UBeat

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title=UBeat


developer=Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
publisher=Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
distributor=Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
series=Bemani
engine=
released=Vgrelease|JP|2008Cite web |url=http://cheats.ign.com/objects/142/14235747.html |title=Jubeat |accessdate=2008-05-16 |publisher=IGN]
genre=Music
modes=Single-player
platforms=Arcade game
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"UBeat" "(also known as "jubeat" in Japan, also pronounced you-beat)", is an arcade music video game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, and is a part of Konami's Bemani line of music video games. The game went on several location tests in Asia since December 2007, and was released in July 2008.. A North American location test for the game as UBeat was announced in August 2008. The cabinet utilizes a total of 17 screens, with 16 of them arranged in a 4x4 grid used to play the game.

Gameplay

The basic gameplay of UBeat is similar to Nintendo DS music games such as Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan and Elite Beat Agents and can be considered to be similar to Whac-A-Mole. Animated explosions are shown within the screens synced to a track of the player's choosing; when they fill up inside a screen, the player must tap the corresponding screen to score points. Taps can be judged as either Perfect, いい感じ (Good), 早い (Early), or 遅い (Late). 3 difficulties (Basic, Advanced, and Extreme) are offered for each song.

e-Amusement

When used with an e-Amusement card, the game can not only save statistics, but can also allow online multiplayer. Local multiplayer can also be done when several cabinets are linked together.

North American location test

A North American location test for Jubeat was announced on August 26th on the DDR Online Community site, to be held from The location test is currently held at a Boomers! Parks location in Irvine, California, and will also be accompanied by a location test of Dance Dance Revolution X.cite web|url=http://www.ddronlinecommunity.com/news_posts/53|title= DDR X & UBeat Location Tests |accessdate=2008-08-27] . For the North American market, the game has been renamed as "UBeat", which is pronounced the same way as Jubeat however. The songlist for UBeat is also considerably different from the Japanese version, containing American licenses alongside some of the original songs present on the game.

European location test

A European location test for UBeat was announced on October 10th on DDRUK, running through into the school autumn holidays.cite web|url=http://www.ddruk.com/forum/post/397398|title= EXCLUSIVE: UBeat Test Location - Tenpin Bowl in |accessdate=2008-10-10] . As the North American market, the game was also renamed to "UBeat". The location of the two UBeat machines is at Tenpin Bowl, in Acton, West London.

ongs

The following songs have been revealed through preview media and location tests. Because no official announcement regarding the game's US soundtrack has been made, these lists are not complete and may differ from the actual releases. Songs marked in italics were present on the original Japanese release.

References

External links

* [http://www.konami.jp/bemani/jubeat/ Jubeat official website] Ja icon
* [http://www.konami.jp/products/am_jubeat/ Jubeat product page] Ja icon
* [http://zenius-i-vanisher.com/v4/viewthread.php?threadid=814&page=1 Jubeat discussion thread] at Zenius-I-Vanisher