Video Gaming News - April 2004
Redwood City, CA (April 1, 2004) - Electronic Arts today announced Def
Jam VENDETTA II, a hip-hop fighting game. Currently in development, Def Jam
VENDETTA II features more than 70 characters, including Busta Rhymes, Carmen
Electra, Lil’ Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Sean Paul, Slick Rick, Snoop
Dogg, and many more.
From Major League Gaming:
Def Jam VENDETTA II challenges players to step into the shoes of a ruthless
NYC street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground. The game
features an all-new fighting engine allowing gamers to customize multiple
fighting styles as the deep new story mode takes the action well beyond the ring
and into the streets.
“As the line between games and traditional forms of entertainment continues
to blur, EA will continue to partner with strong brands like Def Jam to redefine
the rules with innovative new titles like Def Jam VENDETTA II,” said Jeff Karp,
Vice President of Marketing for EA.
"The Def Jam-EA relationship is once again on the forefront of
industry-leading entertainment with Def Jam VENDETTA II," added Kevin Liles,
President and CEO, Def Jam. "By fusing hip-hop culture with innovative,
addictive gameplay, Def Jam VENDETTA II is the ultimate interactive hip hop
lifestyle product. It redefines the gaming experience."
Def Jam VENDETTA II will be published and distributed by EA for the
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game system from
Microsoft, and Nintendo GameCube™. The game is being developed by EA Canada in
conjunction with Japan-based AKI Corporation for a scheduled ship in fall 2004.
This game has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
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