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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

DON’T SWEAT THE TECHNIQUE

on NYU Music Games
Prof. Sam - Submitted: Mar 24, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)

Word has it that DJ Hero will focus more on mixing tracks in real time, and Scratch will be more about, well, scratching.

From Kotaku:Improvisation occurs in another of the Scratch’s segments, as portions of the note highway will encourage turntable tricks, not just button presses. This is where the “chika chika fantasy” comes in, with some 15 to 20 tricks available on the controller’s spinning wheel. The DJ will be able to throw in sounds from a pre-picked “battle record” which can be packed with custom beats, quirky sound effects or even custom-recorded sounds via a USB microphone.

Artists with original or licensed tracks in Scratch include - in order of my personal interest - Gorillaz, Eric B. and Rakim (“Don’t Sweat the Technique”, swheet!), Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Deltron 3030. Oh. and Karaoke Kanye…..» Full Story on NYU Music Games .

DJ HERO RESPONDS BACK TO SCRATCH: THE ULTIMATE DJ

on Wooha
Submitted: Mar 24, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)

I told you earlier today that the DJ video game wars were brewing. Right now I would say we are at Code Yellow still as things are starting to get interesting but so far no innocent hip-hop gamers have been hurt. Earlier today we showed you the first trailer to Scratch: The Ultimate DJ and now Activision’s DJ Hero has responded in kind…» Full Story on Wooha .

OFFICIAL: GUITAR HERO GETS DJ EDITION

on Geeks Are Sexy
Jlister- Submitted: Mar 24, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)

It’s been a badly kept secret, but the games-playing world now has the first official confirmation that there will be a DJ-based spinoff from the Guitar Hero franchise. The game’s site has just launched, though it doesn’t tell us anything other than that it will be available for X-Box, Playstation and Wii…» Full Story on Geeks Are Sexy .