If I knew any rap lyrics, I'd probably be punny here.
Def Jam Rapstar's humble bundle won't put much of a dent in your wallet, especially if you're used to slapping down extra coin on collector's editions. According to Konami's press release this morning, the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the one-wired-microphone-plus-software package for the music game will cost just $70.00. The Wii bundle will be priced at $60.00. But all three versions of the game won't be released until this October 5 in North America, so it might be best to check the anticipation for the moment.
If you're in Europe, by the way, you'll have to wait until the game's November 2 release. Also, you probably shouldn't expect these prices to stick--in the press release, Konami said that European pricing and bundle information is forthcoming.
In addition to busting out information about pricing, seven more songs have also been revealed. These tracks are, if my sources are to be believed, bangers. Here's a list.
In addition to these classics, two of the producers providing tracks for the game's freestyle mode have also been announced. DJ Premier will deliver "JJ's Beat" while Just Blaze is on the hook for a track called "On the One." Neat, huh?
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Look, I'm a KMFDM guy who doesn't like to sing to his Xbox. When my girlfriend gets me to play Lips, I get red-faced and blow into the microphone for five straight, terrifying minutes. Def Jam Rapstar isn't up my alley. But I do think it's a needed title. If it's good, it'll be a shot in the arm for a genre that is still creatively stale and, reportedly, in a financial slump. I'm excited to see how the game will perform, at least.
