DJ Hero

Jay-Z, Eminem to Feature in Special Edition of "DJ Hero" Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 5, 2009 - 10:51am.

Santa Monica, Calif. - Video game publisher Activision (NASD: ATVI) said this week that it will release a special branded edition of its forthcoming "DJ Hero" turntable-based music game featuring hip-hop artists Jay-Z and Eminem, who performed together onstage at an Activision party this week at E3 in Los Angeles. The special edition will include an advanced version of the game's turntable controller, a metal traveling case, and two exclusive music CD compilations featuring greatest hits and new mixes from each artist. Jay-Z and Eminem have also committed to providing fresh downloadable mixes for the game later this year.

Activision Details New "DJ Hero," "Band Hero" Games

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 7, 2009 - 12:39pm.

Santa Monica, Calif. - Video game publisher Activision (NASD: ATVI) on Thursday announced its upcoming fall slate of music-based games, which will include "Guitar Hero 5," and the new titles "DJ Hero" and "Band Hero." The DJ game centers more on hip-hop and dance music, and features a new turntable controller, while "Band Hero" is a more family-friendly version of the game.

Activision Sued Over Contract for "Scratch DJ" Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 15, 2009 - 8:28am.

Santa Monica, Calif. - Video game publisher Activision (NASD: ATVI) and developer 7 Studios have been sued for intentional interference with contract, breach of contract, and conversion and misappropriation of trade secrets related to the development of a hip-hop music-themed game called "Scratch: The Ultimate DJ."

Will Activision's New Video Game DJ Hero Be As Successful As Guitar Hero?

Authored by Jay Baage on January 30, 2009 - 11:12am.

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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick confirms DJ Hero Game With Physical Turntables

Authored by Jay Baage on January 30, 2009 - 11:07am.

Davos, Switzerland - Activision Blizzard (NASD: ATVI) CEO Bobby Kotick confirmed on Friday that a new music-centered video game called "DJ Hero" is in development and due out in 2009:
"We have this product called DJ Hero coming out later this year, which is a turntable that you actually can play competitively and spin discs and mix songs," he said during a CNBC interview.