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Konami Celebrates 10th Anniversary of DanceDanceRevolution With Three New Releases
New DDR titles available for PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Wii

By News Staff, GamingExcellence
Posted May 15, 2008
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Konami announced three upcoming DanceDanceRevolution titles will ship this Fall in honor of the 10th anniversary of the franchise. DanceDanceRevolution fans can now move their feet to different beats with DanceDanceRevolution X for the PlayStation 2, DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3 for the Xbox 360 and DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 for Wii.

DanceDanceRevolution X

In DanceDanceRevolution X, players can dance their way through a soundtrack packed with major hits from some of today's top artists. The latest release for the PlayStation 2 system offers fans of the beloved dance video game enhanced graphics along with fun, interactive gameplay and innovative new game modes, including the brand new LAN Battle Mode -- which lets up to eight players battle simultaneously through the LAN lines on their PlayStation 2 system. Additionally, players can work up a sweat by customizing their own workout and fitness programs and, by plugging in the EyeToy USB Camera peripheral, they can put themselves in the game.

DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3

Marking its return to the Xbox 360, DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3 offers fans a whole new experience with the debut of new modes including DJ Mode and City Mode. In DJ Mode, players can explore their inner DJ while creating tracks and song lists to dance to while City Mode allows players to compete against bosses throughout the DanceDanceRevolution city and become the ultimate champion. Additionally, the game boasts one of the biggest soundtracks, giving fans more than 65 songs spanning from the '70s to some of today's hottest tracks. DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3 also features online multiplayer function -- allowing for dance-offs with up to four friends from around the world and character customization with more than 400 options of clothing, faces, skin tones and hairstyles -- letting players create the ultimate dancer, and complete Xbox Live functionality.

DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2

Rounding out the DanceDanceRevolution 10th anniversary celebration is the release of DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 for Wii. DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 offers 4 player multiplayer, Wii Remote and Nunchuk support, smash hits taken from the last four decades of music, entirely new modes and more! The all-new soundtrack features big hits such as "I Want Candy", "Umbrella", "Black or White" and "We Got The Beat" ensuring that DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 will appeal to dance enthusiasts of all ages. The mutliplayer function allows for head-to-head battles in the Dance n' Defend Battle Mode where players use the Wii Remote to battle their opponents. Other new modes include the non-stop dance action in Course Mode, the ability to unlock hidden features in Groove Arena Mode and the all-new Hottest Training Mode. With brand new gimmicks, the incorporation of your Mii, enhanced motion capture, new characters exclusive to the game, and new stages with enhanced effects on more than 50 unique dance environments, there is no party like Hottest Party 2.

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