This week in game releases: August 3-9, 2009

Pick of the week: SingStar Queen (PS2, PS3)

While Rock Band and Guitar Hero may get all the glory when it comes to the rhythm game genre, we here at Opposable Thumbs have a soft spot for Sony’s SingStar karaoke series. There’s just something great about getting a bunch of friends together, and then looking (and sounding) like idiots while playing the game. The series has taken a turn towards artist-themed games, starting with ABBA, and continuing with the release of SingStar Queen. The tracklist is impressive, and boasts such great tunes as “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and, of course, the perfect sing-a-long tune, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” It may not break any new ground, but for fans of both Queen and karaoke, it’s about as perfect as you can get.