That’s not to say there’s no new stuff in here at all, though. There are a few major new additions in here that people who’ve enjoyed Just Dance games in the past will definitely appreciate. The biggest among these additions is Just Dance Unlimited, which is basically a subscription service that gives you access to a constantly growing selection of songs (which currently stands at over 300). What’s even better is the fact that you will have access to a free three month trial period, time which you can use very well to go through its larger offering of songs.

Unfortunately, though, Just Dance 2018 seems to rely on this service a little too much, since the actual selection of songs included in the game is underwhelming. There are a few good selections here and there, with artists such as Queen and Beyoncé featured as well, but for every song you might like, there are a lot more that you will probably find annoying- to say the least. Even beyond the issue of quality, the fact remains that there’s just not enough songs in Just Dance 2018 by itself, and chances are, if you’re looking for a proper experience, you might have to end up signing up for Just Dance Unlimited for more songs. And yes, having access to Just Dance Unlimited admittedly mutes that criticism a little bit, but it should be remembered that after the first three months, it becomes a paid service, and not everyone may be willing to spend money on it.

"Even beyond the issue of quality, the fact remains that there’s just not enough songs in Just Dance 2018 by itself, and chances are, if you’re looking for a proper experience, you might have to end up signing up for Just Dance Unlimited for more songs."

Another addition in Just Dance 2018 is the Kids mode, a mode that is specifically made with younger audiences in mind (as the name itself suggests). The inclusion of the mode itself isn’t ground-breaking, nor does it sate any kind of a long-time thirst of series fans, but it’s inclusion is appreciated. The mode can provide a different kind of dancing fun, adding variation to the entire experience, and those who belong to younger audiences and want to get into Just Dance can now do so much more easily as well.

Last year’s Just Dance Machine makes a return as well, though it’s hardly recognizable. Rather than being the same utterly bizarre and over-the-top experience it was in last year’s game, in Just Dance 2018, it’s a much more streamlined and “normal” experience, under the new name of Dance Lab. Dance Lab allows you to play through unlockable episodes, and though it involves quite a lot of conventional dancing as well, every now and again the game will ask you to mix it up with ridiculous requirements, such as the “being a ninja” dance.

It’s a mode that’s good for short bursts of dancing, if you’re into that, and also contributed significantly towards making sure the game doesn’t ever get too same-y or monotonous. Also making a return is the Fitness mode, which now tracks how many calories you’ve burnt in real time. Really, all that can be said about this is that it’s a neat option for those who’re into the “fitness via dancing” stuff, since the game generally accomplishes what it’s attempting in this mode rather solidly.

"World Dance Floor itself is a perfectly satisfactory mode, allowing you to square off against other players across the world in dance offs."

On the competitive front, Just Dance 2018 is a rather bare bones experienc as well. On the online side of the things, all it offers is the mode called World Dance Floor, with not much else in way of options in content. World Dance Floor itself is a perfectly satisfactory mode, allowing you to square off against other players across the world in dance offs. By its very nature, you’d imagine it would be hard for the mode to do much wrong. It’s a one versus one dance competition, and for people who enjoy dancing, it’s a perfectly good means of entertainment.

Beyond that, though, Just Dance 2018 doesn’t do much to inculcate the competitive spirit online. It’s understandable, in a way, since the real fun of the experience comes from playing it with your friends or at parties, but it would have been nice to have more options if you’re looking for a competitive online experience as well. Offline, the hook of trying to beat your own high scores and star ratings remains as enjoyable as ever, and though it won’t encourage vigorous attempts at beating your own scores, it’ll do enough to bring you back for better performances.

Other than things that are newly introduced or features that have been changed or upgraded, there’s not much in Just Dance 2018 to talk about, especially if you’re already familiar with the series and everything that it entails. The basic gameplay remains the same as ever, though thanks to neat refinements, the game manages to polish off a few rough edges that have existed in the past. Just Dance 2018 isn’t a major step forward for the franchise, but for those who enjoy the sort of experience this series offer, it’s worth your time.

This game was reviewed on the PlayStation 4. 

With all the fanbase rivalry that exists between Xbox and PlayStation fans, the latest news about Xbox’s store listing of Just Cause 2018 demo goof-up is bound to be hilarious to many. Initially, the description is quite straightforward and reads as follows.

“Try Just Dance 2018 for free now! Turn up the volume and dance your heart out now on “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars. Play the Just Dance 2018 Demo with your smartphone! Simply download the free Just Dance Controller App to your smartphone to dance with up to 6 players!,” the listing initially states.

It’s right after this that it states that the game’s demo will also be compatible with “PS Move/PS Camera for up to 4 players”. It seems that whoever was in charge of managing the store listing didn’t bother changing the description from the PlayStation 4 version. To state the obvious, Xbox One will not be supporting PlayStation accessories as of now.

The game however will be coming to both consoles as well as on the Nintendo Switch on October 24^th.

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Based on the comic book series, Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a JRPG-style game funded by Kickstarter and developed by Airship Syndicate. Featuring a mix of turn-based combat and isometric dungeon exploration with animated cutscenes for the narrative, Battle Chasers: Nightwar comes across as one of the more unorthodox RPGs this year. There’s a ton to experience though like randomly generated dungeons, bosses, six heroes to create a party of three with, crafting and so much more. The fact that it looks cool doesn’t hurt either. Battle Chasers: Nightwar is out on October 3^rd for Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Clear the dance floor because Just Dance 2018 is coming to town. Announced via stage performance with Bebe Rexha appearing in persona, the dancing title will be releasing in October for all major system. Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions were also confirmed.

Just Dance 2018 will sport a whopping 300 tracks from the likes of Ariana Grande (Side to Side ft. Nicki Minaj), Bruno Mars (24K Magic), Beyonce (Naughty girl), Jamiroquai (Automaton and hopefully Deeper Underground in due time) and much more.

Even Hatsune Miku is on board with Love Ward while HyunA’s Bubble Pop! is also included. And yes, that annoying Rockabye with Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul and Anne Marie is confirmed because everything needs it these days apparently.

Overall, it’s a pretty diverse line-up of tracks for Just Dance 2018. What are your thoughts on it, especially given the on-stage performance? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more information from E3 2018.