No Rhythm? Youll Catch A Beat Down In The New Def Jam Game
While soundtracks have been becoming increasingly important to video games, as evidenced by the fact that they are becoming available separately on CD, the upcoming Def Jam game from Electronic Arts is taking the music to a new level.
The original Def Jam game was a bit of a surprise hit with video game players. A head-to-head fighting game, the game was set apart by its cast of characters: rappers. The game featured Def Jam recording artists as street fighters and, understandably, the fighting was accompanied by music from the same label.
Video game sequels are a difficult animal, much like movies, which is why so many sequels fail: they have to capture the essence of the original while still keeping things fresh and different. In an effort to do exactly that and build upon the success of its predecessors, the new game will respond to the beat of the soundtrack. In an era of increasing personalization it should come as no surprise that this function works with your music as well as the built in soundtrack.
Both the fighters and the areas will respond to the music as it pulses throughout the...