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Taiko dev wants your input to localize Taiko DS/Wii
Nintendo newsblog Cubed3 interviewed head producer of the Taiko no Tatsujin series, Ken Nakadate.
And Ken wants your input on bringing Taiko to the U.S. AND Europe. Here's the excerpt:
Quote:
AR: Rhythm games have been extremely popular in the West, including the Bandai Namco-developed Donkey Kong series, as well as the extremely Japanese-themed Elite Beat Agents. Given this fact, will either DS Taiko no Tatsujin or the forthcoming Wii game be considered for a US or European release?
KN: We want the customers in Europe and US to enjoy the Japanese Taiko drum. The schedule for US or European releases is undecided but we would release them if we receive a lot of requests from US and European customers!
The source link leads to the poll. You need to sign up but there's no annoyance of spam. It's like any old message board account.
Interview
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DDR:UK Tournament Finals - A cornucopia of information for the masses!
Good afternoon everyone. I've got my fingers in gear a little this year, and as such I have a lot of stuff for those of you interested in our tournament scene!
First off, we have the (hopefully) finalised rulesheet available. The rulesheet is available for viewing here, whilst there is a thread for it's discussion here. If I've missed anything or am confusing anyone, please say so in that thread.
Secondly, I've sorted out the final betting market for the tournament. With everyone confirmed I can happily say you've all got fixed odds. I've merged the current betting thread with the new finals thread and you can all play about with points and see who can get richest by the time the tournament comes around by clicking here! Please play the game everyone. I want to do this again next year, but with a bit of help and prizes announced for all beforehand. I thought it was a good little game at least >_>
Thirdly! Although I've already posted it as community news, there is a topic for the viewing and discussion of the bracket for the finals
available here. All discussion and feedback in there please!
Finally, I'm in the process of collating all of the results of the regionals and putting them in all in one thread for easy access by everyone. I'm just trying to format them all in the same way though as to not bring about confusion when reading them. Although not finished yet, I'll update this post with a link when that thread is available, and create a new thread for it in the tournament section.
For now, that is all! Seems a fair update so far, and I hope everyone has enjoyed the regionals so far and is looking forward to the finals! There will be more information coming as I process it, but if anyone has questions or feedback in the meantime post away, and I'll do my best to answer.
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Dance Dance Revolution X Japan location test....
DDR X is on location test in Japan right now.
NEW SONGS
Bill Hamel feat. Kevens - Dance Celebration - 130bpm SP[2/4/8/11] DP[5/7/10]
neuras feat. yurai - Dance Floor - 120bpm SP[2/5/6/9] DP[4/7/9]
Jena Rose - Flight of the phoenix - 145bpm SP[?/?/?/?/7] DP[?/?/?/6]
sonic-coll. feat. frances maya - Flourish - 152bpm SP[2/5/8/10] DP[5/8/10]
DKC Crew - Inspiration - 147bpm SP[2/5/7/9] DP[5/6/9]
Tommie Sunshine - Party Lights - 130bpm SP[2/4/6/10] DP[4/6/9]
Harmony Machine - Slip Out - 95bpm SP[1/3/6/9] DP[4/6/8]
DKC Crew - Taj He Spitz - 107bpm SP[2/4/7/10] DP[5/7/11]
Jena Rose - Ticket To Bombay - ???bpm SP[2/5/7/10] DP[?/?/?]
Ruffage&Size - Tracers (4Beat Remix) - 140bpm SP[2/5/7/10] DP[6/8/11]
FINAL STAGE
TAG - SABER WING - ???bpm SP[4/8/10/13] DP[8/10/12]
EXTRA STAGE
Darwin - On The Break - ???bpm SP[?/8/?/13] DP[?/?/12]
SUPERNOVA 2 CS
kobo feat. kr:aque - dazzle - ???bpm SP[1/4/7/10] DP[?/?/?]
TACOS NAOMI feat. 小久保裕之 - The flower in your smile - ???bpm SP[2/6/7/8] DP[?/?/?]
nc ft NRG factory - Malacca - ???bpm SP[2/5/6/7] DP[?/?/?]
日本少年 - Puzzle - ???bpm SP[2/5/6/7] DP[?/?/?]
Veeton - S・A・G・A - 200~244bpm SP[3/6/9/12] DP[?/?/?]
Masanori Akita - TimeHollow - ???bpm SP[1/3/6/8] DP[?/?/?]
ADJUSTED DIFFICULTIES
KTz - AM-3P ("CHAOS" Special) [?/?/?/?/color=purple]14[/color]] DP[?/?/?]
Reven-G 改 - Arrabbiata [?/?/?/15] DP[?/?/13]
RevenG - bag [?/?/?/14] DP[?/?/?]
Luv unlimited - CANDY☆ [?/?/?/12] DP[?/?/?]
NAOKI - CAN'T STOP FALLIN' IN LOVE (SPEED MIX) [?/?/?/14] DP[?/?/?]
DE-SIRE retunes - CHAOS [?/?/?/14/15] DP[?/?/?]
N&S - Dead End [?/?/?/?/18] DP[?/?/?]
2MB - Fascination ~eternal love mix~ [?/?/?/16/18] DP[?/?/?]
100-200-400 - Fascination MAXX [?/?/?/17] DP[?/?/?]
L.E.D. LIGHT - GENOM SCREAMS [?/?/?/?] DP[?/?/11]
D-STRAD - Healing-D-Vision [?/?/?/14/17] DP[?/?/?]
T.E.M.P.O. feat. Mohammad & Emi - JANE JANA [?/?/?/?] DP[?/?/12]
ZZ - The Legend of MAX [?/?/?/15] DP[?/?/?]
Ω - MAX 300 [?/?/?/15] DP[?/?/?]
Jondi & Spesh - MAX 300 (Super-Max-Me Mix) [?/?/?/16/16] DP[?/?/?]
Z - MAXX UNLIMITED [?/?/?/15] DP[?/?/?]
鍋嶋�*一 - NGO [?/?/?/15/17] DP[?/?/?]
Black∞Hole - Pluto [?/?/?/?/16] DP[?/?/?]
2MB - Pluto Relinquish [?/?/?/17/18] DP[?/?/?]
αTYPE-300 - PARANOiA (HADES) [?/?/?/15/18] DP[?/?/?]
270 - PARANOiA survivor [?/?/?/15] DP[?/?/?]
290 - PARANOiA survivor MAX [?/?/?/15/17] DP[?/?/?]
Asaki - この�*�の七つのお祝いに [?/?/?/14] DP[?/?/?]
jun with Alison - SUNKiSS♥DROP [?/?/?/11] DP[?/?/?]
OutPhase - sync (EXTREME version) [?/?/?/8/8] DP[?/?/?]
kobo - Trim [?/?/?/16] DP[?/?/?]
DE-SIRE改 - TRIP MACHINE PhoeniX [?/?/?/15/15] DP[?/?/?]
Black Rose Garden - Unreal [?/?/?/14] DP[?/?/?]
Tatsh - Zepher [?/?/?/?/14] DP[?/?/?]
NEW CHARACTERS
- Zero (Male)
- Bonnie (Female)
NOTES
- Standard mode is the only selectable mode at the location test.
- The Extra stage judgement is very tight. 4 steps rated Good or lower will fail you.
- To get an extra stage you must play SABER WING or a song on Random and get a AA. The difficulty you play on seems to determine what difficulty the extra stage is at.
- The difficulty rating scale has been expanded to 20. Old songs have adjusted ratings.
- Sort categories at the test consist of: ABC, DIFFICULTY, BPM, PLAYER'S BEST, TOP 30, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, MAX, MAX2, EXTREME, SuperNOVA, SuperNOVA 2, DDR X
- The cabinet is an all in one design. The space on either side of the screen seem to be where the e-Amuse readers and USB ports will be installed into later. (They were not available for the location test.)
- The new monitor is a deluxe widescreen monitor, Arrows scroll in the middle leaving in an open space on the left and right outside portions of the playfield.
- "Screen Filter" option has been added allowing players to darken the area where the arrows rise so they show up better and blend less with the moving backgrounds.
- Many older songs have generic videos at the test.
- Shock arrows have been added to some songs (Flight of the phoenix is one). Stepping on one causes combo break and life decrease.
- AAA grade is obtainable at 990,000 points. Just like SupeNOVA 2
- There are no reported timing problems as of yet.
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E3 announce Hottest Party 2 Hands-on for the Wii
Quote from: GameSpot
In honor of Dance Dance Revolution's 10th anniversary, the series is getting a number of new releases on various platforms. DDR: Hottest Party 2 is the second DDR title for the Wii and, like its predecessor, demands that players gesture with the remote and Nunchuk in addition to matching their steps on the DDR mat. A brand-new setlist and a few tracks catered to series newcomers make DDR: Hottest Party 2 an appealing title for experienced move busters and dance-floor first-timers alike.
A remake of the lesson mode should be interesting, let's hope it no longer includes returning to the dreaded middle square...
Ok guys, discussion time! :D
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Rock Band 2 Tracklist announced at E3!
Just back from watching the Microsoft Media Briefing, and what do you know they announced the full songlist for Rock Band 2!
Artist Song Title Decade
1. AC/DC Let There Be Rock 1970s
2. AFI Girls Gone Grey 2000s
3. Alanis Morissette You Oughta Know 1990s
4. Alice in Chains Man in the Box 1990s
5. Allman Brothers Ramblin Man 1970s
6. Avenged Sevenfold Almost Easy 2000s
7. Bad Company Shooting Star 1970s
8. Beastie Boys So Whatcha Want 1990s
9. Beck E-Pro 2000s
10. Bikini Kill Rebel Girl 1990s
11. Billy Idol White Wedding Pt. I 1980s
12. Blondie One Way or Another 1970s
13. Bob Dylan Tangled Up in Blue 1970s
14. Bon Jovi Livin on a Prayer 1980s
15. Cheap Trick Hello There 1970s
16. Devo Uncontrollable Urge 1980s
17. Dinosaur Jr. Feel the Pain 1990s
18. Disturbed Down with the Sickness 2000s
19. Dream Theater Panic Attack 2000s
20. Duran Duran Hungry Like the Wolf 1980s
21. Elvis Costello Pump It Up 1970s
22. Fleetwood Mac Go Your Own Way 1970s
23. Foo Fighters Everlong 1990s
24. Guns N Roses Shacklers Revenge 2000s
25. Interpol PDA 2000s
26. Janes Addiction Mountain Song 1980s
27. Jethro Tull Aqualung 1970s
28. Jimmy Eat World The Middle 2000s
29. Joan Jett Bad Reputation 1980s
30. Journey Anyway You Want It 1970s
31. Judas Priest Painkiller 1990s
32. Kansas Carry On Wayward Son 1970s
33. L7 Pretend Were Dead 1990s
34. Lacuna Coil Our Truth 2000s
35. Linkin Park One Step Closer 2000s
36. Lit My Own Worst Enemy 1990s
37. Lush De-Luxe 1990s
38. Mastodon Colony of Birchmen 2000s
39. Megadeth Peace Sells 1980s
40. Metallica Battery 1980s
41. Mighty Mighty Bosstones Whered You Go 1990s
42. Modest Mouse Float On 2000s
43. Motorhead Ace of Spades 1980s
44. Nirvana Drain You 1990s
45. Norman Greenbaum Spirit in the Sky 1960s
46. Panic at the Disco Nine in the Afternoon 2000s
47. Paramore Thats What You Get 2000s
48. Pearl Jam Alive 1990s
49. Presidents of the USA Lump 1990s
50. Rage Against the Machine Testify 1990s
51. Ratt Round & Round 1980s
52. Red Hot Chili Peppers Give it Away 1990s
53. Rise Against Give it All 2000s
54. Rush The Trees 1970s
55. Silversun Pickups Lazy Eye 2000s
56. Smashing Pumpkins Today 1990s
57. Social Distortion I Was Wrong 1990s
58. Sonic Youth Teenage Riot 1980s
59. Soundgarden Spoonman 1990s
60. Squeeze Cool for Cats 1970s
61. Steely Dan Bodhitsattva 1970s
62. Steve Miller Band Rockn Me 1970s
63. Survivor Eye of the Tiger 1980s
64. System of a Down Chop Suey 2000s
65. Talking Heads Psycho Killer 1970s
66. Tenacious D Master Exploder 2000s
67. Testament Souls of Black 1990s
68. The Donnas New Kid in School 2000s
69. The Go-Gos We Got the Beat 1980s
70. The Grateful Dead Alabama Getaway 1980s
71. The Guess Who American Woman 1970s
72. The Muffs Kids in America 1990s
73. The Offspring Come Out & Play (Keep em Separated) 1990s
74. The Replacements Alex Chilton 1980s
75. The Who Pinball Wizard 1960s
Bonus Artist Bonus Song Title Decade
76. Abnormality Visions 2000s
77. Anarchy Club Get Clean 2000s
78. Bang Camaro Night Lies 2000s
79. Breaking Wheel Shoulder to the Plow 2000s
80. The Libyans Neighborhood 2000s
81. The Main Drag A Jagged Gorgeous Winter 2000s
82. Speck Conventional Lover 2000s
83. The Sterns Supreme Girl 2000s
84. That Handsome Devil Rob the Prez-O-Dent 2000s
Best news? None of them are covers! That's right, all masters! Including a track from Guns n Roses new album to be released later this year, AC/DCs 'Let There Be Rock!'. and of course the awesome vocal styling of System of a Down ;)
But wait, that's not all! As well as this, MTV will be releasing 20 more master tracks that they couldn't get onto the disk in time as free downloadable content. AND for all of us with Rock Band 1, we will be able to export all of our music from it to Rock Band 2 (with a Hard Drive of course), and not have to go through the hassle of switching disks every time we wish to play our old beloveds.
Anyways, being E3 I shall post more press release goodness for you all...
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- Unrivaled Blend of Classic, Developing and Emerging rock acts including Pearl Jam, Metallica, Allman Brothers, Motorhead, Devo, Jane's Addiction, Megadeth, Paramore, Modest Mouse and more.
- Rock Band 2 is the first and only video game to feature the music of AC/DC. It includes their epic rock anthem, "Let There Be Rock
- After 14 years since Guns N Roses last official music release, Axl Rose selects Rock Band 2 to debut official new track, Shacklers Revenge from the highly-anticipated album Chinese Democracy
- For the first time ever, music from American music icon, Bob Dylan, is featured in a video game with Tangled Up In Blue
- Fender Stratocaster Controller takes on a new authentic look plus adds a reinforced strum bar, quieter buttons, wireless functionality and a built in calibration tool that automatically sets your AV setup to an ideal setting for maximum rock.
- Drum set goes wireless while also featuring quieter, velocity sensitive drum pads and a metal reinforced pedal.
- Microphone showcases authentic styling and weight.
- Fender Telecaster Controller features soft buttons with lower action to help you shred faster than ever.
- Fender Bass Controller, the first bass guitar controller ever, takes the shape of the Fender P-Bass with extended length, tuning pegs and a split strum bar to replicate finger-bass style picking.
- Full-sized Squire Stratocaster Guitar Controller multiplies the authentic guitar experience by featuring a controller built into an actual Squire Stratocaster body.
- Cymbal Expansion Pack is a straightforward but amazing upgrade to the Rock Band 2 drum set featuring add-on cymbals.
ION Drum Rocker, a real electronic drum kit that functions as a game controller, brings the Rock Band fantasy to life featuring a simple substitution that takes the drum kit from a controller to a real instrument.
Add that to all the news in this thread, and things are shaping up pretty good!
So, the questions is.... With all of these features, the franky jaw-dropping songlist, and the userbase already set out for them... What will Konami and Activision do to topple this?
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The Qualifiers are over.... Preperation for the finals begins!
That's right! Many of you have worked and trained hard to earn the right to fight for the title of UKs Best DDR player, and now all of the qualifiers are over we can finally reveal what has happened...
First off, 16 people have qualified for entry. More than 16 people actually seeded, so we've taken the best 16 scores and I think we have a pretty good lineup. I'm hoping the 16 people here can actually come, and if they can't thne heads will be rolling!
Also for your statistical pleasure are the seeding scores of all of the individuals, along with some other small pieces of information about them.
Here be the seeding informations!
And here be the bracket. Look closely, as you can all see how you're going to have to perform on the day...
So yes. All the tournaments have culminated as this being the finals in October, and I must say what a finals it is! I'm looking forward to seeing most of these matches, and I hope a lot of you will be there to see them too and cheer on your favourites, or locale!
25th and 26th October is the Expo dates, don't miss it!
On a side note, the writeup of the London Tournament will be appearing in the tournament section soon, along with the new betting for the finals. Lots will change there!
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Konami is Sueing Rock Band?!
Quote from: GAMESPOT
Nearly a decade ago, Konami released the first installments in the DrumMania and Guitar Freaks series, which used drum and guitar peripherals. Though neither franchise was a huge hit, the Japanese publisher did sell millions of its dozen-plus Karaoke Revolution games worldwide.
Given Konami's primogeniture in the instrument and karaoke genres, the publisher was likely none too happy when developer Harmonix combined drums, guitars, and singing into one game--Rock Band. Since its release last November, the MTV Games-published, Electronic Arts-distributed title has sold over 3 million $179 bundles and over 10 million song downloads. MTV's parent Viacom went as far as to name-check the game in its annual earnings report in May, crediting it with increased profits.in
Now, it appears Konami is expressing its displeasure in legal form. According to a report on the Bloomberg news service, this week the Japanese publisher filed suit in a Marshall, Texas court against Harmonix, MTV Networks, and Viacom. Its suit claims that Rock Band violates a series of US Patents registered in 2002 and 2003 relating to "simulated musical instruments" and "musical rhythm-matching game."
Bloomberg's report did not outline what Konami wanted in terms of compensation from the suit. However, the legal action's timing comes shortly after the announcement of Rock Band 2 and Rock Band: Japan as well as the release of Rock Band: Special Edition for the Wii. It also comes less than two months after Konami announced its own peripheral-based, guitar-drum-vocal title, Rock Revolution, due out later this year.
Looks like Konami can't accept a company making more money on what they tried to start :P
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Rock Band 2 - A plethora of updates!
Typical isn't it. We wait months and months for the first game to wing it's way here from the US, and without time for most of us to even unpack the instruments from the box and break our first drumstick Harmonix go and release a tl:dr press release crammed with information about the sequel!
Now this is a long press release, so I'll just bring out some of the most interesting and important bits for those of you who don't want to read the whole thing...
"Rock Band 2 will feature more than 80 tracks on disc"
And not only that, they'll all be master tracks, and all of the Rock Band 1 downloadable content is confirmed to be compatable! Also of note, instuments from Rock Band 1 will be compatable with the sequel, so don't worry about having to spend another fortune.
A September release on the Xbox 360 for those lucky Americans. Later in the year for the Playstation 2 and 3, and the Wii!
There doesn't seem to be anything in there about an EU release, but are you really surprised? We have only just gotten the first one after all, heh.
"Rock Band 2 offers new and dynamic online modes that will connect the entire Rock Band community in more ways than ever before."
The best part of this? "World Tour is now online!" The perfect feature for those of you who may have found the socialising cause by the original world tour a bit of a distraction!
"Drum Trainer
A true teaching tool that gives players a step-by-step lesson through the basic beat and fill vocabulary any real world drummer would know.
Thank god!
System of a Down have music in it on the disk!
It's important news to me, at least >_>
On top of those pretty major things are loads of the little things that make everyones life easier and more enjoyable. Real time alerts of when your scores are beaten, customisable band setlists, hassle-free instrument changing for your created character, more in-depth Band Battles with friends... the list is seemingly endless! All I can say is roll on Rock Band 2, as I certainly can't get enough of this game!
The press release!
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Start A Band, Rock The World!
Developed by Harmonix, the worlds premier music videogame company, and published by MTV Games, Rock Band 2 is the next evolution of the groundbreaking music platform that forever changed the face of music videogames. Rock Band 2 builds upon the original, challenging players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals, and raises the bar to include an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and exhilarating features.
Rock Band 2 will feature more than 80 tracks on disc but it doesnt stop there. Players will have access to all DLC tracks, packs and albums released to date as well as future DLC releases; thats more than 200 song choices and counting. The music inRock Band 2 features all master recordings and spans all genres of rock from punk, metal and alternative to classic and southern rock.
Rock Band 2 will be released on Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft this September and will have an exclusive launch window in North America. Rock Band 2 will be available for the PLAYSTATION® 3 and PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment systems and Nintendo Wii system later this year.
Key Features
Rock the World!
Rock Band 2 offers new and dynamic online modes that will connect the entire Rock Band community in more ways than ever before, both locally and globally.
Rock in Style!
Rock Band 2 introduces a new variety of instrument choices all with new and improved drum and guitar peripherals, enhanced functionality and innovative new designs. All Rock Band 2 instruments are fully compatible with the original Rock Band. Conversely, all Rock Band peripherals will be fully compatible with Rock Band 2.
Unrivaled Song Library!
Rock Band 2 features the biggest and most diverse soundtrack ever featuring some of rocks most prolific acts, comprised entirely of master recordings.
Complete the Look!
Rock Band 2 delivers new clothing, accessories, tattoos, hairstyles, instruments and more to keep your unique rock avatar playing the full rock part.
Battle it Out!
Go head to head competing against other bands with Battle of the Bands contests that will be generated by Harmonix on a regular basis.
Stay on Top!
Stay the undisputed leader board champion with real time alerts updating you when another rocker or band has surpassed your score!
Take on Tour Challenges!
Play through mini-campaigns focused on a specific instrument, your favorite artist, your preferred genre, or a particular album.
Customizable Set Lists!
Create your own set lists in Quickplay mode to keep the music rolling and your band rocking!
Rock n Roll Never Dies!
Rock Band 2 offers backwards compatibility with Rock Band downloadable content- all previously purchased tracks will immediately load into your Rock Band 2 play list!
Game Modes
Quickplay
Now easier than ever to get in and jam without hassle.
- New prefab characters
- Your customized characters can now play on any instrument
- Make your own set lists
- Organize song lists by a variety of categories (alphabetical, genre, era, etc.)
World Tour
Solo Tour and Band World Tour join forces to create the ultimate band touring experience!
- World Tour is now online
- No more band leaders! If you need to fire your guitarist but keep the band going, fire away!
- Switch up instruments throughout world tour
- All new collection of opportunity gigs, challenges, cities, venues, and hirable staff
Tour Challenges
Take your band on tour in a whole new way with specific music challenges.
- Focused mini-campaigns featuring the best songs by instrument, decade, genre or artist
- Automatically generated DLC challenges
- Album specific challenges
Battle of the Bands
Put your band to the ultimate test by competing against other bands, both on your friends list and around the world!
- Dynamic content with regular new contests designed by Harmonix
- Matches up your score against overall competition and friends bands - with REAL TIME feedback
- Get updates on new battles from your Band Profile, as well as notifications when your score has been topped!
Drum Trainer
A true teaching tool that gives players a step-by-step lesson through the basic beat and fill vocabulary any real world drummer would know.
Music
Major record labels and leading music publishers have signed on to provide unrivaled access to master recordings and legendary rock artists with hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. The Rock Band 2 disc will feature more than 80 rock hitsall master recordings! Plus, Rock Band 2 owners will have access to the growing Rock Band DLC catalog of more than 200 tracks. Below are just some of the amazing tracks and artists you will get on disc with Rock Band 2.
2000s
Dream Theater Panic Attack
System of a Down Chop Suey
1990s
Foo Fighters Everlong
The Muffs Kids in America
Red Hot Chili Peppers Give it Away
1980s
Motörhead Ace of Spades
1970s
Cheap Trick Hello There
Elvis Costello Pump it Up
Journey Anyway You Want It
1960s
The Who Pinball Wizard
Key Players
Developed by Harmonix the worlds premier music videogame company and published by MTV Games.
Distributed and Co-Marketed by Electronic Arts, the worlds leading interactive entertainment software company.
Master Recordings provided by EMI Music, Hollywood Records, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Groups Universal Music Enterprises and Warner Music Groups Rhino Entertainment.
Rocked out even harder by YOU and millions of drummers, guitarists and vocalists around the world. Groupies not included!
Product Specifications
Publisher: MTV Games Developer: Harmonix Distributor: Electronic Arts
Category: Music/Rhythm Game
Ship Date: September 2008 (Xbox 360) 2008 (PS3, PS2 and Wii)
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CONFIRMED - New worldwide arcade release
Post last updated 11th July 5:20pm
Good morning DDRUK! -- We are happy and proud to confirm today Konami has announced the worldwide release of their brand new arcade dance machine "Dance Dance Revolution X"!
Yes, that's right, the European name for Konami's famous dancing game series has been renamed to Dance Dance Revolution due to popular demand.
The new DDR game will have a brand new cabinet, and will also be possible to upgrade from previous versions of Dancing Stage games (I will see if I can find out from what version this can be upgraded from). Plus these surprises I am sure will be announced soon!
News of the test locations should also come out, and when they do, I'll make sure they are fully available here.
A note from Konami:
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I am pleased to announce to you and the loyal DDRUK fans the beginning of the planned release of DDR X. Please find some very early information attached. It is very early and as soon as I am able to release more information I will do.
The official press release:
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Konami Digital Entertainment is proud to present the latest addition to the BEMANI music simulation collection, Dance Dance Revolution X (DDR X).
This latest version shows the evolution of the game, incorporating 10 years of innovation from the first version that was launched in 1998. The new version, housed in a fresh cabinet design contains many of the original features that make DDR the best amusement dance machine on the market and also some new surprises for new and existing players.
DDR X is going to be a truly global version with the brand name changed from Dancing Stage to Dance Dance Revolution on this model and for all future models.
The game will be tested in Europe and USA in the coming months prior to the planned launch.
More news about the product including news on the additional features, new cabinet and upgrade kits for existing Konami products, will be available soon, but for now, The New Revolution Has Begun!
So there we have it folks! -- The next installment of the DDR series! Once DDRUK get more information, we shall let you know.
Link to the Japanese DDRX site:
http://www.konami.jp/bemani/ddr/jp/am/ddrx/
Update:
Thanks to piepiepie for the translation of a update from am-net.jp
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New Machine Design NEWDDR Revealed
Large widescreen monitor , satellite light units and "grade up" (i.e. higher quality) speaker system will be used.
LINK function included! Giving POWERUPDDR
LINK function as standard inclusion.
The to be released PS2 version of DDR X will give players to create original sequences. Using USB memory, they would be allowed to use them in the arcade.
Also, on the e-AMUSEMENT side, excellent player original sequences will be published around the whole nation and INTERNET RANKING will occur.
Many new functions and progression EVOLUTIONDDR is here!!
New sequence "shock arrow" is included.
This is a new gimmick where you cannot step on the foot panel.
Step's variations will be intensified.
BEGINNER MODE named STARTERMODE.
ADVANCED MODE named COURSEMODE.
Also, in COURSEMODE there is DANCE DRILL COURSE with 10 ranks.
Old great DDR and newest DDR merges!
Strongest previous songs will be added for SPECIALDDR.
Well known licenses, catchy originals totalling 60 songs or above will be included.
In future DDRs, there will be 1.5 times more new songs in volume.
Player section expanded for COMMUNICATIONDDR
Players that have never played DDR can join in using the WELCOME SYSTEM that is included.
Players using the e-AMUSEMENT system can use the FRIEND REGISTRATION FUNCTION that is included.
The Cabinet
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The Final Qualifying Tournament is on it's way....
Hey everyone! Just a reminder to you all that the last leg of the qualifying tournaments for Octobers finals is happening this very saturday!
It'll be at the London Trocadero, and we shall be commencing at 1pm.
This is the last chance anyone who's yet to try will get to qualify for the chance to become UK DDR Champion in october, so if you want to try out then make sure to come along. I'll be there myself from about 12 so I hope to see a good turnout!
Also, to Mr Maxx-Storm. Will you be around on the saturday? Although you're through we need to seed you :)
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