As I've mentioned before, I'm a sucker for those music games. I've spent way more money than I should've importing the beatmania controller, DDR pads, guitars, etc. I typically enjoy them all but the one game I just could not appreciate was Karaoke Revolution. As weird as it sounds, I don't really enjoy music, but I love the interactivity of bemani games. However, with Karaoke Revolution, listening to myself scream into a cheap microphone just didn't cut it; and when I heard one of my buddies try to sing Addicted by Simple Plan, it promptly was traded in at the local game store. Still, it must be selling rather well if it's already spawned a sequel and is now being ported to the Xbox. Konami needs to get on the ball and bring over beatmania IIDX or Keyboardmania.

	Sega Publishing Classics on PS2 At a press event today, Sega announced plans to publish ten classic titles on one disc for the PlayStation 2. Called Sega Classics Collection, the compilation will include Outrun, Golden Axe, Space Harrier, Columns, Fantasy Zone, Virtua Racer, Decathlete, Alien Syndrome, Monaco GP, and Bonanza Bros. & Tant R. Lucky for us; each of these games were being sold in Japan individually for about $20 each.
	Song List for Xbox Karaoke Revolution Konami has gone ahead and given eager Xbox gamers a peak at the song list for the upcoming Karaoke Revolution. Exclusive to the Xbox are ten Motown songs by some big-name stars such as Marvin Gaye (I Heard It Through The Grapevine) and Diana Ross & The Supremes (Stop! In the Name of Love). Over fifty songs will be in the game.
	Forza in February Microsoft's hotly-anticipated racer, Forza Motorsport, is now confirmed for a February release. Microsoft is grooming this to be the premier racer on the Xbox, pimping it with over two hundred cars and Xbox Live head-to-head racing. "Forza Motorsport is a title we are getting amazing feedback on from people who are really passionate about the world of cars and auto racing," said Shane Kim, General Manager of Microsoft Game Studios.
	MAX Drive for GameCube Datel's popular console-to-PC file transfer system, MAX Drive, is now available for the GameCube. The device is essentially a memory card with a USB port. Save what you want to it and back it up on the PC or use Datel's website to download other game saves for your own use. It also allows you to download codes for use with the Action Replay Pro. It's available now for $29.99.
	Dynasty Warriors 4 Becomes Greatest Hit Koei announced today that Dynasty Warriors 4 is the newest member of Sony's exclusive Greatest Hits line of value-priced titles. The game now sports a new price tag of $19.99, an excellent value. "We thank the fans and KOEI's highly talented Omega Force team for this success. This achievement is a testament to Dynasty Warriors enduring worldwide appeal, and this new price opens the experience to an entirely new audience." commented Amos Ip, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing at KOEI Corporation.
	Misc. Q&As/Features RPG Vault talks with a few crew members on Knights of the Old Republic II. IGN chats with Michael Kelbaugh and Bryan Walker of Retro Studios about Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.
	Misc. Media/Previews
	IGN slaps up a handful of images and movies for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and shots of Urban Extreme. Game Over takes a look at ATV Offroad Fury 3. The Magic Box has new images for Devil May Cry 3. GameSpot features a preview of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3. GameSpy takes a look at a couple RPGs: Shining Tears and The Nightmare of Druaga.
	Game Informer goes hands-on with Conker: Live & Reloaded and has new screens for Forza Motorsport. The latest trailer for Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors can be found at IGN.
	GamerFeed grips the racket in this hands-on of Mario Power Tennis. 1up has new impressions of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. GameSpot gives us new video of Mario Party 6.
	Planet GameCube offers up some shots of Mr. Driller Drill Spirits (NDS). IGN gives us impressions and footage of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA). They also have plenty of Nintendo DS movies: Spider-man 2, The Urbz, and Super Mario 64 DS.
	1up is the latest to go hands-on with The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age (PS2, Xbox, GCN). Blackhole Motorsports has exclusive screens of FlatOut (PS2, Xbox). GameSpot previews Darkwatch (PS2, Xbox). IGN shares video of Sonic Mega Collection Plus (PS2, Xbox)