People like plastic guitars, so why not plastic turntables? That's the logic behind the newest game in the Hero franchise, DJ Hero, which promises to cover the genres of hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance.

Available on: PS3 , PS2, Xbox 360, Wii
Genre: Other Games/Compilations
Expected release date: 10/27/2009
Published by: Activision
Developed by: FreeStyleGames

Franchise: Guitar Hero
Multiplayer Modes:

Offline

2 player VS

2 player CO-OP

Online

2 player VS

2 player CO-OP

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In the groove with Activision's latest instrument simulator

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DJ Hero is a game that really needs to be played to be truly appreciated. On paper it seems to be yet another ill-conceived concept bundled with a money-spinning peripheral to give it a novelty value – the kind of thing you fiddle with at Christmas and chuck into the spare room for the rest of the year. But when you actually place your fingers on the turntable and scratch out your first mix, you’ll ...

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