02/26/07 - Def Jam Teams Up With EA For 'Icon'

J-Banks · 02-26-2007, 04:16 PM

Def Jam Interactive has once again hooked up with Electronic Arts (EA) for the release of "Def Jam: Icon," infusing hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay of the new title.

Created by EA Chicago, "Def Jam: Icon" continues to push the boundaries of game development bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming.

"Music is the cornerstone of hip-hop culture, so we wanted to incorporate music and rhythm into the actual gameplay mechanics," said Kudo Tsunoda, executive producer and General Manager of EA Chicago. "In 'Def Jam: Icon,' we are changing the way fighting games are played! We are completely innovating the role of the environments in the games, moving from the typical lifeless arenas the hip-hop celebrities are fighting in to environments that play an instrumental part in the fight where they will react to the music and interact with both characters like a third fighter."

In the new title, gamers will have the chance to play as their favorite hip-hop stars, living out the life of a hip hop mogul, going from rags to riches, as they battle through no-holds-barred street fights. Music will effect how players fight in each venue and environmental interactions and hazards will become a key strategy to staying alive.

This time around, unique fighting gameplay controls introduce a new way for gamers to fight as they assume the role of rappers such as Ludacris, T.I. and Big Boi. Innovative controls give better feedback and feel to players, so they feel like they're actually throwing the combat moves, which Def Jam and EA guarantee.

"The Def Jam Interactive/EA relationship has expanded into a new frontier with EA Chicago's breakthrough technology. We have worked very closely with the team to ensure that authentic hip-hop culture and lifestyle permeates through every part of the product. 'Def Jam: Icon' will guarantee the ultimate combination of a real hip-hop experience and revolutionary fighting gameplay," said Lauren Wirtzer, VP Marketing, Def Jam Enterprises.

"Def Jam: Icon" is scheduled for release in March, and will be available on both the PS3 and Xbox 360 gaming consoles.

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ChUcK C · 02-26-2007, 04:33 PM

kinda old but propz
read dis like 3 weekz ago lol

yanksfan2235 · 02-26-2007, 05:30 PM

nice
props

Braza · 02-26-2007, 06:48 PM

propzzz...........

Zhiwai · 02-26-2007, 07:20 PM

Props on this

MC B STREETZ · 02-26-2007, 08:46 PM

should be gud

T.I Blood Nigga · 02-26-2007, 09:02 PM

hey J Banks you dumbass, we already know bout dis shit.........hop off jefferson's dick

bksoulja905 · 02-26-2007, 09:14 PM

old.......

CHi GORiLLA · 02-26-2007, 09:29 PM

old ass shit
but props

THREATS · 02-26-2007, 11:29 PM

okay then.

Fearless · 02-27-2007, 01:45 PM

Propzz, I cant wait until that shit drops

02-26-2007, 04:16 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	02/26/07 - Def Jam Teams Up With EA For 'Icon' 02/26/07 - Def Jam Teams Up With EA For 'Icon' Def Jam Interactive has once again hooked up with Electronic Arts (EA) for the release of "Def Jam: Icon," infusing hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay of the new title. Created by EA Chicago, "Def Jam: Icon" continues to push the boundaries of game development bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming. "Music is the cornerstone of hip-hop culture, so we wanted to incorporate music and rhythm into the actual gameplay mechanics," said Kudo Tsunoda, executive producer and General Manager of EA Chicago. "In 'Def Jam: Icon,' we are changing the way fighting games are played! We are completely innovating the role of the environments in the games, moving from the typical lifeless arenas the hip-hop celebrities are fighting in to environments that play an instrumental part in the fight where they will react to the music and interact with both characters like a third fighter." In the new title, gamers will have the chance to play as their favorite hip-hop stars, living out the life of a hip hop mogul, going from rags to riches, as they battle through no-holds-barred street fights. Music will effect how players fight in each venue and environmental interactions and hazards will become a key strategy to staying alive. This time around, unique fighting gameplay controls introduce a new way for gamers to fight as they assume the role of rappers such as Ludacris, T.I. and Big Boi. Innovative controls give better feedback and feel to players, so they feel like they're actually throwing the combat moves, which Def Jam and EA guarantee. "The Def Jam Interactive/EA relationship has expanded into a new frontier with EA Chicago's breakthrough technology. We have worked very closely with the team to ensure that authentic hip-hop culture and lifestyle permeates through every part of the product. 'Def Jam: Icon' will guarantee the ultimate combination of a real hip-hop experience and revolutionary fighting gameplay," said Lauren Wirtzer, VP Marketing, Def Jam Enterprises. "Def Jam: Icon" is scheduled for release in March, and will be available on both the PS3 and Xbox 360 gaming consoles. source-ballerstatus __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

02-26-2007, 06:48 PM	#4
Braza Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brazil Posts: 8,191 Repped: 4,164 Repped 1,269 Times in 487 Posts Neg Reps: 258 Neg Repped at 118 Times in 106 Posts	propzzz........... __________________

02-26-2007, 08:46 PM	#6
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02-26-2007, 09:29 PM	#9
CHi GORiLLA WINDY CITY Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CHICAGO- DA WINDY CITY- Posts: 5,396 Repped: 2,593 Repped 239 Times in 121 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	old ass shit but props __________________

02-27-2007, 01:45 PM	#11
Fearless Cry Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Rock, Sweden Posts: 968 Repped: 199 Repped 11 Times in 5 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Propzz, I cant wait until that shit drops __________________

02-26-2007, 04:33 PM	#2
ChUcK C Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southside Jamaica Queens,New York Posts: 7,072 Repped: 2,941 Repped 27 Times in 13 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	kinda old but propz read dis like 3 weekz ago lol

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yanksfan2235 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 24 Repped: 1 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	nice props

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Zhiwai G_unit_soldier_Chang Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 9,469 Repped: 15 Repped 49 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Props on this

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T.I Blood Nigga Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Annes Posts: 157 Repped: 85 Repped 107 Times in 49 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey J Banks you dumbass, we already know bout dis shit.........hop off jefferson's dick

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