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Dance Central Spotlight launches Sept. 2 on Xbox One for $9.99
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Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Some adds for new launch countries had DC Spotlight advertised as a pack in for the Kinect Bundle. I would imagine they will pack it in with the standalone Kinect when they offer that also.
Nemesis_
Member
I'm kind of confused about how they'll migrate your 360 licenses to One, but I'm sure they've worked it out with MS. I kind of hope they are slightly updated routines too, but I'm not holding my breath.
Going forward, I am praying that Dance Central will have options more catered to those wanting an intense cardio workout. I used to praise Dance Central for feeling more fluid and more dancey than it's major competitor, Just Dance.
But I've recently been on a bit of a Just Dance binge as my room mate demands it (-_-) and I've noticed the choreography isn't really that complex or technically en pointe but it's a lot more fun and a lot more intense if you were looking for exercise.
Dance Central, on the other hand, is much more technical and harder to properly master. And when you do, it's much less of a work out.
I know this isn't a replacement for exercise but it's always a nice side effect from playing these kinds of games
Going forward, I am praying that Dance Central will have options more catered to those wanting an intense cardio workout. I used to praise Dance Central for feeling more fluid and more dancey than it's major competitor, Just Dance.
But I've recently been on a bit of a Just Dance binge as my room mate demands it (-_-) and I've noticed the choreography isn't really that complex or technically en pointe but it's a lot more fun and a lot more intense if you were looking for exercise.
Dance Central, on the other hand, is much more technical and harder to properly master. And when you do, it's much less of a work out.
I know this isn't a replacement for exercise but it's always a nice side effect from playing these kinds of games
Alx
Member
That's funny, because I always had the opposite feeling concerning the bolded part. The card-based gameplay of Dance Central felt too artificial to me, it made it obvious that you just repeated a sequence of gestures rather than a full choreography. Just Dance can be quite simple, but feels more "free form" ; and crazier, of course, which makes it a lot of fun.
But the best are still the Konami games, though. I hope they'll at least port their old 360 games to XOne.
StudioTan
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I'm kind of confused about how they'll migrate your 360 licenses to One, but I'm sure they've worked it out with MS. I kind of hope they are slightly updated routines too, but I'm not holding my breath.
Going forward, I am praying that Dance Central will have options more catered to those wanting an intense cardio workout. I used to praise Dance Central for feeling more fluid and more dancey than it's major competitor, Just Dance.
But I've recently been on a bit of a Just Dance binge as my room mate demands it (-_-) and I've noticed the choreography isn't really that complex or technically en pointe but it's a lot more fun and a lot more intense if you were looking for exercise.
Dance Central, on the other hand, is much more technical and harder to properly master. And when you do, it's much less of a work out.
I know this isn't a replacement for exercise but it's always a nice side effect from playing these kinds of games
There are 8 routines now and I believe there is a fitness workout mode or routine.
TheSlySoul
Member
Dancing to Cher Lloyd and Will.i.am?
No thanks Harmonix!
No thanks Harmonix!
Still, pretty cool idea to give a starter pack and buy what packs you like.
Ok, I have a question I hope someone can answer --
I owned Dance Central 1 & 2 with some purchased DLC. Since I never bought a method to transfer my Dance Central 2 songs to a new game, will I still have access to the Dance Central 2 songs? Or, will I at least have the ability to pay a fee to get my Dance Central 2 songs within Spotlight?
Thanks for any and all clarification!
I owned Dance Central 1 & 2 with some purchased DLC. Since I never bought a method to transfer my Dance Central 2 songs to a new game, will I still have access to the Dance Central 2 songs? Or, will I at least have the ability to pay a fee to get my Dance Central 2 songs within Spotlight?
Thanks for any and all clarification!
EventHorizon
Member
That makes too much sense not to be true. Dance Central is to the Kinect what Wii Sports was to the Wii motion controller. This game finally justifies the cost of the Kinect.
I was going to say that Dance Central would push a lot of consoles, but on second thought I doubt that will happen. The old game was just too good and I don't see how the new one can differentiate itself enough to justify buying a new console to play it. It will however cause more people to get the full Xbox with Kinect over the Kinectless version.
Mister Game
Project Director, Harmonix
Spotlight songs have 8 routines each, so the legacy songs will include all the original routines plus 4 more: 2 routines with new choreography (one on the easy side, one much harder) and two dedicated fitness routines: Cardio (non-stop movement) and Strength (intervals that are aimed at specific body parts).
See above. Every song has a dedicated Cardio and Strength routine. We also have a fitness mode that lets you play non-stop for up to 90 minutes with whatever types of routines you want.
GotchaForce
Member
Songs were 3 bucks a pop last time, right? Will they still be? This seems like a nice deal but I hope song dlc doesn't go up.
ThatsMytrunks
Member
Well shit, I could root to this.
LOL please let this be the dance choreography. I will get this just for this if so.
AlphaTwo00
Member
Ah. That's fine. I can deal with that.
Any chance that could happen, even if for an upgrade fee? Or is the licensing going to get too tricky?
DagnastyEp
Member
Really enjoyed the previous games. Excited to hear that my DLC purchases will transfer, though it would've been awesome if the songs on the previous games transferred as well.
Looking forward to picking this up on release day. I hope to hear more about what songs will be available at launch, I'm noticing a severe lack of Gaga at the moment.
Looking forward to picking this up on release day. I hope to hear more about what songs will be available at launch, I'm noticing a severe lack of Gaga at the moment.
lolez2matt
Member
This is the game that will make me buy an xbone. Thanks Harmonix! Now to start saving money!
Twin Tails
Member
good price will get thanks to Gamestop. Although i wish my controller would stop De syncing when kinect is plugged in cause that's annoying although i will probable be able to navigate menus with voice.
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
I'm going to love this game so much.
AwakenedCloud
Member
Any hopes of relicensing these as DLC or as premium exports. There's a good selection of tracks from the original games, and it would be a shame if these couldn't be reached on the new consoles. There's probably many people, myself included, who'd be willing to double dip on select tracks if given the option.
SmoothRunningGun
Member
Great. Will hook up my kinect for this.
bobawesome
Member
Terrible selection of songs.
EightBitNate
Member
rokkerkory
Member
this is good stuff
I think this is great all around, and can't wait to check it out, but wonder a few things:
1. Was this downgraded after Xbox unbundled Kinect and Harmonix then revised their production schedule for the title? Or was this the plan all along?
2. I wonder if they released it for free, how much more they'd make off add-on songs vs. what they'd lose in the "sale"? I'd be willing to bet this gets heavily discounted if not Games with Gold before the end of the year.
3. Wish ZEN Studios had the same deal for their tables (360 add-ons available as part of the One version) -- is that because Dance Central is MS published?
1. Was this downgraded after Xbox unbundled Kinect and Harmonix then revised their production schedule for the title? Or was this the plan all along?
2. I wonder if they released it for free, how much more they'd make off add-on songs vs. what they'd lose in the "sale"? I'd be willing to bet this gets heavily discounted if not Games with Gold before the end of the year.
3. Wish ZEN Studios had the same deal for their tables (360 add-ons available as part of the One version) -- is that because Dance Central is MS published?
CouchMaster
Member
In New Zealand she is legally over age of consent (which is 16)
KnockOneOff
Banned
Anyone with an xbox one and kinect who doesn't buy this
You Are lazy
Looking forward to this as never owned a kinect on xbox 360 and always wanted to play this
And happy is a GREAT choice to pull the kids in
You Are lazy
Looking forward to this as never owned a kinect on xbox 360 and always wanted to play this
And happy is a GREAT choice to pull the kids in
Lol, never did I think I would see the day that someone would say the Happy song should die...only on GAF though...
NoHappinessAllowed.gif
FonkyByNature
Member
The songs are terrible but hey it's 9.99 and i will definitely buy packs with better music. So yeah, day one !
Bomber Bob
Banned
Still waiting for Star War Dancing 2
EightBitNate
Member
Doesn't mean it isn't dirty.
nm this is getting too weird.
tim_pkmn89
Member
1. This was the plan all along
2. They needed to include something as a base, and that still still has heavy licensing fees
3. Possibly, or Harmonix just has more pull
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
good thing it's only $10. Even if there are one or 5 bad eggs, still a great value, considering dlc is $3 each.
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
Not being difficult but you know this, how?
You're one to talk.