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politics
Nation Should Invest In Video Games, Says Study
The Joan Ganz Clooney Center at Sesame Workshop released a study today that names video games as an untapped federal resource for change in America's youth. More »
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By AJ GlasserComment by Curse_Lily: Well i will be needing some funding for my research in the field of "this fall games flood" anyone want... 10 Responses | Other threads
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feature
All That Jazz: Video Game Musicals
Last month, Phoenix Wright came to life on stage in Japan courtesy of the all-female musical theater group, Takarazuka Revue. It was bright, it was catchy, it sold like hotcakes — and it was downright uncanny. More »
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Comment by Grisaille: Flip it, Ninja!: In the U.S.? Doesn't sound like such a bad idea. Mario, Metroid and what have you are fine and dandy,... 6 Responses | Other threads
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ddr
Dance Dance Remote Control
Dance Dance Revolution is great. If you like dancing. If not, it's applications are somewhat limited. Note we say somewhat, though, and not totally, as you can still use it to drive...Windows Media Centre. More »
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Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: This one time, my friend dared me to use my DDR mat for an non-DDR game so I played Parasite... 8 Responses | Other threads
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konami
Dance Dance Revolution Steps Over To iPhone
Konami has served iPhone gamers Dance Dance Revolution S, a portable version of its fancy footwork rhythm game that trades in frantic legwork and perspiration for lots and lots of touchscreen tapping. More »
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Comment by killah101: Konami is going to make pooloads of money once Japan hears about this. 3 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
Konami Also Bringing Silent Hill, DDR & Frogger To The iPhone
Metal Gear isn't the only Konami cash-cow that can make the jump to the iPhone. It's been announced tonight that two further Konami franchises - Silent Hill and DDR - will be joining it. More »
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Comment by Paradox me: Goddammit, I don't want the iPhone to become a viable gaming platform. I'm expecting Sega, EA and everyone else to... 9 Responses | Other threads
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dance dance revolution
DDR, The Musical, The Pictures
Back when we brought word of the Dance Dance Revolution musical, we didn't have any pics, just a Photoshop from the fellas at GayGamer. Now we have pictures of the 40 person show — from the opening night nonetheless! More »
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Comment by CyricZ: I can see a DREAM in this play. I can see TOMORROW in this play! We can call... 3 Responses | Other threads
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music
DDR, The Long Overdue Musical Version
Brace yourselves for the theater event of the year: Dance Dance Revolution, the musical. Starring As The World Turns actor Van Hansis, it will feature original songs, a 40-person cast and DDR. The plot: More »
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Comment by Dunnell: man....this show is going to be maxxed unlimited seating 12 Responses | Other threads
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torture devices
Atari Puffer: The Wii Fit of 1982
Tucked into Boing Boing's look at the timeline of fitness gaming controls is something called the "Atari Puffer." It went unreleased because of the video game crash, but it sounds like, well, a blocky game representation of off-camera work in the porn industry. It actually was some kind of exercise bike you plugged into the 2600. More » -
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konami gamer's night 08
Three New DDR Titles Boogie Down Your Way
Dance Dance Revolution is celebrating ten years of people making dancing fools of themselves in public with the launch of three new DDR titles, each for a different console. Dance Dance Revolution X for the PS2, Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 for the Xbox 360 and Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 for Wii are all expected to launch in fall of this year and will provide DDR aficionados with even more songs to with which to get funky fresh on the dance pad. More »
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By fdemarcoComment by The Great Aussie Evil: My god, does EVERY game series need anniversary seals? more » | Other threads
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clips
Colbert V Rain: DDR
Colbert is many things, but a graciously loser isn't one of them. After going off on Miyamoto for swiping the top spot in Time's 100 most influential people list (and calling Donkey Kong a game about hate crime), he settles on the person he's rally mad at. No, not himself: RAIN!!! More »
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Comment by isilvalie: Rain has to wear his hair long right now because of his leading role as a ninja in the Wachowski's... more » | Other threads
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fitness
DDR Workout Benchmarked, Found Healthy (Again)
DDR might not still be all the rage with Wii Fit around, but its health benefits are legitimate according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE). We just came across and interesting study from late 2007 testing people ages 12-25 in which ACE calculated that teens burned 5.9 calories per minute on easy, and 6.7 and 8.1 calories on standard and difficult, respectively. For adults, probably because they weigh more, those numbers were even higher. So let's compare DDR to some standard aerobic activities and see how it holds up, shall we? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by bobtheduck: @antimony: Yeah, that's true, but what you can do is set up your own endless routines or at least long... more » | Other threads
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clips
Want To Play Your GBA With A DDR Pad? Of Course You Do
Fulfilling your life long dream of playing Pac-Man on the Game Boy Advance using nothing but your feet is within your grasp. Thanks to the folks at Instructables, who provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to hack together such a contraption, fat kids everywhere will be able to combine their two favorite things: eating (dots) and shedding pounds by frantic shuffling. They call this a "win-win." More »
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Comment by Jason1820: @kaze_neko: Hey guys, well i actually made this device for an art project. We had to find a device and modify... more » | Other threads
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dance dance revolution
British Schoolkids Stave Off Obesity With DDR
There have been a number of new stories about US schools using Dance Dance Revolution as a way to get kids who aren't into competitive sports or their required PE classes moving - now the Brits are getting in on the act. Despite the fact that the BBC couldn't be bothered to fact-check the name of the game title, they have a short piece on the use of DDR in Bedfordshire schools - they've just done trials, targeting it's use towards girls who aren't interested in traditional sports: More »
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Comment by carrierj1: This is how you get kids that aren't into competitive sports to stay in shape. You say, "Hey you fat... more » | Other threads
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misnomer
Dance Dance Un-Revolution
Exercise trends or not, Dance Dance Revolution is still a game made by a game company. Then, there's Dance Dance Revolution DVD Game. Boasting 30 dance sessions and featuring the tag "Where exercise gets fun," this is an exercise video, which includes mats that don't hook up to anything. They are just placed on the floor! In other words, NOT A GAME. More »
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Comment by Kitsune Sniper: @Laser_iCE: Joel Reed Parker made the original post on his blog, Gameoftheblog.com. Gamesetwatch mentioned this... but Kotaku didn't. I dunno, I'm... more » | Other threads
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motion sensing
DDR Gets Its Groove On
At a recent health and fitness exhibition in Japan, Konami introduced GROOVE MOTION DDR. It's based off the company's Dance Dance Revolution game, but includes six programs like yoga and martial arts-style exercises. While a DDR-type mat is used, GROOVE MOTION differs in that a motion sensor belt is worn. It calculates individual data like calories counted and "score." This title most likely won't find its way into Japanese arcades, but rather, into Konami's own fitness clubs. Yes, there are Konami fitness clubs — hence the exercise games. Makes sense! More »
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Comment by Dexor: This has actually been around for a while. Last year, Konami Sports Club (very different from Konami of Japan... more » | Other threads
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konami
Konami To Close San Francisco Area Office
Just days after a rumored round of SCEE layoffs, Konami, publisher of Metal Gear, Castlevania, and Dance Dance Revolution, announced today that it will be shuttering its Redwood City office and consolidating its workforce in El Segundo, California. While the company doesn't specify if any involuntary layoffs are expected, one could assume that some positions will become redundant in the effort and that some employees will choose not to relocate to the office about twenty miles southwest of Los Angeles. More »
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Comment by kingofallcosmos: I was under the impression that this was the group responsible for the Karaoke Revolution games. Those are pretty... more » | Other threads
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clip
Rock Band Videochecks DDR, Guitar Hero
Safe-rock outfit Switchfoot have released a new video for their latest radio friendly jam "Awakening" and it makes some not-so-subtle allusions to rhythm games Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. Everything is all cardboard covered and stop motion animated, but it's clear what they're trying to get across. Arrested Development fans will be heartbroken to see the talents of Tony "Buster Bluth" Hale go to waste in the video, but Switchfoot lovers will probably enjoy the hell out of it. More »
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Comment by TheJordanator: Apparently bad music is harder to escape than I thought. more » | Other threads
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ddr
DDR Parties On The Wii
We saw this one coming a mile away. DDR enthusiasts around the world are going to have to learn some new moves, now that Konami has announced Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party for the Wii. Using the wiimote and the nunchuk (Kung-Fu Fightin' better damn well be included), Hottest Party goes beyond fancy footwork to include arm movement as well, much like was seen in Wario Ware's dancing level, only more complicated. Music from the past four decades will accompany up to four players dancing in synch, or horribly, horribly out of synch. I except YouTube to be flooded with videos once this little number hits the streets later this year. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Zarian: I hope they include support for SD cards in the game, so we can have custom songs. more » | Other threads
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Comment by LeeShadow: This music video is just bad..Why was this posted again? more » | Other threads
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By kotaku.comComment by Falconfire: Before RO had In The Groove, they used Konami's DDR badging against trademark. The suit between the two is both... more » | Other threads
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ddr
Wicki! Wicki! DDR for DJ's
We were turned onto Wicki! Wicki! by Mike, a turntable controlled student project game built on Flash, a gutted optical mouse, and old Technics hardware. From one of the games designers, Patrik Berg: More »
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Comment by FunkyJ: Now what we need is for someone to combine DDR, Guitar Hero, Donkey Konga and Wickiwicki and create the ultimate... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Kokichi: Some parents spend quality time with their kids playing catch? DDR sounds like a nice alternative, though :P Nothing would... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Purple Dave: Acrylic, huh? And he's going to dance on this thing? I wonder how many times per year he'll... more » | Other threads
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ddr
Ask Kotaku: Help Me Dance, Dance... to Victory!
Before the end of this month, at the behest of a print magazine, I will enter a Dance Dance Revolution tournament. With your help, I might even win. (But I seriously doubt it.) More » -
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Comment by dukerayburn: I don't quite understand this. Is the show's intent to showcase the best DDR-players from across the nation? Do you... more » | Other threads
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