October 31, 2007
Don’t
Faint… "Dancing With The Stars" Ships For Wii And Ps2
Cha-Cha, Tango, Mambo and more
with Emmitt Smith, Mario Lopez and Stacey Keibler and others to Claim the Title
of America’s Favorite Celebrity Dancer
Activision, Inc., in conjunction
with Disney-ABC Television Group’s ABC Entertainment and BBC Worldwide,
announced today that "Dancing with the Stars"for Wii(TM) and PS2 computer
entertainment system is available in retail stores nationwide. A limited edition
party-bundle containing a "Dancing with the Stars" dance pad along with the PS2
game will release on November 13th.
Join some of the most popular cast
members from past seasons, including nine stars such as Joey Lawrence and Laila
Ali and nine professional dancers as you compete to impress the judges. Dance to
thirty-six licensed songs from the show, including "She’s a Lady”, "These Boots
are for Walking”, "The Final Countdown”, "I Like The Way You Move”, "Put Your
Records On”, and "Independent Woman Part 1”and strut your best dance moves to
all ten different dance styles from the show. The game features single-player,
head-to-head and duet modes. On the Wii, players use the Wii Remote(TM) and the
Nunchuk(TM) to physically mimic elegant dance moves while at the same time
allowing the player to add his or her own personal flair! The PS2 version is
compatible with the licensed PS2 system dance mats available on the market.
"The Dancing with the Stars video
game is an interactive embodiment of the hit show’s fun and excitement,"said
David Oxford, General Manager, Activision, Inc. "It’s a perfect way for people
to enjoy the style, grace, and popular appeal of the show in a social or party
setting with their family and friends."
"Expanding the success of our
top-rated Dancing with the Stars franchise to the world of gaming has always
been a part of our long term business strategy," said Bruce Gersh, Senior Vice
President, Business Development, ABC Entertainment & ABC Studios. "Working
together with Activision and the BBC, we’ve created an incredible game that our
fans can embrace."
"Dancing with the Stars"video game,
which is published by Activision Minneapolis, is currently available for the Wii
for $49.99 and PS2 for $39.99. Both versions have a rating of "E 10+"for Ages 10
and up by the ESRB. The limited-edition "Dancing with the Stars"dance pad
bundled with the PS2 game will ship to retail stores on November 13th, 2007 for
$49.99.
