Konami Announces DDR MAX2 for the US

mdx8472 · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 2:32 am Post subject: MAX2 for PS2 [US]

Something I would really like to see for the next DDRMax game would be for the programmers to really utilize the power of the PS2 Hardware and print this next version on a dual-layered DVD [like the upcoming Xenosaga game].

That way, they could give the US market the opportunity to play catch-up with some of the more classic songs from the other mixes and still be able to enjoy whatever new DDRMax2 songs they plan to release.

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MILK · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 8:30 am Post subject:

first off, KONAMI started the whole mess with the lawsuit. they were the ones that sued andmario in a miraculously idiotic attempt to gain "a monopoly" on the.. um.. dancing games market? second off, DDR is more or less dead in japan. thats why its been canceled.
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PenguinMan · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA

^ Well, maybe they can continue it in the US. That probably isn't likely, but it'd be cool.
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MILK · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:59 am Post subject:

thats why this mix is imperative to get right. if its botched, thats the end of it.
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^ LOL!
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TheFallen · Trick Member Joined: 14 Mar 2002

um wont an EXTREME US come out?
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Mr. Boof · Basic Member Joined: 14 Jan 2003

i know we dont need any more freakin' "I want this song" lists, but songs like burning heat, bye bye balloon, the whistle song, and kakumei NEED to be on here.....

oldies like the original afronova and dynamite rave would be very welcome, (and u cant go wrong with jam jam reggae

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but it nakes me angry that konami is backing out of the arcade industry because of their own stupid selfish want for money,

and i hope that the next couple of mixes for arcade and home make somewhat of a lasting impression.........

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ark_keeper · Trick Member Joined: 31 Aug 2002 Location: Louisville, KY

I think a Linkin Park remix would be pretty cool. If Max USA makes more money as more machines come over, Konami may look into putting more money into the US versions and popular US songs. Maybe a Michael Jackson song, he is hugely popular in Japan and is starting to go bankrupt. Also, I have yet to see Max USA in a Wal-Mart. If that happened, it would spread a lot more.
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Ninja_Step · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 1:30 pm Post subject:

If Konami is really backing completely out of the business... they need to release a MasterCollection DVD of ddr with every song on it. Most loyal players would pay $250 for something like that

I hope Konami doesn't do something stupid like remove songs that appeared from the arcade in their conversion to console.... removing Freckles from the console version.... damn damn stupid considering it's the #1 played song in most arcade machines.

If they want to put some old songs on the machine.... why not put some of that disney rave or disney mix stuff on it.... at least those haven't been plastered on every other mix. Ducking hardcore Mix and some of that other stuff would be pretty popular i'm sure
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could someone clear this up for me? im not really understanding this business with the lawsuits n such...after extreme and max2 there are no more DDR games?

well poopy if thats the case then why dont they just put every single song on? i'd be willing to throw down a bit of extra money for a complete collection...and if there wont be any more ddr games, they got nothing to lose either.

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Spike · Administrator Joined: 17 Jan 2002 Location: Denver

The lawsuits are over, and aren't even in America, they did not have an effect on Konami's business that would have made them stop making DDR, or close the US Arcade Division. There were two different lawsuits, and Konami won one, so...don't see how that would stop them from making DDR.

PenguinMan · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA

^ A lot of good points, but I have one question. Who is this Enos? Someone who works for Konami?
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cristian989 · Trick Member Joined: 11 Dec 2002 Location: Amherst, MA

I think that Konami could do that huge collection for PS2, but i think it should only include Konami original songs, i love all konami originals and i think their the real reason to buy DDR in the first place.

i would also think that konami would have no trouble doing that since they wouldt have to pay for licencings fees and stuff like that...

i dunno, htat's just my opinion

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zaphod · Trick Member Joined: 23 Jan 2002 Location: Hayward, CA

Hate to say it, but the inclusion of many of e-rotic's songs would mean an instant M.

Here's the songs, in order ofm ost innocent to least.

1) Cat's Eye. This is a normal eurodance song.
2) Kiss Me. Very minor sexual innuendo. "kiss me all over tonight." WOuld get by if not for the group name (heh)
3) In the heat of the night. Sexy, but nothing really offensive to soccer moms.
4) Test My Best. This one is about sex, but wil go over somepeople's heads. The woman, if you actually pay attentio to the lyrics is saying not only that the guy shodl have sex with her, but tht she particularly enjoys it ("and you'll find out i'm not faking") mention of orgasm=instant M.
5) Gimme Gimmie Gimmie. A bit more obvious then Test My Best. and it's a moan fest at times too. talk about "making iot tonight" clinches it.
6) Temple of Love. Okay, here they start getting more obvious. CLEARLY about sex, though not a single bad word. Still, it will get noticed.
7) Do It All Night. Here is where sensibilities really start getting offended. Parent's do NOT want their daughters singing that.

8) Turn Me On. This seems less likely to piss people off until the rap lyrics start mentioning the g-spot.

BIG no-no right here. telling peole facts about sex? instant M.
9) Oh, Nick, Please not so quick. "Baby let's cum together." Need I say more?

Realisticall, tere are three possibilities, and the name alone knocks the group out anyway.

Other stuff.

The game has an ALL NEW LIBRARY, according to the press release. That means... NO REPEATS.

Now, like many other people here, I'd liek nothing more than to see the ratings board lighten up, and the presence of e-rotic songs in US ddr. After all, they've been in the arcades plenty, why not bring em home?

Here's what I want to see.

1) A more advanced lesson mode, going all the way form 1 to at least 6 foot songs. They've go tthe space, certainly.
2) Oni creator. including edit steps.

3) a large number of exclusives. (yeah, we can all dream)
4) A good variety. Beatmania and guitar freaks are very good sources of variety, and they should continue to be used.
5) More DAncemania/Saifam .
6) KOA originals in addition to KOJ ones.

7) 100+ songs.

8) Look at us Now. DUH.
9) SO Deep. DUH.
10)Maxx Unlimited/Kakumei DUH. they've gotta bethere.
11) CHallenge Mode.

and, for the US exclusive liscence department.
12) Heaven. (DJ SAmmy)
13) Be My Lover (La BOuche)
14) Another Night: (The Real McCoy)
15) Tribal Dance. (2 Unlimited)
16) Twilight ZOne. (perhaps the mix from DR?)
17) Get Ready for This. (2 Unlimite,d of ocurse)
18) CAll Me. (Le CLick)

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