E3 2006: Do the Dance Dance Revolution @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 17, 2006

News: Konami readies three more DDR games.

During the furor of E3 Konami revealed the first details on the next three Dance Dance Revolution games. A port of the arcade hit Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA is coming to the PS2 along with the fourth Ultramix title for the Xbox and the first ever 360 DDR, Dance Dance Revolution Universe.

All three are scheduled for a fall 2006 release and here's what Konami has to say about them:

Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA
A brand new evolution in the Dance Dance Revolution franchise, DDR SuperNOVA is the first arcade version of the game to be released in North America in six years and expands on every element that has made the series innovative, fun and addictive. Now the arcade game brings its dance party to the PlayStation 2, complete with a new linking feature that allows players to share data between both the PlayStation 2 and Arcade versions of the game. Utilizing an enhanced graphics engine to deliver vibrant 3D backgrounds, cool music videos and animations with lifelike realism, the console version of SuperNOVA adds online multiplayer and EyeToy USB Camera (for PlayStation 2) support, as well as a new voice assisted tutorial system for DDR novices. SuperNOVA expands DDR's gameplay with the all-new Battle Mode, where players can counter opponent maneuvers and change dance steps in real time, as well as the new Stellar Master Mode, an updated version of the popular Dance Master Mode with new emphasis on players of all skill levels. Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA is releasing to Arcades nationwide this month, and is scheduled to launch on the PlayStation 2 in Fall 2006.

Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX4
Jam-packed with new features, modes and music, Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX4 offers incredible gameplay variety for casual, beginner and advanced dancers. Featuring more than 65 new songs, ULTRAMIX4 also features Xbox Live online game service enabled multiplayer competitions, new downloadable songs as well as an all-new Edit mode function - allowing players to customize the background video sequences in addition to designing their own dance steps for any song. New enhancements to existing modes such as Quest Mode, Party Mode, Jukebox Mode and Workout Mode are also included. Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX4 is scheduled for release on the Xbox in Fall 2006.

Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE (working title)
Designed exclusively for the Xbox 360 with the highest visual and audio quality ever seen in a DDR game, Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE takes dancing to a whole new level - offering an incredible variety of new features and modes of play. Tutorial modes such as How to Play and new gameplay modes including Super Easy makes UNIVERSE fun and accessible for players of all skill levels. Other hot new features include the Relay mode, where friends and family play DDR like a marathon race, allowing players to switch off to other teammates and keep the dance party going all night long. Rounding out the package are 65 new songs - including tracks exclusive to the Xbox 360 - along with online content such as downloadable songs and dance steps, the ability to compete head-to-head via online rankings, new continuously mixed courses and more! Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360 in Fall 2006.