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'''''Alvin and the Chipmunks''''' is a video game based on the [[Alvin and the Chipmunks|film of the same name]]. The game was released on {{Template:Video Game Infobox
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|Image = [[File:Alvin and the Chipmunks Video Game Boxart.png]]
|Image = [[File:Alvin and the Chipmunks Video Game Boxart.png]]
|Developer = Sensory Sweep Studios
|Developer = Sensory Sweep Studios
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|Modes = Single Player, Multi-Player
|Modes = Single Player, Multi-Player
|Ratings = ERSB:E
|Ratings = ERSB:E
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|Platforms = Nintendo DS, Playstation 2, Nintendo Wii, PC}}December 4, 2007 and was the first release by video game company Brash Entertainment.
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|Platforms = Nintendo DS, Playstation 2, Nintendo Wii, PC}}'''''Alvin and the Chipmunks''''' is a video game based on the [[Alvin and the Chipmunks|film]]. The game was released on December 4, 2007 and was the first release by the video game company Brash Entertainment.
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It follows [[The Chipmunks]] as they play their way from small venues (such as a high school prom and a civic center) to massive crowds at Burning Munk and ultimately Rockathonapalooza. The soundtrack features 40 popular songs, including "All the Small Things" by Blink-182, "It's Tricky" by Run-D.M.C., and "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley.
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It follows [[The Chipmunks]] as they play their way from small venues (such as a high school prom and a civic center) to massive crowds at Burning Munk and ultimately Rockathonapalooza. The soundtrack features 40 popular songs, including "All the Small Things" by Blink-182, "It's Tricky" by Run-D.M.C., and "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley.
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The gameplay itself is similar to other rhythm games such as ''Rock Band'' and ''Guitar Hero''. [[Jason Lee]] reprise his role as David Seville in the cutscenes while [[Ross Bagdasarian, Jr.|Ross Bagdasarian Jr.]] and [[Janice Karman]] reprise their roles from the 1980's-2000's cartoons.A second video game Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel was released December 1, 2009 to coincide with the release of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. It is played in a similar way, playing at venues around the world, now some venues allow you to play as the Chippettes (female Chipmunks who appear in the new movie)
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The gameplay itself is similar to other rhythm games such as ''Rock Band'' and ''Guitar Hero''. [[Jason Lee]] reprise his role as David Seville in the cutscenes while [[Ross Bagdasarian, Jr.|Ross Bagdasarian Jr.]] and [[Janice Karman]] reprise their roles from the 1980's-2000's cartoons.
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A second video game, [[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (video game)|Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]], was released December 1, 2009 to coincide with the release of the film, [[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]. The game is played in a similar fashion, at venues around the world, but now some venues allow you to play as [[The Chipettes]].
==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/942806.asp |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks Reviews (PS2) |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Game Rankings]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/942806.asp |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks Reviews (PS2) |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Game Rankings]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/alvinandthechipmunks |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks (ps2: 2007): Reviews |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/alvinandthechipmunks |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks (ps2: 2007): Reviews |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/942809.asp |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks Reviews (Windows) |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Game Rankings]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/942809.asp |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks Reviews (Windows) |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Game Rankings]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/alvinandthechipmunks |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks (pc: 2007): Reviews |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/alvinandthechipmunks |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks (pc: 2007): Reviews |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/942808.asp |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks Reviews (DS) |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Game Rankings]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/942808.asp |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks Reviews (DS) |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Game Rankings]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/alvinandthechipmunks |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks (ds: 2007): Reviews |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}
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{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/alvinandthechipmunks |title=Alvin and the Chipmunks (ds: 2007): Reviews |accessdate=2008-01-12 |publisher=[[Metacritic]]}}
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==Story==
==Story==
The Chipmunks play various venues. Each venue is unlocked once a trio-set of songs have been completed.
The Chipmunks play various venues. Each venue is unlocked once a trio-set of songs have been completed.
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===Prom===
===Prom===
*Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
*Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
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*Love Shack - The B-52's
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*Love Shack - The B-52's
*Santa Monica - Everclear
*Santa Monica - Everclear
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===Painted Desert===
===Painted Desert===
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*Walkin' On The Sun - Smash Mouth
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*Walkin' On The Sun - Smash Mouth
*You Really Got Me - The Kinks
*You Really Got Me - The Kinks
*Just Like Heaven - The Cure
*Just Like Heaven - The Cure
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*Right Here, Right Now - Jesus Jones
*Right Here, Right Now - Jesus Jones
*I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller
*I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller
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*I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
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*I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
===Rock-A-Thon-A-Palooza===
===Rock-A-Thon-A-Palooza===
*Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones
*Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones
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*It's Tricky - Run DMC
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*It's Tricky - Run DMC
*Kids in America - Kim Wilde
*Kids in America - Kim Wilde
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*All Day and All of the Night - The Kinks
*All Day and All of the Night - The Kinks
*Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
*Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
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*Rock 'n' Roll High School - The Ramones
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*Rock 'n' Roll High School - The Ramones
*The Distance - Cake
*The Distance - Cake
*Look Sharp - Joe Jackson
*Look Sharp - Joe Jackson
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*Semi Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
*Semi Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
*Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie and the Blowfish
*Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie and the Blowfish
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*California Dreamin' - The Mamas & the Papas
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*California Dreamin' - The Mamas & the Papas
*A Girl Like You - Edwyn Collins
*A Girl Like You - Edwyn Collins
*Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
*Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
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*Rock 'n' Roll High School - The Ramones
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*Rock 'n' Roll High School - The Ramones
==References==
==References==
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*[http://wii.ign.com/objects/956/956753.html IGN page]
*[http://wii.ign.com/objects/956/956753.html IGN page]
*[http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070814/aqtu110.html Yahoo! Finance hosted press release about the game]
*[http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070814/aqtu110.html Yahoo! Finance hosted press release about the game]
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[[Category:Alvin and the Chipmunks]]
[[Category:Alvin and the Chipmunks]]
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[[Category:Video Games]]