I learned today (thanks Joystiq) that a new retail release of Lips is coming out in October. What is sounds like, is similar to Rock Band selling “Track Packs” at retail. Stuff that would normally be DLC, can be bought on the store shelf. Better, Microsoft has announced that this new game “Lips: Number One Hits” will be compatible with Lips 1.

The known set list (so far):

• “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay
• “Disturbia” by Rihanna
• “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer
• “More Than Words” by Extreme
• “Apologize” by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
• “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club
• “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye
• “Oh, Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison
• “Ready, Set, Go!” by Tokio Hotel

What I’m guessing is it will use the same game engine as Lips 1, and all the music will be importable from Lips” Number One Hits into Lips 1, so no disc swapping needed.

For me and my family we like Lips 1, though we have been shy to buy any DLC for the game. At $2 a song, we generally just buy DLC for Rock Band 2. Now, I will likely buy this new Lips release at retail, since the 40+ songs that came with Lips 1 has quickly gotten old.

For me, this is good news and looking forward to the new Lips addition. You?