So Jay-Z and Eminem May Make DJ Hero a Good Video Game

Activision’s forthcoming DJ Hero, which looks almost as easy as being an actual DJ, aims to provide a Guitar Hero experience for video gamers who are sick of Aerosmith.  But exactly what kind of star power could a game about musicians who are, as a class, not that famous, hope to pull?  Paul Oakenfold?  Cascada?  Nope – DJ heroes rejoice:

The upcoming DJ Hero video game just landed two heavy hitters as MCs: Jay-Z and Eminem.

 

A limited edition comes with the rappers’ exclusive new greatest-hits CDs, possibly including previously unreleased tracks, plus an advanced version of the controller, a DJ stand and metal traveling case. Jay-Z and Eminem will serve as consultants to Activision and the game’s developer, FreeStyleGames.

Well!  Those guys are pretty good.  

 

Jay-Z spelled out his enthusiasm:

The complete list of tracks the rappers are providing is still being worked out. Jay-Z plans on including Izzo (H.O.V.A.) and Dirt Off Your Shoulder for sure. Also possible: tracks from his in-the-works Blueprint 3 album. “I have a ton of content, I just need the pipeline,” he says. “I love the freedom of (DJ Hero). I could wake up tomorrow morning with the idea for a song and call the guys at Activision and start working on getting it out.”

Eminem, however, was completely unhelpful in providing details.

Eminem is more cryptic about his contributions. “I don’t want to give away any surprises yet,” he says in an e-mail interview. “DJ Hero will include my music, and I’ll be providing additional material as downloadable content by the end of the year.”

Oh, but now there’s also another new DJ game coming out called Scratch: The Ultimate DJ.  I guess this one will feature Nas and Asher Roth, and will be bad.

 

Source: Keep It Trill.