Hyperkin’s new dancing pad, called the Tough Non-stick Dance Platform, is designed for use with the Dance Dance Revolution games but it also works on other dancing games.

The best part about this pad is that forced me to break out the game and play it again. It really is a good work out and the pad motivates you to play it again.

Click through to find out why…

Hyperkin is releasing a new dancing mat called the Tough Non-Slip Dance Platform for use with the Dance Dance Revolution games that is guaranteed to be, as the name suggests, tough and non-slip and won’t curl around the edges. The mat comes from the DDRGame brand of products.

The mat is also the first dance mat to include groove-texture arrows which allows you to differentiate your steps on the dance surface and gives players better coordination and a better feel for the mat itself. Also it is suppose to soothe your sore and tired feet.

With the appearance of different control schemes for video games, developers have found new ways to get people involved and engaged with the action on the screen. Music games have been greatly benefited by this and motion sensing controllers like the Wiimote have prompted many people to interact with games in a more physical way.

Maybe one of the most popular games with this approach is Nintendo’s Wii Fit, which has created a way for people to get involved with physical activities like jogging or yoga while getting a positive feedback through the animations and displays on the screen.

Cinco de Mayo is here! Most people don’t really know what Cinco de Mayo is really about though, so here’s a brief history lesson. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday celebrating the victory at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. During the battle, a Mexican army half the size of the invading French army managed to protect Puebla.

Cinco de Mayo was originally a regional holiday, but has since grown and is celebrated throughout North America. It also has expanded to not only celebrate The Battle of Puebla, but also Mexican culture in general. Cinco de Mayo events include parades, dancing, music and Mexican food.

Since Cinco de Mayo falls right in the middle of the week, it may be difficult to get some time off to relax and celebrate. So instead, sit back and play a few video games which might help you get into the Cinco de Mayo mood…

An interesting report from GameCulture informs us that the next adaptation of video games in the mainstream will be through – gasp – musicals.

Wait, do musicals count as “mainstream?”

The point is somebody has taken the liberty to bring a the idea of video games to the stage, though it’s probably not the game you would expect it be (sorry fanboys of alien shooters and twisted plots involving Metal Gear). The game chosen is Konami’s rhythm game, Dance Dance Revolution.

Click through to find out the plot…

On the heels of Disney revealing its lineup for E3 this year, Konami has unveiled its lineup for E3 2008. Konami’s lineup has something for everybody including music, dance, and sports titles to go along with the storied franchises of Castlevania and Silent Hill.

Highlighting Konami’s booth will be the hands on time people can spend playing Rock Revolution and the announcement that Castlevania will be making its next gen debut on the Wii.

Not all the games below are family-friendly but are still widely anticipated gamers young and old. Some of the more anticipated titles include, Castlevania: Judgement, Silent Hill: Homecoming and…

A recent study has found videogames may be creatively galvanizing. Researchers around the world seem to be locked in a seesaw battle when it comes to video games as they draw conflicting inferences. But this is certainly not one of those studies that anti-game attorney Jeff Thomson can use to make his case against our first love.

The research was conducted by a group of media researchers led by…

A recent study by West Virgina University, which was reported on by the Charleston Daily Mail, has reported that the video game Dance Dance Revolution can be used as a successful means to control weight in children. The study ran for 24 weeks and involved 35 medically-overweight participants between seven and 12 years of age and asked the children to play the title every day, gradually increasing the amount of time played over the 24 week period. There were no changes in the children’s diets or environments, only the video game was introduced.