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Site updated. MUSIC and GD ROOM sections updated. EXTRA RUSH LEVEL 4 has started.

Track listing updated. This will be released on July 24th.

INTERNET RANKING #2 has ended. Übertreffen and 凛として咲く花の如く unlocked. TRIP MACHINE CLIMAX (X-Special) EXTRA STAGE condition loosened.

Someone on 2ch has noticed some news of the next pop'n music for the home in a Japanese games magazine.

JP: ポップンミュージック / 本作は、音楽に合わせてWiiリモコンとヌンチャクを振っていくリズムアクションゲームだ。ひとりで遊べるモードのほか、最大４人でスコアを競う“ポップンスコアマッチ”など、６種類のモードを収録。
EN: pop'n music / This game is a rhythm action game where you need to shake the Wiimote and nunchuk in time with the music. There is a single player mode and there is also a four player scoring mode called "pop'n Score Match". There will be six modes in the game.

The patent that KONAMI has registered with in the United States probably has something related to this as reported by bemanistyle.com.

Check out DJ Thumpa's set tonight from 8pm to 9pm BST on the Hardcore Underground Show at kraftyradio.com.

Site updated. MUSIC&CHARACTERS section updated.

First day updates moved to first post in the thread.

The location test will start from 10am Japan Standard Time.

Some links to check throughout the start of the location test:

purotora.com

Officially announced today! Two location tests will take place:

1. CAT'S EYE arcade in Machida, Tokyo.
2. ROUND ONE arcade in Fukuoka, Fukuoka.

Free May downloads for pop'n Be-Mouse has started. You must own pop'n music Be-Mouse and have a valid Japanese KONAMI ID to download the songs.

DDR X pre-production play report #2 published.

END OF THE CENTURY is confirmed to be deleted. (削除されました。)

Check out Brisk & Fracus' latest podcast which is now online right now over at Next Generation Records featuring a 30 minute mix from guest DJ Darwin. WARNING: Explicit content.

According to arcadeheroes.com, DDR X for North America has been released. No actual confirmation of DDR X cabinets popping up around North America at time of posting.

Update: bacon has e-mailed Betson for confirmation; we now know that Betson is open to take orders now from arcade operators and the dedicabs will ship in June with no information on upgrade kits as of now.

Unofficial confirmation of a location test that will take place at May 27th till June 2nd by the CAT'S EYE arcade in Japan. Official confirmation should follow next week by KONAMI.

Site updated. MUSIC and FROM STAFF sections updated.

DJ Darwin has asked DDR fans to vote for him in the Hardcore Heaven Awards poll. Click here to go to the poll.

Vote the following to support Darwin & Fracus:

Best Record Label: Hardcore Underground
Best Producer: Darwin
Best Breakthrough DJ: Fracus and Darwin
Best Compilation Album: Hardcore Underground 3
Outstanding Contribution 2008: Fracus and Darwin

If Darwin wins the poll, it may get certain companies to use Darwin material more like for V-RAREs or in certain DDR games. It would give him a better selling point.

SABER WING, SABER WING (AKIRA ISHIHARA Headshot mix) and Lift You Up unlocked today.

Check out DJ Fracus' set tonight from 8pm to 9pm BST on the Hardcore Underground Show at kraftyradio.com.

CD1 long version songs published. Pre-order the CD or special set. In stock July 28th, 2009.

The software version is now confirmed to be HDX:E:A:A:2009050700 installed in Funland, Trocadero's DDR X.

Site updated. MUSIC, FROM STAFF and RANKING sections updated. EXTRA RUSH LEVEL 3 has started.