PopStar Guitar (November 18, $30) is like an easier version of Guitar Hero with only four strings of notes to play along with instead of the usual five. Instead of a guitar-shaped controller, you get a four-buttoned slip-on sheath for the Nintendo Wii that lets you strum along using the nunchuck in an air guitar sort of style. The PlayStation 2 version will apparently feature a similar control called the AirG. Another difference is that the PopStar Guitar’s characters and clothes skew more towards Bratz than Beavis.

But the most striking difference is the music. Rather than the hard-rocking classics that Gottleib’s daughter grew to love, Popstar Guitar features poppier fare from Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Simple Plan, 3 Doors Down, Blink 182 and the seemingly-omnipresent Jonas Brothers. Little sisters of Guitar Hero and Rock Band enthusiasts finally have something to cheer about.

Remember, rock is for boys, pop is for girls.

Stay tuned tomorrow for some snips, and snails and puppy dog tails.