RedOctane opens GETUPMOVE.COM

VxJasonxV · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 4:04 pm Post subject: RedOctane opens GETUPMOVE.COM

RedOctane has just launched GETUPMOVE.COM as part of a new promotional campaign, "Get Up and Move!", aimed at introducing DDR to the public as an exercise tool. The retailer has commissioned Tanya Jessen of Seattle to help promote the site, aiming for a similar ad campaign to Subway's ads featuring Jared Fogle.

"I was unhappy because I was overweight. But DDR changed that for me because it is such an active game thats really fun and easy to play for hours on end," says Jessen. GETUPMOVE.COM details Jessen's story about how she lost 95 pounds using primarily DDR, and also features information to help new people get started with dancing their way to fitness and a happy life.

(News and article provided by Cutriss)
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Agilab · Contributor Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD

Wow....now we're going to have commercials promoting DDR on TV? This should be interesting....
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IcyStaticBlast · Trick Member Joined: 30 Jul 2003

I don't know what I really think about that, but I do agree that it will be interesting to see DDR being marketed to the public as more of an exercise tool then a video game.

YmkFX · Trick Member Joined: 24 Jul 2003 Location: California

This was created after seeing how MTV took the idea of DDR in their top 15 games list wasn't it. MTV seemed to primarily focus on the weight loss aspect (Treating it almost like a documentary), I guess RedOctane saw that as a good implementation.

As long as they pull it off right.
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Guderian · Trick Member Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Location: Mendon, MA

Mainstream DDR, I dunno if I'd like it. I sorta like it being semi-underground in its current state. But if there really would be TV commercials, I'd make sure to get myself a veiwing. Should be fun.
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Sinistar · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:42 pm Post subject:

The idea is pretty cool, but Red Octane's execution of it really stinks. The whole site reads like one huge infomercial. I half expected quotes from Ron Popeil.

So, yay for DDR getting known for exercise (I know people fear it becoming mainstream, but if it gets big, that means lots more mixes stateside) and a big boo for Red Octane managing to make their product sound more crucial than DDR itself.
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Sinistar · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:45 pm Post subject:

Illusion Bomb · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:53 pm Post subject:

Hopefully DDR won't become the next fad for everyone to obsess over for the next few months. Though, since I already play, I could be a God among Insects!

Just Kidding!

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redstormpopcorn · Trick Member Joined: 31 Jan 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ

I'd be willing to bet it would get more support from the Bemani community if it weren't named after such a crap song.

DoesNMatter · Trick Member Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Location: Fremont, CA

Wow I guess this is good.........

Playing DDR at Frys was sorta like I was demonstrating how fun it is.......

Now commercials, hm......

Hey didnt they have one commercial with a DDR freestyler?????

Dont remember what that was about........

Well Ive seen people at Frys buying it and ask me what pad to buy or how do you play........

Hm..... i wonder if there will be anyone good at frys from now on.........
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Catastrophe · Trick Member Joined: 04 Mar 2002 Location: Worcester, MA

I was impressed by the testimonials on this site! And the rest of the site has more information and a good layout too.

DJTyrant · Maniac Member Joined: 25 Jan 2002 Location: Ventura, CA

YmkFX · Trick Member Joined: 24 Jul 2003 Location: California

http://www.getupmove.com/media.html

Just want to note that on that section of the site the links to MTV and one other site are incorrect (At least for me). They try to simply add the new URL to the existing URL.
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[GA] Gunslinger Jetz · Trick Member Joined: 08 Jan 2003

They should make another site where people can post AAAs using Ignition 2.0 pads.
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alvi · Trick Member Joined: 28 Jan 2002 Location: san diego, ca

what about enoon? didn't he lose alot more than 95?

whatever happened to him?

Mysterio · Trick Member Joined: 20 Nov 2002 Location: Aiken, SC

I understand that they are trying to get the word out, but they way they are doing it is vomit inducing.

"Lose weight today using our Igniton 2.0 Dance Pad (tm)" Ugh.

Also,

IguanaGrrl · Staff Member Joined: 17 Jan 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA

DJ Drew · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 8:38 am Post subject:

DDR is still quite an underground thing here in the states, and to me, despite all of the hype it's getting as a weight loss tool, it all seems so one-sided. i can say good things about DDR being a weight-loss tool, seeing as how i've used it to keep my 6'2", 175 pound build, and that my legs have never felt this good, but in my opinion, i think there should be more focus on other aspects of DDR, ya know. sure it's good to stay in shape, but what about the overall fun-ness of the game? what about the competition aspect? it's all a big part of the game, probably moreso than working out.

but i guess it's good that DDR is getting more publicity. more people'll start playing, and while that means longer lines at the arcade

, more people'll be able to appreciate DDR for what it is, rather than just look at it and go "what the hell?".

Syxx · Trick Member Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Location: Chicagoland

She might have lost 95 lbs... but I lost a lot of money playing DDR. :'(
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