In Real Life

Brave Man Conquers Super Mario Bros With Dance Dance Revolution Pad

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Footloose Dracula slayer Nick Hagman and his stuffed anipals have done it again. The man who bravely defeated Castlevania using nothing but his feet and a DDR dance mat has danced his way to another victory, defeating Super Mario Bros.


July 20, 2009
In Real Life

Study Touts Calorie-Burn Benefits Of Exergaming

A study published online by the journal Pediatrics finds that exergaming -in this case DDR and Wii Sports’ bowling and boxing – provide as much or more activity than a brisk or intense walking pace.


July 8, 2009

When The Best Part Of The Beach Is The Arcade

What do you think of when you imagine going to the beach on a hot summer day? Sunblock, towels, bikinis maybe? Not me. I think about Galaga.


July 6, 2009
In Real Life

Get Your Fingers Sweaty With A DDR Alarm Clock

This thing is wrong on so many levels. Your fingers shouldn’t have to work at 6:30am. J-pop should never be played at 6:30am. And there is nothing “perfect” about being woken up by an alarm clock.


June 24, 2009
News

Nation Should Invest In Video Games, Says Study

The Joan Ganz Clooney centre at Sesame Workshop released a study today that names video games as an untapped federal resource for change in America’s youth.


April 3, 2009

All That Jazz: Video Game Musicals

Last month, Phoenix Wright came to life on stage in Japan courtesy of the all-female musical theatre group, Takarazuka Revue. It was bright, it was catchy, it sold like hotcakes — and it was downright uncanny.


March 8, 2009
In Real Life

Dance Dance Remote Control

Dance Dance Revolution is great. If you like dancing. If not, its applications are somewhat limited. Note we say somewhat, though, and not totally, as you can still use it to drive… Windows Media Centre.


March 6, 2009
News

Dance Dance Revolution Steps Over To iPhone

Konami has served iPhone gamers Dance Dance Revolution S, a portable version of its fancy footwork rhythm game that trades in frantic legwork and perspiration for lots and lots of touchscreen tapping.


December 17, 2008
Uncategorized

Konami Also Bringing Silent Hill, DDR & Frogger To The iPhone

Metal Gear isn’t the only Konami cash-cow that can make the jump to the iPhone. It’s been announced tonight that two further Konami franchises – Silent Hill and DDR – will be joining it.


December 4, 2008
Uncategorized

DDR, The Musical, The Pictures

Back when we brought word of the Dance Dance Revolution musical, we didn’t have any pics, just a Photoshop from the fellas at GayGamer. Now we have pictures of the 40 person show — from the opening night nonetheless!