DJ Hero: Trailer, DJ Shadow Screenshots, Jay-Z & Eminem Sign On
DJ Hero Trailer
Lots of DJ Hero news hitting the web in the wake of the release of Numark's SCRATCH DECK images for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ.
The above trailer, via Crate Kings who found it profoundly underwhelming, suggests a pop/dance demographic.
Kotaku has screenshots featuring DJ Shadow or a futuristic, cyborg replica.
And Jay-Z and Eminem [via WoooHa] are in on the marketing action:
"A limited edition comes with the rappers' exclusive new greatest-hits CDs, possibly including previously unreleased tracks, plus an advanced version of the controller, a DJ stand and metal traveling case. Jay-Z and Eminem will serve as consultants to Activision and the game's developer, FreeStyleGames."
DJ Hero will include a wide range of music and possible uses:
"In addition to single-DJ action, two players can compete or play cooperatively. Special mixes will let players use the Guitar Hero controller. The game spans hip-hop, electronica, R&B, soul and pop/rock with songs by 50 Cent, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Blondie, N.E.R.D., Gorillaz and David Bowie. Superstar DJs such as DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip and DJ AM will contribute, too."
Official Site: DJ Hero
Over at Hip Hop Press:
Jay-Z, Eminem and DJ Hero(TM) Join in Groundbreaking Collaboration to Bring New Music and DJ Culture to Gaming Platform
Related ProHipHop Coverage:
DJ Hero Party: TRVSDJAM & Warren G, Jay-Z & Eminem
DJ Hero Coming in Fall, New Turntable Controller Photo
couldnt get it to play, but by reading it, it sounds interesting
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Posted by: iExpectU2HateMe | May 30, 2009 at 04:44 PM
Looks cool. I can't wait to be Z-Trip or Shadow. Can't figure out why AM's in this game. He has zero talent.
Posted by: LAROCKS | June 02, 2009 at 10:58 AM
found a great interview with one of the games directors that shows off more of the functionality from E3:
http://toast-jam.com/taste/?p=651
Posted by: Snalf | June 17, 2009 at 05:53 PM