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DJ Hero confirmed, called a 'licensing nightmare' photo

Not too long ago we brought you a rumor about a new Activision title called DJ Hero. The information about the title seemed solid, but didn’t have any substantiation past an initial shadowy source. MTV recently secured another mysterious source person who has confirmed the existence of the title.

The source said that DJ Hero’s reported mechanics are “really good,” but regarded the title as a “licensing nightmare” as a result of having to work with the music industry so closely. Considering the nature of mash-ups in the game, one has to wonder if a couple of curse words have been tossed around in FreeStyleGame’s offices regarding the licensing.

Even though DJ Hero sounds awesome, I still wonder if it will perform anywhere near the level that I am imagining. Really, all I want to do is act like Paul Oakenfold. Make that happen, Activision.


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J03yyz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 20:15
J03yyz
does it come with coupons for free cocaine?
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 20:16
Niero
I'm glad that the industry is open to this stuff and producing high quality games before an indie studio goes completely over their heads and produces the equivalent of DJ Hero, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and Cowbell Hero with algorhythms that let us use whatever music we want to load into it without having to pay a fortune for DLC on stuff we've already bought in tape, CD, and MP3 online for two different services. At least they have the headstart, anyway. Golf claps all around!
infinity's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 20:17
infinity
@J03yyz

don't you mean "does it come with free cocaine?"

i'm looking forward to this game.
J03yyz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 20:23
J03yyz
@infinity

no thats just silly, they cant package cocaine in with a game.
Tmills2002's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 20:30
Tmills2002
I'm really excited for this game. Alot of people can't stand Rock/metal music (like myself) so a hip-hop themed music game is exactly what I've been waiting for!!! Hopefully everything works out ok
somesthetic's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:19
somesthetic
I'll play it if it's actual hip hop and not club music.
BigBaby9199's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:28
BigBaby9199
I hope this turns out to be a epic fucking win.
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:31
Professor Pew
Still want. And I agree with Tmills2002, I'd like some hip-hop and dance in this game please!
nintendoll's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:40
nintendoll
MC chris please.
SourGr8pes's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:40
SourGr8pes
If I can see Eric B, Grandmaster Flash, or Afrika Bambataa as boss characters, I'M SOLD!!!!!
SDogg554's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:48
SDogg554
hip hop sure, but im looking for the real techno/trance stuff.
Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 21:50
Guagloves
I would love to see "Rock It" or some Chrystal Method songs.
rjc5056's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/16/2008 23:01
rjc5056
If they put a Girl Talk mash-up in there as a bonus track or something there's pretty much no price that'll be too high for me. I don't even know why I'm setting myself up for this disappointment though.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/17/2008 00:34
mistic
I've got a DJ'ing game on PSX, it has a miniature turn-table for scratching and a set of piano-buttons to emulate a synthersiser... fucking hard game, but oh so funneh!
Funkiller's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/17/2008 08:31
Funkiller
I bet they are wishing they had Biz Markie on hand for tips on licensing...
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/17/2008 09:52
Holyetheline
I can't believe this has been confirmed... still seems unreal to me.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/17/2008 17:34
TrailerParkJesus
Wasn't one of the beatmania games a DJing game?
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