7 Months Ago, seattlepi.com says (in Review: 'Patapon 2' leads parade of rhythm games) By LOU KESTEN AP WRITER Thanks to "Dance Dance Revolution," "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band," music games have become an increasingly popular part of the video-game universe. But you don't need a plastic floor mat or a phony guitar to get your groove on. ...

And TechNewsWorld says (in Rhythm Games: Beyond the Fake Guitars and Dance Mats)  CA
Thanks to "Dance Dance Revolution," "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band," music games have become an increasingly popular part of the video game universe. However, you don't need a plastic floor mat or a phony guitar to get your groove on. ...