Lumines II soundtrack revealed @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on July 18, 2006

News: The first handheld game to feature music videos apparently.

Lumines II, the sequel to the PSP's biggest launch game, is on track for a November release. And today, Buena Vista Games has revealed the game's soundtrack.

Music videos from the following artists will appear in Lumines II:

Beck Ц УBlack TambourineФ
Black Eyed Peas Ц УPump ItФ
Chemical Brothers Ц УStar GuitarФ
Fatboy Slim Ц УGangster Trippin'Ф
The Go! Team Ц УBottle RocketФ
Gwen Stefani Ц УHollaback GirlФ
Hoobastank Ц УBorn to LeadФ
Junior Senior Ц УTake My TimeФ
Missy Elliott Ц УLose ControlФ
New Order Ц Song Unknown

And these songs will appear on the soundtrack, sans video:

Junkie XL Ц УBreezerФ
Stigmato Inc Ц УReality CheckФ

Finally, the game's music will be rounded out with tracks from Japanese artists Mondo Grosso, Ken Ishii and Techriders.

УIn order to showcase my vision for СLumines II,' we needed to find music and videos with just the right tone, mix and energy to incorporate into the game,Ф said Tetsuya Mizuguchi, chief creative officer of Q Entertainment. УI couldn't be happier with the result and am excited to get the game into players' hands.Ф

We have entered a brave new world, handheld games are being promoted with their licensed soundtracks. We'll have more on Lumines II soon.