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Study: "Dance Dance Revolution" Video Game Improves Kids' Health

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2007 - 10:30am.

Charleston, W. Va. - Children who consistently play Konami's "Dance Dance Revolution" (DDR) dance-based video game have shown improvements in health, attitude and behavior, according to a study conducted by West Virginia Games for Health, a research project of West Virginia University and the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency.

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Konami Ships "Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix" to Retailers

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 12, 2006 - 2:35pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Japanese game publisher Konami on Tuesday announced that its "Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix" title has shipped to retailers. The plug-and-play game connects directly to a TV without a game console, and features Konami's popular dance-based title with Disney characters and music.
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West Virginia P.E. Classes to Include Konami's "Dance Dance Revolution" B

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 25, 2006 - 9:18am.
Redwood City, Calif. - Japanese video game publisher Konami on Wednesday announced a three-year partnership with the state of West Virginia, which will bring its "Dance Dance Revolution" dancing-based video game to all 765 of its public schools. "Addressing childhood obesity is among the top priorities of Governor Manchin's administration," said Nidia Henderson, wellness director of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency. "DDR offers West Virginia a unique opportunity to turn 'screen time' into active time while allowing children residing in even the most rugged terrain an opportunity for physical activity." The state, which found in a "Games for Health" research project that games improved children's levels of physical activity, intends to develop a school-based DDR curriculum and collect data to analyze the benefits of the game's use in schools. "This first-of-its-kind partnership will help us continue to demonstrate the benefits of DDR to consumers around the country," said Clara Gilbert, director of business partnerships for Konami Digital Entertainment.
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Konami's "Dance Dance Revolution" Game Comes to 24 Hour Fitness Clubs

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 12, 2005 - 5:10am.
Redwood City, Calif. - Japanese video game developer Konami's U.S. unit announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with the 24 Hour Fitness chain of fitness clubs, which will add the company's "Dance Dance Revolution" games to its Kids' Clubs nationwide. The Japanese arcade game was released for PlayStation in the U.S. in 2000; "Dance Dance Revolution" has sold 7.5 million units worldwide since its original release in 1998. It has also been introduced into the physical fitness curriculum in numerous U.S. school districts. "By placing DDR in 24 Hour Fitness locations we strive to help kids and adults achieve their fitness goals in an unintimidating and fun way," said Clara Gilbert, director of business partnerships at Konami Digital Entertainment America. As part of the agreement, Konami will include 30-day free memberships to 24 Hour Fitness along with retail copies of "Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2" for PlayStation 2, and "Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3" for Xbox.
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