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D1 Grand Prix Drifts Into Stores (D1 Grand Prix)

Aug 8, 2006

Yuke's Company of America, and an official sponsor of the D1 Professional Drift Grand Prix Series, today announced D1 Grand Prix, their professional drift racing simulation for the PlayStation 2, is now shipping to stores nationwide.

D1 Grand Prix announced (D1 Grand Prix)

Jun 7, 2006

Yuke's Company of America - the US branch of the Japanese developer behind the wrestling series WWE SmackDown! and Rumble Roses - today announced its first game, D1 Grand Prix. Due out in July, D1 will focus on the high-speed world of professional drift racing, a bold departure for a company usually associated with sweaty men and hot chicks tossing each other around a ring. When it hits, D1 will star 39 different American and Japanese race drivers, as well as more than 40 licensed cars from ...

Crack the Da Vinci Code trailer (The Da Vinci Code)

May 24, 2006

• The Da Vinci Code (WMV, 16.3MB) - right-click to download Friday 12 May 2006 2K Games has released a trailer of the Da Vinci Code, the game based on the film that's based on the Dan Brown book about Jesus and stuff. The trailer highlights the fact that while the game will obviously follow the plot of the book/film, there are far more puzzles and secrets to unravel than will be cracked by Tom Hanks in the film or Robert Langdon in the book. It also demonstrates the type of detective ...

New Da Vinci Code screens spread the mystery (The Da Vinci Code)

Apr 20, 2006

Thursday 20 April 2006 Having given little indication of its gameplay up to this point, forthcoming PS2, Xbox and PC game The Da Vinci Code is now slightly less mysterious thanks to a fresh batch of screenshots. The screens show some impressively dark and moody settings - we especially like the look of the mansion's exterior. There's also a rather grisly picture of a corpse, complete with scrawled pentangle and felt-tip pen. Chilling ...

Da Vinci Code cracked (The Da Vinci Code)

Mar 7, 2006

We've got the first glimpse of The Da Vinci Code game, which is based on the upcoming film adaptation of the multi-million selling Dan Brown book. Published by 2K Games and developed by The Collective (Marc Ecko's Getting Up), the game is described as "action orientated suspense." Expect a strong puzzle element as well, as the plot of The Da Vinci Code concerns solving the mystery behind a murder in the Louvre museum in Paris. The murdered body of an elderly curator is discovered with the only ...

No Lead Platform for Damnation (Damnation)

Sep 29, 2008

Speaking to GAMER.tm, lead game designer Jacob Minkoff confirmed that both console versions of Damnation will be near identical when it's released this winter.

"No," was Minkoff's answer, when asked whether the game was being developed with a lead format in mind.

"All platforms will be identical, aside from platform-specific features like Achievements and Trophies."

Destructoid PAX 08: Damnation hands-on (Damnation)

Sep 3, 2008

Destructoid hands-on:
We managed to get a peek at Damnation at E3 earlier this summer. We were glad that Codemasters had us over to check it out, but we were a bit bummed to see that it was a hands-off preview. Luckily we were finally able to get some hands-on time with Damnation at PAX.
Damnation is set in a world that you might call an Orwellian alternate America. It has an early 1900's mostly-American feel, but there are also European elements and steampunk influences. The setting is unique to say the least.
Keep your eye out on more of Damnation, coming to the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

Codemasters shows 'genre evolving' shooter (Damnation)

Mar 6, 2008

Damnation is a brand-new IP from Codemasters described as a third person action/shooter in development for PC, PS3 and 360.In development at Blue Omega Entertainment, formerly a video studio that's now venturing into the world of games, Damnation "will feature huge, open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts."We seriously need to get the phrase "high-octane" banned.The game is said to be ...

Codemasters announce Damnation (Damnation)

Mar 6, 2008

Tuesday, 6th March 2008 ¿ 2pm UK ¿ Codemasters®, a leading video game publisher, and US creative studio Blue Omega Entertainment today announced Damnation, a new videogame franchise set to come leaping onto the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows® this winter.

Evolving the shooter genre with its unique and exhilarating combination of fluid action and combat, Damnation will feature huge, open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast, breathtaking landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.

Dance Dance Revolution Disney Channel Edition released for PS2 (Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Channel Edition)

Jan 9, 2008

Do you have children between the ages of 8 and 13? If you said yes then your house has likely been bombarded with music from the Disney Channel on a regular basis. Now Konami brings the music of High School Musical, Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, That's So Raven, Cheetah Girls, Kim Possible to DDR with Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Channel Edition.

Forget Rock Band and Guitar Hero III, this is the must own music game on the PS2.

School Funds Gaming Gear For Exercise Program (Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party)

Aug 4, 2008

The Consortium for Public Education in the US has bestowed a Great Idea Grants to local schools with the projects developed including a Wii Fit and Dance Dance Revolution setup.

The programme running in Brownsville Area High School is called "Wii: Get Up and Move," what they refer to as a "creative solution to the serious battle against obesity and to promote healthy physical activity."

Video Game 101: Games Now in Schools, West Virginia (Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party)

Feb 28, 2008

Video games that involve physical activity have become part of physical education programs in schools across the state of West Virginia.

When you think of video games and kids, the "couch potato" term may come to mind, but there are games growing in popularity that involve much more than your kids' thumbs and the controllers.

Games like Dance Dance Revolution and systems like Nintendo Wii involve kids engaging in physical activity as part of the games.

Konami Launches DDR: Hottest Party Website (Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party)

Sep 20, 2007

It's dancing antics all around as Konami has launched the official website for the forthcoming Wii-exclusive dance-off, DDR: Hottest Party. Includes a wealth of media updates, tracks and more...

British Schoolkids Stave Off Obesity With DDR (Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party)

Sep 16, 2007

There have been a number of new stories about US schools using Dance Dance Revolution as a way to get kids who aren't into competitive sports or their required PE classes moving - now the Brits are getting in on the act. Despite the fact that the BBC couldn't be bothered to fact-check the name of the game title, they have a short piece on the use of DDR in Bedfordshire schools - they've just done trials, targeting it's use towards girls who aren't interested in traditional sports.

Does DDR on Wii actually work? (Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party)

Jul 20, 2007

The last time we saw Dance Dance Revolution on the Wii, we were almost killed. Giving game journalists alcohol and then asking them to dance is dangerous enough. Requiring that they use their hands in addition to their legs - as Hottest Party does - should qualify as accessory to murder. Wiimotes and Nunchuks were whipping through the air at an alarming rate and we were lucky to avoid serious injury. Now that we've seen and played a much completer version of the game, the potential for fun is ...

DDR Wii Game Announced, Try Not To Drop Dead (Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party)

Feb 2, 2007

Konami announced today via a press release that a Dance Dance Revolution game will be released for the Wii sometime this year. According to the press release, Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party will somehow incorporate the Wii remote AND Nunchuk into the "timeless gamplay".

DDR: Content on the Marketplace (Dance Dance Revolution Universe)

Feb 27, 2007

Some new content for Dance Dance Revolution Universe has been made available on the Xbox Live Marketplace.

Name: DDR Universe Picture Pack
Price: 150 Points
Availability: Members in Canada and the U.S.
Size: 204 KB
Dash Details: Stay cool with the Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE Picture Pack with 12 different gamer pics to choose from. Express your style to all your friends with character images taken straight from Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE. Get your groove on and download it
today!

Name: DDR Universe Theme
Price: 150 Points
Availability: Members in Canada and the U.S.
Size: 1.65 MB
Dash Details: Show off your moves and stylize your dashboard with the Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE Theme. Featuring four pieces of artwork inspired from the game, this pack sports a slick style to visually enhance your gaming experience. Download this theme and dance the night away.

Name: Download Song Mega Pack
Price: 800 Points
Availability: Members in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
Size: 140 KB
Dash Details: Save 20% if you buy all 10 Download Songs in one package!

Name: Download Song 1
Price: 100 Points
Availability: Members in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
Size: 108 KB
Dash Details: Broken My Heart (Cusimo & Co. Starlite Remix) by NAOKI Feat. PAULA TERRY. Download this song now

Name: Download Song 2
Price: 100 Points
Availability: Members in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
Size: 108 KB

Dash Details: Me and My Friends by THE DANDY WARHOLS. Download this song now!

Name: Download Song 3
Price: 100 Points
Availability: Members in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
Size: 108 KB
Dash Details: Audiophilosophy by Neverakka. Download this song now!

Name: Download Song 4
Price: 100 Points
Availability: Members in Canada, Mexico and the U.S...

DDR Universe will make you tired (Dance Dance Revolution Universe)

Feb 6, 2007

Straight from Konami comes the umpteenth sequel to the public-embarrassment dancing sim, simply titled Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE for the Xbox 360, set for release on February 20th. Konami is wisely doing away with confusing sequel titles such as DDR2: 7th Mix, Extreme or Supernova, this time promising to universally appeal to everybody not afraid to hop around in their living room with its tutorial and Super Easy modes. Be prepared to put down your Wiimote, Grandma. In addition to over ...

Konami Announce Dance Dance Revolution Universe (Dance Dance Revolution Universe)

Feb 6, 2007

Is this one of Konami's Major Announcements? The was an article about it last Saturday, which told us there will be "earth shattering" news regarding the company and several titles they will be releasing.

Well, now that time has passed and we have seen one of their their games unearthed. The New Title Dance Dance Revolution Universe will be an Xbox 360 Exclusive according to their website.

One of the best features will be the online multiplayer functionality.

"What we can say is that the game will certainly feature similar online/Live features to the Xbox version which was out last year ¿ which allowed up to sixteen people to take part in fun online dance-offs" stated a Konami Rep.

Study Says Video Games Can Give a Workout (Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2)

Feb 7, 2008

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) put the video game Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) to the test and fond that the game can be a very good workout for children. ACE commissioned the study out of the University of Wisconsin to look at the caloric expenditure of players during the game.

The study used male and female subjects from 12 to 25 years old and half the volunteers were under 18. The study showed that players had a marked increase in exercise intensity as they participated.

Adults burned more calories and on average teens burned 5.9 kcal/min on light, 6.7 kcal/min on standard and 8.1 kcal/min on difficult mode. Test participants used DDR Extreme 2 for the PS2 and a dance pad.

The full report of the study in PDF format is available for download via 14U.