The FanGirl

 The Nintendo Wii is the most innovative new console available. It’s special motion sensing controller system, the “Wiimote” opens up a whole new world of game possibilities.

One of those possibilities is becoming a reality, and a dream game for any High School Musical fan. A High School Musical karaoke game is being released for the Wii which will come with a microphone. In the game, players will sing their way through in solos or duets with songs from the original High School Musical, the sequel High School Musical 2, and bonus songs from other Disney Channel artists. The game will also be available for the PlayStation 2, but the Wii version of the game allows an additional motion-capture dance experience with choreography from the movie. The game will be out August 7 for the Wii and August 14 for the PlayStation2, and it is already available for pre-order on Amazon. Pre-Order High School Musical Wii Game, Pre-Order High School Musical PlayStation2 Game.

For those of you more into portable gaming, there will also be a High School Musical game coming out for the Nintendo DS. Players will travel across America as they compete in the ultimate musical competition. Playing as any of the six High School Musical stars (or their own customized character), fans will dance and play along with the movie’s songs and create their own dance videos in order to win the national title. Players can compete head-to-head and trade their personal video creations with their friends. The High School Musical Nintendo DS game will be released August 14, 2007 and is also available for pre-order on Amazon. Pre-Order High School Musical Game for Nintendo DS.

For you old school gamers, I recently noticed a High School Musical version of a classic board game.

Who will you find when you open the Mystery Door? Is Ryan steppin’ up to take you dancing? Or will Troy be ready for your karaoke date? Or maybe Chad wants you to go to the basketball game! Oh no, Ms. Darbus gives you a detention! Collect three clothing and accessory cards to get ready for one of four fun dates. Ready for salsa dancing with Ryan, but Zeke meets you for roller skating? Sorry, try again! Open the door to reveal a matching date and you win! High School Musical Mystery Date

High School Musical now has a new series of books called Stories from East High.

In June 2006, Disney Publishing released High School Musical: The Junior Novel. This novel sold many copies, making it a best seller and leading to a “Stories from East High” book series. Stories From East High is a book series based off of the hit Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. The series is about what happens after the 1st movie High School Musical through the second movie High School Musical 2 then leading up to the 3rd movie. A book will come out every 2 months (60 days).

Here are the books in the series so far;
#1 Battle Of The Bands — In Stores Now
Summary: East High is hosting a Battle of the Bands to raise money. Troy, Chad, and their friends create Rebound, their own rock band, to enter the competition. Sharpay and her friends (including Taylor) form a girl group, expecting to win. Gabriella, feeling left out of Troy’s plans, decides to sing a solo, but keeps it under wraps. Meanwhile, Ryan is caught up in teaching Rebound, Sharpay’s group, and Gabriella how to dance without the other groups knowing
#2 Wildcat Spirit — Coming April 1, 2007
Summary: The school is having a Sadie Hawkins dance (when the girls ask the boys.) Troy worries about what will happen if Gabriella asks him.
#3 Poetry In Motion — Coming June 1, 2007
#4 Crunch Time — Coming August 1, 2007
High School Musical 2: The Junior Novel — Coming August 15, 2007