In the Groove

Miscellaneous Rhythm Dancing

Get your groove on with the home version of the next generation arcade dance game. In The Groove was designed from the ground up by hardcore dance game fans and represents an incredible leap forward in the genre. While maintaining the same addictive game play of popular dance titles, In The Groove features exclusive, never before seen features like modifiers that make the game arrows spin, change speeds, and boomerang, and move in 3D along with over 60 other amazing effects that create additional challenges and endless customization for dance game fans. Over 70 brand new songs from proven talent and new independent artists, covering a wide variety of genres. Over 550 new step patterns from step artists in the dance community. Unlockable songs and courses. 3 Styles of play: One Player, Two Player, or Double Pad. Up to 5 difficulty levels per song to accommodate all players from beginners to experts. Fast menu navigation and 2 minute songs- spend more time playing. Innovations in step choreography- mines, hands, and quads will have you making new kinds of moves. [RedOctane]

Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz

Miscellaneous Trivia / Game Show

It's been a fun game to make too. When drawing on inspiration for a Hollywood game you don't have to look very far. If you imagined Buzz at the Oscars then you have some idea of the direction we've taken it: out goes the TV studio and in come the dancing girls, the red velvet curtains, the search lights and the statuettes. Of course (lawyers take note), Buzz isn't at the Oscars themselves, but at a similarly auspicious ceremony nearby. [Relentless Software]

Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2

Miscellaneous Rhythm Dancing

In addition to including features from the previous game, PS2 gamers will now have the opportunity to participate in exciting head-to-head DDR online competitions for the first time ever. The 100 top scorers will be recognized through an interactive ranking system, letting novice players test their dancing mettle against top-notch DDR experts. Players can also go online to access new challenge missions which will be refreshed periodically, allowing players a way to continually expand the DDR gaming experience. Whether players are looking to dance to the hottest tracks in town, choreograph, edit and create their own dance steps, or use the ‘Work Out’ mode to burn off excess pounds, DDR Extreme 2 will offer players of all ages an interactive and fun way to get up and groove. The game’s support for the EyeToy Camera continues to add depth and dimension to the gameplay. While using the camera, players can access fast-paced mini games and use both their hands and feet while dancing and watching themselves on TV. Keeping players on the dance mat is more than 100 minutes of energetic dance music, including exclusively-licensed dance hits as well as smash-hit songs, such as "Genie In A Bottle" and "Oops!...I Did It Again." Also adding to the impressive line-up of songs is new music by the famous video game musician Yuzo Koshiro, whose credits include composing music for hit games such as Streets of Rage series, Revenge of Shinobi and Shenmue. [Konami]

PaRappa the Rapper 2

Miscellaneous Rhythm Music

See if you have enough rhythm to keep the beat with everyone's favorite rappin' puppy. Join Parappa and a cast of new and favorite characters on a mission of the ultimate importance - to prevent the Evil Noodle Syndicate from turning everything into noodles! Check out the funky fresh tunes that are guaranteed to get your head bobbin' and your fingers tapping'. [Sony]