While browsing The Royalty Network web site today, I noticed a few surprises! First there is a new Lips game mentioned on the site. I’d assume this is a sequel to the Xbox 360 game. The site also listed a couple of new tracks for both the upcoming Dance Dance Revolution games and Guitar Hero 5. The information below details this…

Lips Uno
http://www.roynet.com/index.cfm?event=currentevents

Video Game to use “The Way I Are”…
The video game tentatively titled ‘Lips Uno’ has requested use of Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson and D.O.E. song “The Way I Are” (Hills/Hilson/Maultsby/T. Mosley/G. Mosley/Muhammad/Nelson). We administer this song on behalf of Jerry Lee (ASCAP).

Guitar Hero 5
http://www.roynet.com/archive_current_events/030109.cfm

Video Game ‘Guitar Hero 5 Expansion’ features “Ghost Town” & “Inside Out”…
“Ghost Town” (Dawson/Petree/Treasure) by Shiny Toy Guns and “Inside out” (Collins/Fagenson/Siebels) by Eve 6, appear on the upcoming video game sequal. We administer “Ghost Town” on behalf of McJames Music (BMI) & “Inside Out” on behalf of Fake And Jaded Music (BMI), Southfield Road Music (BMI), and Less Than Zero (BMI).

Dance Dance Revolution (TBA)

February 2009: “Better Off Alone” AND “The Way I Are” in Video Game ‘Dance Dance Revolution’…
“Better Off Alone” (Hills/Hilson/Maultsby/Mosley/Mosley/Muhammed/Nelson) and “The Way I Are” (Hills/Hilson/Maultsby/Mosley/Mosely/Muhammad/Nelson) have been selected as a feature song in the game. We administer these songs on behalf of Jerry Lee (ASCAP).

Today on the Konami Official DDR Community website, the full unlock list for DDR UNIVERSE 3 was revealed.

The list features a whole bunch of brand new tracks by many favorite Konami Original producers, the list also features several artists that are new to the series. There is also a brand new license from fan-favorite SMiLE.dk.

NEKOJIRA – Out of Decaf
NAOKI underground – L.A. EVOLVED
D’n'B STARS – KEEP ON MOVING (Orbit1 remix)
DM Ashura – ∆MAX (Delta MAX)
DJ TECHNORCH – 888
SMiLE.dk – Doki Doki (Panik Mix)
Beatdrop – Burn Out
C-14 – Waiting For You
Foxxie – Don’t Don’t Go Away (Ricardo Autobahn Remix)
Fcdeejay – Time To Move
yu_tokiwa.djw – murmur twins
190′ – PARANOiA Rebirth
Orange Lounge – MOBO*MOGA
dj TAKA – ABSOLUTE
System S.F. – Midnight Blaze (SySF Mix)
EeL – 777
Orange Lounge – 100 sec. Kitchen Battle!!
Ryu* – sakura storm
RAM – Dummy
90 GROOVERS – CONTROL (The Attic remix)
NM feat. Asher – HOLD YOU IN MY ARMS (Danceforze dream mix)
lim’s Sculpture – Less Is More
kors k – Dirty Digital
DM Ashura – aftershock!!
NAOKI feat. Melody & Mezzo – Kimochi
oo39.com – EtoSharu
Captain.T – Consuela
Rephaim – Tesla Coil
Kazuto – Streamline
Big Idea – Big City Lights
Big Idea – Just Pretend
Togo Project feat. Mayumi – Inspiration
Gein – Come Back
Ko Kimura – Akibarrific
Morgan’s Corner – Siege Engine
Master Source – Angel
In Geer – My Hero

The game is currently set to release on October 16th.
Source: http://www.ddronlinecommunity.com/news_posts/63

The DDR Online Community recently updated revealing more new tracks fromt the upcoming Wii DDR title, Hottest Party 2.  The songs revealed are all made as Konami Originals.  Fans of BEMANI games should be pleased.

http://www.ddronlinecommunity.com/news_posts/55

1.)The Lonely Streets – (DJ YOSHITAKA feat.Robert “RAab” Stevenson) – This is a darker, yet high energy, song from the mind of DJ YOSHITAKA. He teams up with Robert “RAab” Stevenson, whose voice propels this song to the next level. Raab is an industry veteran, having worked with everyone from The Black Eyed Peas to Al Green. RAab has recently been touring with Justin Timberlake as his Lead Vocalist and tour vocal coach for the FutureSex/LoveSounds Tour.

2.) Somehow You Found Me – (DIGI-SEQ-BAND2000) – A wild ride of nonstop mayhem! Feel the push of the guitars, the thump of the bass, and the cry of the vocals. This is a blast of energy for your DDR experience!

3.) STAY (Joey Riot remix) – (DANNY D) – Hooky synths and emotive vocals – their melodies intertwined to produce this evocative track. Let this song carry you away as it’s energy surrounds you.

4.) KYOKA-SUIGETSU-ROW (DDR EDITION) – (ＴЁЯＲＡ feat.Uchusentai NOIZ) – Another rock-dance hybrid from the esteemed ＴЁЯＲＡ. Several different vocalists bring their talents together to give this song a variety of textures. This song will constantly surprise you!

5.) SUPER HERO – (DJ YOSHITAKA feat. Michaela Thurlow) – A light-hearted dance tune that will surely have you smiling. A young girl’s ode to the greatest idol in her life – her dad!

6.) Habibe (Antuh muhleke) – (Wendy Parr) – A fast-paced journey to the far east – ensnaring even the most careful traveler with it’s enchanting rhythms and mysterious melodies. Created by wac under his Sulk Cambyses alias, this song is sure to become a fan favorite.

7.) REACH THE SKY (Orbit1 remix) – (TAYA) – Taya’s vocals on this epic hard-house song a simply intoxicating, while Orbit1′s musical wizardry leaves this jam overflowing with energy. An awesome song for anyone’s dance floor!

8.) LOVING YOU (Epidemik remix) – (TONI LEO) – This song features rolling melodies, and a heavy dance rhythm. TONI LEO’s soft voice is perfectly balanced around a solid trance track to give you a positive ride. You’ll love this song!.

9.) JUST BELIEVE – (Lea Drop feat.Marissa Ship) – A new offering from the elusive LEA DROP! If you liked her previous work, just wait ’till you wrap your ears around this one. A high energy dance track, infused with rock and rap. Everything you need in the world you can find inside yourself – all you gotta do is JUST BELIEVE.

10.) Racing with Time（NAOKI’s 999 remix) – (jun feat.Godis (Heather Twede) – jun’s mastery of melody softly carries Godis’s voice higher and higher, never letting you down. Already a true masterpiece, this special NAOKI remix has everything that makes a DDR classic!

11.) I WANT YOUR LOVE (Darwin remix) – (GAV) – A dose of dance, mixed with a bigger dose of love, this song is overflowing with positivity. With Darwin’s signature sound in the mix, this jam is truly memorable. 

12.)  Closer to my Heart (jun remix) – (NM feat.Heather Elmer) – Another great collaboration between NAOKI and jun. You know when these two get together something special is going to happen! This time their music is graced by the lustrous voice of Heather Elmer. A DDR classic!!

13.) Desert Journey – (dj TAKA) – Take a journey with dj TAKA as he creates a symphonic masterpiece for HOTTEST PARTY2! This song is filled with epic melodies, lush pads, and energetic rhythms. Everything you have come to know and expect from this unique composer. 

14.) escape – (U1 & Krystal B) – There is a reason why U1 songs are sought after by DDR fans around the world – nobody has a feel for pop and dance like he does. This song does not disappoint. Strong dance rhythms, uplifting vocals, and percolating synths make this track a dance sensation.

15.) INTO YOUR HEART (Ruffage remix) – (NAOKI feat.YASMINE) – One of the catchiest songs ever produced by dance music sensation, NAOKI – a perfect balance of melody and rhythm. Canadian composer Ruffage gives this song a powerful dance floor push with his unique sonic textures.

16.) Dreamin’ – (TOMOSUKE feat. Adreana) – Tomosuke is one of the rare composers who can create songs in a variety of styles, and each one of them seems to come alive under his skilled guidance. “Dreamin’”, a House music track wrapped around a beautiful vocal melody, is no exception. Adreana’s soft, sultry, voice give this song the feeling of floating along a magical dream. This track will surely carry you away!

17.) We Can Win the Fight – (D-crew feat.Matt Tucker) – D-crew creates the a powerful Hip-Hop jam while Matt Tucker drops some incredibly intelligent lyrics. This song’s over-riding message is one of unity, strength and positivity. It is a song that draws you in with the first beat, the melody uplifting your soul, and by the end you are ready to change the world. Truly, this is what people mean when they say, “the power of music”.

18.) Lesson2 by DJ – (MC DDR) – Another installment in our Lesson by DJ series – this one brought to you by MC DDR. Learn to move fluidly around the DDR dance floor with his expert guidance. Once you hear this pumpin’ track, you’ll agree that “lessons” have never been this hip!

19.) Unity – (The Remembers) – The funk flows freely through this “one-love” wonder-track! Bumpin’ bass, screamin’ horns, diva vocals, and you – coming together, united under the shelter of sound.

20.) Settin’ the Scene – (U1 night style) - U1 brings it down a notch and produces an smooth, vocal ride. R&B sounds, midnight grooves, and liquid vocals all set the scene for a night of dance and motion.

21.) No Matter What – (jun feat.Rita Boudreau) – A beautiful, soulful, jam ready to set your floor on fire! Rita Boudreau’s powerful voice is the perfect compliment to jun’s rich textures. This song starts off quietly, it’s intensity building throughout, transporting your heart and soul to the heights of musical euphoria.

22.) Open Your Eyes – (NM feat.JaY_bEe (JB Ah-Fua)) – This is an epic soul jam that will have your heart soaring. Unbelievably smooth vocals are carried by NM’s signature ballad sound. Soft, rich, sounds surrounding a powerful beat – guaranteed to give your dance floor a new flavor.

23.) My Love – (NM feat.Melissa Petty) – One of the greatest vocalists that NM has worked with, Melissa Petty combines power and beauty in a way that has rarely been heard on or off the DDR dance floor. A perfect dance ballad  – don’t let it’s laid-back feel fool you. This song will have you grooving ’till the morning light.

24.) Lesson by DJ – (U.T.D & Friends) – The original “Lesson by DJ”, carried over from the ground-breaking DDR HOTTEST PARTY. U.T.D. & Friends teach you the basics of DDR in a easy-to-learn, “musical” method.

The DDR Online Community web site recently posted a small snippet of the songlist for Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 for the Nintendo Wii.

According to the site…

The DanceDanceRevolution® Community Website is proud to present the official song list for DanceDanceRevolution® Hottest Party 2!  Below we have listed both the song title and a short description of each song for your viewing pleasure. This is not the full song list, however, we will be releasing more information on the full song list for DanceDanceRevolution® Hottest Party 2 in the coming days, so keep checking back for more updates!

The current songlist looks like this so far…

LICENSES
Bill Hamel – All Good Things (Come To An End) (Originally by Nelly Furtado)
Jenn Cuneta – Come Rain Come Shine
Mickey Disco – Feel Together (Originally by Ben MacKlin Feat. Tiger Lily)
Kim English – My Destiny
Haley Hunt – Umbrella (Originally by Rihanna)
♪♪♪♪♪ – Makes Me Wonder (Originally by Maroon 5)
Tommie Sunshine – Everybody Dance (Originally by Chic)
Basement Jaxx – Red Alert
LCD Soundsystem – Tribulations
Prince Royal – Black Or White (Originally by Michael Jackson)
♪♪♪♪♪ – Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (Originally by Elvis Presley)
The Block Brothers – Tootsee Roll (Originally by 69 Boys)
♪♪♪♪♪ – Walking On Sunshine (Originally by Katrina and the Waves)
♪♪♪♪♪ – We Got The Beat (Originally by The GO-GOs)
Pop n’ Fresh – I Want Candy (Originally by The Strangeloves)
Young MC – Bust A Move
♪♪♪♪♪ Don’t You (Forget About Me) (Originally by Simple Minds)
Spacebar, Naught G & Bill Hamel – I Ran (Originally by A Flock of Seagulls)
Brooklyn Fire Obsession (Originally by ??)
♪♪♪♪♪ – You’re The One That I Want (Originally from Grease)
System 7 – Scramble
♪♪♪♪♪ – 5 O’Clock (Originally by The Perceptionists)
♪♪♪♪♪ – Call On Me (Originally by Eric Prydz)
FRAZ – Night Runner (Originally by Duran Duran feat. Justin Timberlake)
Justice – D.A.N.C.E.

*♪♪♪♪♪ represents a cover by an unknown artist/alias.

Konami website update they’ve added a splash page for the Japanese arcade version of Dance Dance Revolution X. The site itself is just a mere splash page, which usually entails the announcement of a location test.

The splash image features what looks like a possible cabinet redesign, which would be a welcome addition to the series. Konami also updated the DDR Gateway portal as well. The portal features a gameplay video of DDR X that includes a new announcer.

Click here to view the embedded video.

You can check out the gateway here.

Fans of game composer Sota Fujimora (Gradius, Contra, Rumble Roses, & various BEMANI games) will be happy to know that a 2 disc cd is coming out in late August.  The 1st disc of his cd will feature extended versions of some of his most famous works.  The 2nd disc will be a remixing album featuring remixes from various Japanese producers.  You can check out more details about the disc here…

 http://www.konamistyle.jp/sp/sota_1st/

This page features some samples as well…

http://bmf.i-revo.jp/beatnation/music/albums/synthesized.html

TRACKLIST

CD1
01 SYNTHESIZED / New Song
02 Kind Lady (2008 Extended Mix) / from DDRMAX2 -DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX-
03 together 4 ever (Album Edit) / from pop’n music 15 ADVENTURE
04 I Need You (Nu Platinum Mix) / from DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection
05 Saturday Night Love (Phunk Disco Mix) / from DanceDanceRevolution STRIKE
06 Look To The Sky (Cyber True Color Extended) / from beatmaniaIIDX13 DistorteD
07 Back Into The Light (Feelings Won’t Fade Vocal Mix) / from beatmaniaIIDX 10th style
08 Star Gate Heaven (Album New Mix) / from DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA
09 The Hope Of Tomorrow (Extended Mix) / from beatmaniaIIDX11 IIDX RED
10 Cyber Force (Extended Mix) / from beatmaniaIIDX14 GOLD
11 minimal synthesizer / New Song
12 Electrified (Album Extended) / from DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA
13 i-revolution (Album New Mix) / Theme Song for i-revo
14 ANDROMEDA II (Extended Mix) / from beatmaniaIIDX14 GOLD
15 State Of The Art (Album Extended) / from beatmaniaIIDX15 DJ TROOPERS
16 Fly Above -Album Extended- / from beatmaniaIIDX16 EMPRESS

CD2
01 ??? / Remixed by dj TAKA
02 ??? / Remixed by DJ Yoshitaka
03 ??? / Remixed by L.E.D.
04 ??? / Remixed by wac
05 ??? / Remixed by TOMOSUKE
06 ??? / Remixed by 猫叉Master
07 ??? / Remixed by DAJI
08 ??? / Remixed by AKIRA YAMAOKA
09 ??? / Remixed by kors k
10 ??? / Remixed by Ryu☆
11 ??? / Remixed by SLAKE
12 ??? / Remixed by SADA
13 ??? / Remixed by good-cool
14 ??? / Remixed by Shoichiro Hirata

The other day, Bemanistyle.com posted the initial songlist for the latest release in the Guitar Freaks/Drummania franchise. The game features a slew of licenses, from the Death Note anime opening theme song, to Journey’s “Dont’ Stop Believin’”.  Below is the initial songlist and a link to the games official web site.

http://www.konami.jp/bemani/gfdm/gfdmv5/

New Songs  Licenses
Dúné – A Blast Beat
Avenged Sevenfold – ALMOST EASY
VELTPUNCH – CRAWL
99mm Parabellum Bullet – Discommunication
winnie – starline stereo
As I Lay Dying – The Sound Of Truth
ナイトメア – the WORLD
桜井零士 – White Sketchbook
TЁЯRA×宇宙戦隊NOIZ – 鏡花水月楼（GFDM EDITION）
達見恵 featured by 佐野宏晃 – ゴーイング マイ ウェイ!

 Licenses

Covers
JOURNEY – DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
Focus – Hocus Pocus
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION – アフターダーク
チャットモンチー – シャングリラ
AKINO – 創聖のアクエリオン
BUMP OF CHICKEN – メーデー

Konami Originals
Rotten Blotch – ATOMS
Mutsuhiko Izumi – Electric Lady
Ninezero – Far Beyond Blackened
RYDER – in control
L.E.D.-G VS GUHROOVY fw NO＋CHIN – LAST SCENE
Sis Bond Chit – Mannequin
小野秀幸 – MU-DAI
Taisho – Opus Life
斎藤由佳 – Terpsichore
ki☆ki – からふるぱすてる
good-cool feat. すわひでお – 田んぼの田
colors – ヒコー��*
iNO – ヒトリアソビ
MAKI – 真夏の恋は ちゅらちゅらLOVE☆
Des-ROW・組 コアスペ – 斬偽�*�日本

Extra Stage
千本松 仁 = Dynamis
96 – 一網打尽

Encore Extra Stage
96 – FORCE Interval Build

Long Version
96 – CHIMERA
Thomas Howard Lichtenstien – Next Step
マ��*シマ��* ザ ホルモン – 絶望ビリー

Also, enjoy some Hocus Pocus, by Focus. One of the games new license…

Click here to view the embedded video.

Today marks the day of another incarnation in the wideworld of BEMANI games. Beatmania IIDX Gold, which is the 14th game in the series, has been released in Japan on the PS2. If you are interested in buying it, Play-Asia still has the standard version of it for sale here.

The game features a slew of console exclusive music, in addition to the GOLD songlist featured in the arcade version.

For those interested in the console exclusive and unlockable songs, here you go!

CONSOLE EXCLUSIVE SONGS
FULL ON / Chain of Pain / kors k vs 猫叉Master+
SHINING RAVE / Guilt & Love / The Plastic Ambition (jun & DJ YOSHITAKA)
EPIC TRANCE / The Story Begins / SADA & SOTA
DANCE POP SPEED / Treasure x STAR / NAOKI & Ryu☆ fw. Sachimayu
TECH HOUSE / Playball / sanodg
HARDCORE / Welcome / Uraken
TECHNO / GOLDEN CROSS / dj REMO-CON VS dj TAKA
TECHNO / SEQUENCE CAT / SLEDLAKE(SLAKE & L.E.D.)

UNLOCKABLES
ELECTRO / Electrified / SySF.
ALTERNATIVE ETHNO POP / PentaCube Gt.(AX-Ver.S.P.L.) / 高田雅史
NU STYLE GABBA / THE DETONATOR / teranoid VS L.E.D.-G

5 key transplants
Beginning of life / QUADRA
Beginning of life (THE GROUND PULSE MIX) / Remixed by QUADRA
DENIM / SLAKE
feeling of love / youhei shimizu
mnemoniq / youhei shimizu
SHOX / RAM
The Least 100sec / Sasaki Hirofumi
Turning the motor over / Delaware feat. Jeff Coote

I leave you with a couple videos of the new console exclusive songs…

GOLDEN CROSS / dj REMO-CON VS dj TAKA

Click here to view the embedded video.

Treasure x STAR / NAOKI & Ryu☆ fw. Sachimayu

Click here to view the embedded video.