Get your (mediated) groove on

I think the whole world should be wrapped in motion-sensing enhancements. I think this is the reality that Bjork and her song and dance numbers in Dancer in the Dark portend...

DENVER (Billboard) – Music games are about to come full circle, with the next stage of the struggling genre coming from the familiar category of dance music, driven by new motion-capture controllers expected to hit the market this fall.

Because, as I mentioned in an earlier post, we were born to bust a move.

I was a bit too old for Dance Dance Revolution, but who could object to its groovy wholesomeness? Now get ready for The Return of The Hits That Didn't Translate Well into Guitar Hero:

Current Wii hit "Just Dance" is an early indicator that dance games based on motion controls have great potential. Taking advantage of the Wii's motion-based controllers -- as well as tracks like MC Hammer's "You Can't Touch This" -- "Just Dance" has defied negative reviews to sell more than 850,000 units in the United States since its debut in November, according to NPD Group. In February it was the fourth-best-selling game stateside and the third-ranked game in the United Kingdom.

The optional plug-in module features Lady Gaga and Beyonce poisoning an entire family while grinding out the grooves. (just kidding).