Romier S Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Electronic Arts announced today that Boogie – an all new intellectual property in development at EA Montreal will be released exclusively for the Wii worldwide in 2007. Boogie is a unique music/rhythm-based game that takes advantage of the innovative Wii controls to get gamers off their couch, playing and dancing to a new beat. “We’re creating something new and different for gamers of all ages to enjoy; the complete party package where gamers can dance as well as sing,” said Alain Tascan, Vice President and General Manager, EA Montreal. “Nintendo’s Wii is an amazing console that really gives us a platform to be creative and to re-think traditional game development.” Boogie will have gamers dancing, singing and starring in their own music videos. Players can also choose and customize different characters in the game to best show off their dancing style and karaoke skills. With innovative gameplay that perfectly matches the unique Wii controls, Boogie is the ultimate videogame party package. Boogie is the latest addition to EA Montreal’s roster of high profile games including SSX Blur and ARMY OF TWO. SSX Blur is the newest version of the critically acclaimed snowboarding franchise that shipped exclusively for the Wii in February. EA Montreal is also working on ARMY OF TWO, the highly anticipated shooter and original intellectual property that will redefine strategic two-man cooperative play. The game was ranked at the top of the list in Electronic Gaming Monthly’s Top 50 Coolest New Games cover story in their August issue. ARMY OF TWO will be released for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system. [ATTACH]2864[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2865[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2866[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2867[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimness Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 That looks like Patrick from Spongebob Squarepants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 New trailer for this. August 9th release date. Here's the soundtrack details from a press release sent out by EA. Fits the tone of the game perfectly. ABC by The Jackson 5Baila Me by Gypsy Kings Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey Brick House by The Commodores Canned Heat by Jamiroquai Celebration by Kool & The Gang Dancing in the Street by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Dancing Machine by Jackson 5 Don't Cha by Pussycat Dolls / Busta Rhymes Fergalicious by Fergi Get Right by Jennifer Lopez Get The Party Started by Pink Girls Just Want To Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper Groove Is In The Heart by Dee-Lite I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 I’m A Slave 4 U by Britney Spears It's Raining Men by The Weather Girls Karma Chameleon by Culture Club Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas Le Freak by Chic Let's Get It Started by Black Eyed Peas Love Rollercoaster by Red Hot Chili Peppers Love Shack by The B-52's Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of…) by Lou Bega Milkshake by Kelis One More Time by Daft Punk One Way Or Another by Blondie Oops I Did It Again by Britney Spears Pop Muzik by M S.O.S. by Rihanna Stars by Simply Red That's The Way (I Like It) by KC And The Sunshine Tu Y Yo by Thalia U Can't Touch This by M.C. Hammer Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai Walking On Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves We Are Family by Sister Sledge Y.M.C.A. by The Village People Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Carbine Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 No Ace of Base, no sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I can't wait to see all of you dance to It's Raining Men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Kung Fu Fighting! Woo HOO! Britney and J Lo? Bah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 It certainly has the right song selection for this style of game . My two favorite Jamiroquai tracks too, bastards. It's like they know how to sell to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerX Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Definitely a great party game! Must buy for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 So Boogie comes out this week, at $59.99 according to the Best Buy advert. Little disappointed in the price hike - is the bundled microphone the justification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogledricks Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 $60 is the new $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 so since canned heat is this does that mean you can actually learn the napolen dynomyte dance? Gosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Heh, oddly enough, it's $59.99 in Canada too. Goooo equal pricing :tu. Still hoping this game lives up to its potential, especially the dance portion since I'm not out to do anything remarkably resembling karaoke any time soon. My crooning could kill the dead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Well, was going to give this a whirl through GameFly, however they don't appear to be planning to have it available because the microphone's needed. Gah. No way am I dropping $59 + tax just to try this out. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Mmmm, GameFly now has a listing for Boogie on the PS2, coming mid-November this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 3 in a row! 1up loved it. At least it's not a minigame compilation, right? But my motherly horror shouldn't be enough to stop you from buying this game. Oh, no. The fact that this game is fun for exactly 20 minutes, and only in a group of two or more, should keep you from buying this game. In the end, Boogie is light on dancing, light on karaoke -- a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none moment of fluff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Yikes. That's sad. If the game is truly that bad, I hope it doesnt "pull a Mario Party 8". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Woof, yeah, that was a brutal slap-down from 1up. GamePro gave it an 80, but it's GamePro . Don't think I'll be getting this one any time soon after all. Sob sob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Yikes. That's sad. If the game is truly that bad, I hope it doesnt "pull a Mario Party 8". You crazy kids with your hep talk...wtf does "pulling an MP8" mean? I am disappointed with this review for a few reasons: first, because the trailers for the game made it look like a lot of fun and a title that would produce a fair amount of giggling from my wife and kids. But secondly, because it is reinforcing my skepticism about the long-term viability of the motion-sensing controller...when it works, it's terrific (as in Wii Sports bowling), but too often for me it just isn't precise enough. This was one of the major complaints in the review: merely shaking the controller like mad was sufficient to perform the "dancing". I hope this is indicative of a typical EA rush job and not a true hardware limitation. Innovation is nothing without precision, and if Nintendo is the only company who can utilize the controller effectively (and even then, only in Wii Sports from what I have played), the system will just not live up to its potential. Yes, I am not keeping this in perspective, I realize that. It's an EA game, with all that that entails. I just keep waiting for that one game (again, other than Sports) that I can play and say "THIS, this is the reason I bought the Wii. This cannot be done on another system." I was hoping Boogie would fall into that category, and I am chagrined to find it does not (at least according to that review). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 You crazy kids with your hep talk...wtf does "pulling an MP8" mean? Definition: A game that pulls a "Mario Party 8" is a mediocre game that goes on to sell extremely well. See also: Spiderman 3 in Movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Thanks, slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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