MCV:
MCV speaks to Geoff Heath about 4mm’s plans for the UK
Why have 4mm decided to set up in the UK?
In order to cater to the needs of the European market, and especially because 4mm’s games are so heavily online-centric. We needed an office here that would allow us to work closely with key partners, from marketing to sales to media and ensure appropriate levels of customer support. Focusing the build on 4mm’s first title Def Jam Rapstar gives us an immediate focus.
Eurogamer:
The developers responsible for 2010 music title Def Jam Rapstar are being sued by record label EMI for allegedly failing to clear the rights to tracks featured in the game.
hahahaha that's rich you would think all that stuff would be taken care of um I don't know before it launched lol
Contracts with music companies can be very detailed & difficult. Depending on the songs used, the music label may have rights to the song, but don't issue royalties to that artist anymore. & to deepen the situation, that artist can then request $, for the usage of the song. Not to mention the multiple artists that may be involved. Things like that would cost the music label $.
"& they don't want that,-Nooooo!"
(Jay-Z_Takeover)
But it could just be a case of "no, you can't use that song".
However;
Damn! 54 tracks? I thought maybe a handful or so.
That's heist.
Def Jam Vendetta and Def Jam Fight for New York was and will always be a fan favorite arcade fighting game. Unfortunately, the next-gen sequel Def Jam Icon, was a failed attempt to repeat the success of the previous titles. It has been 5 years since any discussions about about further works with future titles. Then a mysterious trailer comes out of no where.
Yea, Def Jam Fight for New York is still one of my favorite games. This trailer gives me hope the franchise can make a comeback.
Wow that was an awesome trailer. Old though 11 months. Would think that we would hear more about it now.
Platform Online review Def Jam Rapstar (PS3).
