Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[NPD: Sales of dancing games up 326% over last year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/29/npd-sales-of-dancing-games-up-326-over-last-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/29/npd-sales-of-dancing-games-up-326-over-last-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/29/npd-sales-of-dancing-games-up-326-over-last-year/#comments In the US, dancing game sales are up 326% percent year over year, the NPD told the LA Times. That's for the 12-month period ending October 31. Compare that with overall game sales, which rose 3%.

Of course, at the end of October last year, Just Dance 2 had only started selling. Since then, it's been doing very well for itself, and has been followed by several spinoffs, including Just Dance Kids (and its sequel!), Michael Jackson: The Experience, The Black Eyed Peas Experience, Just Dance 2 Summer Party, and, of course, Just Dance 3.

Too damn many Just Dance games can't claim all the credit for the growth in dancing-machine sales. Dance Central is at somewhere over 2.5 million units, and it's been followed by a sequel; Zumba Fitness has been a phenomenon, and Sony's Everybody Dance is also available.

Update: corrected Dance Central sales figures.

JoystiqNPD: Sales of dancing games up 326% over last year originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dance-centraldancingeverybody-dancejust-dance-2just-dance-3kinectmicrosoftmovemusicnintendonpdplaystationps3saleswiixboxTue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Preview: Dance Central (Kinect)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/20/preview-dance-central-kinect/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/20/preview-dance-central-kinect/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/20/preview-dance-central-kinect/#comments As a diminutive person who jabs at buttons and keyboards for a living, I can say with the utmost accuracy that dancing isn't my forte. You'll probably come to the same conclusion after watching the video of me gyrating to the beat of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face," which I've foolishly embedded after the break. I've placed it there because I want you to see -- somewhere in that garbled body dialect -- how rapidly the "Oh my god, I can't be seen doing this" phase is supplanted by an inescapable feeling of fun. The endorphins don't lie, guys.

Dance Central isn't a quick-and-dirty ditty from Harmonix, the developers behind Amplitude and Rock Band. It's an immediately accessible rhythm title that trades multi-colored buttons for body language, presented in the form of easily processed silhouette cards. A practice mode enables you to gain familiarity with the dance move associated with each silhouette card, but I found them clear enough to follow correctly on my first attempt. Glance at the upcoming move card (think of it as the "next piece" window in Tetris) and prepare to mimic it and the group of on-screen dancers in rhythm to the music. It's like dancing in front of a mirror -- if you were a vibrant cartoon person with a boombox.

The reflection of your own body, as captured precisely by the Xbox 360's Kinect camera, is almost hidden compared to the in-game characters, and it makes the game feel more collaborative than judgmental. In comparison to rote stomp-'em-down Dance Dance Revolution, it's a dance dance revelation. I understand there's a mental embarrassment hurdle to be cleared here so, if it helps, better to think of Dance Central as a hip, hip-thrusting exercise game. Either way, you should also think of it as one of Kinect's least abstract games -- you're not awkwardly driving an invisible car, for example -- and certainly one of its most promising.

Gallery: Dance Central (Kinect)


Continue reading Preview: Dance Central (Kinect)

JoystiqPreview: Dance Central (Kinect) originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Dance-CentralDancinge3-2010HarmonixKinectmicrosoftMTV-gamesProject-NatalRhythmxboxSun, 20 Jun 2010 03:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft's Dance on Broadway hitting the Great White Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/01/ubisofts-dance-on-broadway-hitting-the-great-white-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/01/ubisofts-dance-on-broadway-hitting-the-great-white-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/01/ubisofts-dance-on-broadway-hitting-the-great-white-wii/#commentsGiven the crazy sales and, no doubt, small budget of Ubisoft's Just Dance, it seems obvious that the company would follow up with another Wii dancing game. However, the next game in Ubisoft's dance series isn't a simple Just Dance sequel (though we're sure that'll happen too) -- rather than licensing a few pop hits and a few really embarrassing dance songs from the early '90s, the next game is about ... showtunes.

Dance on Broadway features a selection of 20 songs from Broadway musicals, including "All That Jazz,""Fame" and "Time Warp" (it's just a jump to the left!) The full track list is available after the break.

Ubisoft has announced a June 24 release date for EMEA territories, but none yet for North America. The ESRB rating on the box art would suggest that a North American debut isn't far off.

Continue reading Ubisoft's Dance on Broadway hitting the Great White Wii

JoystiqUbisoft's Dance on Broadway hitting the Great White Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Dance-on-BroadwaydancingJust-DancemusicNintendoshowtunesWiiTue, 01 Jun 2010 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Just Dance box art keeps it simple]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/just-dance-box-art-keeps-it-simple/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/just-dance-box-art-keeps-it-simple/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/16/just-dance-box-art-keeps-it-simple/#commentsSuperannuation, like the rest of us, seems to have been drawn to Ubisoft's irresistible Just Dance. The combination of the imperative title and the goofy enthusiasm of the trailer make us follow the Wii dancing game a little more closely than others we don't really intend to play.

The site alerted us to the box art for the title, which boldly advertises three songs: "U Can't Touch This," "Groove is in the Heart," and "Hot N Cold." We have yet to decide, but we think ... we might like the design. It'll certainly stand out on the shelf, commanding everyone who walks by to just dance. And the people on the box won't be as humiliated with their appearance as the Jam Sessions guy.

Gallery: Just Dance

JoystiqJust Dance box art keeps it simple originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boxartdancingjust-dancemusicubisoftFri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Just watch this trailer, and then Just Dance]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/20/just-watch-this-trailer-and-then-just-dance/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/20/just-watch-this-trailer-and-then-just-dance/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/20/just-watch-this-trailer-and-then-just-dance/#commentsThe trailer for Ubisoft's just-dancing game Just Dance puts forth a pretty upbeat philosophy about life. No matter where you are -- the office, the convenience store, the, uh, 1950s -- it's the perfect time to turn on some dance pop from twenty years ago, turn into a glowing cartoon, and --

Just Dance.

Of course, Ubisoft would prefer that you just dance at home, by playing the Wii game this trailer is promoting, but you don't need to worry about details like that. You have one solitary obligation, and that is to dance.

Due to its use of the Wii Remote, this game seems to emphasize arm movements in dance, contrasting with Dance Dance Revolution, which is based primarily on foot movements. We can't wait to see someone play both simultaneously.

Gallery: Just Dance

JoystiqJust watch this trailer, and then Just Dance originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dancedancingjust-danceubisoftubisoft-parisThu, 20 Aug 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubisoft trademarks 'Just Dance']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/03/ubisoft-trademarks-just-dance/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/03/ubisoft-trademarks-just-dance/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/03/ubisoft-trademarks-just-dance/#comments
In other news, Joystiq Publishing trademarked "Just STOP."

JoystiqUbisoft trademarks 'Just Dance' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dancingjoystiq-publishingjust-dancereally-great-ideas-that-well-totally-write-about-againubisoftFri, 03 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA['A' for optimism, 'D' for style: the Red Bull BC One DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/a-for-optimism-d-for-style-the-red-bull-bc-one-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/a-for-optimism-d-for-style-the-red-bull-bc-one-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/01/a-for-optimism-d-for-style-the-red-bull-bc-one-ds/#commentsFiled under:


It's normally only the biggest names that get splashed across limited edition DS Lites -- the Nintendogs, Zeldas, Pokémons, Guitar Heros, and Final Fantasys of this world. Playlogic clearly feels that Red Bull BC One is ready to join that elite bunch, because it ordered in an unspecified number of Onyx Black DSes and proceeded to uglify them by slapping these forgettable transfers on each.

We don't wish to be mean-spirited, but we're struggling to see who will pick this up. In our experience, limited edition DSes are based on games with either a rabid fanbase, huge brand power, or both. As out of touch with modern culture as we are, we're fairly certain that Red Bull BC One has neither. At least the children of Playlogic CEOs know what they're getting for Christmas.

Gallery: Limited Edition Lites: A History of Sadness

Play DS like a rock starToo little too lateMaster using it and you can have thisTake me out to the video gameWhat.

[Via Go Nintendo]

Joystiq'A' for optimism, 'D' for style: the Red Bull BC One DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breakdancingdancinglimited-editionmusicplaylogicpuzzlered-bullred-bull-bc-onestrategyMon, 01 Sep 2008 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Taking a closer look at Helix]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/29/taking-a-closer-look-at-helix/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/29/taking-a-closer-look-at-helix/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/29/taking-a-closer-look-at-helix/#commentsFiled under: ,


While some of you remain skeptical about Helix, we're definitely interested in Ghostfire Games' upcoming WiiWare title. Essentially, everything you need to know about the game is revealed by Ed Roman in this producer walkthrough (embedded up top).

Ghostfire is really stressing the whole "exercise made fun" angle, and with the success of titles like DDR and Wii Fit, who can blame them? What we like most about Helix, though, is that the developers clearly put a lot of thought into every aspect of this dancing game. Take, for example, the calibration option, which helps the software map out your own specific movement quirks more easily. (MotionPlus, schmotionplus.) Also, according to Roman, you can still play the game if you only have one Wiimote, so if you lack two controllers that's not a game-killing issue.

If you're curious about how the developers fit twenty-six songs onto a WiiWare title, or why they decided to use two Wiimotes rather than a Wiimote/Nunchuk combination, or anything else about Helix, for that matter, just check out the video above.

JoystiqTaking a closer look at Helix originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dancedancinged-romanexerciseghostfire-gameshelixmusicrhythmTue, 29 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Happy Dance Collection intended to make J-pop fans happy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/19/happy-dance-collection-intended-to-make-j-pop-fans-happy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/19/happy-dance-collection-intended-to-make-j-pop-fans-happy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/19/happy-dance-collection-intended-to-make-j-pop-fans-happy/#commentsFiled under: ,


As if the fact that it's only being released in Japan (as of yet) and the J-idol theme aren't enough clues, Happy Dance Collection is a very Japan-focused game. Namco Bandai is aiming squarely at the female Japanese audience with this game, which does contrast a bit to the variety of J-pop, European dance and other stuff usually found in the Dance Dance Revolution series. There's no E-rotic to be found here, for example.

Siliconera has posted a translated list of all the known J-pop songs appearing in Happy Dance Collection, which includes recent releases like Orange Range's "Ikenai Taiyou," and Greeeen's "Ai Uta" as well as more "classic" songs like Morning Musume's "Love Machine" and Koda Kumi's Cutie Honey theme (well, 2004 is kind of in the past, right?)

JoystiqHappy Dance Collection intended to make J-pop fans happy originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bandai-namcodancinghappy-dance-collectionmusicrhythmSat, 19 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[E308: Princess Debut shots dance the night away]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/e308-princess-debut-shots-dance-the-night-away/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/e308-princess-debut-shots-dance-the-night-away/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/e308-princess-debut-shots-dance-the-night-away/#commentsFiled under:


Look what just arrived at the ball in our inboxes! As promised earlier today, Natsume has distributed lots of fresh media for its localization of Cave's Princess Debut, complete with talking animals, an entire wardrobe of accessories, and (of course) lots of dancing with charming Princes. That Cesar is such a dish! Pirouette your way into our gallery for plenty of new screens and art.


[Via press release]

JoystiqE308: Princess Debut shots dance the night away originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boxartcavedancinge3-2008e308natsumeprincess-debutMon, 14 Jul 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Natsume officially introduces Princess Debut]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/10/natsume-officially-introduces-princess-debut/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/10/natsume-officially-introduces-princess-debut/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/10/natsume-officially-introduces-princess-debut/#commentsFiled under: ,

Gamefly recently posted a listing suggesting that Natsume taken on publishing duties for Cave's Princess Debut. The company sent out a press release confirming the rumor, and officially announcing Princess Debut for the fall.

In Princess Debut, a girl magically enters a fantasy world in which not only is she a princess, but she will attend a ball in thirty days, and must therefore learn to dance in order to successfully impersonate a princess and win the affections of one of six princes.

The game involves two parts: an adventure portion in which your character must interact with the princes and convince one to dance with her, and a dancing segment featuring touch-screen-controlled ballroom dances. On her way to one of 14 different endings, the erstwhile princess can unlock 20 new outfits.

While this is clearly not targeted at us, we like to see new interpretations of the "dancing game." This is like Dance Dance Revolution, except with more revolving.


[Via press release]

JoystiqNatsume officially introduces Princess Debut originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cavedancingnatsumeprincess-debutThu, 10 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dance Hula Together on the Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/dance-hula-together-on-the-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/dance-hula-together-on-the-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/dance-hula-together-on-the-wii/#commentsFiled under:

The next Boogie is only rumored to include Balance Board support, but a dancing game is coming out in Japan that features a style perfect for the Wii Fit peripheral: hula. That's right, you'll now be able to seductively wiggle those hips of yours and call it a game. So many Japanese Wii owners have Wii Fit that we don't see userbase being an issue, as the peripheral will be required (not optional) to play this title.

Keep in mind, though, that the game's publisher (Milestone) didn't officially announce Hula Wii: Minna de Hula wo Odorou (Dance Hula Together); a listing was discovered on a Japanese online retailer's site, revealing the release date as September 25th.

JoystiqDance Hula Together on the Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>balance-boarddance-hula-togetherdancinghulahula-wiimilestoneminna-de-hula-wo-odorourhythmTue, 01 Jul 2008 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA announces girl-friendly Boogie SuperStar for Wii]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/26/ea-announces-girl-friendly-boogie-superstar-for-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/26/ea-announces-girl-friendly-boogie-superstar-for-wii/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/26/ea-announces-girl-friendly-boogie-superstar-for-wii/#commentsFiled under: , ,


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.

JoystiqEA announces girl-friendly Boogie SuperStar for Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boogieboogie-superstarboogiesuperstardancingeaea-montrealeamontrealelectronic-artselectronicartsgirlsWiiThu, 26 Jun 2008 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Put on your dancing shoes: Amazon Gold Box deals for rhythm games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/put-on-your-dancing-shoes-amazon-gold-box-deals-for-rhythm-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/put-on-your-dancing-shoes-amazon-gold-box-deals-for-rhythm-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/put-on-your-dancing-shoes-amazon-gold-box-deals-for-rhythm-game/#commentsFiled under:

In just a few hours, Amazon will begin another day filled with Gold Box deals on video games, this time for "rhythm/music" titles. The sale event follows a familiar format: one Deal-of-the-Day bargain posted at 12:01 AM PST, then four Lightning Deals trickled out at 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM PST, each one available for only four hours or while stocks last.

So, which Wii rhythm games are you expecting? There's a decent-sized list of possibilities, but, uh, not many of them would be considered "decent" themselves:
Looking at that pitiful selection, we're actually hoping that most of the bargains will be for music-based games on other platforms ...

[Via CAG]

JoystiqPut on your dancing shoes: Amazon Gold Box deals for rhythm games originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 May 2008 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondancinggold-boxrhythmTue, 20 May 2008 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DDR2 Hottest Party 2 screens show Mii support, poor outfit decisions]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/19/ddr2-hottest-party-2-screens-show-mii-support-poor-outfit-decis/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/19/ddr2-hottest-party-2-screens-show-mii-support-poor-outfit-decis/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/19/ddr2-hottest-party-2-screens-show-mii-support-poor-outfit-decis/#commentsFiled under:



What does this woman think she's doing? We have seen some terrible outfits before, but this woman is crazy enough to wear hers with a smile. She should be ashamed just to have these embarassing pieces in her wardrobe, let alone actually on her, in public view. What excuse does anyone have to ever own checkerboard-patterned thigh-highs?

In case you missed the news from last week, Konami is following up its previous DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party game with DDR Hottest Party 2, promising Mii support, new gimmicks like the "triple stomp," more Wii remote interaction in the Dance n' Defend Battle Mode, new stages, and new characters, such as the unfortunate looking woman mentioned above. The rhythm title will also support a new soundtrack including "smash-hits from the last 4 decades," like Rihanna's immensely annoying "Umbrella" (ella, ella, ay, ay, ay) and Michael Jackson's least exciting single, "Black or White."

But let's get back to what's really on every gamer's mind -- how do these people live with themselves dressing in these clothes? This lady thinks she can get away with wearing a Zebra-print cap with matching hot pants and boots. Protip: it's best to pair a loud print with a neutral piece, rather than mixing or matching it with more loud prints. Now you know.

JoystiqDDR2 Hottest Party 2 screens show Mii support, poor outfit decisions originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 May 2008 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dance-dance-revolutiondancingddrfashion-policehotpantshottest-partyhottestpartykonamirhythmMon, 19 May 2008 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NGamer: Boogie Superstar is Balance Superstar]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/ngamer-boogie-superstar-is-balance-superstar/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/ngamer-boogie-superstar-is-balance-superstar/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/ngamer-boogie-superstar-is-balance-superstar/#commentsFiled under: ,

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.

JoystiqNGamer: Boogie Superstar is Balance Superstar originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 May 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>balance-boardboogieboogie-superstardancingeamusicFri, 16 May 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Haruhi dance game in more detail]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/the-haruhi-dance-game-in-more-detail/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/the-haruhi-dance-game-in-more-detail/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/the-haruhi-dance-game-in-more-detail/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Thanks to Famitsu, we now know a little more about how the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya dancing game works. It'll feature the Hare Hare Yukai dance, of course, but it will also feature new dances! Dancing through the main game will unlock options for the "free mode," including costumes, locations, and songs. In free mode, you can play the song of your choice. This is also where the three-player multiplayer is available. This mode is also being touted as enabling exercise, though we don't know if that means some kind of exercise/health-related (calorie count, etc.) will be included. It is also currently unknown whether the two remaining SOS Brigade members will be playable, but they're male and therefore a low priority.

The SOS Brigade icon in the corner of the screen reads "Action!" to alert players to the start of a stage. The life bar starts at full and decrements along with missed movements. Moves are to be performed while move icons are inside a generous red bar, which makes the game look fairly easy.

JoystiqThe Haruhi dance game in more detail originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 May 2008 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>animedancingharuhi-suzumiyakadokawarhythmFri, 16 May 2008 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[The Wii Game of Haruhi Suzumiya]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/12/the-wii-game-of-haruhi-suzumiya/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/12/the-wii-game-of-haruhi-suzumiya/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/12/the-wii-game-of-haruhi-suzumiya/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The mega-popular anime series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is now being made into a Wii game, after success on the PS2 and PSP (mostly as vectors for delivery of exclusive Haruhi figurines). The Wii game, we predict, will be the biggest success of all, because
  • it also includes a Haruhi figurine, and
  • it's based on the dance sequence from the anime's ending, which has become an Internet phenomenon
Up to three players control Haruhi, Yuki Nagato and Mikuru Asahina in a motion-based dance game, which seems to involve mimicking poses with Wiimote positioning. In addition, it also contains the standard anime-game adventure component, featuring a new storyline.

JoystiqThe Wii Game of Haruhi Suzumiya originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 May 2008 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventureanimedancingharuhi-suzumiyakadokawaMon, 12 May 2008 08:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Cave helps your DS make its Princess Debut]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/cave-helps-your-ds-make-its-princess-debut/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/cave-helps-your-ds-make-its-princess-debut/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/09/cave-helps-your-ds-make-its-princess-debut/#commentsFiled under: ,


The website for Cave's princess-impersonating dancing game, Princess Debut, features a lovely activity that is probably designed for little girls, but is kind of fun anyway. In keeping with the theme of not actually being a princess, you can design a DS cover out of fake rhinestones and then print it out! If you aren't feeling creative, there's even a template available to color in.

Ideally, you'd affix this to the system by slipping it inside a transparent cover, but you'd probably be okay using just a little tape. Alternately, you could just mess with the editor for fun. But then how would your DS get any more princess-like?

[Via GAME Watch]

JoystiqCave helps your DS make its Princess Debut originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 May 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cavecoverdancingdecorationprincess-debutrhinestonesFri, 09 May 2008 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Princess Debut's inaugural trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/princess-debuts-inaugural-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/princess-debuts-inaugural-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/07/princess-debuts-inaugural-trailer/#commentsFiled under: ,


Cave's Ohimesama Debut (Princess Debut) didn't turn into a hardcore shooter since we last heard from it. Cave is still bravely making a cute game about a faux princess learning to dance and collecting silly clothing. It uses a variant of Ouendan-style precision dragging to control various ballroom dance moves.

The "Dance Action & Adventure Game" features magical-girl-style transformation sequences for the all-important outfits, and even a "watch mode" that allows you to replay dances. We're still curious about how well the skills Cave has honed in creating bullet-hell shooters translate into dancing to classical music with a white rabbit in a tuxedo.

JoystiqPrincess Debut's inaugural trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 May 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adventurecavedancingohimesama-debutprincess-debutWed, 07 May 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[An even Hottester Party this fall?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/an-even-hottester-party-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/an-even-hottester-party-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/an-even-hottester-party-this-fall/#commentsFiled under:


Konami wrote themselves into a corner with the title of their Wii Dance Dance Revolution game. If DDR Hottest Party is really the hottest party, what will the inevitable sequel be? Will it be a different superlative -- the coolest party, or the freshest party, or the most Chex-Mix-having party? Will it be the Hottest Party For Real This Time -- Last Time Was the Hottest to Date, But This Time's Even Hotter Than That?

Well, if the title of the new game found on Gamefly's site (with a release date of September 30th) is the real title, it'll just be DDR Hottest Party 2. It worked for Final Fantasy.

JoystiqAn even Hottester Party this fall? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dance-dance-revolutiondancingddrgameflyhottest-partyhottestpartykonamirhythmTue, 29 Apr 2008 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[You got served (some new screenshots)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/24/you-got-served-some-new-screenshots/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/24/you-got-served-some-new-screenshots/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/24/you-got-served-some-new-screenshots/#commentsFiled under:

We just dropped (like they were hot) a bunch of new screens into our gallery from the dance competition game with the Rub Rabbits-meets-Frankenstein aesthetic, Red Bull BC One. Unfortunately, these latest screens do about as much to flatter the game as the last set did: flat, detail-free backdrops with low-poly character models just don't look that great. We understand the kind of heavily stylized appearance they were trying to do, and if that had happened, we would have found it awesome. We respect the idea, at least.

We're willing to give BC One a certain amount of leeway just based on the fact that it is a game about breakdancing.

JoystiqYou got served (some new screenshots) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breakdancingdancingmusicplaylogicred-bullred-bull-bc-oneThu, 24 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[A daintier side of Cave]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/27/a-daintier-side-of-cave/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/27/a-daintier-side-of-cave/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/27/a-daintier-side-of-cave/#commentsFiled under: ,

You may be familiar with Cave as one of the biggest names in modern 2D shooters. Now you can make that "modern 2D shooters and DS adventure games about waltzing princesses." Ohimesama Debut (Princess Debut) is a game about a middle-school girl who switches places with an identical-looking princess from a parallel dimension and dances with princes in her stead.

Gameplay involves moving the stylus to match a sequence of prescribed shapes, which correspond to dance moves. At the end of the performance, you'll be able to watch a replay. It seems simplistic, and it probably won't require the same amount of precision as, say, DoDonPachi, but we kind of want to see what Cave's up to with this game. Maybe they just really wanted to get in on the DS princess game wave.

JoystiqA daintier side of Cave originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cavedancingohimesama-debutprincess-debutWed, 27 Feb 2008 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Library lets patrons play DDR to avoid late fees]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/06/library-lets-patrons-play-ddr-to-avoid-late-fees/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/06/library-lets-patrons-play-ddr-to-avoid-late-fees/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/06/library-lets-patrons-play-ddr-to-avoid-late-fees/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

We've heard plenty of stories of libraries lending out video games, or using them to attract patrons, but this Nashua Telegraph story about expunging late fees with a quick play of Dance Dance Revolution is unique in our experience.

According to the story, the library's annual "Patron Appreciation Day" let attendees avoid their overdue fines by donating non-perishables to a local soup kitchen or playing a quick game of DDR. The exact pay-for-play system wasn't discussed in detail, but 16-year-old Arienne Stearns apparently needed a "C" grade on her dance to erase $14 of fines from her record.

Not that you had to have overdue books to play -- apparently, many girls "took second turns competing against the librarian, just for fun." This is a good deal, because from what we've heard, you haven't really experienced DDR until you've played it against a librarian ...

JoystiqLibrary lets patrons play DDR to avoid late fees originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dancingdane-dance-revolutionDDRKonamilate feesLateFeeslibraryPS2Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq impressions: Boogie (DS)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/28/joystiq-impressions-boogie-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/28/joystiq-impressions-boogie-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/28/joystiq-impressions-boogie-ds/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

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.

Gallery: Boogie (DS)

Continue reading Joystiq impressions: Boogie (DS)

JoystiqJoystiq impressions: Boogie (DS) originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boogieboogie-dscasualdancedancingDSeaelectronic-artselectronicartsimpressionsrhythmFri, 28 Sep 2007 08:50:00 EST<![CDATA[BlizzCon: The Dances of Warcraft]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/blizzcon-the-dances-of-warcraft/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/blizzcon-the-dances-of-warcraft/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/blizzcon-the-dances-of-warcraft/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


BlizzCon's dance contest brought out some interesting entries on Friday night, especially in the female Blood Elf category, which just about everyone seemed to end up doing. There were also a couple of Murlocs in there, even a baby version, but the icing on the cake has to go to the first guy in the video above.

He shows off "The Origins of the Ogre Dance", and we have to say it takes guts to get up on stage and do this. Literally. Unfortunately, he didn't even win or place, which is a complete travesty. The guy was robbed. The winning entry, which we didn't capture on video, was a guy in a Napoleon Dynamite-esque costume who wasn't half bad (he did the Blood Elf male dance, which is based on Napoleon Dynamite's famous move) ... but imitating Chris Farley's classic SNL skit while at a fan convention for a video game is pure gold.

JoystiqBlizzCon: The Dances of Warcraft originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BlizzConDancingFemale Blood ElfPCWarcraftWorld of WarcraftWoWMon, 06 Aug 2007 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Today's finally understandable video: Boogie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/19/todays-finally-understandable-video-boogie/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/19/todays-finally-understandable-video-boogie/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/19/todays-finally-understandable-video-boogie/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


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.

Continue reading Today's finally understandable video: Boogie

JoystiqToday's finally understandable video: Boogie originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boogiedancedancingeaElectronic-Artshottest videoHottestVideomusicpuppetrhythmsingsingingvideoWiiTue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Happy funtime Memorial Day video: Rejected Wii Play minigames]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/28/happy-funtime-memorial-day-video-rejected-wii-play-minigames/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/28/happy-funtime-memorial-day-video-rejected-wii-play-minigames/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/28/happy-funtime-memorial-day-video-rejected-wii-play-minigames/#commentsFiled under:

A caution to our readers: anyone with a conscience or refined sense of humor may want to stay far away from the above video, which features a host of "rejected" Wii Play minigames to hilarious effect. It even includes Ribbon Dancing Revolution, which we called back in August of '06. The excellent reproduction of the Mii's simplistic style is alone worth the price of admission, so go ahead, click on the play button.

We're not watching.

[via GoNintendo]

JoystiqHappy funtime Memorial Day video: Rejected Wii Play minigames originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 May 2007 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dancingmiiminigamesplayrejectedrevolutionribbonwiiplayMon, 28 May 2007 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Raving Rabbids Redux]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/20/raving-rabbids-redux/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/20/raving-rabbids-redux/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/20/raving-rabbids-redux/#commentsFiled under:

He's hiding something.Not the official name, of course, but damn if we shouldn't take up careers in marketing. Rayman Raving Rabbids, a game noted for being rather dichotomous in quality, will be receiving the sequel treatment on both the Wii and the DS.

Alas, the style of the game seems to be untouched: perform in various minigames and encounter some marginally bearable screaming lagomorphs en route. We're hoping that with familiarity comes refinement: this may be the first direct sequel of a game released for the Wii, and thus familiarity with programming the motion controls may bring a more natural and elegant experience. If not, Ubisoft, prepare to get market slapped, because we're kind of getting sick of minigames.

[Thanks, Squishey!]

JoystiqRaving Rabbids Redux originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 20 May 2007 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DancingMinigamesRabbidsRavingRaymanReduxSequelUbisoftSun, 20 May 2007 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Friday video: Get down, Boogie oogie oogie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/04/friday-video-get-down-boogie-oogie-oogie/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/04/friday-video-get-down-boogie-oogie-oogie/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/04/friday-video-get-down-boogie-oogie-oogie/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Finally, we can see one of the most important aspects of EA's Boogie: the dancing. Our Featured Friday Video for this week shows off the new rhythm title in motion, and the best description we can think of is "spastic, but in a good way." Also on display: the characters, called Boogs, who can be customized (another EA game that uses cutesy customizable avatars, but not Miis?), and who don't all look like Earl.

The factsheet for the game mentions minigames (wouldn't be a Wii game without 'em) and a music video mode that lets players save their performances with added voice and custom camera angles and effects. Unfortunately, you have to check the site for the video, since we can't embed the Vooks player. We do have screens, though, after the break.

Continue reading Friday video: Get down, Boogie oogie oogie

JoystiqFriday video: Get down, Boogie oogie oogie originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 May 2007 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boogiedancedancingeaearlffvmusicmusic gameMusicGamenintendonintendo wiiNintendoWiirhythmscreeensscreensvideowiiFri, 04 May 2007 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Today's most educational video: learn Kanji and sweet dancing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/12/todays-most-educational-video-learn-kanji-and-sweet-dancing/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/12/todays-most-educational-video-learn-kanji-and-sweet-dancing/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/12/todays-most-educational-video-learn-kanji-and-sweet-dancing/#commentsFiled under: , ,


There's a few DS applications out there that'll teach you Kanji ... but do any of them teach you how to dance the robot as well?

Check out the commercial for Tadashii Kanji and see what you've been missing. A new alphabet and some sweet dance moves ... where can you go wrong?

JoystiqToday's most educational video: learn Kanji and sweet dancing originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dancingDSKanjiNintendoNintendo DSThu, 12 Apr 2007 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Boogie gameplay impressions: this is not DDR]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/26/boogie-gameplay-impressions-this-is-not-ddr/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/26/boogie-gameplay-impressions-this-is-not-ddr/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/26/boogie-gameplay-impressions-this-is-not-ddr/#commentsFiled under:

MTV's Stephen Totilo got a chance to test EA's Boogie at an SSX Blur launch party, and has only now had an NDA lifted, so he can talk about it. The most shocking thing from his impressions is that it sounds really innovative.

Rather than going down the Bemani/DDR "push buttons in time with the music" route, EA Montreal has created an improvisation-based game where you use controller gestures to try to satisfy the audience with your dance moves. The Nunchuk moves the alien guy's body while the Wiimote controls where his head is pointed. Success in the game is a matter of using a variety of dance moves and somehow being "stylish." There are no onscreen indicators of what to push when.

Our first instinct is to rail against the game for being too dumbed-down and lacking any of the precision of pretty much any other music game, but that doesn't seem to be the right way to think about it. This may be a game about dancing in time to music, but it is a different kind of music game. And until we have conclusive proof that it's not good, we're going to be excited about the prospect of EA of all people expanding our favorite genre.

Note: you may have to scroll down to find this article: individual MTV multiplayer stories can't be linked.

JoystiqBoogie gameplay impressions: this is not DDR originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bemaniboogiedancedancingddreamusicmusicgamesnintendonintendo wiinintendowiiwiiMon, 26 Mar 2007 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[EA reveals Wii-exclusive game: Boogie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/22/ea-reveals-wii-exclusive-boogie/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/22/ea-reveals-wii-exclusive-boogie/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/22/ea-reveals-wii-exclusive-boogie/#commentsFiled under:


After several weeks of hushed rumors about Electronic Arts' rhythm-based game for the Wii, the video game giant finally pulled the curtains back on its gossiped project, Boogie. The new IP will take advantage of the Wii's unique controls, encouraging gamers to sing and sway along with the karaoke/dance game. The reports of a microphone peripheral for the Wii remote seem indisputable now, but we're puzzled as to how it will work since the nunchuck will already be attached to the controller's bottom port.

Players will be able to customize their characters and even "[star] in their own music videos." We're not sure if that means Boogie will allow us to import our Miis, but it would be a criminal oversight if the game didn't. Judging by the screenshots released so far, it would pain us to hear that our character selection would be limited to SpongeBob rejects with chest hair.

EA Montreal (SSX Blur) is handling development for this Wii-exclusive game, and they expect to release the title worldwide later this year. Check out the first screenshots for Boogie after the post break!

Continue reading EA reveals Wii-exclusive game: Boogie

JoystiqEA reveals Wii-exclusive game: Boogie originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boogiedancedancingeaeamontrealelectronicsartskaraokemicmicrophonemiisingsingingspongebobThu, 22 Mar 2007 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[First Wii commercial from Dancing with the Stars]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/15/first-wii-commercial-from-dancing-with-the-stars/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/15/first-wii-commercial-from-dancing-with-the-stars/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/15/first-wii-commercial-from-dancing-with-the-stars/#commentsFiled under: ,


If you're one who enjoys Dancing with the Stars (don't lie, we caught you dancing the moves while watching it) then, during last night's season finale, you saw the first Wii commercial. We've done our usual thing and embedded it into the post, after the break, for your viewing pleasure.

[Thanks to everyone that sent this in!]

Continue reading First Wii commercial from Dancing with the Stars

JoystiqFirst Wii commercial from Dancing with the Stars originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>commercialdancingdancingwiththestarsnintendonintendowiistarswiiwiicommercialWed, 15 Nov 2006 14:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on with B-Boy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/16/hands-on-with-b-boy/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/16/hands-on-with-b-boy/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/16/hands-on-with-b-boy/#commentsFiled under: ,

Marco, regular PSP Fanboy reader, wrote in our comments section: "It is something nobody has done before (as far as I know)... I think people are jaded about any game being about Hip Hop... but at least I do know that there are people who do make the genre respectable."

Very true, Marco. It's pretty easy to get jaded over games that don't seem authentic, but B-Boy seems to be the real deal. It's a game that deserves a bit more attention than it's getting, if only for its unique premise: you play as a rising star of break-dancing, and you battle other b-boys to try and become the best. It looks pretty new and different, and according to IGN, it "doesn't play quite like anything that's come before." The D-Pad controls movement, and the face buttons are used as the building blocks of moves. You string things together, and maintain balance using the L and R buttons a la Tony Hawk. There are transition moves, and increasingly complicated moves which require greater button combinations, and that's where a surprising amount of depth can come into play. Like extreme sports games, you can build up some impressive combos.

B-Boy promises to mix music rhythm and sports gameplay into an innovative combination. The game is currently UK-exclusive, but hopefully we'll see it branching out soon.

JoystiqHands-on with B-Boy originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>b-boybreak dancingBreakDancingcombodancedancingextreme sportsExtremeSportship hopHipHopignstreettony hawkTonyHawkWed, 16 Aug 2006 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Rabbids can indeed rave]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/09/rabbids-can-indeed-rave/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/09/rabbids-can-indeed-rave/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/09/rabbids-can-indeed-rave/#commentsFiled under:



As impartial observers, we'll need to scientifically verify the truth of this statement. Regardless, it's quite a bizarre advertisement, and one right in line with what you'd expect from the rather quirky series head honcho, Michel Ancel. Rayman: Raving Rabbids is currently slated for launch.

[Update: Experiments have yielded conclusive test results; bunnies are completely unable to play soccer. Further studies involving dancing, we leave to the reader.]

JoystiqRabbids can indeed rave originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AdvertisementDancingMichel AncelRaymanRayman: Raving RabbidsSoccerWiiFri, 09 Jun 2006 20:14:00 EST