One of my favorite gamesfor the DS isDaigasso! Band Bros DX, a Japan-only release. My favorite DS game before that? Its predecessor,Daigasso! Band Bros. They’re not really games. They’re more like music-making software in a cute, Nintendo-made package. Those expecting a rhythm -style music game are going to be disappointed, as you’ll get none of the fancy re-recorded music and dead-eyed celebrity 3D models. This sounds like…MIDI. And you’re really using some music theory in the creation modes. The “game” part is kind of silly, actually. Music types will get more joy out of creating the rhythm game stages.
I say all of this to warn you about Nintendo’s spin on the title, which has now been announced for Europe, set to release on May 21st. I’m sure it never came out in the west before because 1) It probably won’t sell that well, and 2) the licensed songs from Japan wouldn’t fly over here anyway.
Speaking of, there’s new licensed songs for the Euro version. “Every Breath You Take?” Or how about “Chariots of Fire.?” Ooh…”Lady Marmalade.”
The charm of the Japanese version was that you could download others’ creations and play them, giving you access to every nerd song ever made, including game tunes.
I’m going to let you loose on Nintendo’s press release, which you’ll find after the jump. You’ll also find the first English language screenshots in the gallery below, mixed with some Japanese ones.
If you are a music lover, then the unique new game Jam with the Band will help transform your Nintendo DS family of consoles into a fun, portable music maker allowing you to get creative with your friends.
Program your own versions of famous songs and share them with other players. Or jam to a collection of popular songs from a constantly expanding song list. If you are after a unique gameplay experience then be sure to turn up the volume and Jam with the Band as it launches exclusively on Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi across Europe on 21st May 2010.
Following on from a range of acclaimed music games like Rhythm Paradise and Wii Music, Jam with the Band allows you to program your own tracks in the game’s song editor using up to eight different parts on each track from a collection of more than 50 instruments; or create some simple melodies by humming into the Nintendo DS in-built Microphone.
The game is designed to appeal to a wide range of music lovers. It comes with 50 pre-installed songs, and approximately 50 more will be downloadable via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Users are also able to upload their own ‘versions’ of tracks which can be downloaded by other users. In addition, there is a dedicated website where players are able to see new and the most popular tracks available.
Using the stylus on the Touch Screen of your Nintendo DS family of consoles you can strum at a virtual guitar and there is also a karaoke mode to have fun with your vocal chords, utilising the in-built Nintendo DS microphone. The game will even analyse your singing style to suggest the best music genre to sing in.
There is a captivating difficulty mode which takes you from utilising one or four buttons whilst jamming, to eight and ten, or play with the stylus and Touch Screen, in your music-making challenges. And why keep it to yourself? With one copy of the game up to eight people can each take a part and jam together!
you may also connect your Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi to your Wii console and send the sounds from your Nintendo DS to the speakers of your TV sound system. A free Jam with the Band Live channel for Wii can be downloaded, meaning you and up to seven friends can enjoy the whole sound of the band from one set of speakers! And the fun keeps coming as you can utilise the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, enabling you free access to approximately 50 downloadable songs and some content from other users and multiplayer sessions.
If you ever fancied your own easy to operate, creative and fun pocket music studio, get with the beat and grab your copy of Jam with the Band when it launches across Europe on 21st May 2010.
The game comes with a total of 50 songs preinstalled which include renowned classical songs as well as popular titles such as:
SONG NAMEABCBarbara AnnDeeper UndergroundChariots of FireDo You Really Want to Hurt Me?Every Breath You TakeI’m A Slave 4 UI‘m So ExcitedJungle BoogieLady MarmaladeLiving In AmericaMaterial GirlNew York, New YorkOur HouseSmoke on the WaterStop! In the Name of LoveThe Final CountdownThe Pink Panther ThemeWalking on SunshineWe Are the Champions
However, for those gaming fans out there, you’ll be pleased to know that you may jam along to some of your favourite Nintendo game songs such as:
SONG NAMENES Classics MedleyF-Zero MedleyThe Legend of Zelda MedleySuper Mario Kart MedleyOnigashima MedleySuper Mario Medley
