THQ Ships Britney's Dance Beat for Playstation 2

May 2002 -- THQ has announced that Britney's Dance Beat for PlayStation 2 is now available at retailers nationwide. The videogame, being heralded by critics, takes advantage of the multimedia capabilities of the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system by placing Britney Spears music videos in the background of gameplay, and by including bonus DVD content, unlocked as players progress throughout the game. "It is so cool that I have my very own videogame," said Britney Spears. "THQ totally captured my dance moves perfectly. I was blown away by how realistic everything looks!"

"We are thrilled with how Britney's Dance Beat turned out," stated Britney Spears Co-Manager Larry Rudolph, Rudolph & Beer, LLC. "Using PlayStation 2 as a medium to deliver Britney to her fans started out as an experimental way to reach new markets. But we are now confident that Britney fans and videogame fans alike will be blown away by this product."

"Britney's Dance Beat, with its amazingly accurate Britney renders, compelling gameplay and DVD extras, is a new form of entertainment that blends gaming with music, videos and behind-the-scenes access for fans," stated Jeff Lapin, vice chairman and COO, THQ. "These factors, combined with Britney Spears' tremendous consumer appeal, give Britney's Dance Beat the potential to expand the entire videogame market."

About Britney's Dance Beat
Players of Britney's Dance Beat for PlayStation 2 will audition to be a backup dancer on Britney's virtual concert tour by maneuvering one of six characters through a series of practices and auditions to perfect their dance moves. Rhythmic pressing of the right buttons to the beat of Britney's hit songs will unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes video footage and concert clips. True fans will recognize the authentic choreography and costumes from Britney music videos and live performances. The game features Britney's biggest hit songs, including new releases "Overprotected" and "I'm a Slave 4 U," as well as classics "...Baby One More Time," "Oops!...I Did it Again," and "Stronger."

Additional DVD content includes 360-degree immersive video in which the player controls the camera at a Britney Spears concert with the controller, deciding whether to watch Britney and her dancers on stage, or cheering fans in the crowd.

A two-player mode allows competition among friends to see who's best at getting their groove on. Britney's Dance Beat is compatible with most dance or beat pads for a more active method of learning Britney's dance moves. Britney Spears underwent a cyber-scan to create the most realistic 3D model possible. Players can watch digital Britney dance on-screen and attempt to match those authentic dance moves on the dance pad.

The game is the first to release for a next generation game system under THQ's worldwide, exclusive agreement with Britney Brands Inc. to publish games featuring Britney Spears, one of the biggest names in entertainment. The agreement grants THQ exclusive rights to publish Britney Spears games for PlayStation 2 through 2005. Britney's Dance Beat for Game Boy Advance is now widely available and a PC version will ship this June.

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SOURCE Newstream