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Videos
(32)Screenshots
(10)Cheats and Walkthroughs
Videos
(31)Screenshots
(10)Cheats and Walkthroughs
Ever find yourself in a situation where all of your friends are talking about the latest and greatest game, and you can't contribute to the conversation because you haven't been paying attention? Solve that problem with our Launch Primers: everything you need to know (except the spoilers) about a game that's about to be released.
DJ Hero
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2
MSRP: $119.99 (with turntable), $199.99 (Renegade Edition)
ESRB Rating: Teen
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What kind of game is it?
As if you don't already have enough plastic instruments, Activision is adding another one into the mix (get it?) with DJ Hero, the company's gameified take on the art of DJing. Like Guitar Hero, DJ Hero takes the primary elements of an instrument -- this time, fading between songs, scratching over tracks, adding samples -- and makes that gameplay. Also like Guitar Hero, it's not a very realistic interpretation of actual DJing, but it's just enough to give you the flavor of being in control of the turntable. Plus, it's a whole new genre of music, as the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises are largely limited to rock, rock and more rock.
Who's the Developer?
Activision actually trademarked DJ Hero after Guitar Hero exploded, long before the project that would actually become DJ Hero came to fruition. DJ Hero was originally an untitled, unannounced DJ take on Guitar Hero in development for Vivendi Games by FreeStyleGames before Vivendi merged with Activision. Thus, FreeStyle Games' DJ game became…DJ Hero! Neversoft, who picked up control of the Guitar Hero series after Harmonix was purchased by MTV Games, collaborated with FreeStyleGames to incorporate the guitar-plus-DJ sections included in a handful of tracks in DJ Hero.
What's the story?
As with pretty much every other music game, there is no story.
Multiplayer/Online?
Neither Rock Band nor Guitar Hero have been ballsy enough to introduce an all-new instrument, but DJ Hero provides a glimpse into that possible future, as there are several tracks in DJ Hero that allow a second player to hop in with a guitar and play along, too. This isn't available for every song in DJ Hero, though, as the primary focus of the multiplayer is both local and online co-op and competitive modes. As slick as DJ Hero looks, it's a little hard not to look really, really silly playing two mini-DJ kits at once.
What'd we say?
Stay tuned for G4's review, coming soon...
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MindCarrot
its not everyones cup o tea.
Knives39
Well i tried it and its actually really fun. i tried the other stuff activision is putting out this year and its by far the best music game that they are putting out. I tried rock band Beatles and a lot of my friends like metal so it doesn't give me much of an option this game. I like this because its a new music game concept and even tho I love rock band, I think they took a step back in making a band themed game and from what i have seen in the past, BAND THEMED GAMES BASICALLY SUCK unless you like that band therefore you limit your ability to sell to your audience. Don't get me wrong, yes i think they are overcrowding the market on music games, but taking a break from the same old guitar vocal and drums is nice. I will be looking forward to this game.
Cooner22myGT
If you think about it, its brilliance that's in work here. They did the whole "rock band" thing (no pun intended). What else is there? well an "instrument" of sorts that's new and inventive. even in real life. plus its something that will be a hit at parties. (hence the party mode). People will just gobble this up.
Vyxxer
Oh are you serius guys! who gives a damn if they make alot of games like this or that, all that matters if the game is good or not. dj hero looks challenging and fun, nuf said stop complaining about rockband or guitar hero. this is dj hero have fun with it idiots.
KnightswordX
I tried it at Gamestop, I'm not all that impressed. Sure it seems like it has potential but do we really need another music simulation game in an already over crowded market? I just don't understand Activision anymore. They are pumping out unnecessary games like rabbits reproduce in mating season. I used to be a big Guitar Hero Fan but they lost me with all new stuff and lack of support for the old stuff. I switched over to Rockband and haven't been happier.
RomeasaurusRex
This game is a blast! i tried it at best buy and it melted my face off.
CodeNameTBW
looks good
pantycricket
IDIOTS
Carnage_Asada
How about Hoe Down Hero? Playin' the Jug with an amp! LOL!
SmarterThanYou
I draw the line at plastic guitars and drums. RB2 rules!
How 'bout didgeridoo hero?
JediMasterRick
I heard they are coming out with tambourine hero next.
Krypton
This is stupid and Activision is seriously milking this crap to the full extent. What's next? Keyboard Hero?
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