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'Guitar Hero' makers working on 'DJ Hero'

Another music simulation game in the pipeline

September 17, 2008 | 3 Comments
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The makers of the 'Guitar Hero' computer games are working on a new title, 'DJ Hero'.

FreeStyleGames, a company owned by Activision, is currently developing the DJ simulation title, reports gaming blog Kotaku.com.

According to the blog, the game is set to be released in summer 2009. It will involve using a DJ deck-style controller with sampling buttons and a cross-fader.

'DJ Hero' is set to include a number of mash-ups, with songs by 50 Cent, Beastie Boys, Beyonce and Jimi Hendrix all in the running for inclusion, pending licensing rights being granted.

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Prophets1791

Sep 18, 2008

ha awesome! that'll be well cool. we'll have to wait and see if it is cool though, as long as there's no crap songs on it!

komkid

Sep 18, 2008

Slowly, but surely, the withered franchise shall be milked of all it's worth. And then some

wonkeykong

May 31, 2009

the most ridiculous concept ever. why not just invest in software like ableton for less than Â£100 and DJ for real? it pains me to see another sacred art sold out to little playstation kids all round the world. i can't imagine there would be much scope for freedom as a DJ in this. but it will shift millions of units and keep some corporate bigwigs happy...so it will be done!