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{{Short description|2013 video game}}
{{Short description|2013 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
|title = Just Dance Kids 2014
| title = Just Dance Kids 2014
|image = Just Dance Kids 2014.jpg
| image = Just Dance Kids 2014.jpg
|caption = North American Xbox 360 box art
| caption = North American Xbox 360 box art
|developer = [[Ubisoft Osaka]]
| developer = [[Ubisoft Osaka]]
|publisher = [[Ubisoft]]
| publisher = [[Ubisoft]]
|series = ''[[Just Dance (video game series)|Just Dance]]''
| series = ''[[Just Dance (video game series)|Just Dance]]''
|released = {{vgrelease|NA|October 22, 2013|AU|October 24, 2013|EU|October 25, 2013}}
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|October 22, 2013|AU|October 24, 2013|EU|October 25, 2013}}
|genre = [[Music video game|Music]], [[Rhythm game|Rhythm]]
| genre = [[Music video game|Music]], [[Rhythm game|Rhythm]]
|composer = Tom Zehnder, Jeff Lopas, Emiliano Almeida, Brian Hazard, Matt Myers
| composer = Tom Zehnder, Jeff Lopas, Emiliano Almeida, Brian Hazard, Matt Myers
|modes = [[Single player]], [[multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single player]], [[multiplayer]]
|platforms = [[Wii]], [[Wii U]], [[Xbox 360]]
| platforms = [[Wii]], [[Wii U]], [[Xbox 360]]
| director = Jeremy Haft
| producer = Nao Higo
}}
}}


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'''''Just Dance Kids 2014''''' is a 2013 video game for the [[Wii]], [[Wii U]] and [[Kinect]] for [[Xbox 360]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Just Dance Kids 2014 |url=https://www.esrb.org/ratings/33037/just-dance-kids-2014/ |website=Entertainment Software Rating Board |access-date=10 May 2023}}</ref> that is part of [[Ubisoft]]'s ''[[Just Dance (video game series)|Just Dance]]'' franchise. Like [[Just Dance Kids (2010 video game)|its]] [[Just Dance Kids 2|predecessors]], ''Just Dance Kids 2014'' is a dance-based [[Music video game|music game]] with an emphasis on songs that are popular with children.<ref>{{cite web |title=Just Dance Kids 2014 |url=https://www.ign.com/games/just-dance-kids-2014 |website=IGN |access-date=10 May 2023}}</ref> The game was released on October 22, 2013 in North America, October 24, 2013 in Australia and October 25, 2013 in Europe and contains 31 songs. Music was provided by Boston Soundlabs, with David Ortega serving as executive music producer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Complete Game Audio Post-Production & Consulting - Li & Ortega|url=https://www.liortega.com/|access-date=2022-02-02|website=liortega|language=en}}</ref>


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'''''Just Dance Kids 2014''''' is a 2013 video game for the [[Wii]], [[Wii U]] and [[Kinect]] for [[Xbox 360]].<ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=Just Dance Kids 2014 |url=https://www.esrb.org/ratings/33037/just-dance-kids-2014/ |website=Entertainment Software Rating Board |access-date=10 May 2023}}</ref> It is the 13th game released as a part of [[Ubisoft]]'s ''[[Just Dance (video game series)|Just Dance]]'' franchise and the third and final installment produced for the ''[[Just Dance (video game series)|Just Dance Kids]]'' spin-off series. Like [[Just Dance Kids (2010 video game)|its]] [[Just Dance Kids 2|predecessors]], ''Just Dance Kids 2014'' is a dance-based [[Music video game|music game]] with an emphasis on songs that are popular with children.<ref>{{cite web |title=Just Dance Kids 2014 |url=https://www.ign.com/games/just-dance-kids-2014 |website=IGN |access-date=10 May 2023}}</ref> The game includes original music designed for children, popular music appropriate for children, and music from children's media and nursery rhymes. This edition was released on October 22, 2013 in North America, October 24, 2013 in Australia, and October 25, 2013 in Europe and contains 31 songs. The game was directed by Jeremy Haft<ref>{{Citation |last=Haft |first=Jeremy |title=Just Dance Kids 2014 |date=2013-10-22 |type=Family |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3564138/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 |access-date=2024-12-03 |others=Jacob Landgrebe, Josh Killacky, Mark Ysaguirre |publisher=MRB Productions, Ubisoft Osaka, Ubisoft Reflections}}</ref> and the original music was provided by Boston Soundlabs, with David Ortega serving as executive music producer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Just Dance Kids 2014 - Credits |url=https://www.igdb.com/games/just-dance-kids-2014/credits |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=IGDB.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Complete Game Audio Post-Production & Consulting - Li & Ortega|url=https://www.liortega.com/|access-date=2022-02-02|website=liortega|language=en}}</ref>
''Just Dance Kids 2014'' was the third and final installment produced for the ''[[Just Dance (video game series)|Just Dance Kids]]'' spin-off series. Future ''Just Dance'' games starting with ''[[Just Dance 2018]]'' and ending with ''[[Just Dance 2022]]'' featured a seperate gameplay option called ''Kids Mode''.

== Gameplay ==
''Just Dance Kids 2014'' features the same gameplay mechanics as the rest of Ubisoft’s ''Just Dance'' franchise. Players earn points by mimicking on-screen actors’ dance moves to the beat of the music to complete a dance routine. As the players dance, animated score icons appear on screen to evaluate each movement based on accuracy. The on-screen actors seen in ''Just Dance Kids 2014'' are real dancers wearing more conservative clothing or costumes compared to the original series.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2013-11-21 |title=Video game review: 'Just Dance 2014' and 'Just Dance Kids 2014' |url=https://www.deseret.com/2013/11/20/20530060/video-game-review-just-dance-2014-and-just-dance-kids-2014/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Deseret News}}</ref> Depending on which device the game is played on, ''Just Dance Kids 2014'' can be played with motion controllers using the [[Wii Remote]] or motion cameras using the [[Xbox 360]] [[Kinect]]. The Kinect motion sensing camera allows the dancers to be scored on full body movement, rather than one handed movement tracked by the Wii Remote. Kinect also provides a playback option that allows the player to watch their performance after they have completed the routine.<ref name=":0" />


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| "We Go Well Together" || Goldheart || 2013
| "We Go Well Together" || Goldheart || 2013
|}
|}

== Reception ==

==== Ratings ====
''Just Dance Kids 2014'' received an E rating for mild lyrics by ESRB, as opposed to the original version’s rating of E10+. <ref name=":2" /> While songs, dance moves, and visuals are tailored to younger audiences, the song “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” mentions rum in the lyrics. <ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Just Dance Kids 2014 Game Review {{!}} Common Sense Media |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/just-dance-kids-2014 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=www.commonsensemedia.org |language=en}}</ref>

==== Reviews ====
''Just Dance Kids 2014'' includes 31 songs that may appeal to older children, but remain appropriate for a younger crowd. There are more limited features and the song list cannot be expanded. However, according to game reviews, ''Just Dance Kids 2014'' remains a good choice for families looking to add some action to family game night. <ref name=":3" /> Nintendo Life rates Just Dance Kids 2014 “Good,” with a 7 out of 10 stars, scoring it above average among other games of the same genre. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Life |first=Nintendo |date=2013-11-03 |title=Review: Just Dance Kids 2014 (Wii U) |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu/just_dance_kids_2014 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref>

==== Academic Research ====
Academics have studied the effects of fitness games, including ''Just Dance Kids 2014,'' on children’s fitness. While active video games do increase children's physical activity, one study found that when kids enjoyed the game, playing it over time eventually led to decreased physical activity intensity. However, they still maintained positive attitudes and achieved similar fitness levels regardless of feedback from the game. <ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Chen |first1=Han |last2=Sun |first2=Haichun |date=2017 |title=The Effects of Active Videogame Feedback and Practicing Experience on Children's Physical Activity Intensity and Enjoyment |url=https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/g4h.2017.0027 |journal=Games for Health Journal |language=en |volume=6 |issue=4 |pages=200–204 |doi=10.1089/g4h.2017.0027 |pmid=28816512 |issn=2161-783X}}</ref>

== Awards ==
In 2014, the game was nominated for multiple awards, including a [[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards|Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award]] and a [[BAFTA Children's Award|BAFTA Children’s Award]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3564138/awards/?ref_=tt_awd |title=Just Dance Kids 2014 (Video Game 2013) - Awards - IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2024-12-03 |via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> ''Just Dance Kids 2014'' won the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Video Game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Washington |first=Aaron Couch,Arlene |date=2014-03-29 |title=Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards: The Winners |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/kids-choice-awards-2014-winners-692089/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> Though it was nominated for BAFTA Kids’ Vote for Best Video Game, ''Just Dance Kids 2014'' lost to [[Minecraft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Children's |url=https://www.bafta.org/awards/childrens?award-year=2014 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Bafta |language=en}}</ref>

== Legacy ==
Though ''Just Dance Kids 2014'' was the final installment produced for the ''Just Dance Kids'' series, the ''Just Dance'' franchise continued to market kid-friendly content moving forward. Future ''Just Dance'' games featured a separate gameplay option called ''Kids Mode''. ''Kids Mode'' is available on ''[[Just Dance 2018]], [[Just Dance 2019|2019]], [[Just Dance 2020|2020]], [[Just Dance 2021|2021]], and [[Just Dance 2022|2022]]''. ''Kids Mode,'' like ''Just Dance Kids'', contains music and choreography adapted for children, designed by development experts to encourage promote active and healthy movement.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Kids Mode in Just Dance 2018 and Just Dance 2019 |url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-ca/help/just-dance-2019/gameplay/article/kids-mode-in-just-dance-2018-and-just-dance-2019/000063366 |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=www.ubisoft.com}}</ref> As opposed to the games’ primary scoring system, which uses words like "PERFECT" or "SUPER" when evaluating dance moves, ''Kids Mode'' opts for words such as "HAHA", "YAY" and "WOW.” In ''Kids Mode,'' players cannot earn rewards, mojos, XP, or compete in challenges.<ref name=":1" />


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:45, 3 December 2024

Just Dance Kids 2014
North American Xbox 360 box art
Developer(s)Ubisoft Osaka
Publisher(s)Ubisoft
Director(s)Jeremy Haft
Producer(s)Nao Higo
Composer(s)Tom Zehnder, Jeff Lopas, Emiliano Almeida, Brian Hazard, Matt Myers
SeriesJust Dance
Platform(s)Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: October 22, 2013
  • AU: October 24, 2013
  • EU: October 25, 2013
Genre(s)Music, Rhythm
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer


Just Dance Kids 2014 is a 2013 video game for the Wii, Wii U and Kinect for Xbox 360.[1] It is the 13th game released as a part of Ubisoft's Just Dance franchise and the third and final installment produced for the Just Dance Kids spin-off series. Like its predecessors, Just Dance Kids 2014 is a dance-based music game with an emphasis on songs that are popular with children.[2] The game includes original music designed for children, popular music appropriate for children, and music from children's media and nursery rhymes. This edition was released on October 22, 2013 in North America, October 24, 2013 in Australia, and October 25, 2013 in Europe and contains 31 songs. The game was directed by Jeremy Haft[3] and the original music was provided by Boston Soundlabs, with David Ortega serving as executive music producer.[4][5]

Gameplay

[edit]

Just Dance Kids 2014 features the same gameplay mechanics as the rest of Ubisoft’s Just Dance franchise. Players earn points by mimicking on-screen actors’ dance moves to the beat of the music to complete a dance routine. As the players dance, animated score icons appear on screen to evaluate each movement based on accuracy. The on-screen actors seen in Just Dance Kids 2014 are real dancers wearing more conservative clothing or costumes compared to the original series.[6] Depending on which device the game is played on, Just Dance Kids 2014 can be played with motion controllers using the Wii Remote or motion cameras using the Xbox 360 Kinect. The Kinect motion sensing camera allows the dancers to be scored on full body movement, rather than one handed movement tracked by the Wii Remote. Kinect also provides a playback option that allows the player to watch their performance after they have completed the routine.[6]

Track listing

[edit]
Song Artist Year
"7 8 9"* The Barenaked Ladies 2008
"Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" Harry Belafonte 1956
"Do You Love Me" The Contours 1962
"Fireflies" Owl City 2009
"Footloose" Kenny Loggins 1984
"Fraggle Rock Theme" Cast of Fraggle Rock 1983
"The Freeze Game" Yo Gabba Gabba! 2008
"Get Down On It" Kool & The Gang 1981
"Get Ready to Wiggle" The Wiggles 1999
"Give Your Heart a Break" Demi Lovato 2011
"Hickory Dickory Dock" Tom Zehnder 2013
"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" Pat Benatar 1980
"Hit the Lights" Selena Gomez & the Scene 2012
"The Hustle" Van McCoy 1975
"I Like to Move It" Reel 2 Real feat. The Mad Stuntman 1993
"Interstellar Simon" Color Theory[7] 2001
"Magic Carpet Ride" Ken Sydney Maine 2009
"Make It Shine (Victorious Theme Song)" Victoria Justice 2010
"Mary Had a Little Lamb" Tom Zehnder 2013
"One Thing" One Direction 2012
"Party in the Kitchen" Tom Zehnder 2013
"A Pirate You Shall Be" Tom Zehnder 2001
"Power Ups" LeetStreet Boys 2013
"Problem" Becky G feat. will.i.am 2012
"Put Your Hearts Up" Ariana Grande 2011
"Ready or Not" Bridgit Mendler 2012
"Shout" The Isley Brothers 1959
"Skip to My Lou" Tom Zehnder 2013
"The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room" Robert & Richard Sherman 1963
"Walking on Sunshine" Katrina and the Waves 1985
"We Go Well Together" Goldheart 2013

Reception

[edit]

Ratings

[edit]

Just Dance Kids 2014 received an E rating for mild lyrics by ESRB, as opposed to the original version’s rating of E10+. [1] While songs, dance moves, and visuals are tailored to younger audiences, the song “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” mentions rum in the lyrics. [8]

Reviews

[edit]

Just Dance Kids 2014 includes 31 songs that may appeal to older children, but remain appropriate for a younger crowd. There are more limited features and the song list cannot be expanded. However, according to game reviews, Just Dance Kids 2014 remains a good choice for families looking to add some action to family game night. [8] Nintendo Life rates Just Dance Kids 2014 “Good,” with a 7 out of 10 stars, scoring it above average among other games of the same genre. [9]

Academic Research

[edit]

Academics have studied the effects of fitness games, including Just Dance Kids 2014, on children’s fitness. While active video games do increase children's physical activity, one study found that when kids enjoyed the game, playing it over time eventually led to decreased physical activity intensity. However, they still maintained positive attitudes and achieved similar fitness levels regardless of feedback from the game. [10]

Awards

[edit]

In 2014, the game was nominated for multiple awards, including a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award and a BAFTA Children’s Award.[11] Just Dance Kids 2014 won the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Video Game.[12] Though it was nominated for BAFTA Kids’ Vote for Best Video Game, Just Dance Kids 2014 lost to Minecraft.[13]

Legacy

[edit]

Though Just Dance Kids 2014 was the final installment produced for the Just Dance Kids series, the Just Dance franchise continued to market kid-friendly content moving forward. Future Just Dance games featured a separate gameplay option called Kids Mode. Kids Mode is available on Just Dance 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Kids Mode, like Just Dance Kids, contains music and choreography adapted for children, designed by development experts to encourage promote active and healthy movement.[14] As opposed to the games’ primary scoring system, which uses words like "PERFECT" or "SUPER" when evaluating dance moves, Kids Mode opts for words such as "HAHA", "YAY" and "WOW.” In Kids Mode, players cannot earn rewards, mojos, XP, or compete in challenges.[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Just Dance Kids 2014". Entertainment Software Rating Board. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Just Dance Kids 2014". IGN. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  3. ^ Haft, Jeremy (2013-10-22), Just Dance Kids 2014 (Family), Jacob Landgrebe, Josh Killacky, Mark Ysaguirre, MRB Productions, Ubisoft Osaka, Ubisoft Reflections, retrieved 2024-12-03
  4. ^ "Just Dance Kids 2014 - Credits". IGDB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  5. ^ "Complete Game Audio Post-Production & Consulting - Li & Ortega". liortega. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  6. ^ a b "Video game review: 'Just Dance 2014' and 'Just Dance Kids 2014'". Deseret News. 2013-11-21. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  7. ^ "Color Theory in Just Dance Kids 2014". colortheory.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-09.
  8. ^ a b "Just Dance Kids 2014 Game Review | Common Sense Media". www.commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  9. ^ Life, Nintendo (2013-11-03). "Review: Just Dance Kids 2014 (Wii U)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  10. ^ Chen, Han; Sun, Haichun (2017). "The Effects of Active Videogame Feedback and Practicing Experience on Children's Physical Activity Intensity and Enjoyment". Games for Health Journal. 6 (4): 200–204. doi:10.1089/g4h.2017.0027. ISSN 2161-783X. PMID 28816512.
  11. ^ Just Dance Kids 2014 (Video Game 2013) - Awards - IMDb. Retrieved 2024-12-03 – via www.imdb.com.
  12. ^ Washington, Aaron Couch,Arlene (2014-03-29). "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards: The Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-12-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "Children's". Bafta. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  14. ^ a b "Kids Mode in Just Dance 2018 and Just Dance 2019". www.ubisoft.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
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