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more about #scratchtheultimatedj d_r_e: No mention of Electroplankton, Korg DS-10, or the Music series by Jester? I'm shocked AJ! SHOCKED!!! more » LaneWinree: Okay, let me put in my two cents as a musician and a part-time music educator... I used to be dead-set against music games like Rock Band and Guitar ... more » idDobie: I don't see any mario paint references... I'll just leave this here... more » Showmeyomoves!: This article reminds me of the Beatnes stage in Electroplankton. Somehow it's impossible to make a bad tune. Perfect for people like me! more » Shiryu: Great article, AJ, I can surely admit that [shiryumusic.no.sapo.pt] may have never existed today and for the past 10 years if it wasnt for a miste... more » dd528: I feel someone should mention the Music series of games/programmes made by Jester. The first one came out in 1998 and attempted to offer Playstation ... more » Patient: I always found that fine line in game design very interesting in terms of games that revolved around actually making music comparted to those that use... more » eboku: I had a kid come into work the other day when I was playing the Sonic the Hedgehog 1 soundtrack on the speakers. The kid, around 13, exclaimed how str... more » captain zach america: I can say myself that music games are not nearly as exhilarating as writing or performing your own music. however, it's a good alternative for the 95... more » SigmundTheSeaMonster: In unrelated related news, a friend that works for VMware got the ole pink slip, along with an entire dev group (+70 folks). I fear the recession, is... more » Twik63: wow so they bought their competitor then put them out of work.. nice. more » Sansatori: Honestly, people will bend things so far until it suits their message. We get it, you don't like Activision or Bobby K. But this is housecleaning.... more » 7ucky: Can I play the Kotick's advocate for a moment? First, I don't condone the buying and gutting of companies. However, to a publisher like Activision, t... more » AncientUnknown1: Just 6 months and they are already gutting their purchase. Or is it common to layoff 50% of a studio following completion of a project? more » Koztah: Seriously. I am never buying an Activision game new again. Used, etc only - and even then only if they release a game I really want. Nothing anyone ... more » Pyrefly: Ah i see, so Kotick felt like he wanted another Ferrari? it's all good, i'm sure those employees being laid off don't care in the slightest. more » deanbmmv: Wow, so we errm "Might be Wrong" about hating Activsion? [kotaku.com] :P This is pretty much classic MS rule book of Business: Embrace, Extend, Exting... more » Rebochan: OMG THE AMERICAN GAMING INDUSTRY IS DYING! more » MyBigToe: oh, this is surprising more » Archaotic: So...they bought out a company that was making a competitor to DJ Hero, then fired half the staff. Kotick is a terrible human being. There's a speci... more » -
#editorial
The Role of Music Games
I got kicked out of choir in middle school and ever since, I've limited my study of music to whatever Guitar Hero and Rock Band have bothered to teach me. More » -
#rumor
Activision Subtracts From 7 Studios, Hits Ex-Scratch Dev With Layoffs
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. More » -
#music
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Track List Grows By Eight
We're happy for you DJ Hero and we're gonna let you finish, but Scratch: The Ultimate DJ features some of the greatest newly announced musical tracks of all time, featuring Kanye. More » -
#geniusproducts
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Has A New Developer, New Date
After months of legal wrangling—after the developer of Scratch: The Ultimate DJ was purchased by its biggest competitor—Genius Products and Numark Industries have found a new developer, Commotion Interactive, the music and party game division of Bedlam Games. More » -
#clips
The Scratch Turntable In Action
Take a look at Numark's "first and only legitimate DJ controller for gamers" in this turntable hyping video for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ. More » -
#numark
More Pics Of The Scratch DJ Controller
We've received some new shots of the official Scratch: The Ultimate DJ turntable controller, now in delicious PlayStation 3 flavor. More » -
#djbattle
Rumor: Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Has A New Developer
According to sources with knowledge of the game's development, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ has a brand new developer, with Bottlerocket Entertainment replacing former developers 7 Studios, who were recently sued by the game's publisher. More » -
#lawsuit
L.A. Court Finds In Favor Of Scratch DJ
A California judge has ruled in favor of Scratch DJ Game LLC, granting a temporary restraining order against Activision Publishing, ordering all Scratch intellectual property returned immediately.
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#djbattle
Activision Denies Wrongdoing In Scratch Suit, Backed By LA Court
Publisher Activision has responded to allegations that it conspired to delay rival DJ game Scratch: The Ultimate DJ by buying its competitor's developer, 7 Studios, calling those claims disingenuous and lacking in merit. More » -
#lawsuit
Activision Accused of Stealing From DJ Hero Rival
The publisher and peripheral maker of upcoming DJ game Scratch: The Ultimate DJ have filed suit against developer 7 Studios and Activision for "intentional interference with contract, breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets." More » -
#7studios
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Impressions
7 Studios is hoping to bring the thrill of live DJing home with Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, the rhythm game that aims for the digital rock 'n' roll fantasy of Guitar Hero, only on turntables.
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#letsgetitstarted
Genius Drops First Tracks For Scratch: The Ultimate DJ
Genius Products has finally gotten around to revealing some of the tracks for their upcoming rhythm title Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, with Beastie Boys, Kanye West, and The Black Eyed Peas making the cut. More »
