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0. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 4:04 pm    Post subject: RedOctane opens GETUPMOVE.COM Reply with quote

RedOctane has just launched GETUPMOVE.COM as part of a new promotional campaign, "Get Up and Move!", aimed at introducing DDR to the public as an exercise tool. The retailer has commissioned Tanya Jessen of Seattle to help promote the site, aiming for a similar ad campaign to Subway's ads featuring Jared Fogle.

"I was unhappy because I was overweight. But DDR changed that for me because it is such an active game thatÂ’s really fun and easy to play for hours on end," says Jessen. GETUPMOVE.COM details Jessen's story about how she lost 95 pounds using primarily DDR, and also features information to help new people get started with dancing their way to fitness and a happy life.

(News and article provided by Cutriss)
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1. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 5:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow....now we're going to have commercials promoting DDR on TV? This should be interesting....
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2. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know what I really think about that, but I do agree that it will be interesting to see DDR being marketed to the public as more of an exercise tool then a video game.
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3. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This was created after seeing how MTV took the idea of DDR in their top 15 games list wasn't it. MTV seemed to primarily focus on the weight loss aspect (Treating it almost like a documentary), I guess RedOctane saw that as a good implementation.

As long as they pull it off right.
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4. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 5:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mainstream DDR, I dunno if I'd like it. I sorta like it being semi-underground in its current state. But if there really would be TV commercials, I'd make sure to get myself a veiwing. Should be fun.
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5. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

YmkFX wrote:
This was created after seeing how MTV took the idea of DDR in their top 15 games list wasn't it. MTV seemed to primarily focus on the weight loss aspect (Treating it almost like a documentary), I guess RedOctane saw that as a good implementation.

As long as they pull it off right.
From the information on the GU&M website and from comments left on the two recent Slashdot articles mentioning DDR, it looks like the MTV spot did quite a bit to boost DDR's popularity. I've actually heard a couple of people talking about DDR, saying that they'd heard about it on MTV, indicating that they never knew about it before.
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6. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The idea is pretty cool, but Red Octane's execution of it really stinks. The whole site reads like one huge infomercial. I half expected quotes from Ron Popeil.

So, yay for DDR getting known for exercise (I know people fear it becoming mainstream, but if it gets big, that means lots more mixes stateside) and a big boo for Red Octane managing to make their product sound more crucial than DDR itself.
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7. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cutriss wrote:
I've actually heard a couple of people talking about DDR, saying that they'd heard about it on MTV, indicating that they never knew about it before.


I have some family members who now want to try out my setup since seeing it on Mtv. Before the Mtv thing, it was just that weird dancing thing I do in the basement. But now it's exercise, so now they're interested.

If it means more people willing to jump on a pad and go a few rounds, I'm all for it.
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8. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hopefully DDR won't become the next fad for everyone to obsess over for the next few months. Though, since I already play, I could be a God among Insects! laugh.gif

Just Kidding! E13.gif thumb.gif
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9. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd be willing to bet it would get more support from the Bemani community if it weren't named after such a crap song. E13.gif
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10. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 8:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow I guess this is good.........

Playing DDR at Frys was sorta like I was demonstrating how fun it is.......

Now commercials, hm......

Hey didnt they have one commercial with a DDR freestyler?????

Dont remember what that was about........

Well Ive seen people at Frys buying it and ask me what pad to buy or how do you play........

Hm..... i wonder if there will be anyone good at frys from now on.........
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11. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:10 pm    Post subject: getupmove.com Reply with quote

I was impressed by the testimonials on this site! And the rest of the site has more information and a good layout too. thumb.gif

Illusion of Team Infinity wrote:
Hopefully DDR won't become the next fad for everyone to obsess over for the next few months. Though, since I already play, I could be a God among Insects! laugh.gif

Just Kidding! E13.gif thumb.gif


I'm not worried about fad status. DDR had an underground phase before KDEA released DDR USA and during that underground phase the game acquired alot of diehard fans. When MAX1 was released DDR appeared briefly on CBS and was gaining more popularity by word of mouth and through random appearances, like the Sketchers (shoe) commercial. Its been almost another year and half now and this recent publicity spike is just like the the others. Though I'm always ecstatic when it happens! biggrin.gif (Doesn't that make you want to look at other games that are still in their underground phase?)

Sinistar - I assume thats because RO seems to be sponsoring this site.
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12. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My Healing Vision wrote:
Hey didnt they have one commercial with a DDR freestyler?????

Sketchers commercial with Just Jaye.
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http://www.getupmove.com/media.html

Just want to note that on that section of the site the links to MTV and one other site are incorrect (At least for me). They try to simply add the new URL to the existing URL.
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14. PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 11:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They should make another site where people can post AAAs using Ignition 2.0 pads.
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15. PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 2:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

what about enoon? didn't he lose alot more than 95?

whatever happened to him?
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16. PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 6:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I understand that they are trying to get the word out, but they way they are doing it is vomit inducing.

"Lose weight today using our Igniton 2.0 Dance Pad (tm)" Ugh.

Also,

Sinistar wrote:
it was just that weird dancing thing I do in the basement.


The way you said that is funny.
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17. PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

(Snag) Jin to fa wrote:
what about enoon? didn't he lose alot more than 95?

whatever happened to him?


He's still around, though work and school are taking up a good majority of his time. He is still much lighter than he was when he first played DDR. E1.gif

I think that this is a great idea. As I said in faerielink's journal in response to a troll, the more advertising done for DDR, the more people that will play. The more people that will play, the more copies of DDR that will be sold. The more copies of DDR sold, the more friendly Konami of USA will be to making us plenty of new DDR mixes.

DDR may be dying slowly in Japan, but it's still just getting a good start here in the states. With the obesity rates growing and growing, kids and parents alike are looking for good alternatives for exercise. While it is extremely high impact, DDR is excellent cardiovascular exercise.

thumb.gif Good show, RedOctane!
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18. PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

DDR is still quite an underground thing here in the states, and to me, despite all of the hype it's getting as a weight loss tool, it all seems so one-sided. i can say good things about DDR being a weight-loss tool, seeing as how i've used it to keep my 6'2", 175 pound build, and that my legs have never felt this good, but in my opinion, i think there should be more focus on other aspects of DDR, ya know. sure it's good to stay in shape, but what about the overall fun-ness of the game? what about the competition aspect? it's all a big part of the game, probably moreso than working out.

but i guess it's good that DDR is getting more publicity. more people'll start playing, and while that means longer lines at the arcade disgust.gif , more people'll be able to appreciate DDR for what it is, rather than just look at it and go "what the hell?".

Illusion of Team Infinity wrote:
Hopefully DDR won't become the next fad for everyone to obsess over for the next few months. Though, since I already play, I could be a God among Insects!


chances are it probably will. i get the feeling DDREX will do even better than MAX and MAX2 did. and well, for us already in on the DDR Underground, we'll just hafta show them newbies how it's done. riiight.gif

but if one of 'em passes Paranoia Survivor MAX Oni before i do, then there's definitely something wrong disgust.gif
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She might have lost 95 lbs... but I lost a lot of money playing DDR. :'(
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