Konami Announce Def Jam Rapstar DLC Is No Longer Available On PSN OrXBLA

Konami have announced that DLC for Def Jam Rapstar is no longer available. this applies to both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game. you will still be able to purchase freestyle tracks for Def Jam Rapstar.

Source: Konami UK

Konami Have Released A New Def Jam Rapstar Gameplay Video Featuring Hulk Hogan

Konami have released a new video for Def Jam Rapstar. this video features Hulk Hogan being Hulk Hogan and playing Def Jam Rapstar.

4mm Games, Def Jam Interactive and Terminal Reality Reveal The Full Track List For Def Jam Rapstar

4mm Games, Def Jam Interactive and Terminal Reality have revealed the final 7 tracks in Def Jam Rapstar and the complete Def Jam Rapstar Track List. The complete track list for Def Jam Rapstar is:

TRACK - ARTIST

• 2 Pac - I Get Around
• 50 Cent - I Get Money
• A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario
• Bashy - Black Boys *UK Exclusive
• Beastie Boys - Brass Monkey
• Biz Markie - Just A Friend
• Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hand’s Where My Eyes Can See
• Chipmunk - Chip Diddy Chip *UK Exclusive
• Devlin - Giant *UK Exclusive
• Diddy featuring The Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Kim & The LOX - It’s All About The Benjamins (Remix)
• Dizzee Rascal - Fix Up, Look Sharp *UK Exclusive
• DMX - Ruff Ryder’s Anthem
• Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg - Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang
• Drake - Best I Ever Had
• Fat Joe featuring Terror Squad - Lean Back
• Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
• Jim Jones - We Fly High
• Kanye West - Stronger
• Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
• Lil’ Jon - Get Low
• Lil’ Wayne - A Milli
• LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out
• Ludacris - Stand Up
• Method Man featuring Mary J. Blige - You’re All I Need/I’ll Be There For You
• Nas featuring Diddy - Hate Me Now
• N-Dubz - I Need You *UK Exclusive
• Nelly - Hot in Herre
• Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy
• Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa
• Onyx - Slam
• Outkast - So Fresh, So Clean
• Pete Rock & CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)
• Public Enemy - Fight The Power
• Roots Manuva - Witness The Fitness *UK Exclusive
• Rob Base - It Takes Two
• Run D.M.C. - Run’s House
• Salt-N-Pepa - Push It
• Snoop Dogg - Gin and Juice
• So Solid Crew - 21 Seconds *UK Exclusive
• Soulja Boy Tell’em - Turn My Swag On
• T.I. featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
• Tinchy Stryder featuring N-Dubz - Number 1 *UK Exclusive
• Tinie Tempah - Pass Out *UK Exclusive
• Wiley - 50/50 *UK Exclusive
• Wu Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.

COMPLETE DEF JAM RAPSTAR FREESTYLE MODE PRODUCER LIST

PRODUCER - TRACK

• 9th Wonder - Jamla
• 9th Wonder - The Academy
• Bangladesh - Gutter
• Bangladesh - Patron
• Boi-1da - Dance
• Cool & Dre - Epidemic
• Cool & Dre - Public Enemy
• Danja - Nars
• DJ Khalil - The Good Doctor
• DJ Khalil - LAX
• DJ Premier - Go Back
• DJ Premier - JJ’s Beat
• Just Blaze - 8 Bit
• Just Blaze - On The One
• Nitti Beats - Hand’s Up

They have also released a new gameplay video for Def Jam Rapster. in this video, Tichy Strider is talking about the game, giving his thoughts, and you see him singing along to his own songs.



Press Release

London, England– September 29th, 2010 –Today, 4mm Games, Def Jam Interactive and Terminal Reality are excited to reveal the final seven tracks that will be available in Def Jam Rapstar, the first true interactive Hip Hop music game experience coming November 5th to the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and WiiTM.

The ultimate emcee experience, Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop, you and your social networks. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, from “Big Poppa” by The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg’s classic “Gin and Juice”, N-Dubz’ “I Need You” and more, Def Jam Rapstar allows YOU to be the star by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community atwww.defjamrapstar.com.

Def Jam Rapstar is also pleased to announce that 9th Wonder will be providing exclusive instrumental beats for Def Jam Rapstar’s Freestyle Mode, as well as confirm additional tracks by Cool & Dre and DJ Khalil. Def Jam Rapstar’s Freestyle Mode allows aspiring emcees the chance to deliver their own original rhymes over never before heard tracks by some of today’s hottest producers.

NEW CONFIRMED TRACKS INCLUDE

ARTIST - TRACK

Beastie Boys - Brass Monkey
Kanye West - Stronger
N-Dubz - I Need You *UK Exclusive
Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa
Rob Base - It Takes Two
Roots Manuva - Witness The Fitness *UK Exclusive
Snoop Dogg Gin and Juice
So Solid Crew - 21 Seconds *UK Exclusive
Soulja Boy Tell’em - Turn My Swag On

NEW PRODUCERS CONFIRMED INCLUDE

PRODUCER - TRACK

9th Wonder - Hand’s Up
9th Wonder - Jamla
Bangladesh - Patron
Boi-1da - Dance
Cool & Dre - Public Enemy
DJ Khalil - LAX

Co-published by Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. and Autumn Games, Def Jam Rapstar will offer a software only version of the game that will retail for £49.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 and £39.99 on Wii, as well as a bundled version that will include software and one wired microphone for £54.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 and for £49.99 on Wii.

4mm Games, Terminal Reality, And Def Jam Interactive Reveal More Tracks In Def Jam Rapstar

4mm Games, Terminal Reality, And Def Jam Interactive have revealed more artist and producer tracks in Def Jam Rapstar. Producer tracks are instrumental tracks and Artist tracks are songs with lyrics. The new tracks include:

ARTIST - TRACK

Bashy - Black Boys (UK exclusive)
Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hand’s Where My Eyes Can See
Devlin - Giant (UK exclusive)
DMX - Ruff Ryder’s Anthem
Fat Joe featuring Terror Squad - Lean Back
Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always on Time
Lil’ Jon - Get Low

PRODUCER - TRACK

Bangladesh - Gutter
DJ Premier - Go Back
Just Blaze - 8 Bit

Konami have also released new screenshots for the game and a trailer featuring Fat Joe and gameplay footage.



Screenshots


Press Release

London, England – September 9th, 2010 –Today, 4mm Games, Terminal Reality and Def Jam Interactive are excited to announce additional tracks available in Def Jam Rapstar, the first true interactive Hip Hop music game experience coming November 5th to the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and WiiTM.

The ultimate emcee experience, Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop, you and your social networks. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, from Busta Rhymes “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” to “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” by DMX, Lil’ Jon’s crunk classic “Get Low” and Bashy’s “Black Boys”, Def Jam Rapstar allows YOU to be the star by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community at www.defjamrapstar.com.

Def Jam Rapstar is also pleased to announce that Bangladesh will be providing exclusive instrumental beats for Def Jam Rapstar’s Freestyle Mode, as well as confirm additional tracks by DJ Premier and Just Blaze. Def Jam Rapstar’s Freestyle Mode allows aspiring emcees the chance to deliver their own original rhymes over never before heard tracks by some of today’s hottest producers.

New Confirmed Tracks Include:

ARTIST - TRACK

Bashy - Black Boys (UK exclusive)
Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hand’s Where My Eyes Can See
Devlin - Giant (UK exclusive)
DMX - Ruff Ryder’s Anthem
Fat Joe featuring Terror Squad - Lean Back
Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always on Time
Lil’ Jon - Get Low

New Producers Confirmed Include:

PRODUCER - TRACK

Bangladesh - Gutter
DJ Premier - Go Back
Just Blaze - 8 Bit

Co-published by Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. and Autumn Games, Def Jam Rapstar will offer a software only version of the game that will retail for £49.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 and £39.99 on Wii, as well as a bundled version that will include software and one wired microphone for £54.99 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 and for £49.99 on Wii.

Konami Reveal More Tracks In Def Jam Rapstar

Konami have revealed more tracks that are in Def Jam Rapstar. These new tracks include songs you can rap to as well as instrumentals you can use in the games free style mode. There are now more than 40 tracks included in Def Jam Rapstar.

New Tracks Include:
Diddy (Featuring The Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Kim & The Lox - It’s All About The Benjamins (Remix)
Method Man (Featuring Mary J. Blige) - You’re All I Need/I’ll Be There For You
Nas (Featuring Diddy) - Hate Me Now
Nelly - Hot In Herre
Public Enemy - Fight The Power
Wiley - 50/50

New Producer Tracks (Instrumentals):
Danja - Nars
Nitti Beats - Hand’s Up

Screenshots


Press Release

LONDON, ENGLAND – August 5th, 2010 –Today, 4mm Games, Terminal Reality and Def Jam Interactive are excited to announce additional tracks available inDef Jam Rapstar, the first true interactive Hip Hop music game experience coming November 5th to the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and WiiTM.

The ultimate emcee experience for video game consoles, Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop, you and your social networks. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, from Public Enemy’s powerful “Fight The Power””, to Nas’ “Hate Me Now” and Wiley’s “50/50”, Def Jam Rapstarallows YOU to be the star by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community atwww.defjamrapstar.com.

Def Jam Rapstar is also pleased to announce that Danja and Nitti Beats join the likes of DJ Premier, Just Blaze, Cool & Dre and DJ Khalil as producers providing exclusive instrumental beats for Def Jam Rapstar’s Freestyle Mode, which allows the aspiring emcee a chance to deliver their own original rhymes over never before heard tracks by some of today’s hottest producers.

New Confirmed Tracks Include:
ARTIST - TRACK

Diddy (Featuring The Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Kim & The Lox - It’s All About The Benjamins (Remix)
Method Man (Featuring Mary J. Blige) - You’re All I Need/I’ll Be There For You
Nas (Featuring Diddy) - Hate Me Now
Nelly - Hot In Herre
Public Enemy - Fight The Power
Wiley - 50/50

New Producers Confirmed Include:
PRODUCER  - TRACK

Danja - Nars
Nitti Beats - Hand’s Up

Def Jam Rapstar is co-published by Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. and Autumn Games.

For more information of Def Jam Rapstar, including all tracks announced to date, please go towww.defjamrapstar.com.

To follow Def Jam Rapstar on Twitter please visitwww.twitter.com/defjamrapstar.

About Konami
Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular films Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at www.konami-europe.com.

KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

About Def Jam Interactive
Def Jam Interactive, a division of Def Jam Enterprises, is a leading producer and marketer of interactive software games and a preeminent force in the digital industry. It is committed to delivering high-quality; cutting-edge video game titles to consumers by providing an authentic hip hop experience through gameplay, cultural nuances, strategic partnerships, music, talent, and executive direction. Def Jam Interactive was the first hip-hop brand to successfully partner in the gaming space and to date has produced multiple platinum-selling console titles, including Def Jam Vendetta, Def Jam Fight for NY, and Def Jam Icon. It is the only viable hip hop brand that has trusted consumer loyalty in the gaming space. For more than 20 years, the executive team has successfully extended the Def Jam brand in comedy, poetry, television, apparel, mobile, to name a few. For more information, please visitwww.defjaminteractive.com.

About 4mm Games
Headquartered in New York City, 4mm Games is an independent global interactive entertainment company that is forging a new approach to content creation: Constantly Connected GamingTM. The company is concentrated on incubating, producing, developing, and releasing a diverse portfolio of culturally relevant entertainment properties that join together multiple platforms including video game consoles, personal computers, mobile devices, and the Internet. For more information, please visitwww.4mmgames.com.

Constantly Connected Gaming is a trademark of 4mm Games, LLC.

About Autumn Games
Autumn Games is a premier publisher of interactive entertainment focused on partnering with leading creative talent to deliver blockbuster video games and related media. Through long-term partnerships with a number of the most respected game studios in the industry, Autumn’s mission is to support these creative teams in their efforts to make cutting-edge, culturally impactful entertainment. Autumn Games was founded as a joint venture between Communications Equity Associates (“CEA”) and Autumn Entertainment Partners (“AEP”), combining CEA’s 37 year track record in global media and entertainment private equity and merchant banking with AEP’s unparalleled expertise in content finance. For more information, please visit www.autumngames.com.

About Terminal Reality
Terminal Reality, Inc. (TRI) founded by lead programmer/CEO Mark Randel in 1994, is an independent industry veteran. With a focus on quality, technology and tools, TRI has shipped more than 30 titles, with more than 80 SKUs. Using the technology behind the highly acclaimed Ghostbusters: The Video Game, Terminal Reality spawns the next wave in game development: The Infernal Engine.
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Konami Announce They Are Distributing Def Jam Raptstar On The Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, And Nintendo Wii

Konami have announced that they are distributing Def Jam Rapstar on the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii this fall. Def Jam Rapstar is being developed by 4mm Games, Terminal Reality and Def Jam Interactive.

Def Jam Rapstar is a music game that allows you to Sing/Rap to lyrics from 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs, similar to SingStar and Lips. Def Jam Rapstar will feature region specific music for the UK and Europe. The game also features a video recording feature, using console cameras, to upload videos to the Def Jam Rapstar community at www.defjamrapstar.com. A unique feature for this game is the ability to freestyle over some of the tracks in the game and upload the performances.

Some of the tracks that are in Def Jam Rapstar have been revealed. these are:
2 Pac - I Get Around
50 Cent - I Get Money
Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg - Nuthin’ But a “G” Thang
Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
Lil’ Wayne - A Milli
Notorius B.I.G. - Juicy
Slick Rick - Children’s Story
T.I. featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
Wu Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.
Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West - Put On

Screenshots


Press Release

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & NEW YORK --(Business Wire)-- Apr 08, 2010 Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., is excited to announce that it has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Autumn Games, 4mm Games and Def Jam Interactive for the upcoming music videogame Def Jam Rapstar. Developed by 4mm Games, Terminal Reality and Def Jam Interactive, Def Jam Rapstar is the first true interactive Hip Hop music game experience for consoles, and will be available for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo Wii™ this Fall.

“Hip Hop music has for 30 years re-defined the sound, boundaries and culture of popular music,” said Shinji Hirano, President of Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. “We look to bring that ambition to fruition by pushing the boundaries of music games with Def Jam Rapstar. The star power development teams of 4mm Games and Def Jam Interactive are going to bring a music game experience that no one has seen to date, which is why we are so excited to be a part of such a unique game.”

“Hip Hop is a global phenomenon that has permeated pop culture to become the most important youth movement of our generation. We are proud to deliver the first authentic Hip Hop music experience to gamers that will undoubtedly change the way music games are played,” stated Kevin Liles, President and CEO of Def Jam Enterprises. “It is an incredible opportunity to work with 4mm Games and Terminal Reality in developing Def Jam Rapstar, and by partnering with Konami we ensure that everyone around the world will have an opportunity to compete with the best of the best. So show us what you got!”

“4mm was founded with the intent of bringing the experience of Constantly Connected Gaming™ to the next generation of gamers,“ said Nick Perrett, CEO of 4mm Games. “We look forward to providing Hip Hop fans worldwide a powerful example of that vision this fall with Def Jam Rapstar."

The ultimate emcee experience for video game consoles, Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, including region specific music for the UK and Europe, Def Jam Rapstar allows you to be the star: by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community at www.defjamrapstar.com. Def Jam Rapstar also offers you the ability to freestyle over tracks by some of the hottest hip hop producers and upload your freestyle performances for the world to decide how good you really are.

Initial confirmed Def Jam Rapstar gameplay tracks include:

2 Pac - I Get Around
50 Cent - I Get Money
Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg - Nuthin’ But a “G” Thang
Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
Lil’ Wayne - A Milli
Notorius B.I.G. - Juicy
Slick Rick - Children’s Story
T.I. featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
Wu Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.
Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West - Put On

Def Jam Rapstar is being co-published by Autumn Games, and represents the publishers' first major release as part of its ongoing efforts to provide a new way for top-flight developers to independently make and release games that challenge traditional boundaries.

For more information of Def Jam Rapstar, please go to www.defjamrapstar.com.
To follow Def Jam Rapstar on Twitter please visit www.twitter.com/defjamrapstar.

About Konami
Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular films Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web atwww.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at www.konami.com.

KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

About Def Jam Interactive
Def Jam Interactive, a division of Def Jam Enterprises, is a leading producer and marketer of interactive software games and a preeminent force in the digital industry. It is committed to delivering high-quality; cutting-edge video game titles to consumers by providing an authentic hip hop experience through gameplay, cultural nuances, strategic partnerships, music, talent, and executive direction. Def Jam Interactive was the first hip-hop brand to successfully partner in the gaming space and to date has produced multiple platinum-selling console titles, including Def Jam Vendetta, Def Jam Fight for NY, and Def Jam Icon. It is the only viable hip hop brand that has trusted consumer loyalty in the gaming space. For more than 20 years, the executive team has successfully extended the Def Jam brand in comedy, poetry, television, apparel, mobile, to name a few. For more information, please visit www.defjaminteractive.com.

About 4mm Games
Based in New York City, 4mm Games is an independent global interactive entertainment company that is forging a new approach to content creation: Constantly Connected Gaming™. The company is concentrated on incubating, producing, developing, and releasing a diverse portfolio of culturally relevant entertainment properties that join together multiple platforms including video game consoles, personal computers, mobile devices, and the Internet. For more information, please visit www.4mmgames.com

Constantly Connected Gaming is a trademark of 4mm Games, LLC.

About CEA Autumn Games
CEA Autumn Games is a global interactive entertainment investment company focused on the development and distribution of high-quality video games and other related media. The Company was founded as a joint venture between Communications Equity Associates (“CEA”) and Autumn Entertainment Partners (“AEP”), combining CEA’s 36 year track record in global media and entertainment private equity and merchant banking with AEP’s unparalleled expertise in content finance. Since its inception, CEA Autumn Games has formed long-term partnerships with a number of industry leading game studios to support them in their efforts to make culturally impactful entertainment. For more information, please visit www.ceaautumngames.com.

About Terminal Reality
Terminal Reality, Inc. (TRI) founded by lead programmer/CEO Mark Randel in 1994, is an independent industry veteran. With a focus on quality, technology and tools, TRI has shipped more than 30 titles, with more than 80 SKUs. Using the technology behind the highly acclaimed Ghostbusters: The Video Game, Terminal Reality spawns the next wave in game development: The Infernal Engine.

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