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== [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]] == | == [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]] == | ||
* | * According to an [http://aaronin.jp/konamiinterview.pdf interview] by Aaron Chmielowiec (from the website aaronin.jp) with a former DanceDanceRevolution staff member, the MARVELOUS timing judgment was originally intended to be used in ''all'' modes. However, the staff thought "the judgments were just too much (numerous) for the average player", so it was scaled back and MARVELOUS only appears on courses in the final release. | ||
** MARVELOUS timing would finally be added to all modes in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2]]. | ** MARVELOUS timing would finally be added to all modes in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2]]. | ||
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== [[CS DDR FESTIVAL|DDR FESTIVAL -DanceDanceRevolution-]] == | == [[CS DDR FESTIVAL|DDR FESTIVAL -DanceDanceRevolution-]] == | ||
* BEGINNER charts for many of the [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|ULTRAMIX]] songs can be found in the game's data, whereas in the final game they don't appear. Some of these would later appear in later titles, however. | * BEGINNER charts for many of the [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|ULTRAMIX]] songs can be found in the game's data, whereas in the final game they don't appear. Some of these would later appear in later titles, however. | ||
== [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX]] == | == [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX]] == | ||
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* Early gameplay [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnsGQiMWHKM videos] showed [[EMI]] using [[LADY]]'s body and a more revealing outfit. | * Early gameplay [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnsGQiMWHKM videos] showed [[EMI]] using [[LADY]]'s body and a more revealing outfit. | ||
** LADY was originally to use her model from ULTRAMIX as well, according to pre-release screenshots. Several UI elements (like the images of [[AFRO]] and LADY) from that game were also used as well, along with a different BG clip playing in the menus. | ** LADY was originally to use her model from ULTRAMIX as well, according to pre-release screenshots. Several UI elements (like the images of [[AFRO]] and LADY) from that game were also used as well, along with a different BG clip playing in the menus. | ||
*** In the final version of the game, the images of both AFRO and LADY that appear on the Single/Double | *** In the final version of the game, the images of both AFRO and LADY that appear on the Single/Double selection screen sport their new outfits, but with the facial features of their previous appearance in ULTRAMIX. This suggests their ULTRAMIX appearances were to be used, but the final game redesigned their models. | ||
* Banners for [[BOOM BOOM DOLLAR (K.O.G G3 MIX)]] and [[g.m.d.]] appeared on the game's website but the songs themselves were not included in the final game. | * Banners for [[BOOM BOOM DOLLAR (K.O.G G3 MIX)]] and [[g.m.d.]] appeared on the game's website, but the songs themselves were not included in the final game. | ||
== [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]] == | == [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]] == | ||
* [[Drivin']] appeared in | * [[Drivin']] appeared in screenshots in ULTRAMIX3's website and manual. However, the song finally appeared in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]], suggesting the Japanese arcade team wanted the song to debut in the arcades first. | ||
* [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX2|ULTRAMIX2]] renders of the dancers were used in some of the menus. | * [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX2|ULTRAMIX2]] renders of the dancers were used in some of the menus. | ||
* The free DLC songs [[250bpm Jondi&Spesh remix]] and [[Love Me Do The Acolyte's remix]] are listed as Song Pack 25 and 26 respectively. This suggests ULTRAMIX 3 (and its later sequel [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX4|ULTRAMIX4]]) were going to each have six packs like the first two ULTRAMIX titles, for a title of 24 packs plus the two free DLC packs. The final release of ULTRAMIX3, however, only has three song packs, and ULTRAMIX4 only has two. | * The free DLC songs [[250bpm Jondi&Spesh remix]] and [[Love Me Do The Acolyte's remix]] are listed as Song Pack 25 and 26 respectively. This suggests ULTRAMIX 3 (and its later sequel [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX4|ULTRAMIX4]]) were going to each have six packs like the first two ULTRAMIX titles, for a title of 24 packs plus the two free DLC packs. The final release of ULTRAMIX3, however, only has three song packs, and ULTRAMIX4 only has two. | ||
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== [[CS DDR UNIVERSE|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE]] == | == [[CS DDR UNIVERSE|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE]] == | ||
* In the E3 trailer, the judgement fonts were lifted from ULTRAMIX2, much like ULTRAMIX3 (and ULTRAMIX4, to a certain extent) did as well. | * In the E3 trailer, the judgement fonts were lifted from ULTRAMIX2, much like ULTRAMIX3 (and ULTRAMIX4, to a certain extent) did as well. | ||
== [[CS DDR UNIVERSE2|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE2]] == | |||
* An early song list file found within the game's data lists [[Breathing More]] and [[Elfadiciell]] as downloadable content, whereas they're not in the final release. | |||
== [[CS DDR UNIVERSE3|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3]] == | == [[CS DDR UNIVERSE3|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3]] == | ||
* [[BROKEN MY HEART Cusimo & Co. Starlite Remix]] / [[Naoki Maeda|NAOKI]] feat. [[Paula Terry|PAULA TERRY]] | |||
* [[Me and My Friends]] / THE DANDY WARHOLS | |||
* [[ON THE JAZZ Smooth House Mix]] / [[Yuichi Asami|Jonny Dynamite!]] | |||
* [[White Hot]] / R.A.S.T. | |||
** These four songs have jackets unused in the game's data. As evidenced by a prototype of the game dated August 21st, 2008, the former three songs were slated to appear as part of the '''UNIVERSE Mega Pack''' DLC, but ultimately did not. | |||
* [[The Tide]] / Noisia | |||
** Curiously, this licensed song also has a jacket unused in the game's data. | |||
* [[Senses]] was originally going to appear in this game until it got replaced by [[Senses (Kaiju Remix)|its remix]]. | * [[Senses]] was originally going to appear in this game until it got replaced by [[Senses (Kaiju Remix)|its remix]]. | ||
* [[Alice]]'s music video might have been planned to be used in-game as evidenced by its jacket using a still from said video. | * [[Alice]]'s music video might have been planned to be used in-game as evidenced by its jacket using a still from said video. | ||
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* [[POSSESSION]] and [[Sky Is The Limit]] lacked their videos. | * [[POSSESSION]] and [[Sky Is The Limit]] lacked their videos. | ||
** In addition, POSSESSION was not labeled as a boss song. | ** In addition, POSSESSION was not labeled as a boss song. | ||
* Text strings for [[Shining (Pink Turbo)|☆shining☆]] and [[WH1TE RO5E]] can be found within the game's data, though these songs do not appear in the final release. | |||
== [[CS DDR PS3|DanceDanceRevolution (PS3)]] == | == [[CS DDR PS3|DanceDanceRevolution (PS3)]] == | ||
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* [[MAX.(period)]] and [[Colors Midihead's Sapphire Mix]] were slated to appear in the game, as evidenced by the master song list. | * [[MAX.(period)]] and [[Colors Midihead's Sapphire Mix]] were slated to appear in the game, as evidenced by the master song list. | ||
** MAX.(period) would appear later in [[AC DDR 2014|DanceDanceRevolution (2014)]] as the ENCORE EXTRA STAGE song of the ''Replicant D-ignition'' event. | ** MAX.(period) would appear later in [[AC DDR 2014|DanceDanceRevolution (2014)]] as the ENCORE EXTRA STAGE song of the ''Replicant D-ignition'' event. | ||
* [[Timepiece phase II]] / [[Hirofumi Sasaki|佐々木博史]] | |||
** This song is listed in the DanceDanceRevolution master song list alongside other songs from DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA. However, it has yet to make an appearance on the series. | |||
* Mockup screenshots show songs that never made it into the final game, most of them from the ULTRAMIX series. | * Mockup screenshots show songs that never made it into the final game, most of them from the ULTRAMIX series. | ||
** The judgement font was lifted from [[CS DDR STRIKE|STR!KE]] as well. | ** The judgement font was lifted from [[CS DDR STRIKE|STR!KE]] as well. | ||
== [[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2]] == | |||
* [[Ubertreffen|Übertreffen]] / [[Takayuki Ishikawa|TAKA]] respect for J.S.B. | |||
** This song is listed in the DanceDanceRevolution master song list alongside other songs from DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2; it would later appear on [[AC DDR X|the next game]]. | |||
== [[CS DDR Disney Channel EDITION|DanceDanceRevolution Disney Channel EDITION]] == | == [[CS DDR Disney Channel EDITION|DanceDanceRevolution Disney Channel EDITION]] == | ||
* Data for [[CUTIE CHASER(MORNING MIX)]], [[DYNAMITE RAVE]], [[ON THE JAZZ]], [[Red Room]], [[Brilliant RED|Brilliant R•E•D]], [[ORION.78 ~civilization mix~|ORION. | * Data for [[CUTIE CHASER(MORNING MIX)]], [[DYNAMITE RAVE]], [[ON THE JAZZ]], [[Red Room]], [[Brilliant RED|Brilliant R•E•D]], [[ORION.78~civilization mix~|ORION.78～civilization mix～]], [[Keep Ya Body Movin']], [[Senses]], and [[Istanbul Cafe|Istanbul Café]] can be found in the game's files, including complete background videos; however, the songs are found nowhere in the final game. | ||
== [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]] == | == [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]] == | ||
* During the game's location tests, the songs [[Dazzlin' Darlin]], [[Second Heaven]], and [[POSSESSION]] had different charts. | |||
* In an article, a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/403521c9191f5a5deaf0c6a94d539714/tumblr_pba04lrvic1r933jqo1_540.jpg picture] from the game showed a dance stage that never made it in the final game. | * In an article, a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/403521c9191f5a5deaf0c6a94d539714/tumblr_pba04lrvic1r933jqo1_540.jpg picture] from the game showed a dance stage that never made it in the final game. | ||
== [[CS DDR S+|DanceDanceRevolution S+]] == | |||
* The DDR Store Memo screens in INFORMATION show a "Connection Pack", which was never available for purchase in DanceDanceRevolution S+. Given that the MANAGE Memo screens show songs that appeared in [[CS DDR S|DanceDanceRevolution S]] but not in S+ (such as [[HIGHER (NM feat. SUNNY)|HIGHER]], [[Keep on movin']], and [[SILVER DREAM|SILVER☆DREAM]]), the Connection Pack might have been planned to have those songs available for S+. | |||
== [[AC DDR 2013|DanceDanceRevolution (2013)]] == | == [[AC DDR 2013|DanceDanceRevolution (2013)]] == | ||
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== [[AC DDR 2014|DanceDanceRevolution (2014)]] == | == [[AC DDR 2014|DanceDanceRevolution (2014)]] == | ||
* According to the JASRAC database, [[Surrender (PureFocus remix)]] was slated to appear in this game, however, it | * According to the JASRAC database, [[Surrender (PureFocus remix)]] was slated to appear in this game, however, it would not appear on an arcade release of the DanceDanceRevolution series until [[AC DDR A3|DanceDanceRevolution A3]]. | ||
== [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]] == | == [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]] == | ||