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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
UPCOMING GAME: SCRATCH: THE ULTIMATE DJ
on Happy Fellas
Gus- Submitted: May 6, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
“Back in October, Genius Products announced Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, a rhythm based music game developed by 7 Studios for the Xbox 360 and PS3. The game will be played using a turntable controller called the “Scratch Deck,” designed by Numark, which promises to “allow players to re-imagine songs on the fly and add their own creativity”. Well the trailer is finally out and you can take a looksie below.”...» Full Story on Happy Fellas .
RUMOR: SCRATCH: THE ULTIMATE DJ TO USE MP3 TURNTABLE
on Billboard
Joystiq- Submitted: May 6, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
The turntable controllers for “Scratch: The Ultimate DJ” may serve double duty as actual, functioning MP3-based turntables as well…» Full Story on Billboard .
on What They Play
Submitted: May 6, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
Scratch The Ultimate DJ is a game of the genre, for the PlayStation 3. Scratch The Ultimate DJ is published by Weinstein Company, and currently has a rating of “Teen” from the ESRB. What They Play will be providing further details on this game in the near future…. » Full Story on What They Play .
RUMOR: SCRATCH: THE ULTIMATE DJ TO USE MP3 TURNTABLE
on Dcemu UK
Submitted: May 6, 2008
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
Should it ever make it into stores, Genius Products’ Scratch: The Ultimate DJ might come with a very cool bonus. According to a tweet from producer Quincy Jones III (at least, we think it’s really QDIII—the account is linked from his Myspace account), the turntable controller used for the game will have extra functionality beyond the game.
QDIII’s tweet: “The scratch video game also has a real mp3 turn table with a functional fader, just like the real thing… will keep you posted on updates.”
If this turns out to be used for Scratch, it will mean that the fake musical instrument for the game is also a real musical instrument—no modding required. We can’t help but wonder, with all the lawsuits happening, if Activision is daring enough to “spontaneously” have the same idea for DJ Hero. .. » Full Story on Dcemu UK
on Giant Bomb
Submitted: April 28, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
Jeff returns from London just in time for a deluge of UK snacks and to talk about Bethesda’s 2009 lineup, the importance of exclamation points, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, Six Days in Fallujah, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, dream sandwiches, and more!..... » Full Story on Giant Bomb
BOTTLEROCKET DEVS RECRUITED BY NAMCO TO FINISH SCRATCH
on Variety
The Cut Scene- Submitted: April 27, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
Splatterhouse2 As I reported yesterday, Bottlerocket has now been tapped by Genius Products to finish production of “Scratch: the Ultimate DJ.” But for the past few months it has been without an assignment and even that new game likely isn’t enough to keep all the folks working on “Flash” and “Splatterhouse” employed.
So when Bottlerocket couldn’t afford to keep many of them, it’s little wonder many on the “Splatterhouse” team took Namco Bandai’s offer to finish the project they started….» Full Story on Variety .
on Radio Big Boy
Submitted: April 24, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
It was only a matter of time before dj’s got the spotlight again—even if it’s only for a little bit. Scratch is partnered up with sound equipment manufacturer Numark to release this DJ game featuring the music of Kanye West, Beastie Boys, TechNine, Run DMC, Eric B & Rakim, Black Eyed Peas, Mix Master Mike, The Gorillaz, Nelly, and more….. » Full Story on Radio Big Boy
on N4G
Submitted: April 22, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
OXM UK writes: “It’s fair to say we weren’t too excited about a DJ videogame. After getting it on in Guitar Hero and Rock Band, we wondered just how good spinning a few tunes and listening through headphones could be. Even art ed Curtis, a proper DJ, is convinced it’ll never work.
But you know what? After seeing it in action, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ is a fascinating addition to the rhythm music genre that we now can’t wait to get our hands on.
Borrowing its fundamental interface from the one Harmonix pioneered - the turntable peripheral will feature a spinnable record flanked by the five green-red-yellow-blue-orange ‘frets’ and a whammy bar-esque crossfader - Scratch drops notes down a vinyl highway and challenges you to play along with the song, just like the guitar games…” » Full Story on N4G
on UGS Mag
Submitted: April 6, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
The first Guitar Hero / Rock Band type of Hip Hop Video games are arriving this year. Mix Master Mike and Numark are part of the team behind 7 Studios’ Scratch: The Ultimate DJ. The Beastie Boys DJ has even gone so far as to claim “Scratch Will Be Bigger Than Guitar Hero.” Among the music licensed for the game are tracks from Kanye West, Tech N9ne, Run DMC, and Deltron 3030….. » Full Story on UGS Mag
INTERACTIVE VIDEOGAME RELEASED BY GENCO AND GENIOUS
on Alan Quasha
Submitted: April 5, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
“Scratch:The Ultimate DJ” is the latest video game released by Genius Products, Inc. in partnership with Genco Interactive. Genco Interactive is a subsidiary of Genco Media, which together with 7 Studios and QD3 developed this interactive video game which allows players to manipulate music tracks in real-time and choose from a large variety of DJ personalities as the player progresses from the simple garage DJ to “scratch-master” of the coolest nightclubs.
Alan Quasha, the Chairman of Genco Media and President of Quadrant Management remarked that Genco is “focused on providing content creators the means to fund the development of a range of entertainment related products, including video games,” and that “Scratch presents a great opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the Hip Hop music industry and bring an exciting new game to market.” ... » Full Story on Alan Quasha
GENIUS PRODUCTS UNVEILS NEW SCREENSHOTS FROM SCRATCH: THE ULTIMATE DJ
on OC Mod Shop
Game Press- Submitted: April 1, 2009
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ(Xbox 360)
Genius Products today released new screenshots from Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, the upcoming music rhythm game for fans of hip-hop. With creative and technical input from Mix Master Mike, legendary DJ for the Beastie Boys, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ features a realistic turntable style peripheral complete with an analog wheel, cross fader and MPC sample buttons….» Full Story on OC Mod Shop .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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