Def Jam Vendetta II: First Info & Pics

EA today announced a new deal with Def Jam to bring a Vendetta sequel to all three consoles.

EA today announced it is again partnering with urban music and lifestyle powerhouse Def Jam, to bring owners of all three consoles a sequel to the popular Def Jam Vendetta fighting title.

Def Jam Vendetta II features more than 70 characters, including more than 35 of the most renowned artists and personalities in hip-hop today, including Busta Rhymes, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, Carmen Electra (hmmm) and many more.

The game will challenge players to step into the shoes of a ruthless NYC street fighter battling for control of the hip-hop underground. The game features an all-new fighting engine allowing gamers to customize multiple fighting styles as the new immersive story mode takes the action from the ring to the streets.

"As the line between games and traditional forms of entertainment continues to blur, EA will continue to partner with strong brands like Def Jam to redefine the rules with innovative new titles like Def Jam Vendetta II," said Jeff Karp, Vice President of Marketing for EA.

"The Def Jam-EA relationship is once again on the forefront of industry-leading entertainment with Def Jam Vendetta II," added Kevin Liles, President and CEO, Def Jam. "By fusing hip-hop culture with innovative, addictive gameplay, Def Jam Vendetta II is the ultimate interactive hip hop lifestyle product."

It was all going quite well until he added: "It redefines the gaming experience."

The game is being developed by EA Canada in conjunction with Japan-based AKI Corporation for a scheduled ship in fall 2004 an all consoles.

Adam Doree
Director, Kikizo.com