Burnt out by music games? Already completed this week’s “Beatles Rock Band?” Well, do us all a favor and shut the fuck up, because there’s a game coming out that should reaffirm your belief in all things awesome and videogame-y.
Rolling Stone revealed today that you will actually be able to play as Daft Punk’s robotic selves, crafting one-of-a-kind mixes and mash-ups. Even more excitingly, players will perform in a recreation of their mind-blowing 2007 concert tour. According to Rolling Stone, you will be “playing in a special venue that mirrors the duo’s recent stage show and lighting.”
In a word: amazing.
There will be 11 exclusive mixes and mash-ups in “DJ Hero,” including one that combines the duo’s “Technologic” and Gary Numan’s “Cars.” Again, we cannot wait. The game is a little pricey, with the turntable controllers it’s over a hundred bucks, but we think it’ll still probably worth it to be able to robot rock with the best of them. (Also, since the Daft Punk-scored “Tron Legacy” was announced for Christmas of next year, we’ll need something to hold us over.)
Also, this should be the time when anyone that doesn’t have a PS3 should buy a PS3 (recently bumped down to a more manageable price of $299). Not only has it been slimmed down to a more apartment-friendly model, but it’s also still the best Blu-ray player on the market right now. It’s even endorsed by our friends at the Criterion Collection as the premiere model (and they should know; their high-def releases have been nothing short of life-altering).
The PS3 — where you can watch “The Third Man” in 1080p and play a videogame where you pretend to be a robotic Parisian dance duo while inside a giant neon pyramid. What else do you want in life? – Drew Taylor
Rodrigo Perez is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Playlist, which he launched in 2007. He has worked in entertainment journalism since 2000, including at MTV, and has written for SPIN, IndieWire, Pitchfork, Complex, Magnet, and various music, film, and entertainment publications over the past two decades.
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