Play DJ Hero at GameStop this Sunday

by Richard Mitchell { Oct 9th 2009 at 2:10PM }

Activision has announced that GameStop will be hosting a special DJ Hero demo event this Sunday, October 11. The event is taking place at all United States GameStop locations from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and will give gamers the chance to try out the game a full three weeks in advance. Gamers will also have the opportunity to win prizes, including a trip to meet Eminem and see him perform in New Orleans. Naturally, a few copies of the game and some Xbox 360s will be up for grabs as well.

Oh, and before you go, be sure to get a quick primer on the game by reading our recent hands-on impressions. After all, you wouldn't want to embarrass yourself in front of the whole mall. See the full prize details after the break.

Grand Prize (1 Winner)

VIP trip for you and a friend to EMINEM's concert at the Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans on October 30, 2009
Exclusive invitation to EMINEM's sound check
VIP meet and greet with EMINEM
2 Xbox 360 DJ Hero Renegade Editions signed by EMINEM
2 Xbox 360 consoles
2 Xbox LIVE Messenger Gold Packs
2 DJ Hero exclusive prize packs

1st Runner Up (10 Winners)

Xbox 360 DJ Hero Renegade Edition signed by EMINEM
Xbox 360 console
Xbox LIVE Messenger Gold Pack

2nd Runner Up (1,000 Winners)

DJ Hero exclusive prize pack including: DJ Hero hat, keychain, pen and sticker

Tags: activision, dj-hero, freestylegames

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 9th 2009 2:16PM

I'll be there, all right. Mocking the people playing this farce.

charlie b. @ Oct 9th 2009 2:18PM

oh man, you're way too cool *rolls eyes*

Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 9th 2009 2:19PM

I'll also be eating M&M's...

Anemos @ Oct 9th 2009 2:39PM

Would you like some grape soda too?

Space @ Oct 9th 2009 2:40PM

cool, funny AND healthy. you're a triple threat!

Anemos @ Oct 9th 2009 2:46PM

I decided to look up "grape soda" in urbandictionary.com and found out that it's a racist term.

My apologies, Doctor.

GiggMan @ Oct 9th 2009 3:19PM

Why would you decide to do that of all things? No one questioned you or implied that it was racist.

Which leads me to believe you knew that all along....

Anemos @ Oct 9th 2009 8:47PM

You're right. Apologizing makes me seem like I have a heart.

We all know Joystiq readers don't have hearts.

Silly me.

URM0MLIK3SME @ Oct 9th 2009 2:19PM

But I want to embarrass myself...

rufotattoo @ Oct 9th 2009 2:21PM

best buy have it on to play i my self didnt like it one bit... boston ma

shadow763 @ Oct 9th 2009 2:26PM

Mine had it as well. An employee was sitting there playing it so I didn't get a chance. Nice way to let consumers try it. Grrr.

gordo @ Oct 9th 2009 2:52PM

An older couple almost tried it at the Best Buy near with.
Then with confused smiles, they walked away.

gordo @ Oct 9th 2009 2:54PM

ahem...near *me*

Reddrive @ Oct 9th 2009 3:53PM

Best Buy in Gainesville, FL has it set up. I passed

Husher @ Oct 9th 2009 4:21PM

switching from left to right with the fader was very difficult for me.

Jim @ Oct 9th 2009 8:09PM

I played it at the Best Buy in Borth Ridgeville, OH. Wasn't really feeling it, but it could be worse.

Annoying Poster @ Oct 9th 2009 2:21PM

this game is so retarded, nobody even wants to play it

at some point, even the retards who mindlessly buy every guitar hero realize that theyre getting ripped off.

Orion @ Oct 9th 2009 3:46PM

It may come as a surprise to you, but music games can be fun. Don't let games like Guitar Hero fool you. This will probably be milked, but I'm 8000x more excited about this than any "band/guitar" title in the last 5 years.

Maulok @ Oct 9th 2009 2:22PM

If this sells more copies than Beatles Rock Band, I will lose all faith in humanity.

Anemos @ Oct 9th 2009 2:38PM

If humanity loses all faith, then this game will sell more than The Beatles Rock Band.

Space @ Oct 9th 2009 2:48PM

You sound like an old man. It's ok to embrace new ideas.

I for one hope they release the Beatles/Jay-Z Grey album as DLC.

charlie b. @ Oct 9th 2009 3:01PM

@space
you know what? that's actually an awesome idea.

Shagittarius @ Oct 9th 2009 3:22PM

Yeah Maulok, embrace the talentless slog that is a blight on the earth, and throw out all of your truely great musical accomplishments.

Maulok @ Oct 9th 2009 3:28PM

mop top Brits > hoodie wearing 'bags

Unit @ Oct 9th 2009 3:49PM

guitar hero sold more than beatles rockband in the UK. all humanity is lost lolz

Space @ Oct 9th 2009 9:28PM

The beatles are great as are all of the other classic bands of the 60's and 70's. but damn, you'll become a boring, irrelevant, old man if you never move forward with the times.

Mal F4cti0n @ Oct 9th 2009 2:24PM

I watched a 16 year old kid (I am 32) play it at Best Buy on Wednesday. He played through 3 songs before he let me have a go at one. He said it was addicting and, damn, was he right. I didn't want to stop playing. Your scratching and switching channels is heard as the song plays and it makes a big difference in the song when you miss things versus when you perform them correctly.

I think the price for the game and controller is a little pricey. I will probably wait for the first or second price drop, but I definitely want this one. I don't own guitar hero. I got sick of that after a couple of songs, so for someone who does not play the music games, this is a big deal.

I think this will sell well.

I upped my stake on TheSimExchange.com by about 500% after I played the demo.

deadxbabiesxinc @ Oct 9th 2009 2:25PM

BEST BUY already had the demo since I think this past Monday. Surprised they didn't make it a bigger deal considering they got the demo before GameStop

Dr. Bradwart @ Oct 9th 2009 2:26PM

Because they know its a turd with an Activision logo on it.

Orion @ Oct 9th 2009 3:46PM

This coming from an LG fanboy? Oh yea, we should all trust you.

Mal F4cti0n @ Oct 9th 2009 2:25PM

Prepare to lose faith.

Preparing to lose faith.

Faith lost.

TTSP @ Oct 9th 2009 2:28PM

I've already played it at Best Buy

jynxycat @ Oct 9th 2009 6:55PM

YOU'RE AWESOME!

Teabag @ Oct 9th 2009 2:28PM

DJ Hero was present for hands-on at GAMES 09 (Games Alliance Middle East Show, an E3 equivalent for the Middle East). You can check a local DJ playing it here:
http://megamers.tbreak.com/5407/blog/dany-neville-plays-dj-hero.html

I had tried the demo. I think it's going to be a hit. It's fun to use. Simple but a steep curve to master it. The peripheral is bit plasticy, almost too cheap, especially the crossfader switch.I seriously do not believe it will last hard endurance. But the game does sound pretty good. It might click with the audience.

Shimrra @ Oct 9th 2009 2:36PM

My local Best Buy already has one on display to play with and you know what its not that bad. The music is pretty cool only complaint is the whole setup just to have mid waist. I can see this being a big pain in the but if you try and play the scratch pad on your lap.

Akronon @ Oct 9th 2009 4:27PM

"I told, you, stop hittin the table!"

Every DJ has waist-high tables for their turntables. Waist-high is where this stuff is supposed to be. You're right, I don't know how people will play this without having a specific table set up for it in front of their TV. Maybe it comes with stand. Regardless, I know I'd break the crossfader in no time.

Also - can you hamster the fader?

No hamster = no buy for me. (Hahahahahahahhaha. Itz forum gamer joke. Get it?)

zentheoutcast @ Oct 9th 2009 2:42PM

I work at Best Buy and we've had a demo playable in-store for about a week now. I suggest people go try it there, there is usually no wait to play.

James @ Oct 9th 2009 4:21PM

Hmm... I wonder why...

XD

Hoffer @ Oct 9th 2009 2:43PM

I don't care about the haters. I'm looking forward to this game. Played the demo at Best Buy and it was really good.

I love people talking crap about a game they've never played. It's like the definition of an internet commenter.

GiggMan @ Oct 9th 2009 2:51PM

For all the people who are not going to buy it, don't.

The gaming community is the only other community that actually gives a fuck what other people buy. I could care less who buys what it's not my money. If it sells well so be it, I'm not loosing faith in humanity (or sleep at night for that matter).

You all need to grow the hell up and spend your money (allowance?) on whatever appeals to you and let others do the same.