Electronic Arts has announced ‘DEF JAM: ICON’ is currently in development at their Chicago studios and is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 in March 2007.
In the game, players will assume the roles of celebrities like Ludacris, T.I. and Big Boi and use the rhythm of music to help guide their fighting styles and effectiveness with new innovative controls. And more than ever, environmental hazards will play a big role in tipping the tide of a bout.
“Music is the cornerstone of hip-hop culture so we wanted to incorporate music and rhythm into the actual gameplay mechanics,” said Kudo Tsunoda, executive producer and General Manager of EA Chicago. “In DEF JAM: ICON, we are changing the way fighting games are played! We are completely innovating the role of the environments in the games, moving from the typical lifeless arenas the hip-hop celebrities are fighting in to environments that play an instrumental part in the fight where they will react to the music and interact with both characters like a third fighter.”
Click through the four high resolution screenshots for a first look at ‘DEF JAM: ICON.’
