DJ Hero 2 gets dated

by: Jeremy - posted: 8/24/2010 10:36:00 AM

Activision’s DJ-themed music series will see its second installment released on October 19, 2010. DJ Hero 2 will be released on all major consoles on that date. The announcement was made on the official web site for the game. The sequel of the 2009 game will bring a new slew of features to the table that will take the series to an all new level. Some of the new additions to DJ Hero 2 include the following:

• Microphone support: while 2 DJ’s mix and scratch away at the tracks, a third player can now grab a microphone and sing / rap along with on-screen lyrics.
• Party Play Mode: The game's mixes play themselves and or jump in/jump out to take control and play along without ever stopping the music.
• New Multiplayer Modes: New modes including Accumulator, Checkpoints and Streakers let you prove who is the best DJ in the house.
• Empire Mode: Empire Mode sends players on a journey starting out as a lowly warehouse DJ on the road to becoming the head of a major music empire. Unlock new perks and rewards with each step on your career.
• Hero Feed: Challenge and track your friend's accomplishments, offline or online.
• DJ using your XBL Avatar: In a feature exclusive to the Xbox 360 version of the game, players can use their own Xbox Live Avatar on screen in any mode of the game.