Preview: Just Dance 4

As an avid fan of dancing games, I might as well write about it!

Just Dance 4

History
Just Dance is a series of dancing video games developed initially for the Nintendo Wii. By the third game, it has expanded to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (via Move). The game is known for it's varied and themed choreography and colorful presentations, making it fun and encouraging to play with friends. The series also has spin-offs (mostly for the Wii) using the Just Dance engine.

For now, I'm going to cover Just Dance 4!

Official E3 2012 trailer

Known intel
There will be more than 40 songs on disc, with 12 already confirmed:

• Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jaspen
• Disturbia - Rihanna
• Good Feeling (Alice Version) - Flo Rida
• Maneater - Nelly Furtado
• Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera
• Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
• Rock Lobster - B-52's
• So What - Pink
• Super Bass - Nicki Minaj
• What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
• Wild Wild West - Will Smith
• You're the First, the Last, My Everything - Barry White

New modes have been announced such as "Battle Mode," where two players pit against each other in depleting each other's energy gauges in 6 rounds. Think of it as a fighting game, only you dance!

Dance Battle! Fight!

An exclusive Wii U feature is the "Puppet Master," which allows the use of the Wii U GamePad. The GamePad will serve as a way to select the next dance steps while the the dance goes on. This is perfect for those who want some variety in their dance! I wonder if the Xbox 360 will still keep the "Just Create" mode...

Pupper Master Mode

As for the existing modes, they'll make expansions to the "Just Sweat" mode and provide unlockable routines for the songs. At least you won't be bored with the same old dance steps for a change!

I'll do my best to keep an eye out on updates! Oh yeah, release date is on Ocotober 2012 while the Wii U version is a launch title!