Import Pics Lead to SuperNOVA Song Possibilities - Page 2

Gekkou Chou by Asaki
Kagerow (Dragonfly) by Des-Row
Blue Impulse (For DDR/Extreme) by Naoki feat. YUKI
Graduation by BeForU
IFuturelist (DDR version) by Akira Yamaoka
Ki-Se-Ki (DDR Edit) by BeForU

A different screen shot listed No. 13 by DJ Taka with Respect to JSB to be included in Dancing Stage as well.

There were more songs scheduled in a news release by Konami but these are licensed tracks and while they are known names, I don't believe these will make it to the U.S. version.

Romeo by Basement Jaxx
Hoodie by Lady Sovereign
Right Here, Right Now by Fatboy Slim
Take on Me by A-ha

The release states the above songs will come with their respective music videos included. Screen shots showed one more game play segment with a Japanese female pop group that I'm 90% certain is BeForU — it seemed upbeat, so probably Ki-Se-Ki. Thus, there may be other music video inclusions exclusive to the home versions.

The Dance Master mode makes a return in the form of the game's "Stellar Master Mode." Using a nod to SuperNOVA's title, the mode looks to play much like E2's Dance Master mode with a space/planetary theme. Players will planet hop to different locations while accomplishing specific objectives during a song.

Also making its way from the arcade version is the highly touted battle mode, where two players can go toe to toe (har har) in a battle of the fastest feet. By comboing consecutive steps, players can send nasty modifiers over to the opponent's side, making things a tad more difficult for them.

Straying from the more difficult "Stellar Master Mode," Konami has also added a brand new mode to assist beginners. The game now features voice-over tutorials for players looking to get into the game for the first time.

With SuperNOVA, players will also be able to make good use out of the edit mode for the first time. With deluxe cabinets in the works for arcades, it is scheduled for players to be able to pack up their memory cards on a trip to the arcade to allow dancers to burn up the pad to custom step charts.

Even further to the east, the Japanese version is ready to make a showing at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show. Konami of Japan has placed a splash page teaser announcing the game for showing Sept. 22-24 at the annual event. The splash shows a few screenshots with one featuring the song selection wheel. From what I can make out, here are songs listed on the pic:

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  • 1 - Unknown Gamer

    Sep 19, 2006 at 12:04 am

    Hey, thanks for crediting me on the Baby's Tears issue.

    For the record, that screenshot of the Japanese girls singing is in fact, PEACE(^^)v. As far as I know, that video was Japan only previously.

    It's nice to see it come stateside for sure.

  • 2 - Christina Little

    Sep 19, 2006 at 12:39 pm

    Oh sure, thank Unknown Gamer for the info, but not me for my skills of deciphering some of the screen shot.
    Now that I get to read the review, great job! I can't wait for it to come out. I hope to see you doing the review for it!

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