GiN Report: "Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 for the Nintendo Wii has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The sequel to last year's top seller -- that marked the first time that players were able to dance with both their hands and feet -- DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 is being released as part of the franchise's 10th anniversary celebration. 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.
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."
Gamervision writes:
"Last week was pretty awesome for new games, wasn't it? Most of us probably still haven't finished all the games we just bought. Too bad, because with the holiday season in full swing, that means no time to catch your breath. This week's big draw is Borderlands, although FIFA is shaping up to be excellent for sports fans. Oh, you know what else happens this time of year? Mountains of shovelware. Come on, four Charm Girls Club and Littlest Pet Shop games for each franchise? How is that at all necessary?"
From Gamertell:
"The Wii is this generation's family friendly system. It's easy to use, has a sufficient game library and offers a unique multiplayer experience. But there's a dark side lurking in the wings.
Many popular Wii games can also be quite dangerous, if someone doesn't know how to properly play. Careless players can wind up with headaches, motion sickness,
Today, we're taking a look at five popular and well known Wii games which, in some way, could be hazardous to your health."
June 3, 2009 - At Konami's E3 2009 press conference, the company showed off the latest Dance Dance Revolution games coming out this year, and the new features involved.
