Def Jam: Icon (First Screenshots)

[LinkinPrime]

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – October 18, 2006 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), in partnership with Def Jam Interactive, announced today that DEF JAM: ICON™ will be released for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system in March 2007 in North America and Europe. Infusing hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, EA Chicago and urban lifestyle powerhouse Def Jam Interactive, continue 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.”

EA Chicago is delivering star-stunning action and bone breaking beats as players live out the life of a hip hop mogul, going from rags to riches. Incorporating hip-hop culture into every aspect of the game, DEF JAM: ICON will deliver the intensity of a no-holds-barred street fight but with style and rhythm. Music will effect how players fight in each venue and environmental interactions and hazards will become a key strategy to staying alive.

EA Chicago’s unique fighting gameplay controls introduce a new way for gamers to fight as they assume the role of top celebrity characters such as Ludacris, T.I. and Big Boi. Innovative controls give better feedback to players so they feel like they’re actually throwing the combat moves. Gamers can now fight with the style and flash of the superstar personalities.

“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 to ship in March 2007 for the PLAYSTATION®3 system and Xbox 360™.

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/12021/EA-Announces-Def-Jam-Icon-First-Screenshots-Inside/

I really enjoyed the first one except for the cheap moves that some players did. I'm really looking forward to this one and hope that they improve on the 2nd one that they did.
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[orntar]

i read a preview in psm. it sounded really fun. too bad it is being published by the devil.

 

[Roufuss]

Wasn't this game supposed to come out a long time ago?

I've got a Game Informer that did a preview of it before the 360 even came out =/

 

[getmyrunon]

Is anyone else hoping they put K Fed in this game... so you can whup the snot out of him?

 

[help1]

Will it be like no mercy?

 

[Roufuss]

[quote name='help1']Will it be like no mercy?[/QUOTE]

From what I've heard it's moving away from the first two games and will be more striking moves and less grappling ones.

 

[Graystone]

[quote name='Roufuss']
I've got a Game Informer that did a preview of it before the 360 even came out =/[/QUOTE]

Thats what Game Informer does. I have a game informer from year and half ago talking about the Scarface game.

I hope they make this more like the first one.

 

[Sporadic]

As long as they don't screw with the gameplay too much, I'll be picking this one up first day.

 

[Sporadic]

Ok, this game.

Developed from the ground up using bits and pieces of the Fight Night engine, Icon does away with Aki's old influence and mechanics to create something new.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/740/740004p1.html

Why in the world would they drop the AKI engine? That was the main draw of the last 2 games.

 

[anomynous]

gonna get this game, looks different w/ the music/environement interaction

 

[orntar]

[quote name='Sporadic']Ok, this game.



http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/740/740004p1.html

Why in the world would they drop the AKI engine? That was the main draw of the last 2 games.[/quote]

because that is what sucks about the originals, imo. i hated them because of gameplay. perhapse they are trying to appeal to a different audience because it did not sell as well as expected.

 

[akilshohen]

[quote name='Sporadic']Ok, this game.



http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/740/740004p1.html

Why in the world would they drop the AKI engine? That was the main draw of the last 2 games.[/QUOTE]
because the fight night team is working on it at EA Chicago (not really chicago, but schamburg)
I really want to play this, I like how they said the music will affect the fights. I just hope it's some more women in the game to play

 

[guyver2077]

no aki... you ea

only reason i bought the last 2 games on launch

 

[thamaster24]

[quote name='Sporadic']Ok, this game.



http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/740/740004p1.html

Why in the world would they drop the AKI engine? That was the main draw of the last 2 games.[/quote]

That's definetly the first thing I thought of when I saw who it was being made by, I'll give it a rent when it comes out I guess

 

[RelentlessRolento]

[quote name='guyver2077']no aki... you ea

only reason i bought the last 2 games on launch[/QUOTE]


agreed. aki was the best thing to happen to wrestling games, and I don't like wrestling games, but theirs were always a blast.

 

[Monsta Mack]

Whoa no AKI? This is major news and just went off my "To get" list unless It's scores 9.0's left and right all over the place in March.

Damn you EA.

 

[orntar]

[quote name='RelentlessRolento']agreed. aki was the best thing to happen to wrestling games, and I don't like wrestling games, but theirs were always a blast.[/quote]
the point with def jam is, it isnt supposed to be a wrtestling game. it was/is supposed to be a fighting (any kind of fighting) game. so it makes perfect sense for the devorce to me.

 

[Zoglog]

So are the TERIYAKI BOYZ going to be in this one? It'd be fun to kick Verbal's ass

and I don't get why people have to call game companies the devil........ take your gripes to a company that really shafts people...... Walmart. EA has contributed a great deal to the gaming industry and is partially responsible for it's sucess to this date.

 

[thamaster24]

Yes but when you think of EA and fighting game in the same sentence, what do you think of? Fight Night... No problems with EA, I just don't want another boxing game

 

[RelentlessRolento]

[quote name='orntar']the point with def jam is, it isnt supposed to be a wrtestling game. it was/is supposed to be a fighting (any kind of fighting) game. so it makes perfect sense for the devorce to me.[/QUOTE]


the word "fighting game" shuld be taken lightly, it's more along the midline of being a brawler/wrestler.

 

[akilshohen]

[quote name='Zoglog']So are the TERIYAKI BOYZ going to be in this one? It'd be fun to kick Verbal's ass

and I don't get why people have to call game companies the devil........ take your gripes to a company that really shafts people...... Walmart. EA has contributed a great deal to the gaming industry and is partially responsible for it's sucess to this date.[/QUOTE]
That would be cool if they we in it.....they are signed to Def Jam. I wonder if you will be able to BAPE out your CAF

 

[CAG 79]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/755/755930p1.html

IGN just posted some impressions and some cool new videos that show more of the gameplay using the new music system. It looks like a lot fun in my opinion but then again I am a fan of the Def Jam series.