Shrapnel Games has announced "Shady O' Grady's Rising Star," an RPG by Gilligames that is set in the world of music.

"Shady O' Grady's Rising Star is the first ever RPG set in the world of music. No pointy- eared elves, no magical longbows of +5 ocelot slaying, Shady O' Grady's Rising Star is a single-player RPG of longhaired freaks, hot chicks, killer axes, and other implements of destruction.

The road to glory won't be an easy one. First, you'll have to form your band, with bandmates rated for their playing, songwriting, stage presence, production, repair, and business skills. Finding the right mix is the first challenge, but you have total control of who is in the band, and who's out. Maybe you'll turn out like Dave Mustaine, kicking members out every album, or perhaps you'll end up like the Rolling Stones, with a solid group over the years.

Next it's time to put those skills to use. Write songs, rehearse, play gigs, record and release CDs. Tour the American landscape in a beat-up old van (though the inclusion of a garage means you don't have to always have that beat-up deathtrap on the road…), visiting music stores, bars, clubs, theaters, clothing stores, studios, hotels, and your own personal home. At the same time there are other bands out there doing the same thing you're doing, but ultimately there's only one spot for number one.

Shady O' Grady's Rising Star features over ten genres of music, from straight up rock-n- roll to ska and folk. The estimated career time is about twenty hours of gameplay, although with all the open-ended choices the game is endlessly replayable. Shady O' Grady's Rising Star also features extensive customization and modding abilities. Full editors are included for modifying the look of your characters, changing the map, adding or modifying equipment, and more! Even import your favorite MP3s into the soundtrack."