Interactive entertainment company Ludia and FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) have announced the release of American Idol Star Experience game today, May 26th, to coincide with the Season 9 finale of American Idol (the show). Idol lives on in every player as they put together online performances for friends and the entire Facebook community.
Download the free performance creator for your PC and design your original stage performance with an avatar of your creation, one of your favorite rock, punk, pop, hip hop, disco, R&B or country hit songs, fun dance choreography, different camera angles, and flashy special effects, which you can post on Facebook for others to enjoy, rate, comment on, and discuss with others.

“We are excited to release a unique game experience based on American Idol, one of the most important entertainment franchises in the world,” said Alex Thabet, Founder and CEO of Ludia Inc. “American Idol Star Experience reinforces our existing multiplatform game strategy, now seamlessly integrated with robust social features.”

With The American Idol Star Experience, you can:
* Select pre-recorded voice tracks, or use their own voice to sing karaoke-style.
* Style your avatar with hair, make up, wardrobe, and accessories.
* Put your star on a true to life American Idol stage complete with lights, cameras, and a multitude of special effects.
* Interact with other members of the Facebook community, including arranging private viewings for your VIP friends.

“After more than eight top-rated seasons on television, the Emmy-award winning American Idol is one of the most successful properties on TV,” said Olivier Delfosse, Director, Interactive, FremantleMedia Enterprises, licensor for the program. “We are pleased to extend American Idol to both the existing fan base and new audiences alike with a highly immersive game experience that further deepens consumer engagement with the franchise.”

American Idol Star Experience is available for PC as a free download at_a href=”http://www.PlayAmericanIdol.com” target=”_new”>PlayAmericanIdol.com