The NZA Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 So yeah, Activision's milking the rhythm/music games but at least my genre's gonna be covered, and that controller does look sharp. The soundtrack so far sounds like some interesting mashups, with some interesting names attached: Over 100 individual songs based on master recordings have been licensed by Activision, composed into over 80 two-song mashup style mixes by both participating internationally-known DJs and an in-house remix team; some mixes will feature the same song as both parts of the mix, as in turntablism.[2] Such mix artists include DJ Shadow, DJ z-Trip, DJ AM and Daft Punk.[20][2][21] Initial industry speculation stated that DJ Tiësto would be involved with the game, but this was eventually denied.[22] Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys was reported to have signed an exclusivity deal with 7 Studios to appear in their game Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, meaning that he would also not appear on DJ Hero.[21] The individual songs themselves have been pulled from a large number of music genres, including grunge, soul, R&B, techno, hip hop, and house. The mixes listed below have been confirmed to be in the game. Additionally, the songs “The Way You Move” by Outkast, "Hip Hop" by Dead Prez, and Tiesto's "Elements Of Life", and additional songs from 50 Cent, Justice, N.E.R.D., Beck, Blondie and Billy Squier are confirmed to be in the game. There will be a Rihanna/Motörhead mash up. In addition to mixes using individual songs from both Eminem and Jay-Z, including Jay-Z's "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" and "Dirt Off Your Shoulder". Eminem also stated that he will have additional songs included later in the year as downloadable content for the game. Universal Music Group is providing much of the content for the game. Song 1 title ↓ Artist 1 ↓ Song 2 title ↓ Artist 2 ↓ Mix Artist ↓ "Feel Good Inc." Gorillaz "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" Marvin Gaye by Activision Studio "Bustin' Loose" Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers "Time of the Season" Zombies The Zombies by DJ Shadow "Let's Dance" David Bowie "Jack Of Spades" KRS-One by DJ Shadow "Jayou" Jurassic 5 "Rockit" Herbie Hancock by Activision Studio "Shout" Tears for Fears "Pjanoo" Eric Prydz Activision Studio "Hollaback Girl" Gwen Stefani "Give It to Me Baby" Rick James by Harminder Dhanjal (Silent Source) "All Apologies" Nirvana "Give It to Me Baby" Rick James by DJ Shadow "Satisfaction" Benny Benassi "Boom Boom Pow" Black Eyed Peas by Harminder Dhanjal (Silent Source) "Sabotage" Beastie Boys "Monkey Wrench" Foo Fighters by Activision Studio "My Name Is" Eminem "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" Jay-Z by Activision Studio so yeah, hopefully they get more Jay-Z, Outkast and some Dead Prez among others. Id be more wary of the mashup angle if it wasnt DJ Shadow on it. that said, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ has even fewer details, but those include Nas, Dre, Snoop, 2Pac, Biggie, Dialated Peoples, and impressively, Eric B. & Rakim...im gonna need more info as far as full tracklists & controller compatibility before i come to a decision, but anyway, this one's supposedly due out by October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 ooooh I remember when they had this at the arcade. Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 oh, so this was arcade before, too? or are you thinking of beatmania? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 It's the same thing.... Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 unfortunately, no - i loved konami's old franchise, this one is a new one by Activision, from the Guitar Hero line, basically. controller looks similar, but sleek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 But.... but.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatmania_IIDX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 haha...its konami vs activision, love! or are you just making the point that they're totally ripping them off? cause if so, konami's been saying it (regarding guitar freaks or whatever they did before) for years now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I'm tired as fuck, but I still don't get it. Konami made both I thought, but I agree with Activision milking the goodness of JapaniAWESOME. Just saying I've seen/played this at a Japanese Arcade that's here (regardless of the name) <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 i never managed to show ray-ray why konami and activision properties are different, haha anyway, this one's looking to go for $120, which might be outta my price range, at least till we get a better playlist anyway. crap. its not quite the fucking $250 beatles game, but still high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 dude, fuck the beatles, this shit's starting to look exciting. Songs known (29 of appx. 100):-"Bittersweet Symphony" by Aranbee Pop Symphony Orchestra -"Boom" by Grandmaster Flash -"Boom Boom Pow" by Black Eyed Peas -"Bustin' Loose" by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers -"Cars" by Gary Numan -"Day 'N' Nite" by Kid Cudi -"Eric B is President" by ric B. & Rakim -"Feel Good Inc" by Gorillaz -"Fix Up, Look Sharp" by Dizzee Rascal -"Genesis" by Justice -"Give It To Me" by Rick James -"Here Comes My DJ" by Grandmaster Flash -"Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani -"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye -"Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" by JAY-Z -"Jack of Spades" by KRS-1 -"Jayou" by Jurassic -"Lapdance" by NERD -"Let's Dance" by David Bowie -"Monkey Wrench" by Foo Fighters -"My Name Is" by Eminem -"Pjanoo" by Eric Prydz -"Rock the Bells" by LL Cool J -"Rockit" by Herbie Hancock -"Sabotage" by Beastie Boys -"Satisfaction" by Benni Benassi -"Shout" by Tears for Fears -"Tap" by Grandmaster Flash -"Time of the Season" by The Zombies Mixes known (16 of appx. 80): -"Bittersweet Symphony" vs. "Rock the Bells" -"Boom" vs "Tap" -"Boom Boom Pow" vs. "Satisfaction" -"Bustin' Loose" vs "Time of the Season -"Day 'N' Nite" vs. "Boom Boom Pow" -"Fix Up, Look Sharp" vs. "Genesis" -"Here Comes My DJ" by Grandmaster Flash vs. "Cars" -"Hollaback Girl" vs. "Give It To Me" -"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" vs. "Feel Good Inc." -"Izzo (H.O.V.A.) vs. "My Name Is" -"Jayou" vs. "Rockit" -"Let's Dance" vs. "Jack of Spades" -"Monkey Wrench" vs. "Sabotage" -"Rockit" vs. "Lapdance" -"Shout" vs. "Eric B is President" -"Shout" vs. "Pjanoo" some absolute classics there, couple from the GH bargain bin id trade but eh, if its a DJs call ill hear the mix before saying so. demo site turntables vs guitar! more to come. buy-in's still too high (we'll see how long that holds) but im interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 dude, fuck the beatles, Shut your filthy fucking mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 oh no you di-int im sayin! the world's more popular band gets a video game in the most popular genre HOW EXCITING meanwhile, the dickholes at activision are so oversaturating the market with music games that, years later, hip-hop is finally being even acknowledged. i really expected them to phone this one in, but they got some solid DJs listed and picked a handful of modern shit with some real classics (from varying genres, even - rick james over eric b & rakim? yes please) mixed in. if one right, this could be really cool....im not sure how the turntables vs guitar'll fare, but again, its interesting to see them trying it. in conclusion: poo on your yellow submarines. we both know its gonna make a mint anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 haha you know I'm fucking with you! Also I am aware of all internet traditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 shit. this is shaping up nicely. track updates: Huge update today: 2 Editions: Regular- $120 Renegade- $200 Artists confirmed, but no songs yet: Beck Public Enemy Rihanna Songs known (59 of 100): -"Ace of Spades" by Motörhead *new addition* -"Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen -"Atomic" by Blondie *new addition* -"Beat" by Shlomo *new addition* -"Big Beat" by Billie Squier *new addition* -"Bittersweet Symphony" by Aranbee Pop Symphony Orchestra -"Boom" by Grandmaster Flash -"Boom Boom Pow" by Black Eyed Peas -"Bring the Noize 20xx" by Zakk Wylde -"Bustin' Loose" by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers -"Cars" by Gary Numan -"Da Funk" by Daft Punk -"Day 'N' Nite" by Kid Cudi -"Disco Inferno" by 50 Cent *new addition* -"DJ Hero" by DJ Z-Trip feat. Murs -"The Edge" by David Axelrod *new addition* -"Elements of Life" by Tiësto *new addition* -"Eric B is President" by ric B. & Rakim -"Excuse Me Miss" by Jay Z ft. Pharrell *new addition* -"Feel Good Inc" by Gorillaz -"Fix Up, Look Sharp" by Dizzee Rascal -"Genesis" by Justice -"Give It To Me" by Rick James -"Groundhog" by Noisia -"Here Comes My DJ" by Grandmaster Flash -"Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani -"I Can't Stop" by Sandy Rivera *new addition* -"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye -"I Want You Back" by the Jackson 5 -"Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice *new addition* -"Insane in the Brain" by Cypress Hill *new addition* -"Intergalactic" by Beastie Boys -"Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" by JAY-Z -"Jack of Spades" by KRS-1 -"Jayou" by Jurassic -"Jeep Ass Clutter (Aaron Lacrate & Debonair Samir Remix)" by Masta Ace -"Jukebox Hero" by Foreigner -"Just to Get a Rep" by Gang Starr -"Lapdance" by NERD -"Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" by InDeep -"Let's Dance" by David Bowie -"Lookin' at Me" by Wale *new addition* -"Monkey Wrench" by Foo Fighters -"My Name Is" by Eminem -"Nothing But You" by Paul van Dyk *new addition* -"Paper Planes" by M.I.A. -"Pjanoo" by Eric Prydz -"Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe -"Rock the Bells" by LL Cool J -"Rockit" by Herbie Hancock -"Sabotage" by Beastie Boys -"Satisfaction" by Benni Benassi -"Shout" by Tears for Fears -"Six Days (Remix ft. Mos Def)" by DJ Shadow *new addition* -"Somebody Told Me" by The Killers *new addition* -"Tap" by Grandmaster Flash -"Time of the Season" by The Zombies -"Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard -"U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer *new addition* -"Universal Mind Control (UMC)" by Common Mixes known (41 of 93): -"Ace Of Spades" vs. "Groundhog" (Guitar vs. DJ) *new addition* -"Another One Bites the Dust" vs "Da Funk" -"Beats" vs. "Big Beat" *new addition* -"Bittersweet Symphony" vs. "Rock the Bells" -"Boom" vs "Tap" -"Boom Boom Pow" vs. "Satisfaction" -"Bring the Noize 20XX" vs "Genesis" -"Bustin' Loose" vs "Time of the Season -"Day 'N' Nite" vs. "Boom Boom Pow" -"Disco Inferno" vs. "Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life" *new addition* -"The Edge" vs. "Eric B. Is President" *new addition* -"Excuse Me Miss" vs. "Give It To Me" *new addition* -"Eric B is President" vs. "Paper Planes" -"Feel Good Inc." vs. "Atomic" *new addition* -"Fix Up, Look Sharp" vs. "Genesis" -"Here Comes My DJ" by Grandmaster Flash vs. "Cars" -"Hollaback Girl" vs. "Feel Good Inc." *new addition* -"Hollaback Girl" vs. "Give It To Me" -"Hollaback Girl" vs. "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" -"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" vs. "Feel Good Inc." *new addition* -"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" vs. "Let's Dance" -"I Want You Back" vs "Just to Get a Rep" -"Ice Ice Baby" vs. "U Can't Touch This" *new addition* -"Insane In The Brain" vs. "The Edge" *new addition* -"Izzo (H.O.V.A.) vs. "My Name Is" -"Jayou" vs. "Big Beat" *new addition* -"Jayou" vs. "Rockit" -"Jukebox Hero" vs. "DJ Hero" -"Let's Dance" vs. "Jack of Spades" -"Monkey Wrench" vs. "Sabotage" (Guitar vs. DJ) -"Nothing But You" vs. "I Can't Stop" *new addition* -"Paper Planes" vs. "Lookin' at Me" *new addition* -"Poison" vs "Intergalactic" -"Rockit" vs. "Lapdance" -"Satisfaction" vs. "Elements Of Life" *new addition* -"Shout" vs. "Eric B is President" -"Shout" vs. "Pjanoo" -"Shout" vs. "Six Days (Remix ft. Mos Def)" *new addition* -"Somebody Told Me" vs. "Pjanoo" *new addition* -"Tutti Frutti" vs "Beats" -"Universal Mind Control" vs. "Jeep Ass Gutter" i hate activision for making me seriously consider this stupid pricetag. edit: holy shit, "Intergalactic" vs "Poison" is fucking hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I'll have to check the vids when I get to regular internet access. What's the difference between regular and renegade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 a lotta freakin' money If you have the urge to spend even more than $120 for DJ Hero, we've got great news. When the game launches, you'll have the option of picking up the "Renegade Edition" of the game, which includes a special turntable, a hardshell case that converts into a stand and a two-disc CD set of Jay-Z and Eminem music that features some previously unreleased tracks. Not that this comes as a complete surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 new shit! and the previously announced, better-demo'd: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 new shit! Welcome my friends to the old saloon Everyone in town is hangin' out If you got a drink, well you drink it down Then we'll all go have sex with the whores! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 ...i dont know what just happened, but i think MH is on board. the VS mode mixes - granted we're hearing exerts - but they dont sound like the game's high points to me. this one threw me off, not enough Gang Starr. this one went better than i thought it would've, at least. haha ... and finally, a good one (unless you're a Daft Punk fan, in which case its likely awesome) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hosting birthday celebrations tonight! Jeremy got DJ HERO for his birthday. He's showing us the ropes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 post your impressions! i still havent had a chance to play, its always got a line at best buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I didn't play myself, but CARLO LUND did. He said it was pretty fun! The shit looks challenging as hell, but not enough to deter me from playing in the near future. There are some class mashups/mixes on it, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm scared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 I didn't play myself, but CARLO LUND did. He said it was pretty fun! The shit looks challenging as hell, but not enough to deter me from playing in the near future. There are some class mashups/mixes on it, too! i dont doubt it...i got to mess with the controller for like a minute, reminded me of the tricky Beatmania one but with more buttons. most people ive talked to who have it say shit isnt easy! cant wait till they start selling the controller separate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 holy shit. Space Cowboy lost his damn mind and bought the Renegade Edition, and i got to play it last night with Panch at his place...this game is the truth. Panch is further so he got some fun mixes like Hollaback Girl + Rick James, and Gorrillaz "Feel Good Inc" + Marvin Gaye's "Heard it through the Grapevine" which were just really well done, lotta fun here. This might be the new Beatmania for me. Im gonna wait till after the holidays when said special ed likely drops in price and see if i can get Sen & Jax to go in on it, shit was so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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