Singing, dancing, playing instruments… there’s no doubting that the music/rhythm genre has positively exploded in this generation, and if there’s one brand that’s bound to get the casual gamer up and off the sofa, it’s American Idol. Today Konami announced Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 for the Nintendo Wii.

American Idol Encore 2 allows you to stand in front of (and get judged by) Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and the ever-honest Simon Cowell. The title features 40 different songs to sing along to, allowing you to discover whether you have what it takes to become the next American Idol.

Key Features:

• 40 all new hit songs from the 70’s to today!
• 4 brand new venues, including the finals stage from the 2008 season of American Idol and a Music Video venue whose graphical environment transforms with each song
• Perfect for parties and social gatherings: multiple game modes for up to 8 players to compete with or against each other
• Proprietary technology accurately recognizes and scores vocal pitch and rhythm
• Create even more unique looks for your contestant with a variety of new accessories
• Improved animation system brings the judges right into your living room!

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 will be released this winter.