MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - OCTOBER 29, 2024 - Get ready to step into the spotlight with Songbird, the first-of-its-kind karaoke game developed for the Meta Quest! Created by the musical hearts behind the iconic Guitar Hero, use your voice to bring the world of Nestopia to life as you engage with this vibrant world filled with “catchables,” rhythmic multipliers, dancing and fun companions who accompany your musical journey. Whether you're a seasoned performer or having fun with friends, this immersive singing experience delivers the thrill of karaoke directly to your living room. The world of Songbird is coming to the Meta Quest this November.
Developer Always Blue Games is led by Marcus Henderson, the California-based multi-instrumentalist who recorded the majority of the high-energy, shredding guitar parts for the original and highly successful Guitar Hero franchise.
“Music unites us all and singing has a unique power to connect humanity regardless of language and location,” stated Henderson, Founder and Creative Director of Always Blue Games. “With Songbird, we set out to create a uniquely vibrant and cozy world for Karaoke lovers to sing their hearts out and even practice the songs in a no-fail environment that everyone of all ages can enjoy.”
Curated Setlist
Launch day will feature a carefully curated setlist of 33 licensed tracks, including hits from a variety of genres. Starting in early 2025, new song packs will be released monthly to expand your catalog. Sing along to favorites like:
Billie Eilish - I Love You
Selena Gomez - Love You Like A Love Song
ABBA - Dancing Queen
Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA
Flipturn - August
Tyler Hubbard- Dancin’ In The Country
Grace Oliver and George Wilson’s Enigma Ensemble - Habanera
Laufey - From The Start
Limahl - Neverending Story
Paramore - Ain't It Fun
Sublime - Badfish
Seal - Kiss From A Rose
And more!
Game Features:
- Beautify Nestopia: Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Nestopia, that needs your help to bring harmony to the land. Featuring a variety of stunning stages—from your bedroom to brilliant mountain vistas—each environment is designed to elevate your karaoke performances. Engage with this vibrant world filled with hand-tracking enabled "catchables,” fun companions, rhythmic multipliers, dancing, and interactive elements to accompany your quest.
- 33 Master Tracks: The launch soundtrack will have 33 licensed songs, featuring hits from artists like Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, and Sublime, with new monthly song packs starting in early 2025.
- Easy Setup: Simply put on your Meta Quest headset and start singing—no extra equipment needed!
- Play Your Way: Choose between Quick Play for casual fun or Performance mode for a challenge, with three difficulty levels to match your skill.
- Interactive Gameplay: Experience dynamic gameplay with real-time scoring and rhythmic multipliers - reach out to catch them for extra points! Sing to bring the world of Nestopia to life as the song progresses and improve your vocal skills along the way as you strive for high scores and earn achievements.
- Revolutionary Note Tracking: The unique and proprietary note tracking interface drops away seamlessly as you sing, allowing players to focus solely on the performance and the beautiful virtual world. Hum to the tune or belt it out loud - you’ll get real time feedback to perfect your performance.
Songbird will be available for download on Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest Pro. Players can wishlist now by visiting the Meta Quest Store page here.
For more information please visit www.playsongbird.com
About Always Blue Games
Based in the Bay Area, Always Blue Games The founders and creative talent at Always Blue Games have been responsible for some of the best selling music games of all time, including the Guitar Hero franchise, Rock Band Unplugged and many more. With decades of experience in rhythm game design and massively successful post-launch marketing efforts, this all-star collective has helped shape modern rhythm gaming as we know it.
About Muteki Games Collective
Muteki Games Collective has been bringing the joy of games to players since the days of the original Nintendo Game Boy. We put love and care into everything we do from the biggest AAA console releases to the most unique indie games.
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