SingStar Queen, check out the teaser trailer below:
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TheSixthAxis: "Whilst everyone got a press release yesterday claiming that the SingStar 3.01 patch would arrive today, including Trophies, the new SingStore look that we hinted at and voice control, we've just been told that the update is now due next week. "
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Calling all SingStars! Your SingStar experience is about to get even better when the SingStar 3.01 Update for PlayStation 3 takes place across PAL territories on April 16th 2009. This automatic and free update from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe will bring you cool new features, trophies and a new look for My SingStar Online.
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