GC writes: "For the 10th anniversary of Konami's much loved, often-imitated Dance Dance Revolution series of rhythm games, the company released a new title for each system. Their offering for Nintendo's Wii console is Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2, a sequel in both play style and musical selection to the first Hottest Party, released for Wii in 2007. Hottest Party 2 will be instantly familiar to anyone who has played the first one, as little has changed aside from the track listings, but for everyone else a quick rundown is in order.
As with all DDR games, the goal of Hottest Party 2 is to get people up off of their flabby butts and hopping around to the beat of the game's many songs on the distinctive dance pad controller, a large square that rests on the floor and beneath the feet of the player. By stomping one or two of the four directional arrows in time with indicators on the screen, players rack up points and are graded on their accuracy and sense of timing at the end of each song. The concept is simple to understand, but staggeringly difficult to master. Luckily for new players and people with no sense of rhythm, Hottest Party 2 includes two tutorial songs that are designed to teach these basics and help players to get a feel for how the game is played."
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.
