Konami sues over DDR clone Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Konami sues over DDR clone They'll see Roxor in court. News by Tom Bramwell Contributor Updated on 23 May 2019 8 comments Konami has filed a complaint with a US district court over Roxor Games' new dance game for PS2, claiming that it infringes patent and trademark rights for the Dance Dance Revolution franchise. The complaint also argues that the game, entitled In the Groove, breaks laws against unfair competition, stating that "Roxor's refitting of DDR arcade games has been done in an infringing and unfair way." In the Groove, like the DDR games, requires players to use a dance mat rather than a controller, following on-screen arrows and stepping in time to music. However, Roxor has been keen to highlight what it describes as "exclusive, never before seen features" such as modifiers that make arrows spin, change direction and speed up or slow down. The game was slated to launch in the US this month, but publisher RedOctane has yet to confirm an exact release date. In an open letter on website itgfreak.com, RedOctane's John Tam last week announced that the game's gold master discs had been approved by Sony QA and that manufacturing was underway despite last-minute modifications. "Regrettably I have to announce that the edit functionality has been removed from In the Groove," Tam wrote. "We can not give details as to why the edit mode functionality was removed, other than it was for "business reasons." Roxor, RedOctane and SCEA were all committed to making it happen but it was a decision at the "12th hour" to remove it. "The fact is that it was fully working in the game and was not removed because of bugs or scheduling." RedOctane was not available to confirm whether the removal of the edit mode was a bid to appease Konami at the time of writing. Konami was also unavailable for comment, with UK reps pointing us in the direction of their slumbering American counterparts. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store