Pump It Up : Zero

cj iwakura · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:42 pm Post subject: Pump It Up : Zero

[awesome image c/o pumpcore]

News is already spreading like wildfire everywhere else, but I figure this is huge enough a development to deserve its own thread.

The 7th International Dance Floor is already in the works, a trailer video of which debuted at the recently finished World Pump Festival.

A handful of new BG videos are shown, as well as some of the new Banyas(and a new Kpop), as well as a Pop song from Exceed SE making the cut.

Also, the mix is receiving a brand new interface, with both an added beginner mode, and Another(Crazy++) step charts to keep the professionals struggling.
The biggest highlight, after watching the video, is the incredible BGA Preview System, which lets players sample the background movie before selecting the song as well.

Confirmed so far:
- New interface, including the Background Animation Preview System
- New Beginner mode, 'Easy Station'
- 'Mission' Mode
- 'Another' stepcharts (so far for: Eres Para Mi, Mr. Larpus, I'll Give You All My Love, Solitary 2, Naissance 2)
- Alternate modes for different players
- Hidden extras galore
- Banya songs: Phantom, 'Part of the Memories #2' (which = ?), Love Is A Danger Zone 2, Beat Of The War 2(a beta of which is available for download at Yahpp's website, http://yahpp.millim.com)
- K-Pop: 'Friend' - ChoPD
- Pop: The return of American Licenses! (I've got huge hopes for this one), certain Exceed SE originals included (I Love You Baby confirmed so far)

Battle Mode appears to have bitten the dust. The Banya crew appear to still have lots of remixes in the works, so hopefully the Remix Station won't die along with it.

Also, it was confirmed early on there's a new Banya classical. I sure hope it's Phantom. Toccata and Fugue, anyone?

This could be released anywhere within early next year to within the next month, so I'll keep an eye out for stuff as it develops(which I'm sure it will).

I bet a killer Andamiro website update'll follow before long.\
Until then, make sure to check the trailer available for DL at both http://www.ph-online.net and http://www.pumpcore.com.

It might not do much to tide anyone over, but it's a dang good start.
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JJasser · Trick Member Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Location: MA

YES.

I totally hope that my D&B gets this, it's my closest pump, and they have an EX2 DX cab (the HUGE buttocks SCREEN)

I've gotta get new pants

Arks · Konami Staff Joined: 03 Aug 2004

I get shivers every time I see this video.

I cannot wait for this to come out!

-Miklotov

Yeehaw McKickass · Contributor Joined: 06 Oct 2002 Location: Chicago Area

I HAVE SOILED MY PANTALOONS!
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Edible Bondage Tape · Trick Member Joined: 26 Jan 2002 Location: Kerri

too bad ill have to drive to florida to ever play one
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*Panda · Trick Member Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: NYC

Whenever I watch this vid I always get excited. It's completely orgasmic, and most of all DELICIOUS!
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cj iwakura · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:21 pm Post subject:

A few more snippets:

-Forever Love now has HD/CZ steps
-Songs with Another stepcharts added:
-Vook
-Mr. Larpus
-Eres Para Mi
-Solitary 2
-Naissance 2(!?)

That's still very incomplete, I'm sure, but one heck of a start.

MDR · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:08 am Post subject:

Finally Forever Love gets new charts. Not that I am complaining. It still took forever, though (lol). I still think the only chart so far is fun (as in up till Exceed US CS). And this is coming from someone who can pass Larpus CZ with stagebreak off. -_-

The likelyhood of my work getting it is pretty bleak, especially our video arcade game distributors are doing the same bull crap again (Southwest forums and my journal knows, though there is a cuss warning in my journal).

Gee, I wonder if the mod codes will get changed again (I have 2 velocity codes memorized and I don't want to do 3. I have Prex's and Exceed's memorized.)

And I do hope that there is a way to see the difficulties before you hit the center the first time (like for example Com' Back will display Hard: 6 Crazy: 8 when you have it highlighted.)

And please AndaMiro, we don't need another Pierrot Crazy. Those jump-step-hand-steps are a pain to do (even if I try to do it without involving my hands I end up Miss attacking the segment).

MDR
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Zanneth · Trick Member Joined: 02 Jun 2004 Location: Tucson, Arizona

Does anyone have any song files?? Please post them or email them to me. (No, I don't want BoTW 2 or any other ones that I've already heard) I would really like to hear Phantom and/or LiaDZ 2.

zanneth@zanneth.com

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cj iwakura · Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:52 pm Post subject:

Zanneth, keep in mind, this was just a trailer. There is NO solid media apart from that on Zero. Just what Andamiro's video gives away.

The only audio files of those songs aside from BOTW 2 are in Yahpp's computer.
If you want to hear them right now, the only way is at Andamiro's HQ.

I'm sure Andamiro will release more media with time, just be patient. They'll put out the official files themselves.

Keep checking http://www.piugame.com. A huge update'll happen sooner or later. (It'll probably look awesome, too.)
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Zonic · Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 6:49 pm Post subject:

Preview BACKGROUND VIDEOS w/ songs?? WOOOW....Miklotov, you listening? You can learn something & add it to DDR if you play other games, like Pump It Up or DOA:EBV!

HMMMMM......*Imagines DDR:DOA style....*

cj iwakura · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:24 pm Post subject:

Um...dude, first off, Miklotov is a Pumper. Pretty devout one at that.
Secondly, just because he works for Konami doesn't mean he has the pull to dictate what they do next. It probably means anything but.

And none of us want to see Konami try and copy Andamiro; let them each do their own thing.
We all know who's the best at innovation. ;)
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Tsuri · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:23 pm Post subject:

Pump it Up Zero - Be a dancing hero! I just had to say that... haha

[KIMO]Wolfen · Trick Member Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Location: Flossmoor, IL

OH SHAT!!

Reenee · Trick Member Joined: 21 Nov 2003

Miklotov is only the stepchart designer for the DDR games anyways. He's not like one of the developers.

Edible Bondage Tape · Trick Member Joined: 26 Jan 2002 Location: Kerri

cj iwakura · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 8:39 pm Post subject:

Charlotte, SC, is also a really good site. The arcade at the Concord Mills mall gets every mix, from what I'm told. (The Jillians there currently has Exceed 2.)
I'm sure they'll get Zero when it's out, too.

And, some more news:
Another K Pop track confirmed: 'Chinese Restaurant' - Louis [Happy Hardcore]
(Yes you read that right. Rest assured, it's weird. Imagine E-Paksa doing vocals on a Smiley track.)

And all six of the new Exceed PS2/Xbox songs are rumored to be included as well.
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Arturo · Trick Member Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Location: Dallas, TX

cj means Charlotte, "NC."

And the Jillian's there is about to officially switch over to the Dave and Buster's brand name in just a few more days, fyi. So, don't get lost trying to find a "Jillian's" there, after Nov. 30th, lol.
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