Def Jam: Icon

Publisher: EA Games

Developer: EA Chicago

Category: Action

Release Dates

N Amer - 03/06/2007

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EA Chicago Opens its Doors and Showcases Def Jam: Icon
EA had an open house for their new studio in the heart of Chicago. On hand were playable versions of many next generation titles for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC

News

EA Ships Def Jam: ICON for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3
Featuring a Roster of Top Hip Hop and Hollywood Talent as well as an Incomparable Soundtrack, DEF JAM: ICON Delivers the Most Authentic Hip Hop Lifestyle Videogame Experience

EA and GameStop Announces Def Jam: Icon Tournaments
Four Major Cities to Host GameStop Sponsored DEF JAM: ICON Gaming Tournament that Features an All Star Line Up of Hip Hop’s Greatest

DEF JAM: ICON Xbox 360 Demo Coming to Xbox Marketplace on February 8
Download the demo of DEF JAM: ICON for the Xbox 360 tomorrow on Xbox Marketplace

EA Announces Soundtrack for Def Jam: Icon
Highly Anticipated Game Features Hit Songs From Top Artists Including Big Boi, Ludacris, T.I. and more

EA Opens Development Studio in Chicago
Veteran Development Team Moves to the Windy City to Focus on Next Generation Videogames - Attracts New Talent from the Midwest

All News for Def Jam: Icon

Description

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.

Features

Musically Charged Combat - Beats trigger interactive hazards around you as your environment comes alive and reacts to the music. From exploding gas pumps to spinning helicopter propellers, taking advantage of your surroundings is just as important as your toe-to-toe fighting skills. Become one with the beats to rule the streets.
DJ Controls - Use the analog sticks like turntables to add beats, switch songs, and make music your weapon. Throw down blistering attacks and brutal combos with the next-gestural street fighting system.
Fight to Your Own Beat - Battle to your own music or against the music of a friend. Upload any song to create an endless soundtrack that animates the environment and drives the core fighting mechanics. Prove once and for all who's music's king in the first authentic video rap battle.
Become a Hip Hop Icon - From the writers of 24 and Training Day, build an empire and live the life of a music mogul by signing artists, managing their careers, and releasing their hit songs. Do whatever it takes to become an ICON in the world of hip hop. But beware - you never know who is watching you.
Hip Hop's Best - Fight with or against the biggest stars in hip hop. Artists like Ludacris, T.I., Paul Wall, The Game, Big Boi, and more are all instrumental in your building a record label and becoming a hip hop ICON.