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For you DJ Hero owners out there, do you wish that you had an extra turntable so that your friend(s) could join in on the fun? If so, you're in luck: Activsion said today that the controller is now in stock at the Guitar Hero Store. However, don't expect it to come cheap; one turntable controlle...

By David Hinkle If you've been sitting around on your fat stacks of cash, waiting to pick up an extra DJ Hero controller then now is the time, friend. Activision sent along a press release stating that the turntable controllers are now in stock at the Guitar Hero Store for $70 a pop, $40 cheaper than the regul...

By Josh • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Activision Publishing / Infinity Ward) • Infinity Ward • Rocksteady Studios • Valve • DJ Hero (Activision Publishing / FreeStyleGames) • Guitar Hero 5 (Activision Publishing / Neversoft Entertainment)

By bkuchera@arstechnica.com (Ben Kuchera) What happened? Activision Blizzard spent a mint promoting the game, including hiring big-name producers and DJs to hype the release, as well as bringing in Jay-Z and Eminem to perform at a star-studded concert at E3. The game had strong early buzz, and it could still be a slow-burning hit. O...

By Alexander Sliwinski Activision may have "fewer SKUs" in 2010, but it still needs its Heroes to champion the financial cause. Guitar Hero brand CEO Dan Rosensweig tells MCV that the publisher is already working on the "next iterations" of Guitar Hero and Band Hero, and mentions that there will be "more" DJ Hero....

By JC Fletcher Update: Removed reference to Brütal Legend as an Activision-published title. We know better!Oct. NPD: Brutal Legend sold 216k; DJ Hero sold 123k originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

By Alexander Sliwinski Activision has applied to trademark Drum Hero. Yes, your initial reaction is likely the same as ours: "Wait, how did Activision not do that already?" Good question, but apparently the Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, and Band Hero publisher only applied for the trademark in late October. This does no...

Activision aka Milkivision is at the milking process again. Activision is throwing claims out there that Guitar Hero is the third highest selling franchise of all time, behind Mario, and Madden, all three names that are just common among everyone in the world. We've already seen DJ Hero an...

DJ Hero Available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and Wii Game Developer: FreeStyleGames Game Publisher: Activision Release Date: October 27th, 2009 Official Website: DJHero.com ... Read the full article at GamingBits.com!]

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By Xav de Matos When contacted by Joystiq, Activision refused to comment on the matter. With no less than three new rhythm titles on the horizon, we presume publishers hope the trend of sluggish peripheral-based game sales comes to a screeching halt; like the days of disco music and, apparently, outlin...

By lisa@el33tonline.com (Lisa) DJ Hero launched across Europe and North America for the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 and Wii last week and already Activision have made two new downloadable mixes available to download. The DJ Hero Extended Mix Pack 01 is available now on Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Store, while Wii ow...

By Edge Staff Format: 360, PS2, PS3 (version tested), Wii Release: Out now Publisher: Activision Developer: FreeStyleGames read more

By Gus Mastrapa 3 per song is quite pricey for a music game download. It feels like Activision was attempting to make up for the cost by extending the mixes longer than you might expect. I thought for a moment that the Public Enemy vs. Gorillaz track was going to call it quits, before it changed gears.

By elmundotech From/De: Business Wire via VPO PUMA® Mixes It Up with DJ Hero™ Sportlifestyle Brand Partners with Activision Publishing Inc. © 2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark and DJ Hero is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

By Griffin McElroy Activision and FreeStyleGames aren't wasting any time in expanding DJ Hero's already fairly expansive 93-mix-long track list. The "Extended Mix Pack 01" DLC will be added to the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store today and includes the following two mixes for 480 and $5.99, res...

By Mike Fahey DJ Hero was developed by FreeStyleGames and published by Activision on October 27th on the Wii, PlayStation 2. PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Retails for $119.99 ($99.99 for the PS2). A copy of the Xbox 360 version of the game was given to us by the publisher for reviewing purposes. Performed all tr...

By Mike Fahey Will hype, demo booths, and the Hero brand be enough to make DJ Hero a smash hit? Perhaps not, if Cowen and Company's projections are accurate. The company recently conducted a survey of online retailers regarding Activision's DJ game, and the results weren't as impressive as Activision...

By Tom Ivan Officially announced in May and due for release alongside a turntable controller at the end of this month, the game represents an attempt by publisher Activision to spin-off and expand the Guitar Hero franchise into new areas.

In just a mere two days, DJ Hero will be released. With that being said, how well do you think it will sell? At the PLAY Digital Media Conference, Guitar Hero co-founder Kai Huang spoke about the company's expectations for the game this upcoming holiday. Continue reading to find out what he sa...

By Griffin McElroy Huang mentioned that while overall sales will be bolstered by the Hero part of the game's moniker, the DJ portion may scare potential players off -- causing Activision to focus on in-store demos to push the product on passersby. If we were unenlightened of DJ Hero's existence, we'd probab...

By Logan Westbrook A million sales in the first month would be a great start for DJ Hero, but that isn't what publisher Activision is expecting.

By Stephen Totilo Failure is not possible in Activision's turntable riff on Guitar Hero, but I saw last night how tough — and strategic — playing the game can be. DJ Hero was available to play in a SoHo Manhattan gallery as part of an Activision and Microsoft-backed evening event for this multi-platform game.

By Mike Fahey Playing videogames has always been a favorite activity of mine, and I can't wait to get my hands on DJ Hero," said Martin Truex, Jr. "We've had some great partners on our Chevy this year, including two of Activision's biggest hits, Guitar Hero Smash Hits and Guitar Hero 5. They were both aweso...

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Activision, Xbox 360, and GameStop, have teamed up to offer fans an exclusive opportunity to be among the first to play the critically acclaimed videogame DJ Hero on national DJ Demo Day at GameStop stores (US) on October 11th, 2009. 1 Vote(s)

By Richard Mitchell Activision has announced that GameStop will be hosting a special DJ Hero demo event this Sunday, October 11. The event is taking place at all United States GameStop locations from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and will give gamers the chance to try out the game a full three weeks in advance. Gamers will...

If you're dying to get get your hands on DJ Hero [1] and happen to live by a GameStop [2], you're in luck -- Activision [3] has recently announced that they are teaming up with GameStop to give the general public a chance to play DJ Hero this Sunday, October 11th from 10:00am - 6:00pm. The best pa...

By Alexander Sliwinski Round and round the DJ Hero pre-order bonuses go. Who has the best one? Nobody kn -- oh wait, we do! Planning on putting down the cash for the Activision turntable simulator at the end of October? Let's see which major retailer has the best deal:

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DJ Hero [1]'s October 27th release date is quickly approaching so it would only make sense that Activision [2] would let us in on the various pre-order bonuses you will recieve while purchasing the game at various retailers. Below is the full list of pre-order bonuses you will recieve cour...

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By Michael McWhertor In April, publisher Activision purchased 7 Studios, then the developer of DJ Hero competitor Scratch the Ultimate DJ. Today, Kotaku has been told by sources close to the studio, it laid off an estimated 30 people from 7 Studios. Activision reps provided the following statement to Kotaku.

By Brian Crecente It must be music list day at Activision. First they sent out their full set list for DJ Hero and then they drop the full soundtrack for Tony Hawk: RIDE. The game, due to hit shelves for the PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 on Nov. 17, includes 50 tracks and here they are:

By oliver@el33tonline.com (Oliver) Activision Publishing has confirmed that DJ Hero will make an appearance in stores around the UK on October 30th on PS3, PS2, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii. The game’s release in North America is currently set at October 27th.

By JC Fletcher During GamesCom, Activision said that DJ Hero would come to Europe in "late October." The good news is that the publisher didn't pick the very last day in October to release the game ... though it's awfully close. Today, Activision told Eurogamer that all versions of DJ Hero will be out in the UK a...

DJ Hero is still awaiting its October 27th release, but gamesindustry.biz is reporting that Activision and FreeStyleGames are already hard at work on a sequel. The site reports that "at least one independent UK developer" is working with FreeStyleGames on an impending DJ Hero 2, and the c...

By Luke Plunkett While Guitar Hero is a license to print money, DJ Hero is less of a sure bet. For all we know, it may stink up the joint! That's not bothering Activision, though, as they're already looking for more developers. Activision recruiting talent for DJ Hero sequels [GI.biz]

By Luke Plunkett The odd compatibility hiccup aside, when you buy a Rock Band guitar or a Guitar Hero drum kit, you expect it'll work on multiple games. Not so for the upcoming DJ Hero's peripheral.

By Alexander Sliwinski Activision still has plenty on its plate this holiday season with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and DJ Hero. Then again, with the early part of 2010 as packed as it is with pushed releases, who knows what delays are still lurking. Gallery: Blur

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By Mabie A. Activision has sent out the official press release for Daft Punk joining in on the DJ Hero (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii) action, lauding the electric duo's debut in the video game scene via the game as a "rare opportunity" and "an extreme honor."

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For the first time ever in a video game, GRAMMY Award winning DJ’s and producing duo, Daft Punk, will start the party right with Activision Publishing, Inc.’s DJ Hero, when it is released to the gaming public on October 27th, 2009. 1 Vote(s)

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Activision revealed today that Grammy-winning DJ's Daft Punk will be one of the artist featured in DJ Hero. This is the first appearance of the duo in any video game.

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By Mabie A. Retailer GameStop is offering quite a deal for Activision's DJ Hero: Renegade Edition (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii). It's definitely pricier than the original tag of US 199.99, but rest assured this edition will definitely be worth it for those who are in the serious business of playing DJ.

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