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Dance with the Stars on your DS

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Dance with the Stars on your DS

The DS has had more than its fair share of seemingly bonkers ideas for games - we never thought we'd see the day Nintendo released a cooking game for instance, and what's with games like My Weight Loss Coach? But this one really takes first prize in the 'games you never thought you'd play on your DS' awards.

Activision has today announced its working on a Dancing With the Stars game - which is of course based on the US version of TV programme Come Dancing for those not so familiar with their ballroom dancing reality TV.

As is the case with pretty much every TV programme these days, not content with watching normal people ballroom dancing, or with watching ballroom dancers ballroom dancing as would seem to make more sense, the programme inflicts on viewers the spectacle of celebrities attempting to dance. As far as we can remember, Heather Mills was one of those celebs from last year, which gives you an indication of their quality.

There has actually been a Dancing With the Stars game (pictured) released before - this is a sequel to that game, which came in the US last year on PS2, Wii, PC and mobile. This sequel though will be the first time the DS is inflicted with rhythm-based cha-cha-ing with virtual stars.

Dancing With the Stars: Get Your Dance On! (to refer to it by its full title) will feature celebrities such as Mel B, Joey Fatone and Jennie Garth, Players will be able to swap their stars and dance partners at any point, and change their spangly outfits too.

It's due for release on both DS and Wii this 'fall' in the US. It's not too clear whether the game is currently scheduled for release here too, although we wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't make it. Don't go getting too upset though - you could always import it. We're sure importers will be stocked right up with them in anticipation of the demand.

Kath Brice
Kath Brice
Kath gave up a job working with animals five years ago to join the world of video game journalism, which now sees her running our DS section. With so many male work colleagues, many have asked if she notices any difference.