Videogame publisher XS Games will release the all-new music rhythm game for PopStar Guitar for Nintendo Wii and the Sony PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system in November. Original music from Fall Out Boy, Paramore and All-American Rejects will allow players to release their PopStar within. The new tracks round out a star-studded line-up of original mastered tracks from some of today's hottest Pop artists.

"We are thrilled to continue to unveil new original recording artists that will be featured in PopStar Guitar," said Steve Grossman, chief executive officer of XS Games. "The game's fresh line-up of today's top Pop artists paired with the innovative AirG peripheral for Wii will deliver a very rewarding gaming experience for pop music fans and gamers alike.

"The Wii Remote has dramatically changed the way people interact with video games today, opening up endless possibilities for fun and active game play experiences," he said. "Utilizing the Wii Remote's functionality to the fullest, PopStar Guitar's AirG fuels players' creativity and imagination as they live out their dream of becoming a pop star... To deliver an authentic pop music experience in PopStar Guitar, we knew we had to include original music from today's hottest artists... PopStar Guitar's music coupled with the innovative AirG peripheral for the Wii, will enable players to jam like a real star."

In PopStar Guitar, players assume the role of a lead guitarist on a musical journey, beginning in a garage band and eventually progressing to the main stage of a worldwide "Battle of the Bands" competition. The game features twelve playable characters, 25 visually stunning venues and more than 50 pop songs, including many # 1 Hits from the original artists. PopStar Guitar will feature original mastered tracks from mega pop artists Rihanna, The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and leading bands Maroon 5, 3 Doors Down, Simple Plan and Blink 182. The game puts players in the role of a lead guitarist on a musical journey that begins with forming a garage band and progresses to the ultimate performance on the main stage of a worldwide "Battle of the Bands" competition. PopStar Guitar features twelve playable characters, 25 visually stunning venues and more than 50 pop songs. Players can customize their band, giving it a unique look, as well as winning a number of VIP vehicles, so their band can travel like real pop stars! With three difficulty levels, PopStar Guitar will feature a single player Career Mode along with single player and multi-player mini-games.

Developed by Broadsword Interactive, PopStar Guitar will be available for the Wii™ and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The Wii version of PopStar Guitar will feature the AirG , an exciting new peripheral that snaps onto the Wii Remote™ and transforms the controller into an air guitar. For PlayStation®2 system players, PopStar Guitar will function with any 5 button PlayStation®2 system compatible guitar.

PopStar Guitar will be available for Wii™ and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The Wii version of PopStar Guitar will retail for $59.99 and will come packaged with two AirG peripherals straight out of the box ready for multiplayer gameplay. For PlayStation®2 system players, PopStar Guitar supports officially licensed PlayStation®2 system non-USB guitar peripherals and will retail for $29.99.

Developed by Broadsword Interactive, PopStar Guitar is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB and will be available in November 2008.

Over 50 Songs Including Original #1 Hits:
-Thnks Fr Th Mmrs by Fall Out Boy
-Sugar We're Going Down by Fall Out Boy
-Misery Business by Paramore
-Dirty Little Secret by All-American Rejects
-Move Along by All-American Rejects
-Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna
-S.O.S by Jonas Brothers
-See You Again by Miley Cyrus
-Wake Up Call by Maroon 5
-Makes Me Wonder by Maroon 5
-All The Small Things by Blink 182
-Welcome To My Life by Simple Plan
-When I'm Gone by 3 Doors Down
-It's Not My Time by 3 Doors Down

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About XS Games: XS Games is a leading publisher of entertainment software with a quality portfolio of multiplatform games for Wii™, PlayStation®2 system, Nintendo DS and PC. XS Games has publishing operations across North America, Europe (France, Germany, Spain, UK) and Australia.

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