Konami announced that DanceDanceRevolution X for the PlayStation 2 has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The latest release offers fans new characters, an original soundtrack, enhanced graphics, interactive gameplay, and innovative new game modes. Additionally, DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 for the Nintendo Wii has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Featuring exciting new gameplay that combines the physically engaging, innovative and easy-to-pick-up-and-play mechanics of the Wii platform, the game offers four-player multiplayer, Wii Remote and Nunchuck support, smash hits from the last four decades, and entirely new modes.
In DanceDanceRevolution X, players can dance their way through a soundtrack that is filled with over 70 major hits packed with brand new songs from some of today's top artists. Additionally, players can enjoy the ultimate club experience as they can dance to continuous DJ mixes of multiple songs. Featuring the brand new LAN Battle Mode, DanceDanceRevolution X lets up to eight players battle simultaneously through the LAN lines on their PlayStation 2 system. Also, in continuing the game's reputation for improving fitness levels, players can work up a sweat by customizing their own workout programs and, by plugging in the EyeToy USB Camera (for PlayStation 2) peripheral, they can put themselves in the game.
DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 is sure to be the life of the party as the all-new soundtrack features big hits such as "I Want Candy", "Umbrella", "Black or White" and "We Got The Beat," ensuring that the game 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 features such as 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.
As part of the 10th anniversary celebration, Konami will also allow fans to move their feet to different beats on the Xbox 360 with the release of DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3.