Activision released “DJ Hero” in North America today, the latest installment in the let’s-not-learn-real-instruments-and-instead-press-buttons genre of video games.
A number of DJs and artists have helped collaborate for the game, whether it’s lending their image for avatars or creating some of the game’s mixes. Artists who’ve helped out along the way include DJ Shadow, the late DJ AM (RIP), Jay-Z, Eminem, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and everyone’s favorite DJ gods, Daft Punk.
Gameplay is similar to Activision’s Guitar Hero series, with multiple notes cascading down the screen. The controller that comes with the game is a wireless deck that features a moving turntable with buttons for the cascading stream of notes, as well as an effects dial, a crossfader, and a “Euphoria” button. For those who scratch lefty, a portion of the controller can be detached and flipped.
“DJ Hero” features more than 100 songs from a number of big-name artists including Beastie Boys, Jurassic 5, (I’m) Rick James (bitch), David Bowie, Queen, N.E.R.D., Beck, Gwen Stefani, and many more. We’re interested in hearing how Paula Abdul, Bell Biv Devoe, Tears for Fears and Little Richard fit into the mix. Tears for Fears and DJ Shadow? Yes, please.
The game will run DJ wannabes about $120 for the game and the turntable controller.
Comments
ben
October 27th, 2009 - 5:31:39 PM
it kind of upsets me how much i want this video game. but only a little.