Posts Tagged ‘DJ Hero’

DJ Hero 2 Pendulum DLC Hitting PlayStation Store Today
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

It was a sad, sad day when Activision confirmed that it would no longer be supporting the Guitar Hero and DJ Hero franchises with new titles or DLC. However, just because the company has ceased development on these titles doesn’t mean that the already-finished DLC won’t see the light of day, as DJ Hero fans [...]

DJ Hero Franchise Takes Its Last Spin
Thursday, February 10th, 2011

I know how upsetting the recent news of Activision killing off the Guitar Hero series is to many. The game is responsible for the music/rhythm genre renaissance, which sparked a number of spin-offs, including the most recent, and my personal favorite, DJ Hero. But to my dismay, DJ Hero too has fallen victim to Activision’s [...]

PS3 Review – DJ Hero 2
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Our DJ Hero 2 review is here and is ready to mix things up…

PlayStation Release Horizon – Week of October 18, 2010
Monday, October 18th, 2010

At this point, it’s hard to tell what is coming out on its given date anymore after a high-profile title like Gran Turismo 5 gets delayed. Just between last week and this week alone, Rock of the Dead was scheduled for release and was subsequently rescheduled. While there are some sketchy releases on this week’s horizon, there are definitely some anticipated, definite releases in store with the core gamers in mind. This week, MMA fans are in luck while fans of music and legitimate musicians each have a package for their PlayStation 3. Not to cut short the Move gamers, there are two shooters on the front lines at the ready. Check out this week’s PlayStation releases and more (that’s right, more) below.

DJ Hero 2 DLC Revealed; Mix of Trailers Released
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

DJ Hero 2 is set to hit retail shelves in less than one week. Activision plans to keep the party going long after the game’s release date with plenty of DLC. The first downloadable mixes will be available starting in November and we’ve got the details right here.

Buy DJ Hero 2, Get DJ Hero Free
Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Publishing powerhouse Activision has officially confirmed that consumers who purchase either the DJ Hero 2 Turntable Bundle or Party Bundle will get a standalone version of the first DJ Hero game for free.

DJ Hero 2 Empire Mode ‘Vignette’
Sunday, August 15th, 2010

DJ Hero 2 is much more than just a sequel to the best selling new IP of last year. The much anticipated follow up not only features new tracks from today’s hottest artists and DJs, but new modes and new ways to play as well. One of these new modes is called Empire Mode, which [...]

Huge PS3, Blur, DJ Hero Deals Coming Next Week
Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Whether you’re considering purchasing a new PS3 or perhaps just picking up a few new title, particularly Blur or DJ Hero, then you have some phenomenal deals to look forward to next week.

DJ Superstar Tiësto Becomes DJ Hero
Saturday, July 31st, 2010

While the debut of the DJ Hero franchise may not have met or lived up to the success of Activision’s smash-hit franchise Guitar Hero, that is not stopping the powerhouse publisher from keeping the hip-hop and electronic front covered by the series. This was also made apparent by the performances of greats such as Eminem [...]

DJ Hero May Have Helped The Audio Industry
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

DJ Hero has slowly but surely risen to become a commercial success for Activision. It also appears to have had a positive effect on the actual audio industry as well.

DJ Qbert Joins DJ Hero 2′s Ranks
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Today, Activision announced that legendary turntable musician DJ Qbert will be joining the ranks of other DJ’s in DJ Hero 2. DJ Qbert has won multiple worldwide competitions and is highly regarded within the DJ world.

PlayStation To Rock Out at Lollapalooza
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

If you’re a fan of killer music, three-day long festivals, and plenty of PlayStation, then we’ve got the event for you. Sony will be bringing PlayStation Headquarters to this year’s Lollapalooza, the three-day, eight stage, music festival, which takes place August 6-8 in Chicago, Illinois.

DJ Hero Scratching Over a Million Units Sold
Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Upon its release onto the market with its high rolling $120 price point, DJ Hero was labeled by many as a commercial flop and overall failure despite fairly solid reviews from critics around the web. However almost a year after its release, Activision’s Dan Amrich wants everyone to know that you shouldn’t judge a book by just the first few pages but instead by its entirety.

New DJ Hero 2 Trailers Have A Deadmau5 in the House
Thursday, July 1st, 2010

When DJ Hero first burst onto the scene, it brought a much-needed burst of fresh gameplay to the crowded music-based games genre. While generally praised by critics (including PSLS), the game did not sell as well as was expected. But with news of a sequel, information is now slowly trickling out about just what the [...]

DJ Hero 2 E3 Impressions
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Activision is prepping the follow up to DJ Hero, the #1 new IP of 2009. We had a chance to take the sequel, DJ Hero 2, for a spin.