Welcome to The History And Influence Of Electronic Rhythm Games! 
A 4-part series of 5 minute episodes, hosted by Nina & Kyle. 
This is Episode 1: The Origin Of Electronic Rhythm Games. 
In it we cover Nintendo's Dance Aerobics and NanaOn-Sha's Parappa The Rapper, as well as distinguish what a rhythm game is, exactly.

The History And Influence Of Electronic Rhythm Games! Ep.1

Welcome to The History And Influence Of Electronic Rhythm Games! 
A 4-part series of 5 minute episodes, hosted by Nina & Kyle. 
This is Episode 2: Dance Dance Revolution, the peripheral success. 
In it we cover Konami's Beatmania and the ups and downs of Dance Dance Revolution in the west. If you'd like to learn more/see where we got our info, check the links below:

David Liu's "A Case History of the Success of Dance Dance Revolution
in the United States"
https://web.stanford.edu/group/htgg/sts145papers/dliu_2002_1.pdf

Polygon article by Joseph Knoop "The rise, fall and return of Dance Dance Revolution in America"
https://www.polygon.com/features/2017/12/11/16290772/the-rise-fall-and-return-of-dance-dance-revolution-in-america

Youtuber NakeyJakey's video "The Rise & Fall of Dance Dance Revolution"
https://youtu.be/suDT0bNrRiw

The History And Influence Of Electronic Rhythm Games! Ep.2

Welcome to The History And Influence Of Electronic Rhythm Games! 
A 4-part series of 5 minute episodes, hosted by Nina & Kyle. 
This is Episode 3: Guitar Hero & Rock Band: The Big Break!
In it we cover the Harmonix trio: Amplitude (2003), Guitar Hero (2005) and Rock Band (2007).

The History And Influence Of Electronic Rhythm Games! Ep.3

Welcome to The History And Influence Of Electronic Rhythm Games! 
A 4-part series of 5 minute (and, for this super special finale episode, 10 minute) episodes, hosted by Nina & Kyle. 
This is Episode 4: The Future of Rhythm Games!
In it we cover OSU, Rhythm Heaven, Just Dance, (we specifically do NOT cover Dance Central), Patapon, Crypt of the Necromancer, and Beat Saber. Thank you for listening!

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