Lips: Party Classics

12 cert, Microsoft Game Studios, Xbox 360 ***

Depending on which side of the "public humiliation as entertainment" fence you sit on, karaoke is either the ultimate party icebreaker or the road to hell. Lips: Party Classicsadds to the growing list of titles in Microsoft's music games arsenal, where it's playing catch-up with Singstaron the Playstation. The use of the term "classics" could be applied loosely to songs such as Doctor Jones and the Spice Girls' Wannabe, but there are 38 others to choose from.

Warble your way through Whitesnake or scare your friends with your Tiffany turn. There are a couple of enhancements to the title, including the recording feature introduced in Lips: Number Ones. The new title allows players to use regular USB microphones, where previous titles were compatible only with wireless mics. Party Classicsalso includes new achievements and avatar awards. So grab a microphone and get singing.