Def Jam 360 demo tomorrow

By Tom Bramwell Published 7 February, 2007

Full game out in mid March.

Remember that Def Jam: Icon demo for Xbox 360? Probably not, since despite EA claiming it would be out recently, it wasn't. Not to worry though, because it may have come up hard but we are assured it will be appearing on Xbox Live Marketplace tomorrow.

The demo, as previously reported, offers an early look at how the game aims to "blend" the hip-hop lifestyle with fighting. Hard to imagine! There's a gas station level and Big Boi and T.I. characters to beat up, along with one song from each - "Kryptonite" from Big Boi (and Purple Ribbon All-Stars) as well as Top Back from T.I.

The full game is pretty close to release too, so you won't have to wait long after the demo if you're keen. In fact, US gamers will be able to grab it on 6th March while European gamers will find it available at their local games shop from 16th March for either PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360.

You might look a bit daft if you plumped for the former on day one though, what with the PS3 itself not being out for another week after that. Presumably it's a typo - look for the console and all its friendly games on the 23rd.

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Tom is Operations director of Eurogamer Network and Editor-at-Large of Eurogamer.net. He joined the company in February 2000.

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Comments (23) Latest comment 5 years ago

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  • octo #1 5 years ago

    In other news, bale of hay blows through dusty market town.

  • Eighthours #2 5 years ago

    the game aims to "blend" the hip-hop lifestyle with fighting. Hard to imagine!

    Harsh but fair! :)

  • rodge020679 #3 5 years ago

    In regards to the PS3 release date for the game its probably correct.
    Its not unknown for games to be released before consoles (condemned for the 360).

  • Poorandugly #4 5 years ago

    It's so people won't be able to play it before they buy, 'cause they would realize it's crap.

    /Haven't played it myself, but it sounds pretty rubbish...

  • HarryB #5 5 years ago

    if it's fight night 3 without gloves, I'm in!

  • asphaltcowboy #6 5 years ago

    Def Jam: Fight for New York actually turned out to be a good game, despite the hip-hop theme - looking forward to this. Surprisingly!

  • Fatnick #7 5 years ago

    Sod this. Where's Brian LAra? :(

  • Drone #8 5 years ago

    As long as the final game still has support for 4 player brawls, Im getting it. You just cant beat the thrill of virtually kicking your friends in the balls. Well, unless you actually kick them in the balls I suppose.

  • asphaltcowboy #9 5 years ago

    "Are there any western devs that have actually made a quality fighting engine?"

    Uh... yeah. EA with Def Jam: Fight for New York (although that's more wrestling/brawling - if you mean fighting as in, say VF or Tekken... no.)

  • sanctusmortis #10 5 years ago

    The original was fun. Never played the sequel. This one looks... bizarre, from the vids on Xboxyde.

  • asphaltcowboy #11 5 years ago

    Well, I stand corrected. I would however argue that "many other people" stating that fact is somewhat of an exaggeration... because I can see one. And it wasn't particularly specific anyway. So there :p

  • asphaltcowboy #12 5 years ago

    Regardless, it's meant to be from the team behind Fight Night, so it should be pretty good if FN2 and 3 are anything to go by!

  • asphaltcowboy #13 5 years ago

    It's up according to MN, but... who knows :)

  • DrunKao #14 5 years ago

    WOW. It looks better than FNR3! Damn this is a fantastic looking game. This game has to be among the top 5 best looking games made. I am not exaggerating.
    Edited by 1 at 08/02/07 @ 11:37

  • azwipe #15 5 years ago

    DJ:FFNY was excellent fun, probably the most satisfying fighter I've played, plus a decent, well-executed story.

  • dirigiblebill #16 5 years ago

    I liked Fight for New York despite myself- cracked the wrestling engine before too long, but the bling-it-up options were sweet and the arenas kept things interesting.

    Apparently you can time blows to the (fully customisable) level soundtrack this time round, setting off crazy environmental combos. Plus you get to work the decks with the right stick, or something. Sounds like the twisted lovechild of Fight Night and Parappa the Rappa :)

  • Kuma #17 5 years ago

    FFNY was ace, this is utter toss!

  • dirigiblebill #18 5 years ago

    Why, what's wrong with it?

  • pusherman #19 5 years ago

    This is ok. Nowhere near as fun as FFNY. It plays like a dumbed down Fight Night.

  • bloodflowers #20 5 years ago

    Would play better at 60fps, whole thing feels like it's running in slow motion. EA please go look at every other major 3d fighting franchise to see why 60 matters in fighting games.

    Having said that, I like what they've done with the music/scenery interaction, definitely a distinctive look - just can't believe they couldn't get it running more smoothly with a little more time or a better engine/dev team.

  • ronuds #21 5 years ago

    I'm surprised the Brits seem to be taking more of a liking to this game than Americans.

    Is it because it's EA and the love for them?

  • jonsaan #22 5 years ago

    Played the demo last night. EA, what have you done to Def Jam. It was great anyway. Now you've completely wangered it with your stoopid twin stick fighting system. Arse.

  • monkey-ken-wizard #23 5 years ago

    I played it a few nights ago. Really nice graphics, the character detail is impressive.
    I particularly like the background buildings bouncing to the music.
    Its plays ok I guess, but with the level realism it feels like you are in an actual street fight, which feels a bit disturbing. Initially, I wasn’t totally sure why I was beating up someone from the ethic community and setting them on fire, until I realised he was a rap artists.

    Edited by 1 at 10/02/07 @ 09:52