EIDOS DISPATCHES
GET ON DA MIC GAME
Copyright 2004 Eidos Press Release
[ October 5th 2004 ]
Eidos,
one of the world's leading publishers and developers
of entertainment software, today announced it
has shipped to stores across North America the
highly-anticipated Get On Da Mic for the PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system. The game embraces
all facets of the world of hip hop and rap. In
Get On Da Mic, players will rap through an explosive
soundtrack containing 40 of the best tracks originally
made famous by yesterday and today's most famous
hip hop/rap artists from Sir-Mix-A-Lot and Dr.
Dre to Tupac and Kanye West. The game will feature
music news reporter Sway as the game MC, DJ Green
Lantern as the master behind the turntables and
Jadakiss as the game's official hip-hop spokesperson.
"Get
On Da Mic is one of the most unique games to hit
the streets this season. For the first time ever,
players are going to be able to rap to 40 of the
biggest hip hop jams ever made. On top of that,
the inclusion of a two-player battle mode will
definitely make Get On Da Mic 'the' party game
of the year. All the closet rappers out there
will now have a way to practice their rap game
comfortably in their living rooms this holiday,"
says Chip Blundell, Vice President of Brand Marketing
for Eidos Inc.
Get
On Da Mic seeks to immerse players into the jet
setting hip hop lifestyle. Gamer's ascension to
stardom begins in the story mode. Here players
choose one of six initial onscreen personas and
begin their journey to big hip hop bucks. Starting
from practicing in front of their bathroom mirror,
moving next to performing on a street corner,
to an underground party, to cutting a mix tape,
and finally playing a large concert venue; there
are a total of 11 different environments to rap
in. Along the way players will be able to upgrade
their character with new gear as they build their
hip hop fortune. Items such as jewelry, clothes,
vehicles, and homes are all up for grabs. Only
the best lyricists will win the best the hip hop
lifestyle has to offer.
Get
on Da Mic will be shipped to retailers in two
variations. It will be offered in a bundle with
the inclusion of a Logitech microphone at the
$59.99 price point. In addition, it will ship
to retailers without the microphone at the $39.99
price point, if consumers choose to use an USB
microphone. Get On Da Mic will also support the
venerable EyeToy(TM). This device will be used
to project an image of the player on the screen,
adding another dimension to the players' gaming
experience.
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