| Scratch: The Ultimate DJ | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Bedlam Games |
| Publisher(s) | Genius Products, Genco Media |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Release date(s) | TBD (2012-2013) |
| Genre(s) | Music |
| Rating(s) | T |
| Media/distribution | DVD, Blu-ray |
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ is a music video game announced by Genius Products in 2008. Similarly to Konami's Beatmania series, it will employ a specialised turntable controller (called the "Scratch Deck"), which will allow the player to follow along to the rhythm game while simulating common DJ techniques, such as scratching.[1][2]
It is currently held up in legal trouble, but replacement developer Bedlam Games has been announced.[3] The source code has been recently returned to Genius as per a legal order.[4]
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On April 15, 2009, the publishers of Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, Genius Products and Numark, sued against Scratch's developer, 7 Studios and Activision. The lawsuit contends that Activision purchased 7 Studios to both gain access to proprietary technology and to delay publication of the game so DJ Hero could come out first.[5] The Los Angeles Superior Court in which the suit was filed did not grant the requested restraining order against Activision on DJ Hero. Activision states that Scratch was already delayed by as early as October 2008, before they made contact with 7 Studios, and their acquisition of the developers did not impede them from completing Scratch.[6] However, on April 20, the court reversed its decision, awarding Genius and Numark a temporary restraining order, and ordered the "immediate return" of all of the material from 7 Studios from Activision,[7] including all source code related to Scratch.[8] 7 Studios subsequently filed a counter-suit against Genius Products, claiming that they engaged in "unlawful and unsavoury business practices" that limited 7 Studios from completing the game as planned.[9]
The songs below have been confirmed to be in the game.[10][11][12]
| Song title | Artist |
|---|---|
| "Peter Piper" | Run-D.M.C. |
| "Intergalactic" | Beastie Boys |
| "Flashing Lights" | Kanye West |
| "Don't Sweat the Technique" | Eric B. & Rakim |
| "Friends" | Whodini |
| "Hot In Herre" | Nelly |
| "Push It" | Salt N Pepa |
| "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)" | Outkast |
| "Let's Get It Started" | The Black Eyed Peas |
| "Lookin' Fly" | Murs |
| "Feel Good Inc." | Gorillaz |
| "Mastermind" | Deltron 3030 |
| "Life in a Cage" | The Knux |
| "Iced Lightning" | RJD2 |
| "Gifted" | N.A.S.A. |
| "Skanky Panky" | Kid Koala |
In addition to these songs, Genius has announced that the game will include music from Gorillaz, Deltron 3030, Snoop Dogg and Mix Master Mike.[13]