Dance Dance Revolution (2013 video game)
2013 video game
Dance Dance Revolution (ダンスダンスレボリューション, DansuDansuReboryūshon) (DDR) is a music video game, the 14th installment of the Dance Dance Revolution series, and the sequel to Dance Dance Revolution X3 vs. 2ndMix. The game was revealed by Konami on October 24, 2012. Public beta testing commenced on October 26, 2012. It was released in Japan on March 14 and 21, 2013 for dedicated cabinets and upgrade kits, respectively, and in Asia on March 21, 2013. A limited test release occurred at select locations in the United States, beginning on August 4, 2015.
After the release of Dance Dance Revolution in 2014, which is the 15th installment, it was succeeded by Dance Dance Revolution A in 2016.
Development
The game was first revealed by Konami on October 24, 2012 through DDR Staff Blog, announcing that the first location test will be held on October 26, 2012 in Akihabara, Tokyo. Shortly after the announcement, the blog revealed several new features being tested in the location test, including the new "TAG Play" (which temporarily replaced Versus Play in the location test), the addition of "Good Full Combo", and other changes. The game's new white cabinet sports an increased monitor size, along with a general redesign of the cabinet and pads.
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