Just Dance 2014
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Developer(s) | Ubisoft |
Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
Series | Just Dance |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One |
Release | PlayStation 3, Wii, Wii U, and Xbox 360 PlayStation 4 and Xbox One |
Genre(s) | Rhythm |
Just Dance 2014 is the fifth game in the Just Dance series, developed by Ubisoft. It is expected to release for current-generation consoles in October 2013, and as a launch title for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It was officially announced at Ubisoft's E3 2013 press event. This is the first game in the series to have a year in the title instead of the usual number.
Gameplay
The gameplay is the same as previous titles in the series, where the players mimic the on-screen dancer. A new addition is the "On Stage Mode", where one player is the lead and the other two are backup dancers. Another addition is the ability to play with people online all around the world in the "World Dance Floor" mode. In this mode, players will be put into a crew and dance based on themes like "boys vs girls".[1] The Wii U version will get a "Party Master" which is a newer version of the "Puppet Master" mode from the previous games, Just Dance 4, and the Xbox One version will get a six-player mode and a Just Dance DJ Mode. Dance mash-ups, alternate/extreme/sweat versions and battle mode will be available. Medleys will return to the series.
Short clips of player dances can be directly shared on Facebook, Twitter, and the Just Dance network.[2]
The game supports up to six players at once.[3] All versions include "Classic" free-dance mode, from previous games.[2] In "Stage" mode, one player dances in a featured role while two players dance backup routines.[2] Another mode lets players dance against ghost renditions of a friend's prior gameplay.[2] The game also has a karaoke mode on consoles with a microphone (except for the Wii).[2] Players are rewarded for singing the right notes with points and are not punished for singing incorrectly.[2] "DJ" mode lets player switch between songs and "shape the music" by dancing.[3] The Wii U version's new "Party Master" mode is an update to the Wii U Just Dance 4 "Puppet Master" mode, where a player uses the Wii U GamePad to change the game's rules, current song, and specific moves for up to four other players with Wii Remotes.[2]
"World Dance Floor" mode is a competitive online multiplayer mode structured like a massively multiplayer online game.[2] All players worldwide dance to the same playlist, compete for rankings on a leaderboard, and share each other's AutoDance clips.[2]
Development
The game was leaked through an erroneous listing on the Xbox Live Marketplace,[4] and officially announced at Ubisoft's E3 2013 press conference.[3]
Just Dance 2014 is expected for release on PlayStation 3, Wii, Wii U, and Xbox 360 in October 2013:[3][2] October 1 for Europe, 4th for the United Kingdom, and 8th for North America.[5] The game is a launch title for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[2] Ubisoft worked with Sony to seamlessly integrate the game into the PlayStation 4's interface.[2]
Track Listing
The game will feature over 40 songs and AutoDance videos.[2] Currently 13 different songs have been confirmed so far.[1]
Song | Artist | Difficulty | Year | Mode | Dancer(s) |
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Candy | Robbie Williams | 2 | 2012 | Duet | ♂/♀ |
Careless Whisper** | George Michael | TBA | 1984 | Duet | ♂/♀ |
Feel This Moment | Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera | TBA | 2013 | Duet | ♂/♀ |
Gentleman | PSY | 3 | 2013 | Solo | ♂ |
Ghostbusters | Ray Parker, Jr. | TBA | 1984 | Dance Crew | ♂/♂/♂/♂ |
I Will Survive | Gloria Gaynor | 1 | 1978 | Solo | ♀ |
Kiss You | One Direction | 1 | 2013 | Dance Crew | ♂/♂/♂/♂ |
Pound the Alarm | Nicki Minaj | TBA | 2012 | Dance Crew | ♀/♀/♀/♀ |
She Wolf (Falling to Pieces) | David Guetta feat. Sia | 2 | 2012 | Solo | ♀ |
Starships | Nicki Minaj | 3 | 2012 | Solo | ♀ |
Troublemaker | Olly Murs feat. Flo Rida | 2 | 2012 | Solo | ♂ |
Turn Up the Love | Far East Movement feat. Cover Drive | 3 | 2012 | Duet | ♂/♀ |
Where Have You Been | Rihanna | TBA | 2012 | TBA | TBA |
- A "*" indicates that the song is a cover version, not the original.
- A "**" indicates that the song was seen at E3.
Alternate Routines
In addition, certain tracks will have alternate routines. 3 have been confirmed so far.
Song | Artist | Difficulty | Year | Mode | Dancer(s) |
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Careless Whisper | George Michael | TBA | 1984 | On-Stage Mode | ♀/♂/♀ |
I Will Survive | Gloria Gaynor | TBA | 1978 | On-Stage Mode | ♂/♀/♂ |
Kiss You | One Direction | TBA | 2013 | 6-Player Dance Crew | ♀/♂/♀/♂/♀/♂ |
Other releases
Main article: Just Dance (video game series)
References
- ^ a b "Just Dance 2014". Ubisoft. Retrieved 10 June 2013. Cite error: The named reference "Ubisoft" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Corriea, Alexa Ray (13 June 2013). "Just Dance 2014 gets MMO mode, will be PS4, Xbox One launch title". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 14 June 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
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