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Dancing With the Stars Now Available

by Steven Rodriguez - October 31, 2007, 7:51 pm EDT
Discuss in talkback! Source: Press Release

Want to do the foxtrot with Emmitt Smith? Neither do I, but here's the game to do it in anyway.

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

Minneapolis, MN - October 31, 2007 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), in

conjunction with Disney-ABC Television Group's ABC Entertainment and BBC

Worldwide, announced today that "Dancing with the Stars" for Wii™ and

PlayStation®2 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 PlayStation®2 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 RemoteT and the

NunchukT to physically mimic elegant dance moves while at the same time

allowing the player to add his or her own personal flair! The

PlayStation®2 version is compatible with the licensed PlayStation®2 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 PlayStation®2

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 PlayStation®2 game will ship to retail stores on November 13th,

2007 for $49.99.

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