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EA Montreal shifting focus to 'big, blockbuster-type titles'

David Hinkle — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST

According to comments made to Edge by EA Montreal general manager Alain Tascan, you can expect more big action titles like Army of Two: The 40th Day from the studio. While previous Wii games, including Skate It, Boogie Superstar and the recently released Need for Speed: Nitro, have enjoyed acceptable levels of success, Tascan believes that targeting HD consoles with "fewer and bigger things" might yield improved results. It's a prudent approach, no doubt stemming from the publisher's recent layoffs.

Tascan explains that the Wii market is "a little bit unpredictable these days," further encouraging a shift to additional "big, blockbuster-type titles." We probably don't need Tascan to point out that Army of Two is "the most successful original IP EA has had in the last few years," since it's the first to get a big, blockbuster sequel ahead of Dead Space and -- can we dream? -- Mirror's Edge.

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EA done with Boogie franchise for now, SSX revived if market is 'ready'

Xav de Matos — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:15:00 EST

In an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, EA Montreal general manager Alain Tascan discussed the possibility of a SSX franchise revival, saying, "If the market is there and is ready for a new one then we'll consider it." While Wii gamers have already hit the slopes with SSX Blur, the closest PS3 and Xbox 360 users have been to the franchise is through shoddy backwards compatibility features.

Tascan also discounted a new installment in the rhythm music franchise, Boogie. According to Tascan, the franchise has been a success for EA and, while the publisher is proud of its work with the series, there are no plans for Boogie to return at this time. Thankfully, the games industry has plenty of music games to spare nowadays.

[Via G4TV]

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Retail and download releases for the week of October 13th

David Hinkle — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:57:00 EST

Filed under: News, Virtual Console, WiiWare

If you've been digging the Strong Bad episodes, then you're definitely going to want to check out Sam and Max: Season One. While the episodes have been available on the PC for quite some time, us Wii owners are finally getting them in the form of this convenient package. All of the episodes in one bundle? Sign us up!

Cruise past the break to check out the rest of the new gaming content available for the Wii this week.

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Boogie sequel asks the ladies to shake it [update]

David Hinkle — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EST

Filed under: News

We're totally serious, gals, and it's being made just for you. Aren't you happy? Wait, you didn't play the first game? That's probably a good thing!

We're surprised such a decision has been made for another Boogie game, which is titled Boogie SuperStar, considering how horribly the game sold on both the DS and Wii. And now it's being made with the fairer gender in mind, as well. So, we guess they're building something. Oh, and for those of you looking for Balance Board support, it's still a rumor. We do expect EA to go that route, however. But, that's just, like, our personal opinion.

Update: Screens!

[Via Joystiq]

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EA announces girl-friendly Boogie SuperStar for Wii

Jason Dobson — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:45:00 EST

Filed under: Culture, Nintendo Wii, Casual

Electronic Arts has slipped on a pair of bootie shorts and shaked its groove thang all the way back to the well, announcing Boogie SuperStar exclusively for the Wii. A follow up to last year's family-friendly rhythm game, Boogie, the game is the latest to be counted among EA's casual brand, and is being targeted specifically at girls - though how exactly the game will favor the fairer sex remains to be seen.

Once again being developed by EA Montreal, information about the game was first leaked last month, at that time indicating that Boogie SuperStar would have players dancing on the Wii Balance Board, though EA's official announcement makes note of no such functionality. What we do know is that Boogie SuperStar will allow up to four gals to keep rhythm, customize characters, and cut rugs using the Wii remote, all while being judged by the game on their road to win it big in the game's 'Boogie Star Show.' The sequel will also feature more than 40 different licensed tracks from groups and singers such as Maroon 5, Britney Spears, and Kanye West, though EA bills the music as being 'made popular by' these artists, so cheap imitations will likely be the order of the day when Boogie SuperStar ships in both North America and Europe this October.

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NGamer: Boogie Superstar is Balance Superstar

JC Fletcher — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: News, Rumors

For a while, we've been hearing that EA planned to support the Balance Board in the sequel to their rhythm game Boogie. According to Cubed3, NGamer magazine is reporting that this functionality has been confirmed for Boogie Superstar, possibly to add difficulty for toddlers. What is interesting is that, if NGamer's description of the game as a "board-based dance-a-thon" is accurate, Balance Board support may be more than just an optional extra.

It's no surprise that EA is supporting the new controller: their recently-announced Skate It simulates a skateboard with the Board, and there's some kind of exercise game on the way that will use it extensively. But if EA really is building a sequel to an existing (if somewhat unloved) franchise that requires $90 hardware the previous game didn't, they must really like Wii Fit money the Balance Board.

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Boogie sequel confirmed?

David Hinkle — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:00:00 EST

Filed under: Rumors

EB Games' site has a rather interesting listing up. It's for Boogie Superstar, which we can only assume is a sequel for EA's Boogie game (you think, Wii Fanboy?). Uh, did Boogie do well enough to justify a sequel? Also, will this supposed new sequel utilize the Balance Board, as rumored?

Despite some lukewarm reviews and an overall failure at retail, it would seem that EA is not giving up on their rhythm-based franchise. Let's just hope that this time around, it will require more than a babbling baby's effort to actually succeed.

[Via Go Nintendo]

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Does the new Rock Band mic hint at a Wii game?

JC Fletcher — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:15:00 EST

Filed under: Rumors, Peripherals

It could, if you're optimistic enough! This "premium" (read: $50) Rock Band microphone peripheral's packaging says that it works on the Xbox 360, the Wii, and the PlayStation 3. Of course, there is currently no version of Rock Band for the Wii, nor has there been an announcement. Score Hero forum member Rocker74 picked up one of the mics and took the picture seen above. You can just see the word "Wii" if you kinda squint.

Did the packaging design for an accessory leak an unannounced game? Probably not. Our guess is that this USB microphone is compatible with the existing Wii singing games, which means High School Musical, American Idol, and EA's own Boogie. We would, of course, love to be wrong. We'd rather have the full Rock Band experience instead of just the expensive peripherals.

[Via Engadget]

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Rumor: Boogie sequel to employ balance board?

Alisha Karabinus — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:15:00 EST

Filed under: Rumors

Boogie may have snared mixed reviews, but that apparently isn't keeping EA from considering a follow-up to the music title. Word is that not only might we see a sequel to the karaoke/dance game, but it may employ the balance board as a dance mat.

The first Boogie came packaged with a microphone, but the balance board could really increase the immersion factor for such a title. While this is still very much a rumor for now, and may depend on how well Wii Fit does out of the gate, we'll keep an ear to the ground and see if anything else develops.

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WRUP: Final Countdown edition

David Hinkle — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:30:00 EST

Filed under: What are you playing?

Considering the big release this week is Master of Illusion, we figured there would be no better anthem to herald the beginning of the magic act than Europe's "Final Countdown." Gob taught us many things, but most importantly he taught us the best magic is done to Europe's masterpiece.

So, will you be honing your skills at illusion or do you have some other game you plan on sinking your teeth into? What are you playing?

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DS releases for the week of November 26th

Alisha Karabinus — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:50:00 EST

Filed under: News

Finally, gamers in the U.S. get a break from the deluge of releases. Draw a breath and hoard your pennies, DS fans ... there's more to come soon, and this lull won't last long. This might also be a good time to catch up on some of the games you've got lying around. Unless, of course, you're going to be picking up one of this week's releases! Gamers in the rest of the world aren't as lucky this week -- or are luckier, depending on your point of view -- and Japan in particular faces a spectacular array of DS games. Importers might want to take a closer look.

Boogie
Geometry Wars Galaxies
Master of Illusion

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A trio of Boogie videos come out from hiding

David Hinkle — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:55:00 EST

Filed under: Video

You know, it's been quite some time since we've seen or heard anything on Boogie for the DS. While the game might have flopped on the Wii, we're hopeful it can provide us with so much more on the DS. Looks like we'll find out soon enough, as the title releases later on this month.

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Joystiq: Boogie a 'casual, unfocused Elite Beat Agents'

JC Fletcher — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:10:00 EST

Filed under: News

Joystiq spent some time with EA's handheld-ized version of Boogie, and found that it's still directly targeted at casual gamers, and that rhythm gamers spoiled on the difficulty of Elite Beat Agents may not be interested.

While Zack Stern found the dragging motions more natural as simulated dance moves than, say, the button presses of EBA, he hinted that the difficulty wasn't there, saying that "Boogie's lower risk and lower reward pitches it to new players." One mode in particular, Copycat, rewards accurate imitation of dance moves, without regard for rhythm. There are more traditional timing-based game modes as well, however.

Some of the ancillary features, like drawing decals on character clothing, might help give the game some longer life, as could the multiplayer. Overall, the impressions seemed positive, with the constant reminder that it's for casual audiences only.

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Joystiq impressions: Boogie (DS)

Zack Stern — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:50:00 EST

Filed under: Culture, Nintendo DS, Portable, Rhythm, Casual, Galleries

The dancing-puppet game, Boogie, launches on the DS this "holiday" season. The portable version of the title has more game in it (read: objectives and losing conditions). But after briefly playing, it still seems aimed close at the casual market Boogie (Wii) courted; rhythm fans might want to pass.

Boogie (DS) copies rhythm game techniques, but it comes off as a casual, unfocused Elite Beat Agents. Maybe after hours of playing -- or a better fit with a gamer who's never tried a rhythm title -- it would feel more unique.

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Boogie DS taken for a turn around the floor

JC Fletcher — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:50:00 EST

Filed under: News

We puzzled out the basic mechanics of the DS edition of Boogie by watching a gameplay video, and we'd heard about the 3D-glasses gimmick (worked for The 3-D Battles of WorldRunner, right?) along with the first confirmation we received of the game. But there's plenty to Boogie DS that we didn't know, and this Pocket Gamer hands-on covers a lot of that information. Except for the big question of so is the game any good, but that's not really the jurisdiction of the preview.

For example, the minigames. We knew they were coming. The minigames described in the preview include tambourine-playing, spotlight-chasing, and a very special one that makes us laugh heartily: moving a slider back and forth to control your dancer's mouth movements, for the purpose of lip-syncing. Magical!

You can also create clothing decals for your character's shirts, should you desire to advertise yourself or your interests on a big pink Earl-looking thing.

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Today's least surprising video: Boogie on the DS

Scott Jon Siegel — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:01:00 EST

Filed under: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Video, Rhythm

When we first heard about Boogie grooving its way to the DS, the expectations were not particularly high. And as the video above demonstrates, the little portable port meets these expectations quite nicely.

Gone from the game is any hint of a karaoke portion (which might be a good thing, given the quality of the DS's tiny mic). Instead, Boogie DS seems to be purely about a series of weaksauce rhythm mini games. Tap the tambourine! Strum the guitar! Step to the beat! It's every great music series mashed up in a mediocre milkshake. Of course, we'll hold off from making any strong assumptions until we can actually play the thing. In the meantime, anyone else care to judge the book by its cover?

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Boogie DS video reveals a much more traditional rhythm game

JC Fletcher — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:40:00 EST

Filed under: Video

On the Wii, Boogie was half karaoke game, half waggle-dance game. Obviously the DS version doesn't allow you to wave your arms around to dance, which means that the game had to be adapted for the handheld format.

Luckily for us, it's been adapted into what looks like a much more familiar rhythm game. For each motion or instrument (headbanging, tambourine, etc.) you touch the screen in a different manner, but always in response to onscreen cues, and always in a location indicated by an icon. The different icons are just window dressing, basically, since you're now tapping the screen to the rhythm. It's less whatever-you-want-to-call-Boogie and a little more Ouendan. This short video shows some of the motions involved in playing Boogie on the go, accompanied by a Commodores cover.

[Via GoNintendo]

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Boogie getting down on PS2, DS this holiday

Ludwig Kietzmann — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:25:00 EST

Filed under: Nintendo DS, Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Rhythm

As hinted at in May, EA has announced that the all-singing, all-dancing Boogie will be released on the PlayStation 2 (fake box art above) and DS this holiday season. When it debuted on the Wii in August, Boogie's musical sing-and-swing gameplay left some critics gyrating in pleasure and others convulsing in pain, the latter screaming "shallow and mindless" to the other group's "simple and accessible."

EA's press release claims that the DS verse-ion of Boogie will feature "the first 3D gameplay on the handheld system," a statement made less outrageous when it's followed by mention of special (and no doubt embarrassing) 3-D glasses. It also promises new gameplay modes, multi-card play and rather unbelievably, more minigames compared to Wii. The PS2 version isn't as thoroughly explained, though its content will likely differ less than its means of input.

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Boogie to slide its way onto the DS

David Hinkle — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:30:00 EST

Filed under: News, Screens

EA's game might have received some bad reviews, but that's not stopping them from trying to milk as much money from it as they can. So, what do you do when your console game is so broken a baby can beat it? Move it into the handheld gaming space, of course!

The title will feature several different gameplay modes and a new approach that should make it more palatable for on-the-go gaming. Not only that, but the game will also be bundled with a pair of 3D glasses, allowing you to not only sound like a dork in public as you play the game, but also look like one as you wear the glasses.

Should you wish to see some screens for the game, be sure to hit up Nintendic here.

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Boogie producer defends his game against reviews

JC Fletcher — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:45:00 EST

Filed under: News

Boogie producer Jean-Charles Gaudechon is not entirely pleased with the critical reception to his game. One review in particular upset him, and with good reason-- 1UP basically assassinated his game.

Gaudechon mostly defended the controls in his statement to MTV's Gamefile. "Difficultly should come from the game. It should be easy to dance. It should be tough to dance on a certain level of difficulty." He said that his team reexamined motion control schemes after SSX Blur's controls were panned as too complicated, and that Boogie's controls were focus-tested on a diverse age group.

Of course, none of that addresses the major issue found in the 1UP review, that "this game is fun for exactly 20 minutes, and only in a group of two or more." Of course, that's a little harder to respond to than specific complaints about the oversimplified, rhythm-insensitive controls.

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Boogie beaten by babbling baby

JC Fletcher — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:30:00 EST

Filed under: Video

We have two responses to this video of Boogie gameplay: first, Boogie appears to be totally broken. Second, awwwwwwwwwww.

NeoGAFfer Captain N's niece Kaelyn got a gold medal on "Brick House" by yelling incoherently into the microphone. For those of you unfamiliar with the Commodores' signature song (ignore the video in that link), it has words and rhythm. We know she's playing in easy mode, and we're glad that Kaelyn was able to experience such a rousing success at such an early age, but shouldn't scoring in a rhythm game be based on ... some kind of criteria? There's a difference between casual games and games that you can win without even being aware that you're playing.

Boogie owners-- the gauntlet has been laid down. How well can you perform by yelling nonsense syllables with no rhythm?

[Via NeoGAF]

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Metareview: Boogie

David Hinkle — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:10:00 EST

Filed under: Metareview

We haven't seen many reviews for the game yet, but what's out there certainly warrants discussion. It's been mostly good scores, but 1UP certainly didn't like it in the long run. But, without further delay, let's check out the reviews so we can get to the good part: your thoughts.

GamePro (80/100) thinks the game only lacks the fun of multi-tasking: "Pros: Easy, accessible fun. Song list is varied and interesting. Cons: You can't sing and dance at the same time, there's no online play and the replay value is low."
Game Informer (78/100) is of the mind that the game isn't for music snobs: "Leave your stuffy music and game sensibilities at the door - Boogie has a more plebeian appeal."
Games Radar (70/100) says multiplayer makes it last: "As with most Wii games, it really glistens with more than one player. If you're willing to commit to Boogie, mind, body and sooooul, it's a goddamned blast, channeling the same enthusiastic participation we all had last year when firing up Wii Sports first time. But then it's all over too quickly, and too easily."
1UP (30/100) really trashes the game: "The fact that this game is fun for exactly 20 minutes, and only in a group of two or more, should keep you from buying this game. In the end, Boogie is light on dancing, light on karaoke -- a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none moment of fluff."

Gallery: Boogie

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WRUP: Junk in the trunk edition

David Hinkle — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:10:00 EST

Filed under: What are you playing?

With this week's lone release being EA's Boogie, it's likely that some of you fine folks out there have been getting down and dirty with the game. Maybe you've been waiting for this weekend to pick the game up? Or, maybe you don't care about it?

If you don't want to Boogie, then what game (or games) are you planning on playing this weekend?

Gallery: Boogie

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Wii releases for the week of August 6th

David Hinkle — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:15:00 EST

Filed under: Features

This week sees the release of EA's Boogie and EA's Boogie alone. It's a game we've been watching here for quite some time, so we're anxious to see the final product. Set to include a microphone and an incredibly stylish replay mode, Boogie looks like it may be quite the success for EA.

Do any of you plan on picking this up this week?

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New games this week: Boogie edition

Justin McElroy — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:30:00 EST

Filed under: Nintendo DS, PC, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii

It's days like this that make us pine for a time machine. Can you imagine being able to tell you from five years ago the the biggest release one week would be an original IP from EA where you sing and wave your arms around to dance? Oh, and also, you appear to be a giant pink squid-Travolta ... and it's called Boogie. This new release list doesn't just tell you what games are coming out, it reminds you that wonders never cease.

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Wii success took EA by surprise

JC Fletcher — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:50:00 EST

Filed under: News

John Riccitiello, the new CEO of Electronic Arts, made a surprising concession regarding EA's recent strategies, saying that they failed to anticipate the insane success of the Wii. Instead, they put the greatest portion of their next-generation investment into PS3 games, which is kind of unfortunate for everyone. Riccitiello categorized the focus on Xbox 360 and PS3 games as EA being on "the wrong horse." We'd argue that they didn't back any horse sufficiently. Their next-gen sports games, for example, were feature-poor compared to their last-gen contemporaries.

We don't know about this year's PS3/360 sports games, but expect EA to shift more and more heavily to the Wii, especially with games from their newly-formed EA Casual division. We've already got MySims and Boogie on the way, two games that bear more than a passing resemblance to quality product. Oh, and Blocks.

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Video demonstrates how to get your Boogie on

David Hinkle — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:10:00 EST

Filed under: How-tos, Video

A new video for EA's Boogie has surfaced, showing us all how to do the thing in-game. Complete with a nunchuk and Wiimote, the video's hand model shows us how to move our character around, build up boost, and overall how to cut up some rugs. Should you be one of the many who're dying to get down with the game, head past the break and check out the embedded video.

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Fresh Boogie screens reveal 3D filter in replay mode

David Hinkle — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:45:00 EST

Filed under: News, Screens

While we've seen video of the editing function in action, we never knew the wide variety of effects one could put into their own user-created replay video could also include a 3D filter. Sure, we assumed such when we saw the first video, given that the 3D glasses icon is right there, but we're never ones to report on something unless it's confirmed. And with the inclusion of the mic, we're fairly certain EA will be so kind as to include 3D glasses, as well.

And, if you could care less about the replay mode, there's some other screens for you to drool over.

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Joystiq hands-on: Boogie

Ross Miller — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:55:00 EST

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Rhythm

Electronic Arts' Boogie for Wii is not a very competitive game. You can stop grooving mid-dance to change your avatar's outfit (just with the push of the A button) and receive no penalty. The purpose of Boogie, though, is not to be involved. This game is very clearly targeted for that Wii demographic aged 5 to 95, and almost everything about it seems tailored to that push.

Playing the game involves the flick of the wrist to the beat of the song, which will subsequently cause your character to dance. You can move your dancer around the stage with the control stick, and at any time you can press a button to Strike a Pose, whereby you must maneuver an on-screen arrow (using the nunchuk) into a target. Singing is just what you've seen in other games, and there is a sliding bar to adjust the volume difference between the recorded vocals and your own.

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Wii Warm Up: Keeping those fingers crossed

Alisha Karabinus — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: Wii Warm Up

So what game -- Nintendo or third party title -- do you hope to see the most of of at this year's E3? Or rather, read the most news about, considering the new format. What game does it for you? Are you hoping for all the details on the new Metroid that are fit to print? Is it Boogie that gets you excited? Are you hoping Take-Two will reveal their plans for Manhunt 2 after the ESRB debacle? Are you crossing your fingers for some sign of Super Mario Galaxy? Or is it something else that gets you going? Let us know what game you hope shows up in the news this week.

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Boogie shakes on camera, announces soundtrack

Ross Miller — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:27:00 EST

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Rhythm

Pull out your tapshoes and tambourine, the soundtrack for Electronic Arts' Wii rhythm game Boogie has just been revealed. There are 38 songs in all, spanning a rather eclectic list, from Jackson 5 to Jamiroquai, Kool & the Gang to The Black Eyed Peas. There's even MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" -- no, really.

Full list, as well as a new trailer for the game, embedded after the break.

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Get your Boogie on, save it for posterity

Alisha Karabinus — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:15:00 EST

Filed under: Video

Boogie just looks like good, clean dancin' fun and we're really excited about giving it a try, particularly after seeing this new video of ... well, video! Specifically, the video-making function in the forthcoming EA title. Looks very easy to use, and the results are pretty spiffy. Seems that impressions from the Nintendo Media Summit were on target -- Boogie is ready to get down. Now if only we could speed ahead to August!

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Today's finally understandable video: Boogie

Zack Stern — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Video, Rhythm, Casual

Even though some of us have played Boogie, the title continues to confuse others. Today's video pick is the first time it made sense for this writer: instead of a dancing-and-singing game, it's a game where you control a dancing-and-singing puppet. Finally, the lack of direct correlation between controllers and avatars -- like left controller for left arm -- makes sense.

It's still too early to predict Boogie's success, but at least we finally understand the basics. And it took us long enough -- the title is close to shipping, with an August 9, 2007 release. See the video after the break.

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Check out the Boogie mic

David Hinkle — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Peripherals

We finally get to see what the Boogie mic looks like and it ... well, it looks like a normal mic. Nothing too fancy, but RevoGamers has got the scoop on how it will be used in-game, not to mention anything else about the game that needs scooping. Machine translation doesn't do too well of a job telling us what's what, so we'll leave you to extract any information you can.

Be sure to check out the gallery below for images of EA's rhythm-based game.

Gallery: Boogie

[Via Joystiq]]

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EA's Boogie-bundled Wii microphone pictured

Christopher Grant — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:27:00 EST

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Peripherals, Rhythm

It's been rumored for well over a year that the Wiimote houses secret microphone functionality. As recently as this month, additional rumor fodder came in the form of one unused "audio translator" sitting idly inside each and every Wiimote. It's too bad then that the upcoming Wii rhythm game, Boogie, is coming with the pictured microphone, as promised.

Sure, maybe some part of us believed that -- through the magic of technology (or just plain magic) -- our plain, unassuming Wiimotes would be transformed into super-powered Wiimote / microphone hybrids. Or maybe they still will and Nintendo's just not ready to share the magic with third-parties. Speaking of third-parties, note the generic EA branding, perfect for use with other EA-developed, microphone-enabled Wii games. Yes, we're thinking of you, Harry Potter.

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Shake your booty at these Boogie venues

David Hinkle — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:35:00 EST

Filed under: Screens

We've got some new venues to look at for EA's upcoming rhythm-based title Boogie and we must say these are some very snazzy-looking locales. We'll admit that the more that is revealed to us on the game, the more our desire for it grows. It honestly looks like EA might be giving us a good game here.

What say you all?

Gallery: Boogie

[Via NeoGAF]

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Wii Warm Up: NMS excitement

Jason Wishnov — Sat, 26 May 2007 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Features, Wii Warm Up

Fresh from the Nintendo Media Summit, we've quite a few impressions of games coming out in the immediate future. Among them:

We're most jazzed for Strikers, especially after reading such effulgent impressions from Penny Arcade. But which game shown at NMS excited you the most? If you were stuck on an island and could only have one game ... you know, assuming you had a Wii and a couple Wiimotes, and a nice TV ... maybe some nunchuks, oh, and the sensor bar, and I guess you'd need a standard 120 W outlet somewhere in the sand ... and a decent supply of food and water, or you wouldn't spend your time playing the Wii ... you know what, never mind.

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NMS: Cutting a rug in Boogie

David Hinkle — Fri, 25 May 2007 12:55:00 EST

Filed under: News

Joystiq managed to get down with EA's Boogie while at the Nintendo Media Summit and their impressions were quite positive. Not only do they remark that the game looks great, but they also comment that the gameplay was fun and exciting. Also, they got some time with the karaoke portion of the game (which uses that bundled microphone). As far as graphics go, they went so far as to say it was the best looking game at the Media Summit, only challenged by the likes of Mario Strikers: Charged.

Boogie is broken down into two main sections: the rhythm-based dancing, where the player must flick the Wiimote in-time with the song causing the on-screen character to dance with the beat, and the karaoke portion utilizing the microphone. This second section of gameplay is highly reminiscent of titles such as Karaoke Revolution and SingStar.

Gallery: Boogie

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Nintendo Media Summit: Boogie hands-on (Wii)

Colin Torretta — Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

Filed under: Features, Nintendo Wii, Rhythm

The most pleasant surprise at this week's Nintendo Media Summit was the EA-developed rhythm/singing game, Boogie. I was pretty skeptical of the game from just the early screenshots that I had seen, and judging from the deserted EA booth, a lot of other people felt the same way. You'll understand then that I was surprised to find myself actually enjoying Boogie, not only for the gameplay but also the attractive and pleasant graphics. For those of you unfamiliar with the game, Boogie is one EA's attempts to cash in on two current crazes at the same time -- rhythm/music games and the Wii. It combines a rhythm-based dance game with karaoke (via an included microphone) and a host of likeable, wacky characters and they pull it off surprisingly well.

Probably what impressed me the most about Boogie was the graphics; it had a really nice cel-shaded look to it, fantastic stages, and good animation. It was by far and away the best looking game at the show, with no other game except maybe Mario Strikers Charged coming anywhere close. The five different characters are attractively designed in a cartoonish way, and they're all well animated -- a key detail for a dancing game. The stages themselves were fairly small, but the backgrounds were huge and detailed. The forest stage in the below screenshots is probably my particular favorite. And the game gets extra points for being less aliased than any other title shown by Nintendo that day -- a huge plus for people bothered by the chainsaw-like jaggies on some other Wii titles (like me).

Gallery: Boogie (Wii)

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Today's most flailing game video: Boogie

Zack Stern — Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

Filed under: Nintendo Wii, Video, Rhythm, Exergaming, Casual

We're a little confused by Boogie. Is it a singing game? A dancing game with a lip-syncing character? Both? Where are the DDR-style arrows? While we soon anticipate getting some hands-on time with the title for our own opinion and overview, GameTrailers shows the game in action with a developer interview.

The possibly-not-Wii-exclusive title is different at the very least. We hope the risk pays off. See the video after the break.

Gallery: Boogie (Wii)

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